Cuisine: Cheese

Chicken & Broccoli Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

This Chicken & Broccoli Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing is a great salad to serve on a hot summer's night. I've always loved things you can made ahead.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Burger Upgrade

You can upgrade your burger by buying both ground beef and turkey and mixing in cheese, bacon, onions, etc. These are custom, made-to-order burgers that will sure to please everyone.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins

Arugula and Peach Salad with Pistachio Goat’s Cheese Balls

This Arugula and Peach Salad with Pistachio Goat's Cheese Balls is a delicious salad, which could almost pass as a dessert.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Frida Kahlo’s Zucchini Salad

Frida Kahlo’s Zucchini Salad is a delicious and refreshing summer salad.In the 1930s, artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo often hosted festive dinner parties—which Frida called “día de los manteles largos,” the days of the long tablecloth—at their Mexico City home. The recipe for this simple Mexican salad of grilled zucchini, avocado, and salty, crumbled añjeo cheese (or Parmesan) was served at a dinner party attended by Mexican composer Carlos Chávez and Nelson Rockefeller. It comes from Frida’s Fiestas written by her step-daughter Guadalupe Rivera and Marie-Pierre Cole.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Mashed Potato Casserole with Sage and Fontina

There's no need to slave away making mashed potatoes at the last minute! This creamy, cheesy, crispy baked mashed-potato casserole is the perfect make-ahead dish. The potatoes get mashed with a creamy, tangy mix of crème fraîche, fontina, butter, parsley and sage. It's simply divine.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 8 - 10 Servings

Asparagus, Corn, Tomato & Feta Salad

This Asparagus, Corn, Tomato & Feta Salad is not only beautiful, but also delicious. It's a great summer side dish and perfect to bring as a potluck. You can substitute the feta with your favorite cheese, like mozzarella or goat cheese.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Baked Chicken Taquitos

These Baked Chicken Taquitos are a healthy, non-fried version and less mess on your stove than the traditional fried ones.They make a great snack.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Chipotle-Cheddar Corn Casserole

This Chipotle-Cheddar Corn Casserole recipe brings out the sweetness of the corn and has a subtle kick from the chipotle. With the addition of creamy cheddar cheese it makes a delicious side dish that can be made ahead.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower with Manchego

Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower with Manchego is all done on a sheet pan. The Manchego, which is undoubtedly Spain’s most famous cheese, adds a sweet, salty and lightly nutty taste to the vegetables.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Radish Crostini with Lemon Cheese Spread

Radish Crostini with Lemon Cheese Spread makes a great hors d'oeuvres for a party. It's light, lemony and very refreshing.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings