No Knead Sourdough
No Knead SourdoughI started my starter from scratch using this recipe in May of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, and have been baking with it for over a year, it has been lots of fun. It is so much fun! Using sourdough may seem daunting at first but it is pretty...
Easy Salsa
Easy SlasaI love chips and salsa, this is a quick and easy homemade salsa that allows you to control the heat. It does contain cilantro, which I happen to like, I know it can be a controversal ingredient.Ingredients One10-ounce cans of diced green chilies One...
Garth’s Lightened-Up Tortilla Soup
Garth's Lightened-Up Tortilla SoupThis is an adapted version of the Tortilla Soup from Trisha Yearwood's cookbook. We love this soup and make it regularly. We have adapted it a few ways, the first was to make it not so rich, and fattening, the second it to make a MUCH...
Strawberry Mango Salsa
Strawberry Mango SalsaThis is a fun twist on chips and salsa and is quick and easy to throw together for a party. Ingredients 1 mango, peeled and diced 1/2 cup peeled, diced cucumber 6-8 strawberries, diced 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno 1/3 cup diced red onion...
Pick-a-Flavor Sourdough Scones
I have searched high and low for a recipe that would make a scone with a crispy outside and a soft and tender inside. My favorite mix-in is cinnamon chips… they are hard to find but are AMAZING!
Cheap Sangria
This recipe is based on some sangria my mom and I enjoyed when we were in Texas. Sangria is a great way to use that bottle of red wine that may not be your favorite but you don’t want to waste it. It is also great on warm summer days as it is best cold!
Sticky Ham Sandwiches
I was skeptical about these, but they are SOOOO good, I could eat them once a week. Sweet, savory and cheesy. They are great for a quick weeknight meal or as a dish for a pot luck. While they are best hot out of the oven they are also pretty good cold.
Sourdough Starter
Making bread always seems like magic, just 4 ingredients; flour, water, salt and yeast and a little time and poof you have bread. Sourdough might seem difficult but it is actually pretty easy and there are endless ways to use it. PLUS it doesn’t have to have that sour flavor.
Homemade Coffee Creamer
I used to be a black coffee drinker, then one day I put some cream and sugar in a cup… I’ve not gone back. After several years of using store-bought flavored creamer, I wasn’t liking the taste of the artificial flavors or preservatives so I started to experiment with making my own!
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs
This is a super-easy weeknight dinner. We have made this twice, once with bone-in, skin on chicken thighs because we couldn’t find boneless at the store they turned out just as good but were a little more difficult to eat, so no worries if you can’t find boneless skinless. We served with rice.
Better-Than-Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
During the Covid-19 pandemic, we found ourselves with a Costco-sized bag of broccoli florets, while we shared some with neighbors we still had more than enough to cover several meals. So we made some soup! I love the addition of the carrots they add a little sweetness. We like the veggies a little crunchy and it helps keep them from being overcooked when having leftovers.
Grandma’s Chicken Devan
This is my comfort food. It is warm, savory and filling. I could eat it once a week. Plus, it reminds me of my Grandma. It is a great way to use up those last bits of rotisserie chicken or even Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. We have tweaked Grandma’s recipe a little bit over the years to include a crunchy topping (not in picture) but I don’t think she would mind
Better Boxed Cake
I am not gonna lie I LOVE cake, especially chocolate. This hack makes a boxed cake taste like it came straight from the bakery, the best part is it works for any flavor! The best part is you probably have the ingredients in your fridge already!
Chilaqueles
I had always heard this dish referenced in cooking shows and wanted to try it. Traditionally it is a breakfast or brunch dish, and is a great way to use up leftover chips and salsas. I made it as a dinner meal with some beans and rice.
French Toast
The other day while at Lucky’s Market my new favorite grocery store in Missoula, I noticed a loaf of Challah, which is a slightly sweet, eggy bread. It is a traditional Jewish bread. It is great plain, or with a little butter (even better with a little honey or jam). But let me tell you it makes EXCELLENT French Toast.
Strawberry Ice Cream
There isn’t much better than fresh strawberries in the summer, but fresh strawberry ice cream is so much better. This recipe does need to be cooled for several hours, I get the best results when the base is cooled overnight. Don’t be scared by the vodka, it just helps keep the berries from getting icy.
Tres Leches Cake
I know that a three milks cake sounds strange, but trust me this is a delicious dessert. While it is tasty the night you make it, it is EVEN better the next morning with a cup of coffee.
Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup
February was REALLY cold here in Missoula. One of the weekends soup sounded good, so I decided to experiment with the Instant Pot Mom got for Christmas. This soup was so yummy I have been wanting to make it again. It was also super quick (I think the bacon takes more time to fry).
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
I was not really a fan of peanut butter cookies until I came across this recipe. They were often dry, lacking in real true peanut butter flavor and just pain boring. These cookies use peanuts AND peanut butter. Plus who doesn’t like some chocolate with their peanut butter!
Pot Roast
This classic meal is super easy and delicious. It may seem intimidating but it could not be easier. It does take time and the longer the meat roasts the more tender it becomes. I do prefer it cooked in the Dutch oven, but the slow cooker does a good job too!
Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup
There isn’t anything much better than a grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of tomato soup. This tomato soup is one of my favorite meals. Roasting the tomatoes and the red peppers add a ton of flavor. I could eat this every week. I often double the recipe and freeze some to have as a quick weeknight dinner.