Advertisements I really love the brightness of cooking with fresh lemon. It just makes you feel good when you are eating it. A simple side dish can bring so much flavor to a meal, and this recipes for Lemon Butter Pasta does exactly that. A robust combination of butter, garlic, parmesan and lemon works wellContinue reading “Lemon Butter Pasta”
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Advertisements The cut of pasta in this salad is called Radiatore. It is a short pasta shape with lots of wavy edges which is perfect for holding on to sauces and dressings in soups, salads and pasta dishes. I really like to use it for cold pasta salad dishes because it holds its shape reallyContinue reading “Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad”
10 Recipes Using a Block of Cream Cheese #RecipeCollection
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”
Raspberry Mint Mojito
Advertisements Refreshingly tart is the best way to describe this homemade cocktail. You get amazing flavor from the fresh Mint and raspberries. A mint mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail made with mint lime and white rum. Adding some fresh fruit like this Raspberry Mint Mojito brings it to the next level. I really loveContinue reading “Raspberry Mint Mojito”
Pork Meatball Bahn Mi
Advertisements A Bahn Mi is the original fusion street food. The sandwich came to be during the period of time that France had colonized Vietnam and the cross-cultural culinary adventures began. While the original sandwich has come a long way it usually was a crusty French roll (actually wheat bread), a smear of patê, andContinue reading “Pork Meatball Bahn Mi”
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”
Triple Cheese Steak Quesadilla
Advertisements Quesadillas are so great for a weeknight meal – or a lunch. They do not have to be entirely Mexican flavored either. I like to do a cheese (or multiple cheeses), a protein and a veggie or two all in a flour tortilla. But you can also go vegetarian and omit the meat. EitherContinue reading “Triple Cheese Steak Quesadilla”
Chili Lime Whipped Butter
Advertisements If you are not using flavored butter in your cooking you may be missing out. You can use flavored whipped Butters on meats and veggies and breads. They add a layer of flavor that can be hard to achieve in a short period of time. This super easy recipe for Chili Lime Whipped ButterContinue reading “Chili Lime Whipped Butter”
Roasted Veg Pasta Sauce
Advertisements This sauce is so good any time of year, any day of the week. It is loaded with veggies and you can hardly even tell. It is great over pasta or rice or even on pizza. You are going to love how easy it is to make too! Roasted Veg Pasta sauce takes veryContinue reading “Roasted Veg Pasta Sauce”
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”