All Recipes
Bittersweet Chocolate Ice Cream
Jane and I mixed up a couple batches of chocolate ice cream over the long weekend and this was our favorite—creamy texture, not too sweet,...
Pesto
Our growing season is short here in Montana, but a lot seems to happen in mid-summer. I returned from a week away to a joyful tangle of...
Watermelon and Jicama Salad
Watermelon and jicama are refreshing on their own, but combined you've got a salad. And once you've got a salad, you're halfway to a meal!...
Nectarine Blueberry Cobbler
I've been riffing on nectarine cobbler since Gourmet magazine published a couple versions in 1992 and 1994. I usually make one in the...
Saffron Rosewater Ice Cream
A small scoop of saffron ice cream concludes dinner on a sweet note without being a sugar bomb. I do hope you'll try it! Thank you to Food...
Grated Carrot Salad
The next time you need to bring something to a summer BBQ, make this grated carrot salad. It's simple to toss together and the flavors get...
Spicy Purple Slaw
You're on your way to making a slaw when you thinly slice any sturdy vegetable. For dressing, you can go creamy, or not, slightly sweet or...
Salmon Patties
The Kvichak Fish Company is a family business, Montana people who head up to Alaska for the summer to catch, cut, and package the wild...
Baked Tofu with Orange Sesame Marinade
I never thought I'd get excited about tofu for dinner, but things have changed. Three simple steps bring it to actually delicious:...
Sweet Potato Noodles with Stir-Fried Veggies and Tofu
Have you tried sweet potato noodles? They cook in five minutes and taste great with stir fried veggies. As with the other Asian...
Organize Your Screen Time: Use RSS and Feedly for Recipes!
See that orange "rss feed" on the right up there in the screenshot? You have a choice about how you want to read my posts:...
Greek Pita
Yes, you need a third flatbread recipe. This one is softer and more tender than pita, in fact, it's kind of like naan, but without the...
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Jesse Tyler Ferguson shared this recipe in Food and Wine (December 2016) and it's a good one! Great for a potluck or when you're having...
Slow Cooker Carnitas
"It's like bacon!" exclaimed my 11 year old. He tolerates my creations of squash and beans and greens and such, but it's meat that makes...
Molasses Crinkles
Call me crazy, but I'm a fan of blackstrap molasses. When I encounter a recipe that exclaims, "NOT blackstrap", I grab my...
Roasted Kabocha Squash with Curried Chickpeas
Think of it as a Spring version of winter squash. All the delicious crispiness of roasted squash mixed with crunchy chickpeas and mildly...
Focaccia
A fluffy focaccia like this can be yours in a couple hours. Thanks to food network's Anne Burrell for simplifying my previous...
Naan
Bread. It makes everyone happier. And flatbreads like naan and pita do all their rising in an hour—easier than getting to the bakery on...
Pipikaula (Hawaiian Beef Jerky)
My friend, Mary Ann, is almost Hawaiian, even though she is a haole and lives in the snow when she's not surfing. I thank her for this...
Asparagus with Egg and Tarragon Vinaigrette
I was never one to swoon over vegetables. Bread and pastries, yes, but not vegetables. Until I experienced spring asparagus in Belgium. I...
About Mushrooms
My son and I drove over to check out operations at MT Gourmet Mushrooms last Friday and learned about mycelium, uses for a 37K pound...
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 true with condiments because they can...
Corn Tortillas
When I plan a hands-on cooking class, I'm on the hunt for something Fun, something to get my students involved and thinking, feeling,...
Babka
As we waited for the dough to rise, Lawrence fired up the Seinfeld episode, "She Got the Babka". Suffice it to say, sometimes baking at...
Sunflower Sprouts
When it's still winter in Montana and I'm craving something green and growing, I plant a tray of sunflower sprouts. Soak the seeds for 24...
Spinach Lasagna
Simple cooking relies on the best tasting, best quality ingredients. For lasagna, that means flavorful, good textured pasta, a marinara...
Pastry Puffs (Cream Puffs, Pâte à Choux, Profiteroles)
Make these puffs the next time you need a special treat for a group--it's not every day people get to enjoy a cream puff! They will...
Sautéed Cabbage
It's still winter in Montana, and for local produce, you need to get excited about cabbage. Like all storage vegetables, cabbage keeps...
Chocolate Cake Mini Loaves
Chocolate cake. Easy enough to stir up and enjoy next hour. This recipe makes 8 delicious mini loaves or one jumbo, 9x5. Thanks...
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 ("Sambal Oelek") and Chinese black...
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, took 101 south to Menlo Park. The stress...
Sugar Cookies with Icing
I hear my daughter's three-year-old voice every time I gaze at a beautiful bakery display, "Special treat?" (Sounds like "tweet"....
Celery Root Mashed Potatoes
What's even better than mashed potatoes? Celery root mashed potatoes! When I first tasted Chef Alex Lee's celery duo, one component of...
Chicken and Lentil Tagine
Shake up chicken dinner by using some different seasonings—fenugreek and turmeric in this Moroccan tagine, which is really just a simmered...
Blueberry Granita
Blueberry and rosemary. I stumbled upon this delicious combination when I was testing my granita recipes and used up the last of my...
Grapefruit Granita
The freezer in the Cancer Support Community's kitchen was giving me trouble during class last week--it wasn't as powerful as my home...
Oatmeal
Say goodbye to mid-morning munchies! When you start your day with oatmeal—the kind you make for yourself, with toppings like walnuts,...
Black Bean Chili
What did Julia Child order when she went to Cafe Beaujolais in Mendocino CA? This chili! No kidding! The original recipe was...
Pasta with Sausage, White Beans, and Greens
White beans and greens is a classic Italian combination, something for which you really don't need a recipe but occasionally there are...
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
There's really not much to making your own baked sweet potato fries: scrub a couple sweet potatoes clean under running water, cut them as...
Lentil Soup and Parmesan Croutons
I saw the original recipe for this lentil soup (and Parmesan Croutons!) in Remedy Quarterly, a little magazine I picked up at Powell's the...
Mushrooms & Polenta
When I first saw the photo of the New York Times "Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew", I could practically taste it. Eventually I had the...
Grandma B’s Nuts & Bolts
I think Grandma B was skimping on the butter when she made Nuts & Bolts back in the 60's. Either that or the "1/2 box Cheerios" she...
Winter Squash Enchiladas
Jumbled together in bins at the market, you'll find all kinds of winter squash: Delicata, Butternut, Red Kuri, Kabocha, Acorn, Buttercup,...
Ham Hock and Greens
We are so lucky to live near several producers of piggie goodness; thanks to the Co-Op and Amaltheia (a family-run organic goat...
Apple Bars
My first born believed "candy corn" was a toy until at least her fourth birthday. I've eased up a bit since those "no sugar" days when my...
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. They say kale is a cold-hardy crop....
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Last weekend I spent some time with Donna Hay The New Classics and tried the slow-cooked beef ragu. Who knew that a chuck roast could be...
Buttermilk Pancakes
The best pancakes are made with buttermilk. It adds a flavor tang and helps produce a tender texture. Pick some up the next time you're...
Tomatillo Salsa/Green Cocktail Sauce
Call it salsa because it's fresh with some Scoville heat, or call it green cocktail sauce because it has horseradish and goes great with...
Crab Cakes
I'm not going to lie. These babies are a project. On the upside, make them ahead (night before or morning of), then warm them in...
Chocolove Chocolate Chip Cookies
I know...who needs another chocolate chip cookie recipe? I've been happy with my go-to recipe for almost a decade. Now and then I'll...
Blueberry Granita
Start this granita three hours before you want to serve dessert or make it a day in advance. The texture is best on day one, but the ice...
Stir-Fry Chicken with Braising Greens
"Braising greens" is a culinary term that refers to any mix of sturdy greens that taste best with a flash of cooking, rather than raw,...
Cocoa Buckwheat Granola
Chocolate for breakfast? Sure! Maximize nutrition with this cocoa buckwheat granola, adapted from Sarah's original recipe at My New Roots....
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 tomato sauce, here are some guidelines....
Crème Anglaise & Coconut Crème Anglaise
Egg yolks. Lonely and leftover from angel food cake making. They're practically begging to be turned into crème anglaise or lemon curd....
Sriracha Shrimp with Polenta
For my weeknight cooking, I'm looking for great flavor and speed of preparation. So, instead of searching all over town for special...
High-Altitude Angel Food Cake
One kitchen tool Williams-Sonoma has yet to color-coordinate and over-market: angel food cake slicer! Mine is a treasure, from the...
Farro
Farro is an ancient variety of wheat, usually sold and prepared with its whole grain intact, meaning you are eating the grain kernel plus...
Panzanella (Italian Bread Salad)
Local tomatoes begin to appear at our farmers markets about mid-summer, thank you Gallatin Valley Botanical! Enjoy them with a fresh...
Miso Butter with Chives
I didn't think butter could be improved upon, but by adding white miso and rice vinegar you get a very versatile, new condiment. Try it on...
Quick Pickled Veggies
You can make quick pickles with just about any veggie - let your garden or farmer's market be your guide. It's as simple as combining...
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Skewers (aka Chicken Shawarma)
This spicy yogurt marinade takes chicken dinner to the next level. Skewer and either grill, broil, or pan sear on the stovetop. Recipe...
Garden Ranch Dressing
A fresh green salad with ranch dressing is a great partner for anything off the grill, as well as take-out favorites like ribs, fried...
Bittersweet Chocolate Bubble Pudding
Bubble tea or tapioca tea? Bubble, of course! With that in mind, I propose a rebranding of tapioca pudding. And while we're at it,...
French Vinaigrette
This classic vinaigrette enhances your fresh garden greens and beautiful farmer's market produce without adding the odd flavors you find...
Crispy Garbanzos
Crispy garbanzos are something you can make at home, the key is to let the beans air dry for 30 minutes before popping them in the oven....
Quick Pickled Vegetables (Sweet Version)
This is just what you need as a side for your grilled burgers and such this Memorial Day weekend. Veg combo inspired by Feed Cafe here in...
Cashew Cream
Naturally sweet, creamy goodness made from ... cashews? Believe it. One of the best takeaways from the raw food crowd. Soak the raw nuts...
New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies
With patience, you can bake chocolate chip cookies that are crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, a combination of textures...
Chunky Oatmeal Cookies from The Silver Palate
If you like oatmeal cookies with heft, these are the ones you want—lots of thick cut oats, nuts, and raisins in a dense dough. Adapted...
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 make it at home—thank you Janice! A...
Pita Bread
Put a little dough "pizza" in a hot oven and puff! Pocket bread! Most yeast breads take a long time, but not so with pita. An...
Recipe from “Grandma B”: Blueberry Boy Bait
An old metal loaf pan is one of my priceless treasures. The pan is stuffed with handwritten recipe cards and newspaper clippings, my...
Jicama Grapefruit Salad
Make plans, but do less. This mindset is helping me cure decades of type-A overdrive, and enjoy more peace and calm. There have...
Chia Seed Pudding
Stir a few tablespoons of chia seeds into unsweetened almond milk, wait a bit, and you have pudding! Serve with a dollop of yogurt, some...
Cream Scones
You can stop collecting scone and shortcake recipes, this is the only one you need. I'm giving it to you plain, but you can embellish as...
Spring Rolls
Ahhhh, the aroma of fresh mint has me excited for my class at the Cancer Support Community tomorrow! We'll be making spring rolls and a...
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 convenient! We studded two with cloves and...
Candied Kumquats
"Be sure and eat the skin." I shot my then boyfriend, Christopher, a skeptical look, but took a bite of the tiny oval orange, skin...
Kabocha Soup with Green Garlic
The garlic bulb you know and love reveals itself in the spring garden as "green garlic" or "spring garlic" (this link goes to Food52 where...
Chicken Chile Verde in the Slow Cooker
Taco Night became something entirely new yesterday—fresh and colorful with green chile chicken (slow cooker!), Cuban Black Beans (Better...
Hard Boiled Eggs (easy to peel)
Hard boiled eggs. Not the most interesting topic, but when those darn shells stick to the white, it really makes me MAD; my nemesis since...
Brownies (…that beat the Ghirardelli box)
Ask my kids about their favorite brownie and they'll say it comes from a box. (The fact that my children even know about boxed brownie...
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 it. Sunset magazine's "Shrimp and Spicy...
Miso Tahini Sauce
Think peanut sauce without the peanuts, and way more probiotics. Use it on cabbage slaw and serve with chicken satay, sushi, or...
Stout Gingerbread Cake
Dark, dark, dark. Moist and spicy. Sweet, but not overly so. It would be so sad if you only made it at the holidays. This recipe...
Chipotle Chicken Chili
Start stocking canned beans and chipotle peppers in your pantry so you can make this spicy chicken chili. Great in bowls with...
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Can we talk about San Marzano tomatoes? Wow! This sauce! Simple ingredients, yet so rich and smooth. (Perhaps simmering with 2 pounds...
Winter Greens Curry
What a way to perk up a dinner of roast chicken and a baguette! My pot of mustard greens and kale (thank you, Santa! ...the pot,...
Biscuits
Look at the layers! I will be making my biscuits this way from now on. What's the secret? Quite contrary to the "handle the dough as...
Citrus Cured Salmon
Thanks go to Roland Passot, a masterful French chef at the helm of exquisite La Folie on Russian Hill in San Francisco, CA. His original...
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes are a must on our Thanksgiving table. When I made these for a cooking class at the Cancer Support Community, we...
Sourdough Waffles
Sourdough is my latest obsession—100% rye for my European-style "Wild Rye" and now the white wheat starter currently on Day 4, in the...
Chocolate Birthday Cake (or Cupcakes), High-Altitude
In the late 1990's after I had assisted one of her baking classes at Draeger's in Menlo Park, Flo Braker invited me to join The San...
Pad Thai
Bangkok-style pad thai is easier than you think to stir fry at home. Naturally sweet and salty, with a bit of fish sauce umami going on,...
Overnight Yeast Waffles
When I want a waffle, I want the real thing. Very crispy on the outside and very light (as in texture, not calories). Not many get...
Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
After my daughter returned from a summer camping trip with friends, she kept talking about the breakfast burritos. On my phone was the...
Tomato Juice & Bloody Mary Mix
Thanks to this year's garden, we've enjoyed scrumptious meals of tomatoes and mozzarella, BLTs, bread salad, pasta with fresh sauce, and...
