Cuisine: Cheese

Curried Shrimp Croustades

I have a lot of catering “secrets” and won’t divulge many, but these Curried Shrimp Croustades I will part with.  It’s a wonderful recipe, that is incredibly easy, a huge crowd pleaser and you can make them in advance and freeze them.

By Leslie Blythe

Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Cheese Ball

I am not a big fan of serving a boring cheese platter at a party. It usually doesn't get eaten. I guarantee this cheese ball will be the hit of your next party. Cheese balls were all the rage in the 1970s, but this Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Cheese ball is an updated version of an old classic. So easy to make and the best part is that it has to be made ahead, so you can enjoy your party.

By Leslie Blythe

Potato, Broccoli, and Cheddar Soup

This Potato, Broccoli, and Cheddar Soup is a wonderful meal to warm you up. It's velvety and smooth and is perfect with this crusty cheesy bread.

By Leslie Blythe

Chorizo, Potato Tortilla & Egg Skillet

On the weekends, I usually look through the fridge and concoct some sort of breakfast. This Chorizo, Potato Tortilla & Egg Skillet is what I came up with. Having a cast iron skillet works really well for this. Chorizo is a type of pork sausage with smoked paprika.

By Leslie Blythe

Ham, Peas and Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

This Ham, Peas and Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food! I remember growing up we used to eat a lot of scalloped potatoes. This is a great way to use up leftover ham.

By Leslie Blythe

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

This Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake doesn't get any easier than this! Prepped in just 20 minutes and easily made-ahead and stored for the next morning. The best part? It’s crowd-sized, so everyone can enjoy a piece (and then some)!

By Leslie Blythe

Cheesy Frito Bread with Pimentos

By Leslie Blythe

Bacon-Tomato Linguine

This Bacon-Tomato Linguine is on the cover of this month's Food Network Magazine. It's very similar to carbonara but adds fresh tomatoes and basil.

By Leslie Blythe

Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil

This recipe for Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil is loosely based on a recipe in The Silver Palate Cookbook. It's a great method using fresh, ripe, summer tomatoes.
Summer cooking implies a sense of immediacy, a capacity to capture the essence of the fleeting moment. Elizabeth David

By Leslie Blythe

Skillet Chicken Parmesan with Artichokes

This Skillet Chicken Parmesan with Artichokes makes a great weeknight meal. It's all done in one skillet for easy cleanup.

By Leslie Blythe