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Creme De Colorado Cookbook (Celebrating Twenty Five Years of Culinary Artistry)

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I don't cook much. I don't like to cook. I don't cook well.

People always give me cookbooks "to help". I would try one or two recipes, but they were always mediocre or I would eventually make a recipe that tasted awful.

... and then I got this book. EVERY dish I've made from this book has gotten rave reviews and people photocopying my book. I've tried at least a dozen recipes and they are outstanding. It is the only cookbook I use.

If we know you and you're married, we've probably sent you a copy of this book. It's a great wedding present--because it offers so many easy, yet creative and satisfying recipes. It's the best Junior League cookbook that this "foodie" has seen--even better than the other Junior League of Denver offerings. My personal favorites are the Szechwan Cashew Chicken, the Marinated Chicken Breasts in Pepper Sauce and the Angel Hair with Basil and Crab. I would note that the book is light on seafood recipes (it's from land-locked Colorado--duh!), but more than makes up for it with excellent poultry, pasta and salad offerings.

I have over 200 cookbooks, I often times go to sleep reading cookbooks and I relate to the world in many aspects through my stomach. I love food and cooking. This is definitely my most-used cookbook, I don't know how many times I've looked for a recipe, finally gotten this book out and there it was all the time. I consult this book first. I have several Junior League cookbooks, this is my favorite. Everything I have cooked out of this book has been good. Don't even think about it, just buy this book. You won't be diappointed.

Creme de Colorado is the most wonderful cookbook. I have a variety of other cookbooks and I always find something to please from the recipes in the Creme. From the mexican selections to the pastries, breads and desserts...everything is wonderful with great results. I highly recommend this cookbook to anyone - you'll throw your other books away! If you're looking for recipes to prepare with your game meat - has wonderful recipes from the finest restaurants in Colorado. You can't miss with this book!

I've tried about 30 recipes from this book, and, you just can't go wrong with any of them. I've also given this book as a gift to approximately 15 friends, who all love it as I do.

I bought this book as a souvenir on a trip to Colorado. Not only is it a great memento of a wonderful trip, I've just enjoyed flipping through it many times reading the recipes. The "Apple Salad" made with yogurt, cheese, raisins and nuts has brought rave reviews and demands for the recipe each time it's been served. Considering I prepared it twice for 130 people, I'd say it's a winner. This is a delightful book to own and to give as a present. A definite step above the traditional "community cookbook."

Likely you too have scanned or even invested in those recipe collections to fund a worthy effort, either not expecting to use the recipes or had to search through to find those that one even would want to attempt. Not the case with this collection of the Jr. League of Denver! And over half-a-million in print to date! You'll want one before it goes out of print!

This is large, rich colleciton that is well thought out, organized and bursts forth with uniqueness, creativity and breadth.

Some unique features are its individual sections on Colorado Wild, Mexican and HealthMark Modifications. For example, the game section using Colorado abundance of wildlife is buy a doctor who is in to this, who gives recommendations on preparing to remove gaminess and to improve flavor and maintain health.
How about Wild Pheasant Stroganoff! Indicative of the stuff you'll love finding here and trying.

Also a plus to this delight is notes which accompany most all of the recipes that tell about alternatives, serving suggestions, history where the dish came from, etc. Adds zest for us foodphiles!

One can easily see why so many other reviewers have raved about this -- it enticed me to try it. I think you will enjoy using this collection too!

My sisters and I have this book and we all have given this as a gift. The no-fail recipes are very simple and delicious. Everyhing I have tried turns out wonderfully...great book to have in your cookbook library.....

This was the first cookbook my parents bought me when I moved out. It's the cookbook I turn to when entertaining. Favorites include the mustard chicken in phyllo and maroon bell cheese spread. Guests always ask for the recipes.

We have had this book for 5 years. It has some outstanding dishes that we use often. The Grilled Sesame chicken is just one of many treat