Grilled Bacon, Jalapeño Sausage, and Pineapple Skewers

We have been having a blast with the in-laws here, shopping, knitting, playing legos, building, gardening, blowing bubbles… and of course… cooking …and eating. We invited my father and his fiancé over for dinner on Friday, and had a wonderful … Continue reading 

Classic Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps with Salamette and Pea Shoots

Today concluded the last of the winter Farmers Markets at the Emerson. We like to be there early to make sure we get in on the beautiful greens that Gallatin Valley Botanical provides, but this morning, I drug my butt out of bed … Continue reading 

Crustless Arugula & Black Pepper Quiche with Four Cheeses

I love gourmet food but I realized early on after having a baby, that there was no way that I was going to be able to spend as much time in the kitchen as I used too. I didn’t want to give … Continue reading 

Watermelon Radish and Carrots with Sesame Viniagrette

Have you ever fallen in love with a food before you even tried it? I have been on the lookout for this gorgeous little radish for about 2 years now. One spring morning, a few years back, while dinking around wasting time … Continue reading 

Baby Kale Salad with Black Pepper, Pinenuts and Pecorino Romano

Everybody loves a simple side salad, This one is phenomenal! Baby Kale Salad with Black Pepper and Pinenuts   Recipe type: Salad Serves: 2-4 Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Save Print   A super easy salad perfect … 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 

Sweet and Savory Strawberry Gazpacho

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This soup too good to be true…simple to make, perfect for a meal on a hot summer night, perfect for a cold summer night…perfect for entertaining, perfect for picnics, this soup is perfect for just about ANYTHING! I  hesitated trying … Continue reading 

Spicy Thai Sausage, Sweet Potato and Lime Soup

Spicy Thai Sausage, and Sweet Potato and Lime Soup This is one of my  favorite soups. It’s hearty and creamy. Perfect for those rainy summer days. You can easily substitute almond butter for the peanut butter in this recipe, to “paleotize” it. … Continue reading