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Colorado became a state in 1876, one-hundred years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, thus earning it the nickname the Centennial State. The name Colorado comes from the Rio Colorado, which in Spanish means, “the red-colored river.” Colorado exists on the boundary between the Southwest, the Mountain States, and the Central Plains. It is the home of the Great Rocky Mountains, but Colorado also marks the spot where the magnificent peaks flatten out into the wide-open rangelands of the Great Plains. What was once bison country is now big beef country. Historically, the stews, roasts, and one-pot dishes that grew up on the plains of Colorado made use of wild game and freshwater fish, reflecting the diet of early prospectors, explorers, and Native Americans. Today, there is also a considerable and well-established organic food industry in Colorado; and on the Western Slope of the Rockies, an impressive wine industry has emerged.
 

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Frosted Cranberries

Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2008 by LOVEBREEZY
Perfection! Displayed beautifully! Tasted wonderful! Recipe requested and was a hit. -- Used the corn syrup instead of egg.
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Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2008 by LODOM42
This was perfect! Not too cheesy, just right! I only had one potato and was cooking just for me and my daughter so I rescaled the measurements and it was the perfect amount. I also boiled the potatoes and sauteed the onion in olive oil ahead of time because of time constraints. Thanks for the recipe!
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Chipotle Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2008 by LODOM42
Holy cow this was spicy!!! And I love spicy, but this was too much. Maybe I had too much rub for my size of tenderloin. I am giving it 5 stars because the flavor was amazing. I can't wait to try it again and lessen the spice. Thanks so much!
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