Welcome to RIPE, a home cooking blog by Amy Andrews based in Bozeman Montana.
I believe when we cook at home, we naturally eat better. And that enjoyment is essential for a positive relationship with food. Cheers to good times in the kitchen and at the table!
Photos in above banner headings by Samantha Lord.
Browse the latest recipes
The most recent recipes are featured below, but there are hundreds more in my recipe collection.
Triple Ginger Cookies
You'll need three types of ginger for these cookies: candied/crystallized (the best I've found...
Pineapple Salsa
A pineapple version of mango salsa. This is a no-recipe recipe: ½ pineapple (knife peeled and...
Chicken Chili Soup
I put together this soup when it was cold recently, and does it ever hit the spot. I hope you...
Steak Salad (and How to Cook a Steak)
We purchased beef from a local ranch in December, raising the stakes on the cooking of steak. When...
Braised Beef Short Ribs
There's no mistaking the aroma of a slow braise with beef and a hearty red wine—it even tends to...
Kabocha Dal
Kabocha is the Japanese word for pumpkin, so as I've learned this year, saying "Kabocha squash" is...







