Smoked Pumpkin Cheesecake with Cinnamon Maple Cream

Give Thanksgiving dessert a little smoke. Recipe in our bio. @lovely_baconbits14

Pumpkin Brie Bites Mini Pumpkin Brie with Montana Gold Rush Jam

A little Montana flavor for your fall table. Get the recipe in the link in our bio.

Slow Cooker Season Has Arrived

Who has time to cook? These 3 crockpot recipes do the work while you handle the rest. Read the story by clicking the link in our bio.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

These blueberry cream cheese bars have a rich cream cheese filling and a juicy blueberry swirl, finished with a crunchy almond streusel top — dessert perfection in every bite.
#BlueberryBars #CreamC...

Easy Protein Balls

Scoopable S'mores

S’mores are great, but they’re even better by the scoop. This tot-skillet version turns the campfire classic into a warm, gooey dessert that’s easy to share.

Flourless Chocolate Cake

This rich flourless chocolate cake is indulgently chocolatey, making it the perfect dessert for special occasions or an elegant night in. It is simple to prepare and delivers a decadent, melt-in-your-...

A Fresh Salad That Will Have Your Guests Asking For Seconds

I recently attended a dinner party and had the kind of salad that makes you stop mid-conversation. It came with a homemade dressing so good it deserved its own round of applause. It didn’t feel like a...

Make This: Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Roasted Pumpkin & Spinach

Make This: Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Roasted Pumpkin & Spinach

Bake This: You Knead This Recipe Sourdough Pumpkin Quick Bread

If you live in Billings, chances are you or someone you know has bought sourdough from Amanda at As Much As You Knead. Her loaves have become a staple in kitchens across town, and her sourdough classe...

Bake This: Montmorency Cherry Sponge Cake

Light as a sigh, soft as a memory, this was the cake of my childhood summers, and it is now one of my most beloved family recipes. I can still picture my father whisking the yolks and sugar with a woo...

Grill This: Bison Burgers with Berry Sauce and Boursin Cheese

It is summer in Montana - time to fire up the grill and try something new! This recipe was inspired by a local burger place that rhymes
with five. Yet, it has its own characteristics: a juicy bison pa...

Bake This: Chocolate-Covered Madeleines

Madeleines are traditional French cookies originating from Lorraine. Their delicate, scalloped shape and crisp edges make them an elegant choice for a Mother’s Day afternoon snack alongside a cup of c...

Cook This: Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Ginger and Bell Peppers

A good stir-fry is fairly easy to achieve. Good-quality ingredients and a savory, umami-rich sauce can make the difference between a forgettable dish and one that will become part of your family’s pr...

Pizza Three Ways One Crust, Three Sauces

Pizza is one of humankind's most versatile foods, allowing you toexpress your creativity, opening the door to original combinations and audacious flavor profiles. You can find a dough recipe on page 6...

Cook This: Clam and Salmon Chowder

It is winter in Montana, and many of us reminisce about days spent by the ocean – a warm breeze, sandy toes, delicious seafood.

Cook This: Zucca Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Few things are as satisfying as a bowl of fresh pasta draped in a rich, savory sauce. This recipe combines Yellowstone Pasta Company's playful zucca shapes with a simple yet flavorful blend of ripe to...

Aperol Popsicles

Blame it all on my roots - at the height of summer, I miss those lively European outdoor cafés terribly.

One Bird, Three Feasts: Unlocking the Culinary Potential of a Rotisserie Chicken

Explore the simple yet transformative power of a single grocery store staple. Three delicious and budget-friendly meals using rotisserie chicken as the star ingredient. From loaded chicken enchiladas...

The Timeless Charm of Handwritten Recipes

n a world increasingly dominated by the digital, the handwritten recipe card stands as a testament to the enduring power of human connection. As we hand over these precious keepsakes to our children a...

Shortcrust Crescent Cookies with Turkish Delight

These crescent cookies were a favorite of the writer's childhood, and still are today. She prefers them rolled with Turkish delight, but they can be filled with chocolate, jam, hazelnut paste, or waln...

Make This: Orange, Raspberry, and Cardamom-Infused Water

Meeting the required daily water intake is made easier with the addition of fresh fruit. Try our orange, raspberry, and cardamom-infused water recipe for a new and refreshing flavor. 

Bake This: Romanian Nut Roll (Cozonac)

Similar in texture and taste to the Italian panettone , cozonac is a traditional Romanian sweet bread that is very popular at Easter, Christmas, and other religious holidays and weddings. Various rend...

Going Beyond Hot Chocolate

Looking for a healthier alternative to your hot cocoa powder? We've got options for you!

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies

You'll definitely want to give these Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies (recipe courtesy of Caramel Cookie Waffle) a try this Valentine's Day!

Make This: Dark Chocolate Truffles

This Valentine’s Day, surprise your beloved with these homemade, melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate truffles.

Cook This: Creamy Tomato Soup

The perfect comfort recipe for a cold winter day.

Bake This: Cookies for Santa

We all know Santa loves cookies. Here's a fun and easy cookie recipe for Santa and his reindeer that all kids will want to make. These cookies will be Santa's NEW favorite!

Apple Pie Gets a Makeover

A cross between a Dutch apple pie and an apple tart, this simple recipe requires no dough-stretching skills and no rolling pin.

Pineapple & Coconut Cake with Chantilly Cream

Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this light and zesty pineapple and coconut cake, which is sure to please even the most discerning palates. Adding crushed pineapple to the cake batter confers a uniqu...

Make This: Stuffed Grape Leaves

Have you ever tried ‘sarmale’? Learn how to make stuffed grape leaves with ground pork, using a traditional Romanian recipe.

A Flavorful Feast: Recipes

If you’re looking for a few new recipes, we’ve got you covered. We kept them short and simple. With so much to enjoy outdoors this month, who wants to slave away in the kitchen on a hot summer day?

Cook This: Everyday Meatballs

There are many options for purchasing locally raised or crafted foods in and around Billings, especially in the summer! Here are some of my suggestions for sourcing ingredients for this recipe:

Dad's Culinary Chef Personality

From baking cakes to gourmet meals, today’s dads are proving that they can cook up a storm and still be the king of the grill. As dads have become more prolific cooks, we tend to lean into one of six...

Eggs Every Way

Aside from their health benefits, eggs are just dang delicious, and there are many ways to prepare them. Below, we’ve compiled three delicious recipes that could be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, dinne...

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds, & Honey-Balsamic Glaze

No more mushy, boring Brussels sprouts! Take these tiny cabbages to a new level with a delicious recipe from Chef Jason Haagenson of Diamond X Beer Co. 

Profiteroles with Raspberry Sorbet

Impress your Valentine’s Day date with a dessert classic! Melt-in-your-mouth cream puffs and juicy raspberries come together to create a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

The Humble Bowl of Soup

January is National Soup Month, and we certainly have much to celebrate about this humble meal. Soup is surprisingly popular, with 99% of homes in the United States having cans of soup in the cupboard...

Sweet Mac and Cheese with Wensleydale and Craisins

This version of mac and cheese is sweet and fruity and comes together in less than an hour.

Bake This: Christmas Cookies

Just in time for Christmas, we offer a couple of ideas that are simple and fast: a traditional shortbread cookie that comes together in minutes, and a vegan chocolate cookie that is based on ripe avoc...

Breaking Bread: The Gift of Social Eating

The act of communal eating is universal, whether in feasts or everyday meals. Our culture sees the value and importance of breaking bread with one another. It is a simple way of bringing people togeth...

Pumpkin Pappardelle with Brown Butter, Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, and Pecans

All the late autumn vibes in this colorful pasta and roasted veggies dish from Chef Lisa Rembold of Seconde Fresh. @stories_yet_untold, @secondefresh

Cook This: Garden Harvest Ratatouille

A few of my friends grow a garden every year, and I benefit from their harvest. The sweetest thing about ratatouille is that you can customize it.

Make This: Croque-Madame

If our interview with Chef Dirk Frickel got you inspired to cook, here is something really easy that you can fix for a weekend brunch, an everyday lunch, or a light dinner - salad optional.

Brunch: The Home Edition

Whoever decided to combine breakfast and lunch was brilliant! Brunch is a fun outing for many but doing brunch from home can be just as much fun, it not even more. Let the creativity flow as you follo...

Cook This: Zucchini Frittata

One recipe has stood the test of time in our family and is a perennial presence at our summer dinners on the patio.  Give this recipe a try if you have a similar zucchini problem, or simply pick some...

Cook This: Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake

Get a good start on your week by preparing this hearty and comforting casserole by Get Baked! owner, Teri Haddick.

Cook This: Curry Spaghetti Salad

The soy and curry-based sauce is pretty simple and straightforward, and the entire preparation takes less than 30 minutes, which makes this recipe ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner.

Make This: Roasted Eggplant Dip

This flavorful eggplant spread originates from Romania, where it is a staple at the summer dinner table. You can serve it as an appetizer or as a light lunch.

Seared Scallops with Jezebel Sauce

This recipe takes seared scallops to a new level, thanks to the sweet and spicy Jezebel sauce combined with the balancing acidity of fresh grapefruit and the crunchy bed of fried parsnip.

Mix This: Roselle Lemonade

Click onwards to learn how to create this simple and flavorful mocktail!

Good Greens: Simple Salads for Every Taste

With very little effort and a bit of imagination, you can transform your salads into the star of the meal, and add a healthy dose of necessary nutrients while doing so.

Mini Meatballs with Chimichurri Sauce

These mini meatballs make an excellent party appetizer: simple, quick, and delicious. They are equally delicious added to lunch or dinner.

Strawberry Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Combining the discreet taste of chocolate with the freshness of ripe strawberries and just a hint of orange, this version of red velvet cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

That's SO Cheesy

Taking side dishes to the next level with the heavenly addition of cheese.

Drinkable Desserts: Palisades Park

Try this drinkable dessert named after a popular Red Lodge Mountain ski run. Inspired by a long day on the ski slopes, it is equally great as an after-dinner cocktail or as an afternoon pick-me-up.

Bake This: Mixed Berry Pavlova

Dazzle your guests with this festive dessert named in honor of illustrious Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova.

Recipe: Maple Roasted Squash

This seasonal sensation will be a treat for your dinner guests’ taste buds!

Sushi Made Simple: Homemade California Rolls

Rolling your own sushi can be slightly intimidating, yet if you give it a try, you will find that the process is quite enjoyable and not all that difficult. All you need is patience and a light hand.

Savory Sushi Cake

Sushi cakes are amazingly versatile because you can serve them on any occasion. You can make your sushi cake any way you like. There's a sushi chef hidden inside you, and this is how you can let them...

Mix This: The Pomelon

Celebrate summer's end with a rosé refresher

Cauliflower: A Veggie Garden Rockstar

Who would have ever guessed that the humble cauliflower would grow up to become a veggie garden rock star. Check out these delectable recipes to try this summer!

East-Meets-West Kimchi Recipe

Bring this Korean staple to your table but with a flavor that's fit for our Western taste buds.

Halo-Halo: A Celebration of Ice

Allow us to introduce you to Halo-Halo, not your average summer shaved-ice treat; it's a celebration of ice!

Summer Sides

While a perfectly marbled ribeye grilled to a marvelous state of juicy tenderness can melt in one’s mouth, a well-crafted side dish can complete the meal, making it an even more memorable experience f...

Grill This: Petite Sirloin with Parsley Sauce

Next time you visit the butcher, give petite sirloin a chance. Despite its reputation as a less tender cut of meat, it grills beautifully in just minutes, and it can be quite delicious if prepared pro...

Red, White, & Blue Milkshakes

This easy and versatile festive dessert, paired with chocolate-dipped red, white, and blue pretzel sticks, is destined to make a big bang on your 4th of July table.

Cook This: Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Preparing this culinary delight at home is easy and requires little time to make; a perfect dish for a busy day.

Let's Do Brunch!

Up your brunch game with these 7 recipes!

Mix This: MOMosas

If brunch were a person, it would turn to mimosas and say, "You complete me," so up your Mother's Day brunch game with these MOMosas!

Grab and Go: Making Healthy & Fast Meals at Home

Life is busy, check out these 5 lunch ideas (and 3 salads!) that you can make ahead of time so that you can grab and go!

Easter Egg Flan

This Easter Egg Flan recipe is sure to delight!

Bake This: Guinness Chocolate Cake

St. Patrick's Day or not, this Guinness chocolate cake comes together quickly and effortlessly and is a delight any time of year.

Mix This: The Escapade

Mix this for a drink that will take you and your special someone from Italy to the Caribbean, via a French château or two. It is the perfect cocktail to fuel your wanderlust.

No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake

Want cheesecake in a hurry? Then this delectable no-bake recipe is just what you need!

Curried Sweet Potato Soup

This creamy and fragrant soup is the perfect comfort food.

Bake This: French Baguettes

With a crunchy crust and a chewy, soft crumb, this French baguette will have you saying more, please, as soon as you taste it.

Bake This: Beer Cookies

This is a very simple recipe requiring only three ingredients. You can make the cookies sweet or savory.

Fa La La La Fabulous: Festive Fixings

Scrumptious food is synonymous with the holidays and the staff at Simply Local gathered up some of our favorite appetizer, dessert, and drink recipes to share with you.

Recipe: Pork Sinigang

Try Mercy Vannett's recipe for Pork Sinigang. Find all the ingredients for this delectable dish at Isabela Asian Market!

Pizza Friday, Homemade-style

Making delicious pizza at home doesn't have to be complicated. All you need is a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, a bit of planning, and a very hot oven. In this s...

Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of fresh baked apples filling your home on a crisp fall day. This family recipe is a fall favorite that can easily be modified for our gluten-free guests.

Food for Thought

Instead of using the term “healthy eating,” I prefer a lifestyle of “eating well.” This means the quality of the food on the plate is good and nourishing, but it also means...

Easy Camping Food Hacks

Try these 4 easy recipes on your next outdoor adventure!

Barbecuing for Beginners

To help bolster the confidence of the hopelessly challenged (like the author) and grilling newbies, alike, we turned to Kim Hager, owner of Blue’s BBQ for these hot barbecuing tips!

Healthy Summertime Snack Recipes

Divert the kids from junk food snacking habits this summer with these healthy alternatives.

Dinner on the Go

Even though our schedules are wildly different from our usual springtime, it doesn't mean we couldn't use some quick and easy dinner ideas!

Dalgona: Whipped Coffee

What is Dalgona coffee? In my own words, it's the coffee form of pineapple upside-down cake.

Easter Treats in 10 Minutes or Less

Easy, delicious, crowd-pleasing Easter treats that are ready in 10 minutes or less!

Going Green with Your Diet

When it comes to eating healthier, Billings Clinic registered dietitian Anna Kasperick offers a key point to remember: hunger always wins. Building vegetables into your diet doesn’t have to mean a com...

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

If you don't have to wait HOURS for your Corned Beef and Cabbage, why would you?!

Valentine’s Day Class Treats

Called upon to bring treats to the classroom Valentine's Day party? We've got 3 ideas (with a varying levels of time commitment) to help you out!

3 Hearty Winter Soup Recipes

A good, hearty soup satisfies in the winter the way a cold, refreshing glass of lemonade does in the heat of summer, and these 3 recipes are sure to satisfy!

Authentic Greek Salad Recipe

This authentic recipe from Elena Paravantes shows the simplicity and nutritional power of the Mediterranean Diet.

Heart Healthy Recipe: Shakshuka

Shakshuka, (shack-SHOO-kah) the coolest sounding (hip and healthy) breakfast you should be making this weekend!

School Day Mornings: Breakfast Ideas to Fuel Their Day

There are a whole lot of moving parts to school day mornings. Check out these 5 breakfast ideas that are quick and healthy and will slide right into the morning crazy.

Skinny Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

When the cold weather hits, comfort food is where it's at, but what if it could come to the table a bit more healthily? This Skinny Chicken Pot Pie Recipe is where it's at!

Bulk Up Your Minestrone with Quinoa

Make your Minestrone a belly-filling delight by subbing in quinoa!

I Feel Like Chicken Tonight, Chicken Tomorrow Night, and the Next Night Too…

I’d like to introduce you to my slow cooker. It’s pretty much a part of my family. Being super busy lends itself to getting Crock-Pot creative, enjoy these three chicken Crock-Pot recipes!

"Dressed to Impress" Orange Honey Glazed Chicken

"It's All in the Bag"...5 Kid-Friendly, Camping-Ready Recipes Created in a Bag

"Not So Stuffy" Hollandaise Sauce...In a Blender

2014 Alive After 5 Concert Series Kickoff

3 Halloween Class Party Treat Ideas

Turn classic snacks and treats into haunting Halloween eats for your kiddo's classroom party!

3 simple cures for the leftover blues

4 Tips for Cooking with Kids

5 easiest edibles to start from seed

7 Instant Pot recipe favorites

A Creative, Colorful Charcuterie Board Dazzles in Any Season

Impress any crowd with these easy, yet creative and colorful Charcuterie Boards. Perfect for any gathering in any season.

A Family Recipe: Campfire Foil Packets

As we prepare to say farewell to summer, you'll definitely want to bring these Campfire Foil Packets into your dinner rotation!

A Healthy Delight: Strawberry Spinach Salad

A recipe made for beating the summer heat: Strawberry Spinach Salad.

A Little Soup for You! A Family Favorite Tomato Soup Recipe from the Former 4B's

A love letter to Bountiful Baskets, and a salad dressing that makes my heart beat faster

A Meatloaf / Mashed Potato "Cupcake" Recipe for the April Fools!

A Novice's Guide to Canning

A Smokin’ Summer Recipe: Brisket

Smoked to perfection, a summer recipe for brisket.

Apple pancakes, breakfast of champions!

Arizona Lemon Meringue Pie

Back to School Lunchbox Meals

Now that school is starting up again, parents everywhere are anticipating the daily struggle of also creating appealing and (hopefully) nutritious lunchbox meals. We've got 6 outside-of-the-box ideas...

Back to School: Make-Ahead Recipes for Breakfast on the Go

Back-to-School: Meal planning by the month

Bacon Peanut Butter Glazed Dog Biscuits

Beautiful, Bewildering Bok Choy

Behind-the-Scenes of April's Cook This column

Candy or Cookie? Two Different Recipes to Try this Fall

Apple Snickers Salad or Fudge Striped Cookie Salad? You can't go wrong with these options.

Cast Iron Cooking: Mexican Frito Fiesta

Celebrate Caramel Popcorn Day with this delicious recipe

Celebrate Dr. Seuss with Crafts and Snacks

Celebrate Spring with a Little Sunshine...Cupcake

Celebrate Waffle Day with an 11 Recipe Roundup!

Celebrating the Holidays With Meaning: Christmas Traditions

Creating a holiday season that is a beautiful mixture of old and new traditions!

Cheese and Corn Chowder Recipe

Cheese Recommendations: Creating Your Own Platter

Cherry Clafoutis: Easier than it Sounds!

Chicken and Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Caramelized Nuts

Once in a lifetime comes a truly great salad, and this main course salad is the one for me. The crunch of sugared nuts, juicy bites of crisp pear, and the savor of seasoned chicken that explodes with...

Chocolate Éclair Recipe

Christmas Morning Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe

Ciao Mambo Dishes Up a Great Dining Experience

Comfort Food: Baked Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Cook This Recipes: It’s Mahi Mahi Time!

Cook This: Cowboy Caviar

Cook This: Father’s Day Grilling

Cook This: Kung Pao Chicken

Cook This: Momma Stella Risotto

Cook This: S'mores

Cook This: Watermelon Slushy

Cook This! Summer Lunch, Snack, and Dessert Recipes

Cook This!!!! by Amanda

Cook up some Crepes

Cooking From the Pantry, part 1

Cooking with Kids: 3 Easy Recipes

Cooking with Kids: Acorn Treats

Cooking with Kids: Summer lunch ideas

Cooking with Kids: Summer snacks

Corn, sweet Corn....

Country “Fried” Chicken, a Momma Chef recipe

Cranberries, Apples and Cinnamon, Oh My!

Cranberry Cake with Creamy Butter Sauce

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Chili

Crockpot Recipes: Creamy Tomato and Chicken Soup

Crockpot Recipes: Italian Roast Beef

Crockpot Recipes: Short Ribs

Delish Desserts: Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies

Dessert Recipe: Salted Fudge Brownies

Discover Dinner Possibilities

DIY Peppermint Patties

Earth Day Treats and Sweets: Super Easy Sugar Cookies

Easter Traditions and Treats

Easter Treats and Sweets: 10 Bunny approved recipes to try!

Easy and Delicious: 3 Ingredient Chicken Wings

Easy as Pie: How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust

Easy Peasy BBQ Recipe Roundup

Easy Summer Treats: “Magic” Nutella Milkshakes

Fall Salad Recipe: Roasted Beet Salad

Fall Salad Recipe: Southwest Salad

Falling for Fresh Salads: Apple Bacon Salad

Family Fun Night: Get twister-y

Fancy Loaded Nachos Recipe

Favorite 4th of July Recipes

From desserts to dips, these three recipes will make your 4th of July festivities pop this year!

Favorite Fall Recipes from Billings OB-GYN Staff

Fire up the Grill! Marinated Chicken Shish-Kabobs

Five Minute Crockpot Dinner

Fresh Strawberry, Lemon and Yogurt Popsicle Recipe

Fried Chicken for Dummies

From Crust to Completion: Homemade Apple Pie

Game Changing Super Bowl Eats

Garden Chicken Pizza

Gardening with Kids: Growing Salad on Your Porch!

Gardening with Kids: Peas in a Pod, Kids in the Dirt

Garlic and White Cheddar Baked Mashed Potatoes

GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN PASTA

Gifts from the Heart of Your Kitchen

These 3 gifts ideas come from the heart of your kitchen and make for beautiful gifts.

Gluten-free Guests? No Problem!

Going Meatless on Monday! by Simply Amity

Got avocado?

Got Pops? 10 Essential Popsicle Recipes & Tips

Grab 'n' Go Snacks: Cranberry Pepita Trail Bars

Grab 'n' Go Snacks: Whole Grain Fruit-Filled Bars

Grab ‘n’ Go Snacks: Pumpkin Spiced Almonds

Grab and Go Snacks: Homemade Granola Bars