Mountain Mama Cooks

A wooden backdrop with a white loaf pan. Warm pumpkin chocolate chip bread right from the oven. www.mountainmamaacooks.com

High Altitude Pumpkin Bread

Welcome to time of year where I pumpkin-fy all the things. First it was a basic pumpkin muffin recipe and today it’s High Altitude Pumpkin Bread. With chocolate chips no…
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A slice of wheat toast on a white plate. The toast is spread generously with cranberry jam. An open jar of cranberry jam sits next to the toast. www.mountainmamacooks.com

Canning and Preserving, condiments | November 22, 2019

Cranberry Pomegranate Jam

Making Cranberry Pomegranate Jam is going to be my new Thanksgiving tradition. I made it last year and it was so good that I wished I’d bought more cranberries just…
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Canning and Preserving, condiments | November 11, 2019

Red Pepper Jelly

If you make one thing this holiday season, let it be this Red Pepper Jelly. It’s the perfect hostess gift, teacher gift, and it makes for a quick and dare…
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A close up image of oozing hot brie cheese topped with walnuts, dried cranberries, and local honey. www.mountainmamacooks.com

Appetizers | November 6, 2019

Baked Brie with Honey and Walnuts

With the holidays approaching, I’ve joined forces today with some other talented bloggers to bring your a virtual Friendsgiving. We’re sharing some of my favorite, easy dishes for the holidays….
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A close up of a stand full of pumpkin muffins. A gray background. The muffins have great height, look moist, and fresh from the oven. www.mountainmamacooks.com

Muffins and Baking, Sweet Things | November 5, 2019

High Altitude Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

Having a High Altitude Pumpkin Muffin Recipe on the blog is long overdue. I just didn’t have a recipe that I loved enough to be “the one” and confidently share…
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Beautifully lit basket of pears and three mason jars filled with preserved pears, star anise, and a sweetened ginger syrup. www.mountainmamacooks.com

Canning and Preserving, condiments | October 29, 2019

Canned Pears in Ginger Syrup

Is anyone else still in canning mode? I have putting up the last bit of fall and stocking my cabinets with jams, jellies, and my new-to-me favorite, Canned Pears in…
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A plate of pasta and zucchini noodles with slow cooked turkey bolognese sauce and a glass of red wine.

Chicken and Turkey, Gluten Free, Lightened Up, Slow Cooker & Instant Pot | October 23, 2019

Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese

I’m all about shortcuts in the kitchen and lightened up versions of my favorite dishes. Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese checks both boxes and tastes delicious to boot! I hope you’ll…
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Canning and Preserving, condiments, Vegetables | October 6, 2019

Quick Pickled Beets

Love them or hate them, you can’t deny that these Quick Pickled Beets are absolutely gorgeous. Shout out to Dixie Crystals, a long time Mountain Mama partner, for sponsoring this…
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A bowl of stir fry with tofu, broccoli, steamed rice, and a delicious and easy peanut sauce.

Gluten Free, Healthy, Lightened Up, Main Dish, One Pot or One Pan, Vegetarian | October 1, 2019

Tofu and Broccoli Sheet Pan Stir-Fry

This is one of my favorite one pan dinners: Tofu and Broccoli Sheet Pan Stir-Fry When the “one pot meal” and “sheet pan dinner” phenomenon hit the blog world a…
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A jar of miso dressing being poured over a wooden bowl field with fresh greens

condiments, Salads, Sides | September 18, 2019

Creamy Miso Vinaigrette

Homemade salad dressings are always, always better than store bought. Always. This Creamy Miso Vinaigrette is quick and easy, both sweet and savory, and it’s one you’ll make over and…
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