Cuisine: Cheese

Maple-and-Bacon Fall Chopped Salad

This Maple-and-Bacon Fall Chopped Salad is a hearty autumnal dish. It’s sweet, salty, savory, and crunchy. This salad is a perfect side dish for a fall dinner or a light lunch. It's also a great way to use up seasonal produce and enjoy the flavors of autumn.

By Leslie Blythe

Ritzy Cheddar Chicken Breast

These cheesy chicken cutlets, coated in buttery Ritz crackers, are as delicious as they sound. Instead of the traditional flour-egg-bread crumb dredge, this recipe uses a tangy sour cream base, which helps to tenderize the chicken breasts. To make it easier, use thin chicken cutlets. You can buy them pre-sliced or cut thicker breasts in half horizontally (no pounding needed). Thin cutlets cook more evenly and stay tender throughout the baking process.

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Preacher’s Wife Mac & Cheese

This is dedicated to my dear friend Shannon who recently passed away. She sat behind me in homeroom in high school. Both our names started with an Mc. She lit up any room that she walked into with her smile and wild enthusiasm for just about anything. She planned her celebration of life down to the very last detail (and yes, a conga line and bright colorful attire were mentioned), including her famous recipe for this Preacher’s Wife Mac & Cheese, which I of course, immediately volunteered to make. All I can say is that it’s rather lactose-laden with pounds of upmarket cheeses! She made this for many of her friends over the years on special occasions. Tears are not written in the recipe, but truth be told there were a few shed during the making of this. I am not sure how life with be without you in it, but I promise to smile and champagne toast you the next time I make it. I love you Shannon.

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Cheesy Fried Pickle Balls

My family is obsessed with anything pickles. I saw this recipe for about Cheesy Fried Pickle Balls and of course, made them. You can air fry or fry them in oil on the stovetop. Let's just say, they are a crowd-pleaser.

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Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan

This hearty twist on the classic Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan features a whole eggplant hollowed out and stuffed with a flavorful mixture of eggplant and sausage. It’s a satisfying and substantial meal that’s perfect for a comforting dinner.

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Grilled Cheesy Sausage Bread with Chimichurri

When you fire up your grill, you need to make this Grilled Cheesy Sausage Bread with Chimichurri. It’s delicious. You take a baguette, slice it down the middle lengthwise, hollow out some of the bread, and line it with cheese (I tried it with sliced brie on one side and mozzarella on the other, but you can use whatever kind you like), then cover it with Italian sausage. Grill it upside down to cook the sausage through. Serve with Chimichurri sauce and watch your guests go wild.

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Boat Dip

I stumbled upon a Boat Dip recipe online and couldn't resist giving it a shot. With my kids heading out for a camping trip,I packed them off with a tub of the dip and a bag of Fritos. It was a huge hit! They raved about it, so it's officially a new family favorite. There are countless variations out there, but this one is a real winner.

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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Sheet Pan Lasagna

This Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Sheet Pan Lasagna delivers maximum flavor and crispy perfection. Inspired by Giada De Laurentiis' revolutionary sheet pan approach, this dish is a delicious and effortless reimagining of a classic comfort food.

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French Onion Beef Pot Pie

I am always trying to come up with meals that my father would like. This French onion soup meets beef pot pie and gets topped with flaky buttermilk biscuits, is a crowd-pleasing and easy-to-make casserole. He loved it!

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Pittsburgh Salad

The Pittsburgh Salad, a unique culinary creation featuring a bed of greens topped with crispy french fries, is a beloved regional dish with a somewhat murky history.
While there's no definitive answer to its origin, the most popular theory places its birth in the early 1960s at a Western Pennsylvania drive-in.
The Contenders
Two establishments lay claim to the title of Pittsburgh salad creator:
Jerry's Curb Service in Bridgewater, PA
Hilltop Grill in Rochester, PA (This restaurant seems to have closed down)

The story goes that a customer at one of these restaurants ordered a steak sandwich without the bread, adding fries to the top of a salad. The resulting concoction sparked inspiration, leading to the creation of the Pittsburgh salad as we know it today.
The beauty of this salad is its versatility. While the core components of greens and fries remain constant, the toppings and dressings can vary widely. All I can say is that this salad is brilliant in every way.

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