Colorado Proud

Hearty Beef Lasagna: January Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month

Winter on the ranch presents challenges and tasks that require a lot of hard work and plenty of resilience. With the ground often frozen and covered in snow, ranchers brave the cold to care for livestock, ensuring animals have adequate food and water. Whether you are spending your days with activities such as breaking ice on water troughs, feeding hay to cattle, and preparing for the upcoming calving season, or you are enjoying any of Colorado’s other winter offerings for fun, this lasagna will replenish your energy and prepare you to do it all again tomorrow. 

Korean Style Pork Chops: December Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month  

Prepare your taste buds for a unique flavor-packed trip to Seoul! These Korean pork chops are not just a dish, but an experience waiting to be savored. Sweet, savory, a little spicy, and addictive—this dish will have you bidding farewell to bland dinners and welcoming a burst of flavor that excites your palate. These chops marinate in a blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and just the right touch of heat to transform your kitchen into a K-BBQ hotspot. So, grab your chopsticks (or fork—no judgment here) and get ready for a culinary adventure.

High Altitude Pumpkin Bread: October Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month

Let’s give them pumpkin to talk about! Now that fall is here, indulge in the delightful flavors of the season with this pumpkin bread made from the finest locally sourced Colorado pumpkins. Celebrate the onset of autumn with a heartwarming treat that satisfies your taste buds and supports our local farmers.

Grilled Summer Peaches: September Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month

Nestled in the fertile valleys of western Colorado, the town of Palisade and its neighbors have earned a well-deserved reputation for producing some of the finest peaches in the world. These sun-kissed fruits, known for their exceptional sweetness, juiciness, and vibrant flavor, have become a summertime staple and a source of Colorado pride.

Proto Taste from Denver Wins Governor’s Plate Food Truck Competition

Proto Taste won the coveted Golden Plate, selected by Governor Polis as the winner of the Governor’s Plate competition at the Colorado State Fair. Meanwhile, the voters selected Stoke Pizza to receive the 2024 People’s Choice Award.

The trucks competed with five other food trucks from Pueblo, Wheat Ridge, Arvada, and Denver to win the awards. The rules were simple: each dish had to include either Palisade peaches or San Luis Valley potatoes, as interpreted by the competing chefs. Submissions this year ranged from pizza to sliders to ice cream.

Sassy Summer Cantaloupe Salsa: August Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month

Rocky Ford cantaloupes are to Colorado as blue is to the sky. Not sure what we mean? Spend a little time in Colorado, and you’ll quickly discover that Rocky Ford cantaloupes are one of *the* go-to summer treats! Let us give you a brief history of a long-time favorite, and of course, we will also provide a fun recipe to wow your friends and family.