And just like that, it’s fall in Montana. It always sneaks up quickly but when autumn does arrive, I immediately start craving all sorts of warming soups. Cool weather crops like carrots, squash, and pumpkin make fabulous bases for some of my favorite recipes. They roast up beautifully for chunky stews and can easily be…
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I was checking out at the grocery store earlier this week and the cashier asked me if I had anything fun planned for the day. After telling her I was going to experiment with a new recipe, she asked what my favorite thing to cook was. This is always a tricky question for me to…
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What’s orange and cheerful and popping up everywhere from lattes to pasta this season? Pumpkin, of course! It’s officially been fall for a couple of weeks but now that October is here I’m ready to embrace all things autumn. I think it’s easy to overdo it with pumpkin this time of year and I don’t…
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Aside from cookies or brownies, there’s only one other thing that makes my kitchen smell like actual heaven: garlic. Whether I’m roasting a head of garlic (have you done this? It’s life-changing) or whipping up a garlicky pasta dish for dinner, I could bathe in the heavenly scent. As the temps start to cool down…
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A few years ago a friend of mine brought stuffed mushrooms to a Christmas party. They looked SO GOOD. The filling wasn’t vegan (bummer) but I asked her what was in them anyway. My mental notes morphed into an incredibly delicious plant-based version of what I imagine those stuffed mushrooms tasted like. They’re smoky, savory,…
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Who else was a fan of buttered noodles as a kid? There was something about the combination of pasta and butter that grabbed my attention and got me to the dinner table without fail. As an adult, I’m still all about that simple pasta life. But instead of butter, I love using garlic to achieve…
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It’s been a brutally hot summer but I think it’s safe to say the worst of it’s behind us. I absolutely love fall and the ritual of unpacking my coziest sweaters and socks. Of course, fall also means the return of football season. In my family, we’re big on settling into the couch and watching…
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It may be starting to feel like fall in some parts of the country, but I haven’t given up on summer just yet. I wanted to sneak in one last warm weather recipe before the autumn chill swoops in! This Mexican Style Street Corn Fritters Recipe was inspired by the hundreds of elote recipes I’ve…
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What’s warm and gooey and perfect for dipping all of your favorite breads, fruits, and veggies? Cheese Fondue! The sharable appetizer is traditionally made with a trio of melty cheeses, white wine, garlic, and a few other ingredients. A fondue pot sits over a flame, which keeps the cheese warm for dipping. My friend inherited…
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Who else remembers eating jalapeño poppers from Applebee’s or Chili’s in high school? Along with chips and salsa and spinach artichoke dip, jalapeño poppers were a staple snack in my group of friends. I love the contrast between spicy peppers and creamy, savory filling. What I don’t love so much? Dairy and fried food. So,…
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