February 3rd 2026 Postcards from My Montana Kitchen

Seahawks or Patriots? The real winners are my Big Game recipes! We are a divided family here, with one diehard New England fan and the majority of us cheering on the Seahawks. Whoever you are supporting, my Big Game recipes are sure to bring everyone together. These recipes are portable and will score lots of smiles from family and friends.

Game Day Dips and Snacks

Here's the playbook:

Roasted Salsa Verde Recipe

Goat Cheese Dip Recipe

Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe

Blue Ribbon Roasted Salsa Verde Mexicana

This recipe won me a Best in Show at The NW Montana State Fair. And it is that good!
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Knorr Spinach Dip but with a little heat

Everyone LOVES Knorr Vegetable Spinach Dip. My version offers up a little heat by adding fresh horseradish, tons of yummy herbs and spices. And instead of heavy mayo, I add in fresh Greek yogurt and a bit of sour cream. This recipe also has a baked version for when the weather is cold outside and you want a warm, cozy dip.

The Goat Cheese Dip

When you want to bring a dish, but have zero cooking skills. Mild creamy goat cheese, chopped peppers, herbs and garlic make a spreadable baked dip that everyone will love. It tastes as good as it looks: bright, colorful and packed with a kick of flavor.

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Hosting a Super Bowl Party

Tip One | If you are ordering pizza for game day, order a week in advance. And then double-check on the order. Have someone pick up the order, so you don’t have to wait for a delivery that could be running late. Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day for pizza orders.

Tip Two | Offer up a batch punch for easy hosting. A great punch to serve that you can make in batches is my Dark Rum Pirate Punch:

Mix 1 cup dark rum, ¼ cup Cointreau, ¼ cup Disaronno, 1 cup each lime and pineapple juice in a pitcher filled with ice. Add ¼ cup of simple syrup if you want a sweeter drink. Stir well, pour into glasses, and garnish with fruit and cinnamon sticks. Cheers!

Dark Rum & Cointreau Pineapple Pirate Punch Dark rum, Disarono and Cointreau mixed with lime and pineapple juice make a great cocktail punch. Make it!

Tip Three | Have an “apps only” party with guest bringing their favorite appetizers. Give us all the pigs in a blanket and nachos!

For more, check out the Game Day section

at pineandpalmkitchen.com!

Third Annual Best Champagnes List All under $100! Here is my 2026 list of carefully selected champagnes and sparkling wines. I have tried all of these champagnes and can highly recommend them to you. See Blog

French Classics & More

Charles le Bel 1818 | $45 | Crystalline and fine, plentiful fine bubbles. A blooming nose with almond, butter, and dried fruit.

Vorin-Jumel- Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs | $49 | This wine is rich and strongly mineral. Swathes of apple and citrus fruits are wrapped into a well-structured, crisply textured wine.

Laurent-Perrier- La Cuveé Brut | $61 | The brioche and cooked-apple and cream character comes through in this classic champagne. Full-bodied and round with fine bubbles.

See blog for more options.

Other Countries

Almacita, Argentina | $16 | Tight bubbles, a touch of sweetness, and toasted almonds with fine chalky tannins round out this delicious wine.

Brut Nature Millesimato 2019 Perla Del Garda, Italian | $38 | Dry and crisp, woman-owned organic vineyard, this sparkler has vibrant acidity, graceful perlage, notes of dried apricot, yellow apple, grapefruit, and saline finish.

See blog for best non-alcoholic sparkling wine and more options.

Let's Go Seahawks!

Cheers!

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Next time: Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday Pancakes, and more Cajun Cooking!

See you next time!

Meggen Wilson Pine and Palm Kitchen | Wild Montana Foods, Founder