Welcome to RIPE, a home cooking blog by Amy Andrews based in Bozeman Montana.
I believe when we cook at home, we naturally eat better. And that enjoyment is essential for a positive relationship with food. Cheers to good times in the kitchen and at the table!
Photos in above banner headings by Samantha Lord.
Browse the latest recipes
The most recent recipes are featured below, but there are hundreds more in my recipe collection.
Polenta with Spinach and Egg
Polenta with an egg makes a warm and wonderful quick dinner. I prefer a poached egg but an...
Trail Bars
I keep these trail bars refrigerated when I’m at home, but they do hold up well in a day pack when...
Gingerbread Candied Almonds
Hailing from the Christmas markets in Germany, Gebrannte Mandeln ("burnt almonds") come together...
High-Altitude Stout Gingerbread
This is a rich, moist, deeply flavored gingerbread. The cake will remain fairly flat in the pan,...
Mulled Wine
Fresh orange, cinnamon stick, start anise, and honey (or maple syrup) transform an average...
Cauliflower Salad with Dates and Pistachios
This is my favorite way to eat cauliflower now: roasted then tossed with sweet dates and salty...