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.
Bean Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette
There's no magic to bean salad or what some people call marinated beans: start with beans and add...
Madeleine Cake
We call this madeleine cake at my house because it is reminiscent of the little French...
Black Bean Salad
Where I grew up in Almaden Valley, a suburb of San Jose, California, my mom and the other ladies...
Hot Pepper Simple Syrup
Simple Syrup is easy: equal parts sugar, water and whatever you want to infuse, from sliced...
Mojitos with Mint Simple Syrup
It's nice to know how to make a great cocktail, with and without the booze. I finally posted the...
Grad Party Mojitos
Refreshing and non-alcoholic, this recipe is built to fill two 2-gallon dispensing jugs, making 36...