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Flavor

Savor the taste of Northwest Montana—featuring local eateries, food artisans, and recipes rooted in our region.

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Kalispell barbecue truck owner appears in new Food Network competition

“Chopped Castaways” combines reality TV-style games with classic Food Network cooking competitions. Battling the e…

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Chewy coconut macaroons a sweet treat

Originally crafted with almonds by Italian nuns in the 18th century, the macaroon's name is derived from the Italian word for "paste."

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Homemade classics and twists at center of Columbia Falls cafe menu

The bakery, cafe and coffee roaster in Columbia Falls offers artisan hearth breads, savory and sweet baked goods, breakfast, lunch and a full espresso and tea …

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Student-run microgreen business sprouts at Whitefish High School

For years, agriculture classes at Whitefish High School have been lauded by students who are on the verge of dropping out as well as students who are college-b…

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French puffs with extra boost of flavor

These savory bites are perfect as an elegant hors d’oeuvre for dinner but are just as welcome at brunch or lunch.

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Quick Fix: Savor the flavors of Irish Beef Stew

The meal tastes great the next day, so can be made ahead and rewarmed. Open a bag of washed, ready-to-eat salad to go with the stew.

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Savory olive oil and buttery pistachios bring sophisticated flavors to tangy-sweet lemon bars

To bring balance to this sunny dessert, the cooks at Christopher Kimball's Milk Street incorporate a small measure of fruity, savory olive oil in both the cust…

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Stuffed mushroom and spinach shells are a pantry-powered comfort dinner

Stuffed shells are packed with flavor and easy on the budget. Thawed frozen spinach gets a boost from mushrooms, garlic, ricotta, Romano, panko bread crumbs, a…

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Chef focuses on homecooked flavors at grab-n-go shop and pop-up restaurant

The first dish she makes, pasta Bolognese, represents the homecooked meals she’s grown to love, with each bite packing a punch of flavor.

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New Orleans barbecue shrimp has vibrant flavor

What better way to revel in the celebration than preparing one of the city’s finest, interpretive dishes.

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Whitefish shop shakes up delicious joy with over-the-top drinks

On top of the shake is a mountain of sweet, whipped cream covered in caramel drizzle, topped with the star of the show: the Liege waffle.

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Making gnochi from scratch simple task

I enjoy testing out new recipes for my family during these months, and gnocchi has quickly become a fun favorite.

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Salmon bowl with coconut rice packed with protein

The star of the dish is a perfectly seared salmon filet, rich in heart-healthy omega-3s, that comes together in minutes.

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Chili power: A game-day recipe that scores year-round

Whatever time of year, chili is one of the quintessential comfort foods of the West. The good news is it doesn’t have to be complicated.

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Blueberries bring fruity tartness to this streusel-topped German cake

Classic German Streuselkuchen is a lush, fine-crumbed, yeasted cake topped with a remarkably hefty amount of buttery-crisp streusel. For a pop of color, the co…

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Puerto Rican pork roast boasts tender meat and crackling, crisp skin

Pérnil al caldero is a Puerto Rican staple of succulent slow-cooked pork with shatteringly crisp skin. Pérnil is a pork roast, usually either the shoulder or h…