Thai Spiced Pineapple Short Ribs: 2 Ways

  Well, it’s starting to look like spring here in Montana…FINALLY! Grilling season is just around the corner and I’ve got a very special recipe to share with you today. If you can, buy your meat by the 1/2 or … Continue reading 

Smoked Beef Roast with Mustard and Herbes de Provence

  All winter, we have been eating out of our freezer, we ordered and split a whole cow with a good friend, last spring. Buying your meat this way is the best way to get grass-fed beef, it is more … Continue reading 

Slow-Cooker Swedish Kalops Stew

  Last Saturday, we had a few friends come and help us till up our garden, and work on the yard. I wanted to provide lunch for the hungry workers, and for some reason, I was inspired to make a rendition of Kalops, … Continue reading 

Beef and “Guinness” Stew with Irish Champ

I have always enjoyed celebrating St. Patty’s Day. My father always went out of his way to make this holiday a blast. We had a special tradition, whether it was planned, I actually have no idea, but we often had Corned Beef and Cabbage. I also remember him bringing … Continue reading 

Smoked Gorgonzola Sliders with Balsamic Marinated Onions and Bacon

Bacon, Blue Cheese, Balsamic Marinated Onions…The ALL AMERICAN MEAL!  I made my Perfect Grain-Free Burger Bun recipe into slider buns, by using  a tablespoon sized ice cream scoop (instead of regular size, like stated in the recipe) to dollop the dough onto the parchment. Once I made the … Continue reading 

Thai Red Curry Sausage Stroganoff

This is my remake of one of those typical Swedish comfort meals, Korv Stroganoff. Mention that meal to any Swede, and you are sure to evoke warm memories of the home land. Korv stroganoff is made with Falukorv, a large smoked Swedish sausage make … Continue reading 

Hearty Oxtail Soup

It’s been quite cold here in Montana. We decided we needed to make a comforting stew that would warm us up from the inside out. I have had an oxtail in the freezer from when we purchased our whole beef, … Continue reading 

Creamy Shrimp and Andouille Étouffée

Creamy Shrimp and Andouille Étouffée

I have been planning on making a shrimp dish for the past few weeks, and decided on this little gem of a recipe the other day.  I love Cajun food, but my husband doesn’t like anything too spicy. I always make … Continue reading 

Beef Mole’ Fajitas with Refried “Beans”

If you haven’t noticed…I have a love affair with collards. These big green leaves are the perfect vehicle for tacos, burgers, and wraps. Crunchy, yet still soft enough to bend without breaking. I learned many creative ways to use veggies when … Continue reading 

Lamb Rogan Josh

I am so impressed with Bozeman’s Winter Farmer’s Market! Last Saturday was my second time there, and it is not big, but there is so much diversity, and fun new producers that I havent seen anywhere else. I can’t wait for … Continue reading