Give dinner rolls a festive twist with Sorrento Orange Olive Oil from The Olive Tap, 906 Manitou Ave., in Manitou Springs. Visit gazette.com or scan the QR code to watch a video demonstration. Teresa J. Farney, The Gazette Sweet Potato Sweet Rolls - Yield: 24 rolls 3 cups...

Get brunch, lunch or dinner on the table fast during the holiday season with this tasty Tex-Mex take on chili rellenos. Visit gazette.com for the recipe and a video demonstration. Teresa J.

What's happening on the dining scene in the Pikes Peak region: Alchemy - Not Just a Pub, 2625 W. Colorado Ave., has opened. The restaurant was formerly known as Gertrude's Restaurant with the impression of being a fine dining spot. Tom Lazaron bought the space in 2007, but...

Cindy Reiman, owner of Mateo's Salon and Day Spa, has opened The Wine Gallery, which is adjacent to her salon at 5903 Delmonico Drive. "I've been planning this for about a year and a half," she said. "I love wine and the wine culture. I wanted to bring in wines that are not available...

Victor Matthews is a busy guy. He owns the Black Bear Restaurant and Bourbon Bar, 10375 Ute Pass Road, Green Mountain Falls, where he is the chef. He owns Paragon Culinary School, 4595 Hilton Parkway, Suite 200, where he is the dean. Most recently, he has become a stockholder, part...

Here are a couple of events in which you can learn about ethnic foods and cultures in our community. First up is the Sons of Norway Viking Fair in the Viking Hall, 1045 Ford St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Food, arts, crafts and handwork for sale from vendors. Details: 596-6159,...

The Pinery at The Hill, 775 W. Bijou St., a new wedding and events center, has opened. It's owned by Pinery Enterprises, which also operates The Pinery at Black Forest. The new 22,000-square-foot facility perched on a hill offers sweeping 360-degree views of Colorado Springs. The...

Carlos Echeandia and wife Marcia, owners of Carlos' Bistro, 1025 S. 21st St., are as excited as children on Christmas morning. And why not? For the second consecutive year, their fine dining establishment earned the top score in the 2014 Zagat Survey America's Top Restaurants. The...

Turkey leftovers taste even better the next day when made into an Asian-inspired soup. LEMONY turkey NOODLE SOUP WITH GINGER, CHILE & CILANTRO - Yield: 4 servings 1 lemon 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger2 serrano chiles, stemmed, halved...

Today I bring you news of a couple of recent food finds. One makes cooking steel-cut oats faster, and the other is a chef-driven salad dressing. I can't think of anything better than a steaming bowl of steel-cut oats on chilly mornings. Sometimes referred to as Scotch or Irish oats,...