Roasted Maple Butternut Squash with Gorgonzola and Feta

  Our Mother’s Day was fantastic!  After working all day in the garden/yard we went to Dad and Rosemary’s house to have dinner. The mothers were asked to bring a simple side dish, and to sit down, with a glass of wine while … Continue reading 

Spiced Tandoori Lamb Meatloaf

Spiced Tandoori Lamb Meatloaf

  The last week has been…interesting… The baby had a horrible stomach bug early week and has been recovering all week, the hubby also had a bad fever, and chills, and the in-laws flew in from Sweden on Monday to stay with us for … Continue reading 

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 

Simply Pineapple Avocado Salsa

  If you have been following my blog for long, you know I love simple, easy to make recipes. As I have learned though much trial and error, food should be enhanced with complementary flavors, but not overpowered. If you use high quality foods, … Continue reading 

Triple Chocolate No-Bake Brownies

The Worlds Most Decadent Brownie. Made with walnuts, dates, stevia, raw cacao and maple syrup. And… They take 15 minutes to make, with no baking required. Need I say more? Cut these into 16-20 small brownies, as they are super … Continue reading 

Cardamom and Orange Scented “Rice” with Sultanas and Pecans

Cardamom and Orange Scented “Rice” with Sultanas and Pecans

  I made a delicious Tandoori Meatloaf about a week ago. It was delicious!  I felt like the Tandoori spices took this traditional family comfort food to a whole new level. I will make sure to photograph and share this recipe with you next time … Continue reading 

Black Pepper and Plantain-Crusted Cod

  On Saturday, we were at our local food co-op doing our weekly shopping, and my husband started drooling over a package of gluten-free fish sticks in the freezer section. This was one of his favorite meals as a boy growing up, … Continue reading 

Creamy Garlic Alfredo with Arugula and Zucchini Linguine

Pasta… made from zucchini… No Shenanigans. April Fool’s is over. In my world, you can feel good about being served a HUGE bowl of zucchini pasta! There are a few things in my kitchen that I just can’t live without…one is … Continue reading 

Creamy Chicken Verde Bake

Here’s another example of how easy it is to eat locally. This Creamy Chicken Verde Bake was made with these locally sourced foods: Pasture-raised chicken from the Lazy SR Ranch in Wilsall, MT my home-made Tomatillo Verde Enchilada Sauce with tomatillos … 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