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Colorado Collage

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I bought this cookbook over five years ago, at the suggestion of a friend from Colorado (I live in Virginia). And although I have bought many more cookbooks since, I keep returning to the Colorado Collage. I have enjoyed and received many compliments on all the recipes I have tried from this book. The book has many positive points. First, the recipes are not difficult and the ingredients are not obscure. So, if you want to use this book to challenge yourself to see if you are the next Julia Child, then I would not bother. These are as close as you can get to no-fail/delicious recipes. Second, the book is very diverse and incorporates the fusion style. It presents standard fare with international flare. All the recipes are modern and exciting--no tuna molds from the 70's. Third, the book is great for entertaining because many recipes are easily doubled and tripled. Great appetizer section (alltime favorite ap, handsdown,--prosciutto wagonwheels). Fourth, the book gives generally healthy recipes--a few cream dishes, but not many. Fifth, the book has given me courage to explore and diverge from the strict letter of the recipe. The recipes are so good and basic, that even my occasional digressions have not ruined them. As stated by another reader, it's a great book for everyday and for special occasions. If I had to pick only one cookbook to own, this would be it.

I am not sure I can add much to reviews already written. But I too, have been using the book for years and it is my all time favorite cookbook. Everything in here is absolutely incredible! And really unique. My favorites: Salmon w/ Phyllo and Ginger cream shallot sauce and sun-dried tomato brie. My husband's favorite: Peak-to_Peak pancakes. This is a must own, for anyone who likes to cook or entertain.

Junior Leagues around the country are reputed to have the best cook books available. Colorado Collage more than lives up to this reputation. The book itself is lovely to look at- the photography is superb and professional. One look at the recipes and you make a direct path to the kitchen. I saw this cookbook at my daughter's sig. other's home, after I had tasted the most delicious chocolate chip muffins known to man. The recipes for Mexican food is what also sold me on this cookbook. Real Mexican food that has been taste tested by the leaguers and their families. You cannot go wrong buying any Junior League cookbook, and I would grab this before they are all sold out.

This is the very best cookbook I own. My family has just loved every recipe we've tried. The instructions are great, and the recipes even better. A must have for your cookbook collection.

This is the third time I have purchased this book for a friend. I actually borrowed my copy from my mother and she had to replace it because I just kept using it. The recipes are very creative and easy to follow. We have yet to make something that did not turn out. It is a must for entertaining. You won't be disappointed if you purchase this cookbook.

I use it for everything from everyday dinners to appetizers to entertaining. I have tried at least 30 of the recipes and everything has been great! All the ingredients are easy to find. This makes a great gift and is the best of the three Denver Junior League cookbooks.

I am very impressed with this cookbook. I've lived in Colorado for nearly a decade and had seen this cookbook in lots of homes and stores. It seemed like a 'tourist' attraction... boy, was I wrong. I love this cookbook for a number of reasons. One, my food is devoured by family and friends and they actually 'ask' for my recipes! (A secret dream of mine). Secondly, my kitchen seems to be readily stocked with the items these recipes require...how often does that happen? So, I love this cookbook. I've even sent my mother-in-law recipes.... another secret dream of mine. Enjoy.

I received this cookbook in 1997 as a bridal shower gift. I have yet to make anything that doesn't turn out well! This year I have bought if for 2 other friends who just married - and know that they will love it too! Just the Heavenly Potatoes are worth the price of the book. I also love the "pantry" section in the back of the book - comes in really handy for shopping lists - and always having the basic ingredients on hand. Highly recommend!!!

Colorado Collage is a 397-page compendium showcasing more than 500 recipes and illustrated with photography celebrating the individual dishes and the ingredients with which they are composed. The recipes were contributed by members of The Junior League of Denver and reveal an abundance of tastes, species, and extraordinary culinary combinations that are as palate pleasing and appetite satisfying as they are kitchen cook friendly and meal time enjoyable. From Chilled Minted Pea Soup; Cream Cheese Crepes with Apricot Sauce; Stuffed Spinach Feta Bread; and Tuna with Mango Avocado Salsa; to Veal Chops in Caper Cream; Oaxacan Chicken with Avocado Lime Sauce; Confetti Beans with Jalapeno; White Chocolate Mousse in Cookie Cups, Colorado Collage will prove to be a major addition to any gourmet cookbook collection.

I enjoy entertaning and this is the first cookbook I go to when planning our functions. From an elegant dinner for four to a Mexican Fiesta for thirty, you can put together delicious and unique menus. I get rave reviews from guests and they all ask where they can get a copy of this book!