Welcome to Colorado’s Cooking Show
Chef’n It
Chef’n It is more than your typical cooking show—it’s an invitation to experience the passion, creativity, and soul behind some of Colorado’s most beloved kitchens while actively supporting the local economy by highlighting the independent artisans, producers, and makers who help bring each dish to life.
Hosted by Tarah Runco, this monthly, crave-worthy series spotlights top local chefs as they bring the flavors of their restaurants into your home kitchen, transforming signature dishes into accessible masterpieces, revealing the recipes, pro tips, and stories that shape every bite, and highlighting the small businesses that help make each dish possible.
Whether you’re honing your skills or simply craving a front-row seat to the state’s rich food tapestry, Chef’n It delivers one unforgettable story — and one unforgettable dish — at a time.
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Episode 7: March
Chef Erasmo Casiano
A two-time James Beard Foundation Best Chef semifinalist (2024 and 2025) and a 2025 Colorado Restaurant Association HOSPY Awards nominee for Chef of the Year, Chef Erasmo Casiano brings ancestral Mexican cuisine and heartfelt hospitality to Denver’s Uptown neighborhood at Xiquita Restaurante y Bar. In this episode of Chef’n It, he shares an approachable, at-home version of the signature sopes from his restaurant, Xiquita Restaurante y Bar. Through time-honored technique and bold flavor, Chef Erasmo demonstrates how honoring the past can create a dining experience that’s both deeply meaningful and undeniably delicious.
Episode 1: Chef Chris Royster, Flagstaff House - Venison Osso Buco
Episode 2: Chef Carrie Baird, Fox & The Hen - Tuna Melt Fancy Toast
Episode 3: Chef John Wilson, Bella Colibri - Tagliatelle all’Amatriciana
Episode 4: Chef Kenta Kamo, Temaki Den - Temaki Spread
Episode 5: Chef Luke Miller, The Greenwich - Green Garlic Pesto & Margherita Pizzas
Episode 6: Chef Cliff Blauvelt, Odie B's - Breakfast Chopped Cheese Sandwich
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