Archive for the ‘All Food & Drink’ Category
Black Bean and Mango Salad
By MELISSA D’ARABIAN- In this week’s recipe, I pair black beans with fresh mango and the result is spectacular... more
Chocolate Lava Cake
By MICHAELLA IRLBECK- Ever needed a quick chocolate fix? An extremely easy and tasty dessert that is sure to blow the socks off of your dinner guests.... more
A Step-By-Step Guide to Building a Lasagne
By BOB ZIMORINO - The purpose of this photo journal is to demonstrate how to build a lasagna.... more
Tuscan Kale with Olives and Beans
By MELISSA D’ARABIAN - News flash: Kale is still in. It’s still one of the nutritional highlights in my crisper drawer, and winter is its peak season.... more
Arbequina Olive Oil Cake with Strawberry Compote
By DEBORAH MISIK - Recipe from a book written by FVCC Executive Chef Howard Karp’s son-in-law, Dominic Orsini, the winery chef at Silver Oak Cellars in Napa... more
Ginger Cake with Lemon Swiss Buttercream Frosting
By DEBORAH MISIK - The lightness and creaminess of the buttercream against the rich moist dense cake will excite your palate.... more
Apple Rose Tart
By MANDA HUDAK - Serve with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.... more
Pork Brassica
By MANDA HUDAK - Winter reminds me of the brassica family of veggies including cabbages, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale and kohlrabi.... more
Sweet Potato Spoonbread
By KATIE WORKMAN - Spoonbread is a perfect holiday side; a pudding-esque interpretation of grits; a softer version of cornbread; perfection alongside a roast of any kind.... more
Chicken with Spinach in Creamy Sauce
By KATIE WORKMAN - You can fuss all you want with fancier dishes, exotic ingredients and new techniques, but when in doubt, choose comfort food.... more
Mexican Tortilla Chicken Soup
By KATIE WORKMAN - I find it a source of great comfort that pretty much every culture, every cuisine has its own interpretation of chicken soup. The Mexican version in particular speaks to me.... more
Carrot and Quinoa Mini-Muffins
By MELISSA D'ARABIAN-These carrot and quinoa mini-muffins can be kept in the freezer in resealable plastic bags for last minutes snacks.... more
Bruschetta of Heirloom Tomatoes
By HOWARD KARP - Back by popular demand, this bruschetta dish is a great way to use your fresh garden tomatoes.... more
Summer Squash ‘Pasta’ Dish
By SARA MOULTON - Taking advantage of squash's bounty: Here I slice the squash into long ribbons and employ it as “pasta.”... more
Asian Beef and Mushroom Burgers
By KATIE WORKMAN - What if you could have the taste and juiciness of beef bugers while cutting back on a bit of the fat? The answer: Add in some mushrooms.... more
Carne y Frijole Cazuela (Beef and Bean Casserole)
By Bob Zimorino - This dish took me about 45 minutes start to finish and is one of my favorites.... more
Summer Sauces
By MANDA HUDAK - These two sauces are inspired by that tradition. Each is easy to prepare and designed to showcase the sweet and tangy flavors of summer. Both can be served hot or cold with a host of options.... more
Crispy Buttermilk-Soaked Pork Chops
By SARA MOULTON - Summertime and the living is easy. Dinners can be casual, thrown together at the last minute. But when the kids start heading back to school, it’s time to switch gears.... more
Creamy Buffalo Potato Salad
Looking ahead to the Fourth of July and its picnics, I wondered what would happen if I Buffalo’d some potato salad.... more
Sweet Cream Ice Cream
By MICHAELLA IRLBECK - This recipe for Sweet Cream Ice Cream will blow you away with its simplicity. You’ll need just five ingredients and an ice cream maker.... more
Alaskan Halibut with Morels
By HOWARD KARP - This dish sums up the spirit of summer. Its white flakey Alaskan halibut with Oregon morel mushrooms, wild leeks, fresh ramps and green peas.... more
Sea Scallops with Brown Butter Potato Cream
By JONATHON HARTIG - Restaurants like Restaurant Martin inspire me to look at and appreciate food for its beauty and simplicity.... more
Bourbon-Fried Pound Cake
By ALISON LADMAN - When we first encountered deep-fried, bourbon-soaked Twinkies, we were a little smitten. Until, that is, we realized we could do so much better.... more
Spring Moussaka
By MANDA HUDAK - Moussaka, the traditional Greek casserole, layers ground lamb seasoned with oregano, cumin, cinnamon, garlic and mint and crispy eggplant with a rich spiced cream sauce.... more
24th Annual Garden City BrewFest
The 24th annual Garden City BrewFest will take place Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Caras Park from noon to 8 pm. The Garden City BrewFest again serves as the grand finale of the 5th annual Missoula Craft Beer Week. ... more
Crispy Pork Shank
By JONATHON HARTIG-We are lucky to have such great local pork products here in the Flathead Valley. Incorporating fresh pork in your menu is as simple as visiting one of our local butchers.... more
Greek Avgolemono With Rice
By Katie Workman - Avgolemono is the chicken soup of Greece, and as we know, pretty much every country has its own version of a comforting chicken soup. In Greek, avgolemono means “egg lemon”.... more
Butter Roasted Radishes
By ALISON LADMAN - Easter sides are depressingly predictable. Why not try something different..like these roasted radishes with tarragon and lemon.... more
Montana Lentil Chili
By MANDA HUDAK - A vegetarian friend asked me for the lentil chili recipe. I am excited to share this recipe because it will be even better with lentils grown right here in Montana.... more
Dungeness Crab Arancini
By JONATHON HARTIG-I enjoy making food that can be altered to fit a cuisine, taste preference or dietary need. Arancini fits that bill. ... more
Snickerdoodles
By CHEF TRACY DARUE - People have different tastes in cookies. Some like them flat and crisp, while others like them soft and chewy. Here's a recipe that combines both.... more
30 Day Declutter Challenge
By ERIN TURNER- February is my month for some serious decluttering--but doing a whole house can be overwhelming. So why not break it down by room?... more
Zim’s Chili
By BOB ZIMORINO - There is chili and then there is chili. It is one of those dishes that almost anyone that cooks probably has a version of. This is my ground beef chili.... more
Fresh Alaskan Halibut with Savory Sauce
The combination of fresh Alaskan halibut and savory sauce produces phenomenal flavors By CHEF HOWARD KARP for the Flathead Beacon Of all of my Mediterranean fish recipes, this one is my favorite. The combin... more
The Veggie Bowl
By MANDA HUDAK-In 2016 I propose that we recognize that food is really most delicious and healthful in its natural form, without all those added preservatives, chemicals and processed sugars.... more
Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup in Puff Pastry
By CHEF HOWARD KARP-This soup has all the flavors, aroma, and presentation for a perfect winter entertaining dish.... more
Perfect Prime Rib
By CHEF HOWARD KARP-Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s time to start preparing for your perfect Christmas dinner.... more
Focaccia Bread
By JONATHON HARTIG - Focaccia bread is easily one of my favorite breads to make and eat. Focaccia, like Ciabatta, should have large, open pockets or holes within the bread.... more
Inexpensive Trick for Fresh New Holiday Decor
By ERIN TURNER-I’ve discovered a new little trick for giving my décor some new life while not spending very much money.... more
My Best Crab Cakes
By CHEF HOWARD KARP-I probably have five different recipes for crab cakes, but this one consistently receives the most rave reviews from my clients. The key is the quality of crab meat used. ... more
Earl Gray and Cranberry Cheesecake
By CHRISTIAN PERBIL-Everyone loves cheesecake, regardless of the time of the year. What better way to infuse a cheesecake with the essence of the season than by using cranberries? ... more
The Seasonal “Seven”
By ERIN COMMONS - Snickers, caramel apples, turkey, gravy, cookies, and fudge – oh, my! It’s no wonder the average American gains seven pounds from Oct. 31 through Jan. 1.... more
Caramel Pecan Tart
By TRACY DARUE - It's Thanksgiving time and I have to admit that I’m not much of a pie person. If you're like me, try this scrumptious recipe for a pecan caramel tart.... more
Spaghetti and Meatballs
By CHEF HOWARD KARP - My favorite comfort food may come as a surprise for many of you. Are you ready? It’s spaghetti and meatballs! The secret is making it traditional style.... more
Pumpkin Souffle With Caramel Sauce
By CHEF HOWARD KARP - When I think of fall, sugar pumpkins come to mind. This pumpkin is the best for creating pumpkin pies, cheescakes, raviolis, cookies and souffles.... more
Sweet Potato Enchiladas
By JAMIE LIPHARDT-Break away from the revolving door of proteins and go meatless. Sweet potato enchiladas are hearty, satisfying and crowd pleasing.... more
Peter Luger’s Steak Sauce
By JONATHON HARTIG - A great steak sauce can add that final element to a beautiful plate of food. The recipe here was adapted from the famous Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn, NY.... more