Cuisine: Cheese
Quick Tomato-Basil Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella
This Quick Tomato-Basil Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella is an easy back to school, family-friendly meal, using minimal ingredients. It's pasta with tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls, and fresh basil.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Costco Chicken Bakes
One of Costco's most famous menu items is the Costco Chicken Bake, the object of a cult following. It's cheesy bread roll encasing a gooey mix of chicken, bacon and Caesar dressing. Somehow, it just works.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Lynda’s 7 Layer Dip
We just got back from a wonderful trip to Maine and our friend Lynda made this incredible 7 Layer Dip. It's one of those dips you can't stop eating! Here is Lynda's recipe.
- Prep: 10 mins
Tomato Gruyère Tart
This Tomato Gruyère Tart is an easy and incredibly delicious tart. Perfect for using up homegrown garden tomatoes. It only needs a few ingredients. You can also replace the Gruyère with some Parmesan or mozzarella.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Mozzarella & Basil
My daughter Grace made these Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Mozzarella & Basil. They are the epitome of summer! Served with warm marinara sauce for dipping. YUM!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms
These Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms are deceptively simple to make. They are great for parties and get-togethers because they are not only delicious but also can be made ahead.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Tomato-Lemon Tart
This Tomato-Lemon Tart is something my daughter Zoe made for brunch with her friends. Using frozen puff pastry makes this very easy. I think I could retire soon if she keeps this up!
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Tomato, Bacon Tart with Blue Cheese & Gruyère
While rummaging through my kitchen to make something for dinner, I came up with this Tomato, Bacon Tart with Blue Cheese & Gruyère. It is kind of like a pizza, except the crust is flaky, buttery, crumbly puff pastry that you can serve as a meal with a green salad or as an appetizer cut into smaller pieces. Also, you can substitute any kind of cheeses and fresh herbs you like.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Meyer Lemon, Goat Cheese Naan Pizza with Arugula
This super simple Meyer Lemon, Goat Cheese Naan Pizza with Arugula recipe is a breeze to make. The flavors are fresh and oh so delicious! Serve for lunch, dinner, or as a party appetizer!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Watermelon Shrimp Salad
Watermelon means summer. This Watermelon Shrimp Salad is marinated in a lime dressing before getting topped with shrimp, avocados, tomatoes, spicy jalapeños, and tart crumbles of queso fresco or feta. Perfect on a hot summer's day.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings











