An updated favorite that is perfect for cold weather. Creamy and rich, warm, and slightly sweet. Minimal cleanup required, can be made completely in the instant pot, and served in under 20 minutes!
Read MoreDutch-style apple pie is one of my favorite ways to enjoy an apple pie, being an apple crisp die hard. It's really the best of both worlds. The apples can be prepared and frozen for when the need for pie arises too.
Read MoreMany years ago I was introduced to Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon I made it following the recipe for quite some time, but as time wears on I think it’s natural to put our own spin on things, or adapt them to fit the ingredients we have on hand while still celebrating the essence of the original dish as it were intended.
Read MoreEver wondered why chicken soup is so ubiquitous with recovering from illness? Could it be that its easily digestible, easily incorporates leftover ingredients or that it’s jam packed with medicinal herbs and seasonings that bolster our immune systems plus the added benefit of hydration from the gut healing bone broth. Winter is upon us here in central Idaho, this soup is sure to nourish and warm our bodies.
Read MoreThis is one of my favorite fall dishes because of its versatility- enjoy it as a soup or a pasta sauce. Add cheese, or don’t but don’t be shy about the sausage and caramelized onions!
Read MoreQuiche isn’t just for breakfast, it’s great as a make ahead lunch or dinner too, just pair it with a simple side salad and you’ve got a light and tasty meal that takes little time or effort.
Read MoreJuicy roast chicken isn't just for weekends anymore. A few minutes of prep time can cut your cook time nearly in half.
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a fruity and fragrant crisp? I love a warm crisp no matter what season; what better way to showcase the seasons finest, freshest, most flavorful fruits. You can even add garden surplus like rhubarb and herbs for some fun flavor combos. Added bonus, the topping and filling can be made ahead and frozen individually until you’re ready to assemble meaning you can drop it in the oven while you make dinner, and if you’re lucky you might have enough leftover for a few bites at breakfast. Yep, you can even prep a big batch and freeze in smaller portions too!
Read MoreLet your ingredients shine with this quick and simple dish. Perfect for a weeknight meal that is perfectly satiating yet light.
Read MoreUntil recent history and the advent of inflammatory industrial seed oils and fats, people would render the fat from the animals they harvested. It is still readily available from butchers and meat producers, you just have to ask. I find rendering to be a way to eat nose to tail and its a great way to get in some fats and fat soluble nutrients that come packaged with them.
Read MoreNo matter whether you’re wanting to impress a guest or have a tasty snack all to yourself halloumi fits the bill just perfectly. Here it is breaded and shallow fried to creamy golden perfection and paired with infused honey. Sure to wow your guests, if you’re inclined to share.
Read MoreA flavorful juicy and tender freeform meatloaf that packs a nutritious punch even the pickiest of eaters wont be able to detect. Its packed with mushrooms and natures superfood—liver. Don’t let that scare you though, its crazy delicious. Definitely not my mom’s meatloaf, probably not your mom’s either.
Read MoreSpring signals that the farmers markets are going to beginning soon, which gets me really excited. One of the first things we start to see around these parts are tender baby salad greens. I love to put them to use as a bed for leftovers or a flavorful herbaceous vinaigrette.
Read MoreA delicious comforting soup, brought to life from kitchen scraps and a few humble ingredients. With a little thyme and some time, this hearty soup comes to life and warms you on a cold day when theres little in your fridge or panty.
Read MoreWinter dragging on getting you down? In the mood for something hearty and light at the same time? Warm grainy salads are a fantastic option that ticks off both boxes. This one pairs roasted butternut with smoky cumin and is absolutely delicious any day of the year.
Read MoreA family favorite year after year, comes together quickly and its something I’ve almost always got ingredients for on hand. Super easy to adapt for quick cooking in the Instant Pot!
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