Soup Beautiful Soup – Fifteen Favorite Big Batch Soups for Winter

Soup Beautiful Soup – Fifteen Favorite Big Batch Soups for WinterSoup Beautiful Soup for Winter Warmth from Head to Toe

Soup of the evening, soup to share, soup for tomorrow, soup for the freezer. Soup beautiful soup. So many soup recipes to choose from, that I’ve made a list of fifteen favorite big batch soups for winter. From couldn’t-be-easier Three Continue reading Soup Beautiful Soup – Fifteen Favorite Big Batch Soups for Winter

Curried Harvest Gold Lentil Soup with Japanese Sweet Potatoes

Curried Harvest Gold Lentil Soup Curried Harvest Gold Lentil Soup – Harvest Gold Lentils “a treasure of Montana Sunshine in every package”

While searching for red lentils, I noticed a bulk food bin filled with yellow lentils. Its sign read “Harvest Gold Lentils.” With such a great name, I for sure wanted to try them. Plus, I noticed that they’re organically grown Continue reading Curried Harvest Gold Lentil Soup with Japanese Sweet Potatoes

Thanksgiving Recipes – 18 Favorite Recipes from Appetizers to Desserts

Thanksgiving Recipes – 18 Favorite Recipes from Appetizers to DessertsThanksgiving Recipes Plus a Guide for a Stress-Free Holiday

Two weeks to one of the best meals of the year. Fabulous food, family, friends, laughter and memories. . .who could ask for anything more? Well, if you’re asking for tried-and-true favorite Thanksgiving recipes and a Thanksgiving Checklist, read on. Continue reading Thanksgiving Recipes – 18 Favorite Recipes from Appetizers to Desserts

Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh & Preserved Lemon VinaigretteRadicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad – Layer Upon Layer of Flavor, Texture, Color

“Wow. I’ve never had a salad like this. Really good. Delicious. Beautiful.” Such were the comments about Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh and Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette during last Saturday’s cooking class. With bold flavors and bright colors, this salad makes Continue reading Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

Golden Beet Farrotto – Farro Risotto, Greens, Goat Cheese, Fresh Herbs

Golden Beet Farrotto Golden Beet Farrotto – A Creamy, Saucy, Toothsome Golden Risotto Made with Farro

Intrigued by the name farrotto, I knew at some point I’d give farro-risotto (farrotto) a try. Since farro (pronounced FAR-roh) releases starch as it cooks and maintains a chewy al dente texture, it substitutes well for the traditional risottos Continue reading Golden Beet Farrotto – Farro Risotto, Greens, Goat Cheese, Fresh Herbs

Broccoli Bites – Appetizer, Light Lunch or Dinner, Side Dish, Snack

Broccoli Bites – Appetizer, Light Lunch or Dinner, Side Dish, Snack

Broccoli Bites – Crispy Pillows of Flavor and Fun – Bet You Can’t Eat Just One

Broccoli Bites (recipe) have a crispy outside and tender inside, like little golden pillows. Consider them as a tastier, healthier, oven-baked version of potato tots. Plus, they’re super speedy to make with a food processor. Tasty (actually very tasty) served à la tots with ketchup or your favorite dip. Continue reading Broccoli Bites – Appetizer, Light Lunch or Dinner, Side Dish, Snack

Mediterranean Flavors Cooking Class – Saturday, May 19th Bozeman, Montana

Mediterranean Flavors Cooking Class – Saturday, May 19th Bozeman, MontanaMediterranean Flavors Cooking Class – Journey Through the Cuisines of the Mediterranean

Enjoy the freshness of ingredients, vibrancy of flavors and creativity of  dishes from Italy, France, Greece, Morocco and the Middle East. Learn new techniques. Explore new flavors and unfamiliar ingredients. Be inspired. Join me Continue reading Mediterranean Flavors Cooking Class – Saturday, May 19th Bozeman, Montana