John Broening
John Broening is executive chef of Avelina Restaurant in Denver.
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Book review: Rosencrans Baldwin’s “Paris I Love You…” a comic memoir with heart
Book review: Rosencrans Baldwin's "Paris I Love You..." a comic memoir with heart

If you don’t like salmon, gravlax is the dish for you
If you don't like salmon, gravlax is the dish for you

Henry Louis Gates Jr. on meaning of race in the U.S.
Henry Louis Gates Jr. on meaning of race in the U.S.

Spicy hash browns — the good kind of greasy hangover food
Spicy hash browns — the good kind of greasy hangover food

Use Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise to add a umami twist to plain tuna salad
Use Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise to add a umami twist to plain tuna salad

Sauted Spinach with Cabbage
Sauted Spinach with Cabbage

Cabbage, spinach pair well with Parmesan for a simple side recipe
Cabbage, spinach pair well with Parmesan for a simple side recipe

Book review: Graham Swift’s “Wish You Were Here” is bleak, unforgettable
Book review: Graham Swift's "Wish You Were Here" is bleak, unforgettable

Recipe: Roasted Asparagus with Blood Orange Vinaigrette, Olives and Breadcrumbs
Recipe: Roasted Asparagus with Blood Orange Vinaigrette, Olives and Breadcrumbs

Book review: In Nadine Gordimer’s latest novel, “No Time Like the Present,” politics precede art
Book review: In Nadine Gordimer's latest novel, "No Time Like the Present," politics precede art