Advertisements Cream cheese is one of those things that most people enjoy but maybe they are not jumping at the recipes where they are a main ingredient. I want to be clear that when I say “a block of cream cheese” – I mean the denser version of cream cheese that usually comes wrapped inContinue reading “10 Recipes Using a Block of Cream Cheese #RecipeCollection”
Category Archives: Healthier Fare
Five #MostPopularPosts of Last Month – JUNE-2026
Advertisements I am pleasantly surprised to see a few recipe collections making it to the two five posts this month. I really enjoy putting those collections together so it’s nice to see them getting a little extra action! I have looked at the page views and stats to check out the popular posts from lastContinue reading “Five #MostPopularPosts of Last Month – JUNE-2026”
Five #MostPopularRecipes of Last Month – MAY-2026
Advertisements It is definitely finally heating up for the summer months here in Rural Montana! We have been hitting triple digits and staying well into the 80s and 90s for a few weeks now. My garden severely suffered – feeling very wilted, like me – due to the rapid temp change instead of a gradualContinue reading “Five #MostPopularRecipes of Last Month – MAY-2026”
Crispy Pork & Rice Noodle Salad
Advertisements I am a huge fan of the entree salad – a big ol’ fully loaded salad for the main dish as a dinner on it’s own. I love to start with some fresh greens, add a nicely cooked (and cooled) protein, some sort of starch, all the yummy veggies and a nice homemade dressingContinue reading “Crispy Pork & Rice Noodle Salad”
Banana Walnut Spice Muffins
Advertisements I really love making muffins. They can be so many things. They can be sweet or savory. They can be a totally sweet dessert or a healthy breakfast or snack. These Banana Walnut Spice Muffins tackle all those quality and more. The simple but powerful spice blend brings a warmness and flavor punch allContinue reading “Banana Walnut Spice Muffins”
9 Recipes Using a Pack of Spaghetti Noodles #RecipeCollection
Advertisements I would be willing to bet that most of us have at least one package of spaghetti in your pantry. And I would double down to say you are tired of making just plain old spaghetti with it. There are really lots of options that go far beyond red sauce over noodles, that makeContinue reading “9 Recipes Using a Pack of Spaghetti Noodles #RecipeCollection”
Summer Steak Salad
Advertisements Warmer days are on the horizon which means cooler meals that don’t require heating up the kitchen to prepare. I love a marinated steak, grilled and sliced up on a fresh salad. Its got all the protein you need to fill you up without all the carbs to weigh you down. This easy SummerContinue reading “Summer Steak Salad”
7 Tips for Farmer’s Market Success
Advertisements It is becoming Farmer’s Market seasoning and schedules are popping up all over! If you are a regular at the markets, you know how wonderful it can be to find fresh straight from the farm produce and products, along with some great Artisan locally made wares. If you are new to the Farmers MarketContinue reading “7 Tips for Farmer’s Market Success”
Five #MostPopularRecipes of Last Month – APR-2026
Advertisements It looks like that winter that forgot to happen in the “winter months” decided that April was a great time to make up for it. We had several days of 80+ temperatures followed by days of snow fall and temps in the 30s. It has been strange for sure and definitely interesting! I haveContinue reading “Five #MostPopularRecipes of Last Month – APR-2026”
Pasta Salad or Potato Salad – a Dozen Options #RecipeCollection
Advertisements The seasons are changing and it is about to be outdoor eating time – backyard BBQs, garden parties and family get togethers. Which usually means lots of potlucks and feeding large groups, and the need for some great side dishes. It is often hard to decide if you want to bring a pasta saladContinue reading “Pasta Salad or Potato Salad – a Dozen Options #RecipeCollection”