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8 Tips for Transitioning to a Vegan Diet
Here are eight tips to help make the transition to veganism easier:... more
Hydrogen Water, the Missing Piece of Your Wellness Routine: A Look at its Benefits
Did you know there's a way to take your hydration to the next level wit... more
Sustainable Eating in Missoula – Your Local Guide to Fresh and Affordable Meals
Here are some suggestions on how to adopt eco-conscious eating habits i... more
How to Enjoy Green Bean Casserole with the Right Seasonings
In this post, we will delve into ways to enjoy green bean casserole by incorporating delicious seasonings.... more
How To Cook the Perfect Roast Beef + Leftover Recipes
Cooking the perfect roast beef can be tricky, so we've put together this guide to help you get your roast beef recipe just right.... more
Restaurant design – everything you need to know
If you're opening your own restaurant or are simply curious about restaurant design, read on for everything you need to know.... more
How Does Dehydration Affect Women?
Did you know that dehydration can cause an odor? Here are some other tidbits about the affects of dehydration:... more
Giving Your Dog CBD Treats: What You Need To Know
Can CBD, a key ingredient in cannabis, be used to treat dogs and cats too? Let's explore!... more
Best Appetite Suppressant Without Caffeine
Here we will share with you some natural appetite suppressants that you can consume anytime to curb your appetite.... more
Delicious Jams and Jellies You Never Knew Existed
So what are some amazing jam and jelly flavors that you likely never heard of? Let’s take a look.... more
Practical Items That Will Help You Make Tasty Breakfasts Every Morning
Whether you want something sweet or savory, this article will give you some inspiration for making tasty breakfasts every single morning!... more
Different Ways to Use Pepper Jelly
Pepper jelly is gaining popularity again because of its incredible versatility and delicious flavor. Here are some ways to use it:... more
How To Prepare Your Food In Exciting New Ways
Here are some exciting new ways you can prepare your meals at home and lead an active life all at the same time.... more
Getting a Taste of Asia in Missoula
Getting a taste of Asia in Missoula is easy if you let your creative juices flow to submerge yourself in taste and flavor sensations that are exotic and exciting.... more
How Is Chocolate Made For Us: 6 Things That Will Surprise You
Even though this article might compel you to give up on your diet, read on to know six amazing facts about chocolate.... more
How to Cook Food in a Wok: Tips and Tricks
When cooking food in a wok, you should follow a few simple rules. These tips will allow you to get the most out of your device:... more
Food Delivery After COVID – Will It Remain As Popular?
Food delivery has taken off during COVID-19 but will it continue now that the economy is opening back up?... more
3 CBD Cocktails You Have to Try
With CBD’s ability to help you feel more calm and relieved of pain, it’s a great way to relax during a happy hour out under the sun. ... more
Cold Brew vs Warm Brewed Coffee – What Are They And Which One Is Tastier?
So what is the difference between the brewing options for coffee and which one is better? Here is a brief explanation of both and the things you need to keep in mind.... more
4 Popular Trends Restaurant Owners Are Using to Boost Their Business
To help everyone give their customers the best experience and to start to recover from these difficult times, here are 4 popular trends restaurant owners are using to boost their business.... more
6 Good Reasons Why You Should Drink Coffee Everyday
The latest research has revealed significant evidence in favor of the numerous benefits that coffee offers.... more
Making The Most Of The Vegan Scene In Missoula
Whether you're a born and bred Missoulian or you've just moved to the area, how can you make the most of your vegan experience?... more
Does A Reverse Osmosis System Make A Good Home Water Filter?
Does reverse osmosis make an efficient filtration system? Below, we discuss this filtration mechanism and whether it’s a suitable option for your home.... more
This Is What Happens If You Drink Green Tea Every Day
For all the green tea lovers, let’s see what experience and science say happens if you drink tea all day every day... as you already do!... more
5 Ways to Take the Stress Out of Family Mealtimes
Here are five things you can do to eliminate any stress out of family mealtimes and avoid any tantrums at the table.... more
Amazing Snacks You Can Serve During A House Party
If you ever find yourself hosting such a party, here are the amazing snacks you can serve during a house party:... more
3 Best Ways To Enjoy Your Wine At Home
Despite social restrictions, you can still enjoy a splendid wine experience right in the comfort of your home.... more
The Best Breweries in Montana – The Christmas Tipples You Should Try
With more breweries cropping up in Montana than ever, it’s the perfect time to try local this Christmas. Here are our top choices.... more
Instant Pot Mediterranean Lamb Stew
So, whether you approach this old school, new school or somewhere in the middle, the cooler days approaching promise to be flavorful.... more
Salmon Panzanella
By KATIE WORKMAN - Pink salmon, bright tomatoes (grab multicolored ones if that’s an option), flecks of purpley onion, pale chunks of toasty bread and a drizzle of bright green basil oil—a virtual rainbow.... more
What to Do While Restaurants Are Closed in Missoula?
Now is a hard time for every person in Montana. However, careful planning and budgeting will help you get through this trial. ... more
Ten-Minute Tortilla Soup
By MELISSA D'ARABIAN - I owe the idea to well-meaning fans, who over the years would approach me to thank me for the genius of making 10-minute-meals.... more
How To Make Sure Your Meat Is Cooked Perfectly
cooking a steak to perfection requires expertise and practice. Here is how you can make sure your meat is cooked perfectly. ... more
Grilled Provencal Chicken and Peppers
By KATIE WORKMAN- This chicken and pepper dish requires only a handful of ingredients, little skill and a small commitment of time by the fire... more
Baked Muffin Frittatas
By ELIZABETH KARMEL - I recently became obsessed with these little crustless quiches.They’re more frittata but everyone who eats them likens them to quiche.... more
Cheesy Beer Dip with Hot Pretzels
By KATIE WORKMAN - You can imagine the expressions of happiness that will greet you when you plunk down this platter of hot pretzel goodness.... more
Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad
By KATIE WORKMAN - I think this is (possibly) the best Brussels sprouts recipe I have ever made. They are roasted and then tossed while still warm with an assertive dressing.... more
Sweet Potato Spoonbread
Spoonbread is a wonderfully old-fashioned dish that should not be relegated to the tables of old-fashioned cooks.... more
Ten-Minute Tortilla Soup
By MELISSA D'ARABIAN -While most of my recipes are weeknight-friendly — I decided to create recipes that were extra quick for those nights when even a half hour seems impossible to find.... more
Apple Crumble
By MELISSA D'ARABIAN -The arrival of apple season is a worthy consolation prize for the departure of summer.... more
How to Marinate Just About Anything
Marinating is a terrific basic kitchen technique. Essentially, you can take any kind of meat, fish or seafood, submerge them in a marinade, and you’ve turned a plain something into a great dinner.... more
Oven-Roasted Salmon with Tangerine and Ginger Relish
Salmon is often roasted in butter, but we wanted a healthier approach that would contrast with the fish’s richness. So we made a bright tangerine relish perked up with spicy ginger.... more
Moroccan Chicken Salad
We were inspired by the flavors of Morocco: apricots, lemon and warm spices By AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN for the Flathead Beacon For a creative chicken salad, we were inspired by the flavors of Morocco: apricots... more
Mexican Street Corn
In Mexico, vendors sell this messy, cheesy, utterly delicious grilled corn from carts.... more
Breakfast Tacos With Bacon
By AMERICA'S KITCHEN - When making these delicious breakfast tacos, there are two ways to cook bacon.... more
Spaghetti with Lemon and Pine Nuts
This is endlessly adaptable, depending on what you have in your pantry.... more
Garlic Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
We started by infusing our chicken broth with a megadose of garlic, before adding tender morsels of chicken.... more
Chicken Enchiladas in the Slow Cooker
We wanted a more streamlined recipe for chicken enchiladas, one that utilized our slow cooker to make the filling.... more
Tuscan White Bean Soup
Zuppa di fagioli alla toscana is a quintessential bean dish.... more
Shrimp Scampi
When I last made my way through a mediocre rendition of Shrimp Scampi, I decided it was time to realize this ideal scampi vision at home.... more
Monkey Bread
The name “monkey” refers to how you eat this sweet treat – with your hands.... more
Cranberry-Apple Crisp
We achieved the perfect fruit mix by combining fresh and dried cranberries.... more
Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham
Heating and glazing a cured ham seems effortless, but many recipes yield leathery meat in an overly sweet glaze. ... more
Mushroom Cornbread Stuffing
By KATIE WORKMAN - You can certainly cook this stuffing in the turkey if you want, but I rather love it in a pan, so the top gets crispy and browned.... more
Cauliflower Tots
By KATIE WORKMAN - My family can eat a baking sheet of that before dinner even hits the table.... more
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
By SARA MOULTON - Eat these toasted seeds straight up, like nuts, or add them to soups or salads.... more
Instant Pot Mediterranean Lamb Stew
By KATIE WORKMAN - Don’t have an Instant Pot? You can also make this stew in a slow cooker. ... more
Korean Fried Chicken Tenders
By KATIE WORKMAN - You’ll probably dream about them until you eat them again.... more
Hot Corn Queso Dip
By KATIE WORKMAN - It’s a lovely way to use up those ears of corn that seem to be exploding in the markets from July through September.... more
Roasted Broccoflower with Shiitake
By KATIE WORKMAN - Broccoflower has a slightly sweeter and less-bitter taste than either regular cauliflower or broccoli.... more
Green Beans with Tarragon Vinaigrette
By KATIE WORKMAN - This herb dressing is bright and bracing, with a lovely anise-y flavor from the tarragon.... more
New Bay Sweet Potato Fries
By KATIE WORKMAN - What these fries lack in crispness they make up for in soulful flavor and warm color.... more
Southwestern Black Bean and Corn Salad
By KATIE WORKMAN - This is one of those salads that just saves the day over and over again.... more
Salmon Corn Chowder
This recipe is loaded with nuggets of baked salmon and qualifies as a main course chowder, if you wish.... more
Israeli Couscous, Swiss Chard, Peppers
By KATIE WORKMAN - This is very nice served warm, but it’s also a great room temperature salad, perfect for a picnic or a potluck barbecue party.... more
A BLT That Showcases Dueling Dynamics
As summer nears and the promise of perfect tomatoes peeks up over the horizon, the prospect of an excellent BLT shines brightly.... more
Marbled Mirror Glaze for Cake
By DEBORAH MISIK - Although mirror glaze has been around for a long time, social media has heightened its allure by marbling it with modern color... more
Grilled Halibut
By MELISSA D'ARABIAN - Try my recipe for Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties for an easy take on a traditional breakfast sausage. ... more
Salmon Panzanella
By KATIE WORKMAN -This is the kind of one-bowl lunch or dinner that is pure summertime happiness.... more
Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties
By MELISSA D'ARABIAN - Try my recipe for Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties for an easy take on a traditional breakfast sausage. ... more
Spring Green Salad
By MANDA HUDAK - This dish combines springtime green vegetables with nutritious, fluffy quinoa and a bright herb vinaigrette. ... more
Chicken Piri Piri
By KATIE WORKMAN - Why spatchcock a chicken? It cooks more quickly and evenly, and also allows for some nice overall browning.... more
Citrus-Marinated Salmon
By KATIE WORKMAN - The bright flavors of lemon and orange are a nice complement to the fish in this recipe.... more
Mini Pizzas
By KATIE WORKMAN - If you want to wow your gang during an Oscar viewing party, game day, or a movie-watching or Netflix-binging session, mini pizzas are a great way to go.... more
Impossible Pie
By MICHAELLA IRLBECK - This pie is healthier than most breakfast cereals and can be served for breakfast or for dessert.... more
Garlic Herb Bread
By DEBORAH MISIK - This versatile bread can be braided, made into rolls, used as great pizza crust, or filled with pepperoni, sauce and cheese for a meal.... more
Apricot Almond Coffee Cake
By SARA MOULTON - If you’re expecting overnight guests during the holiday season, you might want to stock up on the ingredients for this recipe.... more
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
By SARA MOULTON - If, like me, you’re a fan of dark chocolate peppermint bark at Christmastime, you’re going to love these cookies.... more
Winter Greens
By CHEF MANDA HUDAK - The key to memorable salad is homemade dressing. Sadly in this country we have embraced the convenience, unhealthful and overly sweetened versions of pre-made dressings.... more
Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprouts Hash
By MELISSA D'ARABIAN - This dish is filling enough to step in for less healthy options at your holiday table, but broad enough in its appeal to be eaten year-round.... more
Ten-Minute Tortilla Soup
By MELISSA D'ARABIAN - This is filling comfort food that I feel good about serving my family.... more
Mongolian Beef
By KATIE WORKMAN - This dish reminds me of something you might get at an old-school Chinese restaurant. I'm earmarking it for my kids for Halloween--before the sugar-palooza.... more
Huckleberry Bread Pudding
By HOWARD KARP - In my favorite version of bread pudding, the bread is suspended in a rich custard and scattered with one deep purple huckleberries from our local forests.... more
Apple Crumble
By MELISSA D'ARABIAN - Apple crumble is an ideal way to capture the flavors and toasty aroma of rich pies and tarts a little more healthily.... more
Pork Schnitzel with Cucumber Salad
By KATIE WORKMAN - The tangy, quickly pickled cucumbers and onions make a great counterpoint to the lightly fried pork cutlets.... more
Spicy Sauteed Fish with Mango Salsa
By SARA MOULTON - In this recipe, the fiery Creole spice mix is countered by the natural sugars built into the pineapple mango salsa.... more
Deviled Burgers
By KATIE WORKMAN - A burger with a bit more zing, more interest, more panache.... more
Blueberry Pie with French Toast Crust
By SARA MOULTON-This simple summer dessert is a happy marriage of blueberry pie and French toast with a little cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top.... more
Pasta with Sauteed Kale, Bread Crumbs
By KATIE WORKMAN-This recipe is elevated and made super-amazing by the topping of Parmesan-infused fried fresh bread crumbs... more
Shrimp Salad with Spicy Orange Dressing
By SARA MOULTON-Summer’s here and the time is right for summer salads gussied up with light proteins.... more
Flourless Chocolate Cake
By DEBORAH MISIK-This flourless chocolate cake is rich, dense and a perfect fix for your chocolate craving.... more
Summer Scones
By MANDA HUDAK-I love scones! This version includes the lovely floral aroma of cardamom, the fresh sweetness of strawberries and apricots and the crunch of roasted pistachios.... more
Coffee-Rubbed Flat Iron Steak
By LOUIS BERTINO- This dish is not overly complicated or fussy, making it the perfect dish to try at home.... more
Salmon with Miso and Lime Juice
By MELISSA D’ARABIAN- Grilled salmon is an incredibly versatile blank canvas that you can use in everything from light salads to heady curries to spicy tacos.... more
Reuben Pizza
By SARA MOULTON- This is not your typical pizza. Essentially it’s a Reuben sandwich that swaps out rye bread for pizza dough.... more
Fresh Pesto and Grilled Chicken Sandwich
By JESSICA BUSH- If you’re looking for a summer comfort food that leaves no guilt, this recipe for a fresh pesto and gilled chicken sandwich is perfect.... more
Gouda Crème Brulée Cheese Tuiles
By MICHAELLA IRLBECK - Crème brulée is typically associated with dessert and a sweet burnt sugar top. Until recently, I had never made a savory crème brulée, and I was very skeptical.... more
Baked Muffin Frittatas
By ELIZABETH KARMEL - These 'egg muffins' are perfect for entertaining and any leftovers turn a grab-and-go breakfast into a treat.... more
Wild Salmon Confit with Ramp Pesto
By LOUIS BERTINO - The salmon is poached instead of seared, giving it a very delicate and sophisticated appearance and texture.... more
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