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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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Sloppy Joes II

Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2009 by ARMYCOOKWIFE

THIS IS DELISHFUL,I USED HALF KETSUP AND HALF BROWN SUGAR BAR-B-QUE SAUCE,NO SUGAR AND SERVED WITH OVEN FRIES.THANKS

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Greek Lamb-Feta Burgers With Cucumber Sauce

Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2009 by PREGOCOOK

So yummy! Added chopped kalmata olives also. Wonderful recipe! The tziki sauce was great too!

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Rich and Simple French Onion Soup

Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2009 by Wilemon

I wanted to try this recipe because it does not call for caramelizing the onions. This was good but not a true French Onion Soup for us without the caramelized onions. I will continue to spend close to an hour to caramelize the onions and add a couple of tablespoons of flour before I transfer to my slow cooker to add the remaining broth ingredients. I also will use half beef broth and half chicken broth.

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