Whether hosting guests, shuttling a young family to their many activities, or preparing for a special holiday event, mornings can get very hectic. When others are placing demands on your time, but you still need or want to deliver a hearty breakfast, plan ahead and start the night before. Hosting a group of professionals for an early morning meeting meant serving breakfast, but I didn’t want to get up an extra two hours early to make it happen. So, this recipe started from an overnight casserole which I sourced from The Chunky Chef. Because I wanted to also pair my eggs with fresh huckleberry ..read more

Turkey charcuterie pairs really well with mild, creamy cheeses. For this board I went with a brie and mild gouda. The pepperoni turkey salami has a nice bite to it and the bright green grapes are great palate cleansers between bites. MONTANA BLOCK CHARCUTERIE BOARD INGREDIENTS *Note: you can adjust the amounts based on how many people you are serving and the size of your board. This board is designed for 4-8 people, depending on the other items on the menu. 1 turkey sausage ring (cured) 8” turkey kielbasa coil 20 slices pepperoni turkey salami 15 slices roasted turkey breast 4 turkey pepperoni ..read more

Fall is all about the pumpkin spice, whether it’s a pumpkin spiced latte or the warm scent of a pumpkin spiced candle! What is your pumpkin jam? Ours is quite literally a pumpkin jam by David Lebovitz. Pumpkin makes a curiously delicious jam, vibrantly colored and flavored with a plump vanilla bean. Putting a jar of this on your fall breakfast table is sure to brighten up the season for you! Pumpkin Jam Pumpkin Jam by David Lebovitz Make sure you use a roasting or sugar pumpkin for this jam. Other types of pumpkins, such as those meant for carving, have a higher water content and will no ..read more

It’s Homecoming Weekend! If you’re looking for a sandwich option that is as flavorful as the tailgate is energizing, this is one for the menu. Layer sliced deli meats such as soppressata or capocollo and provolone cheese for an Italian-American pressed sandwich with no cooking required! We also offer an option for a yummy, grilled sandwich if you have access to a skillet or a sandwich press. Print Italian Pressed Sandwich Course Main Course Keyword sandwich Ingredients 1 loaf rustic boule (1 pound, sliced horizontally) 1/4 cup + 2 Tbls mayonnaise 1 lemon, zest course salt & freshly g ..read more

Looking for a scratch made banana pudding recipe? We have a favorite… Why create your own when the perfect recipe already exists? Thank you Paula Deen! Print HOMESTYLE BANANA PUDDING Course Dessert Servings 8 Author Cooking with Paula Deen Ingredients 1 cup + 3 T sugar, divided 1/3 cup all purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 2 1/2 cups milk 4 large eggs 1 T butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 cups vanilla wafer cookies 4 bananas, cut into 1/4 inch slices Instructions In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk and egg yolks. Whisk milk m ..read more

This is a recipe intended to highlight some our local favorite partners and while substitutions might be simple, for the best flavor, please step out and support these fabulous businesses: Ridgeline Spice Co & Furrow and Fly. In case you hadn’t heard, La Cuisine, our sister store also stocks the Ridgeline Spice products! Reminiscent of a simple meal from my childhood, I was low on time (or maybe it was energy), yet wanted a tasty meal at home rather than taking the time to go out. Let’s be honest, Furrow & Fly English muffins are the best there is and I had a spare package in the free ..read more

If you’re looking for the moistest, most wonderful caramel and chocolate nugget, you are in the right place. Every time I make these cupcakes, they get rave reviews. They include a couple of baking shortcuts, which is an even bigger bonus. Yes, you have got to try them! Print Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes Servings 24 cupcakes Ingredients Chocolate Cupcakes 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix 1 box (3 oz.) Jello chocolate instant pudding mix 4 large eggs 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup milk 1 cup sour cream Salted Caramel Frosting 1/2 cup butter use Irish butter, if possible 1 cup packed brown su ..read more

While soufflés have a reputation for being challenging to make, following a few simple techniques can deliver you a beautiful soufflé each time. This is one of those recipes that encourages the exact right kitchen tools for an accurate result. In case you were thinking about getting rid of that old wooden spoon, think again! 1. Start with a spotlessly clean bowl and balloon whisk (an electric mixer with a whisk will work too) 2. If you don’t have a copper bowl, a pinch of cream of tartar is the secret ingredient to stabilize the egg white foam 3. Use a rubber spatula to fold (sweeping over &am ..read more

Print Easy Zucchini Ribbon Alfredo Course Main Course Servings 4 Ingredients 6-8 medium zucchini squash 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter 3 tbsp pressed garlic 1 cup whipping cream 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tsp cayenne pepper salt & pepper to taste chopped basil, tomato & fresh grated cheese to garnish Instructions Cut the Zucchini in half lengthwise and use a teaspoon to scoop out the seedy center. Then using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel zucchini into long ribbons. Place in large bowl and set aside.   In medium saucepan, heat olive oil on medium low ..read more