Cuisine: Cheese
Ricotta Spinach Lemon Spaghetti
This Ricotta Spinach Lemon Spaghetti is light and flavorful. The creamy ricotta cheese, the bright tang of lemon, and the freshness of spinach, with spaghetti, can be thrown together in about 15 minutes.
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Prosciutto Cups with Goat Cheese
Imagine crispy, salty prosciutto cups filled with creamy goat cheese. It's a delightful combination of textures and flavors, perfect for a single-bite appetizer.
Here are some variations:
Sweet and Savory
Add a touch of sweetness with dried figs, sliced pears, or a drizzle of honey.
Herby
Mix chopped fresh herbs like thyme or chives into the goat cheese for an extra flavor boost.
Spicy Kick
Sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha on top for a touch of heat.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
Healthy Broccoli Chicken Casserole
I am on the east coast staying at my brother David's. I made this Broccoli Chicken Casserole, which seemed a little too healthy, but it ended up being really delicious and satisfying. The secret ingredient is sliced water chestnuts, which add a lot of crunchy texture.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Noodle Kugel with Caramelized Onions & Brown Butter
Our dear friend Liz passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was an amazing woman and a big part of our family's life. After the service, we went to her home to sit Shiva, which literally means “seven” – a period of seven days when a Jewish family has a formal mourning time to honor their loved one. It was a beautiful service and day, in which we shared many stories about our friend Liz. I brought this Noodle Kugel with Caramelized Onions & Brown Butter. I have made kugels before, but I think this will forever be my go-to recipe. Yehi Zichrah Baruch - May her memory be a blessing.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 15 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Chile Rellenos Soup
Chile Rellenos Soup is a creamy and cheesy soup inspired by the classic Mexican Chile Rellenos. Roasted poblano peppers, cheese, and chicken capture the flavors of the traditional dish in an easier-to-make format. To make it easier, I used rotisserie chicken and topped with with crushed tortilla chips. It's really delicious.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Parmesan Mushroom Casserole
This Parmesan Mushroom Casserole is absolutely delicious and the best thing is that it can be made ahead and finished off in the oven. The sliced mushrooms are bathed in a creamy sauce, topped with a crispy parmesan breadcrumb mixture. It's a vegetarian side dish that goes well with many main courses. All I can say is YUM, so good!
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Contrary to popular belief, Chicken Cordon Bleu isn't French. It likely originated in Switzerland around the 1940s. The first documented recipe appeared in a Swiss cookbook in 1949. It is based on schnitzel, a thin, breaded cutlet, filled with cheese in this case. Most recipes roll the ham and cheese in the chicken. This recipe puts the ham, cheese and bread crumbs on top and it gets baked in the oven, which makes it way easier. It’s served with this Parmesan-Dijon Cream Sauce sauce, which makes this dish outstanding.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Hot Pickle and Cheese Cracker Dip
As a kid, growing up in Indiana in the 60s, one of my favorite snacks was/is Cheez-Its Crackers and Kraft Pimento Cheese Spread. We are taking "haute cuisine". My tastes have evolved into a somewhat more sophisticated palate, though if you showed up at my house with this combo, I would be delighted! Anyway, getting back to my main point here is this Hot Pickle and Cheese Cracker Dip. It's a deliciously spicy, tangy, cheesy, briny dip that is covered in, wait for it... Cheez-Its and baked. What's not to like?!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta e Fagioli is a classic Italian soup made with pasta, beans, and vegetables. It is a hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. There are many different variations of Pasta e Fagioli, and in fact, I have three other Pasta e Fagioli recipes on this blog! This one has a creamy texture from puréeing a can of white Beans.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Pistachio & Goat Cheese Apricot Bites
These Pistachio & Goat Cheese Apricot Bites are the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. They're simple, elegant, and an easy hors d'oeuvre for any party.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: Makes 36 bites
