My friend, Mary Ann, is almost Hawaiian, even though she is a haole and lives in the snow when...
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Asparagus with Egg and Tarragon Vinaigrette
I was never one to swoon over vegetables. Bread and pastries, yes, but not vegetables. Until I...
About Mushrooms
My son and I drove over to check out operations at MT Gourmet Mushrooms last Friday and learned...
Nepenthe’s Bean Salad with Fresh Herbs and Vinaigrette
"Taste your ingredients" is something I always say when I'm teaching a class, and it is especially...
Corn Tortillas
When I plan a hands-on cooking class, I'm on the hunt for something Fun, something to get my...
Spinach Lasagna
Simple cooking relies on the best tasting, best quality ingredients. For lasagna, that means...
Sautéed Cabbage
It's still winter in Montana, and for local produce, you need to get excited about cabbage. Like...
Filipino-Syle “Bang Bang” Noodles + Asian Pantry Essentials
It's the "dressing" that works the magic here. Tahini makes it rich and creamy, chile paste...
Shrimp with Thai Chiles & Ginger
Back in the 1995, I took my first cooking class at Draeger's. I snuck out of work at 5:30,...
Chicken and Lentil Tagine
Shake up chicken dinner by using some different seasonings—fenugreek and turmeric in this Moroccan...
Black Bean Chili
What did Julia Child order when she went to Cafe Beaujolais in Mendocino CA? This chili! No...
Pasta with Sausage, White Beans, and Greens
White beans and greens is a classic Italian combination, something for which you really don't need...
Lentil Soup and Parmesan Croutons
I saw the original recipe for this lentil soup (and Parmesan Croutons!) in Remedy Quarterly, a...
Mushrooms & Polenta
When I first saw the photo of the New York Times "Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew", I could...
Winter Squash Enchiladas
Jumbled together in bins at the market, you'll find all kinds of winter squash: Delicata,...
Ham Hock and Greens
We are so lucky to live near several producers of piggie goodness; thanks to the Co-Op and...
Winter Squash, Chorizo, and Kale Frittata
Snow and 20° is forecast for tonight, so I threw a piece of fabric over what's left of our garden....
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Last weekend I spent some time with Donna Hay The New Classics and tried the slow-cooked beef...
Crab Cakes
I'm not going to lie. These babies are a project. On the upside, make them ahead (night...
Stir-Fry Chicken with Braising Greens
"Braising greens" is a culinary term that refers to any mix of sturdy greens that taste best with...
Fresh Tomatoes & Pasta (No Cook Tomato Sauce)
It's tomato season here in Bozeman and time for some ideas! If you haven't yet made a no-cook...
Sriracha Shrimp with Polenta
For my weeknight cooking, I'm looking for great flavor and speed of preparation. So, instead of...
Farro
Farro is an ancient variety of wheat, usually sold and prepared with its whole grain intact,...
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Skewers (aka Chicken Shawarma)
This spicy yogurt marinade takes chicken dinner to the next level. Skewer and either grill, broil,...
Palak Paneer (Spinach with Cheese)
This creamy spinach with cubes of paneer is a favorite of mine and it's so nice to learn how to...
Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze for Ham
Beeler's produces my favorite bacon and, come to find out, little 2–3 pound spiral cut hams—how...
Kabocha Soup with Green Garlic
The garlic bulb you know and love reveals itself in the spring garden as "green garlic" or "spring...
Chicken Chile Verde in the Slow Cooker
Taco Night became something entirely new yesterday—fresh and colorful with green chile chicken...
Hard Boiled Eggs (easy to peel)
Hard boiled eggs. Not the most interesting topic, but when those darn shells stick to the white,...
Shrimp Sauté with Mango Chutney
Last night I spent about 10 minutes making dinner and it was so good that I must tell you about...
Chipotle Chicken Chili
Start stocking canned beans and chipotle peppers in your pantry so you can make this spicy...
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Can we talk about San Marzano tomatoes? Wow! This sauce! Simple ingredients, yet so rich and...
Winter Greens Curry
What a way to perk up a dinner of roast chicken and a baguette! My pot of mustard greens...
Citrus Cured Salmon
Thanks go to Roland Passot, a masterful French chef at the helm of exquisite La Folie on Russian...
Pad Thai
Bangkok-style pad thai is easier than you think to stir fry at home. Naturally sweet and salty,...
Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
After my daughter returned from a summer camping trip with friends, she kept talking about the...
Shrimp Escabeche
This is the dish you want when you are hosting friends or if you want to treat yourself to a...
Crustless Quinoa Quiche
Miette, Peep and Lovie. Three survivors from our Spring 2013 brood, and one of our family's...
Serrano Chile Simmer Sauce with Shrimp
Chop, blend, and cook this sauce when you've got 45 minutes, then stash it in your fridge for a...
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
You could call it "butter chicken", "balti chicken", or even "murgh makani", but made by your own...
Black Bean Salad
The 70 degree sun was shining down on Bozeman yesterday and I planned for dinner outside....
Poached Salmon
Fish is not my favorite thing to cook, as it either splatters butter and oil all over the stove or...
Crimson Lentil & Winter Squash Curry for the Slow Cooker
Cook an onion with the spices, toss in the rest of the ingredients and go away for 3 hours....
Poached Shrimp
I set a bag of frozen shrimp in my refrigerator to thaw but didn't get around to making the recipe...
Italian Sausage and Broccolette with Orecchiette
You can get this spicy and satisfying Italian-inspired dinner on the table in less than half and...
Black Bean Soup
Fit this soup in between the indulgences of the season and feel great! You've got to try...
Roast Chicken
Roast chicken is about the simplest, and most satisfying, home-cooked dinner you can make;...
Bean Basics: Garbanzos for Hummus
If you haven’t yet cooked beans for yourself, garbanzos are a very satisfying first experience....
Paella
Paella. It's all about the pan, and this must be one of the first "one pot meals" ever invented....
Beef Noodle Quick Dish
I got distracted by some scuttlebutt this morning. The usual internet conversation, that isn't...
Hummus with Thai Flavors
Quick and healthy lunches and snacks are at your fingertips when you have fresh hummus in your...
Soba Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Enjoy these peanut soba noodles on their own, topped with shredded chicken, or tossed with crunchy...
Present Fish
Got parchment paper? There is no easier way to prepare fish at home. You can prep the packages...
Poached Chicken Breasts
Get some chicken cooked and you can make meals in a flash, from chicken salad to quesadillas to...
Lamb Meatballs w/Spiced Tomato Sauce
The NYTimes photo of this lamb meatball recipe caught my eye recently, and I had to try it using...
Thai Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
This Thai-inspired soup can be yours in less that 30 minutes! Seek out Chaokoh coconut milk and...
Rustic Spinach Tart + Italian Egg Pastry
A slice of this Spinach Tart served with salad greens + a simple vinaigrette = elegant lunch...
Polenta with Spinach and Poached Eggs
Add polenta and eggs to your roster of comfort foods. Lay on a little wilted spinach and boost...
Shrimp & Cheesy Grits
Good ol' grits, known in other parts of the world as polenta, may seem like slow food, but they're...
Dal Tadka (Yellow Lentils with Spiced Ghee)
Harvest Gold Lentils from Timeless Natural Food turn into a golden-yellow purée you can enjoy as a...
Eggplant Lasagna
Roasted eggplant slices baked in layers with parmesan and a meaty, creamy, tomato-y sauce...you'll...
Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps
Monday night, 6pm. Everybody hungry. Thawed package of ground pork in the fridge—mostly because...
Chicken Broth, Chicken & Rice Soup
Your own homemade broth has so much more going for it than what you can buy in those boxes and...
Pizza Dough
Pizza at home seems like a good idea until you try to mix and rise the dough the same day you're...
Brining that Thanksgiving Turkey
It's Monday of Thanksgiving week. Definitely time to start thinking about what you're cooking on...
Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
Chicken Broccoli. It announced "company's coming!" back in the 1970's, when I was a kid learning...
Modified Memphis Coleslaw
This is the coleslaw you want for pulled pork. My modified Memphis-style slaw is creamy, sweet and...
Fried Rice
Leftover rice in the fridge? No ideas for dinner? Start keeping basics like green onions,...
Lamb Gyros with Raita and Red Cabbage
One of my new friends from the Bozeman winter farmers market is Dave Scott from Montana Highland...
Slow Cooker Chalupa
Chalupa. A family favorite from Sunset Magazine and the era of avocado-green kitchen appliances...
Pot Roast
Pot Roast serves 4 - 6 See ingredients for “Meat”, “Veggies & Bacon” and “Liquid” when...
Rustic Chard Tart
The savory tarts of the Mediterranean are my inspiration for this Rustic Chard Tart, a slice of...
Via’s Chicken Patties with Lemon Yogurt Dip
We make picky eaters. By dumbing down food “for the kids”, by not seasoning, under-seasoning, or...
Stir-Fry Beef with Bok Choy
blog text updated May 1, 2018 originally published Sept 2012. Stir fry is really all about...
Quinoa Quiche
Serve slices of this quinoa quiche for dinner with a big salad and stash the remainder in the...
Birria
“Beef stew” takes on a whole new dimension with dried chiles and the other wonderful, savory...
Chicken in Yogurt Marinade (Tandoori Chicken at Home)
A new spice to add to your kitchen, or move from the back of the cabinet to the front, Garam...
Baked Eggs
Invite some friends over for brunch next weekend. Brunch, the eating opportunity that falls...
Goulash
First weekend of June. Not the time of year you typically associate with stews, but given our...
Salad for Dinner: Arugula, Couscous and Filet
If you live on the Peninsula here in the SF Bay Area, a trip to Eddie and Homa’s new olive oil...
Turkey or Bison Chili
Easy home cooked dinner, here you go. All you need is some ground turkey or bison (both are lower...
Green Garlic & Kabocha Curry Soup
A regular in my winter farmers market basket, was I sure surprised to find Kabocha squash at my...
Slow Cooker Black Beans, Guatemalan Style
We hit on a winning combination the last time I served these black beans. Fresh corn masa for...
Bachelor Dinner #1: Merguez and Lentils
While many of you were chugging (figuratively...and literally...) up Hayes a couple Sundays back...
Bean Salad
As much as I like to cook, sometimes it is fun and satisfying to open a couple cans and call it a...
Asparagus Terrine with Tarragon Mayonnaise
This might seem a fussy preparation for asparagus and eggs, but it is one of those magic French...
Navy Bean Soup
The thought of this soup simmering away in my friends’ Boston brownstone on a snowy winter day...
Braised Beef Short Ribs
(updated 4/28/17) "Mmmm...What's for dinner? Short ribs?!" There's no mistaking the aroma of a...
Chard and Leek Soup with Grilled Bread and Poached Egg
Here's an easy one dish meal inspired by Lidia Bastianich's recipe for Acquacotta, a traditional...
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Apple Mustard Sauce
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Apple Mustard Sauce serves 8 See ingredients for both “The meat &...
Farro
Farro is an ancient variety of wheat, usually sold and prepared with its whole grain intact,...
Farmers Market Gazpacho
Farmers Market Gazpacho serves 4 - 6 The lesson I learned while creating this recipe: taste your...
Slow Cooker Cuban Black Beans
I was inspired to make these black beans by a Lourdes Castro recipe in a recent Food & Wine....
Slow Cooker Chile Verde
I always have the most fun at my parties when I've done most of the cooking beforehand. Here is a...
Duck Leg Confit with Green Lentils
I love having lentils on hand for salads and holiday comfort food like this duck confit...
Winter Squash Soup
These lovely Carnival squashes caught my eye while in New Leaf Community Market with Amy F. the...
Slow Cooked Mexican Chicken
What to feed a mix of kids and adults? This south of the border inspired chicken is easy to...
Spicy Quinoa Salad
How convenient to find inspiration in August's Food & Wine, an idea for using garbanzo beans...
Lasagna
Sauce, noodles, cheese...sauce, noodles, cheese...sauce, noodles, cheese. Making lasagna is really...
Easy Going Gazpacho
There's no such thing as too many heirloom tomatoes, but when you find yourself with a few extras,...
