Cuisine: Cheese

Bacony Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Usually, twice baked potatoes are baked and then you scoop out the interior, leaving the skin as a shell. This mixture is then spooned back into the skin shells and they are replaced in the oven to warm through. This version is an easier casserole to feed a crowd. It's great for potlucks and can be made in advance.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Yields: 10 - 12 Servings

Hasselback Potatoes with Cheddar

Hasselback Potatoes with Cheddar is a recipe developed at one of Stockholm's popular old Restaurant Hasselbacken. They look like they would be difficult to make, but once you get the hang of it, you'll make these a lot. You can make these using Parmesan cheese, rosemary, thyme, whatever strikes your fancy!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings
Tomato Soup Shooter with Cheese Toasts

Tomato Soup Shooter with Cheese Toasts

These Tomato Soup Shooter with Cheese Toasts are complemented by tomato soup.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
Shrimp Puffs

Shrimp Puffs

Shrimp Puffs are a super easy appetizer to make and are really delicious! Yes, it's another hors d'oeuvres for all that entertaining you're going to do! This one is very easy and delicious. If you can't find tiny bay shrimp, use regular size shrimp and cut them up. Warning - these are addictive! NB - I made the filling the day before the event.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: Makes 20 puffs

Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese

Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese is a wonderful appetizer or side dish! I have been known to wake up in the morning and eat pickled beets. Yes, I know I'm weird! My favorite being Pickled Beets and Eggs. Beets are high in many vitamins and minerals, and the juice from red beets has been actually shown to reduce high blood pressure. Beets help cleanse your liver, boost your sex drive (nature's Viagra), combat depression, relaxes the mind, contributes to a sense of well being and the list goes on.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Caramelized Onion, Gruyère, and Bacon Spread

Our guests went crazy for this Caramelized Onion, Gruyère, and Bacon Spread! My daughter, Zoe, sends me recipes that she wants me to make. I made this one immediately. It's actually from Cooking Light Magazine.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
Grilled Cantaloupe with Prosciutto, Burrata & Arugula

Grilled Cantaloupe with Prosciutto, Burrata & Arugula

Instead of doing the typical tomato / basil thing, I decided to go out on a limb and try Grilled Cantaloupe with Prosciutto, Burrata & Arugula. Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese, made from mozzarella and cream. The outer shell is solid mozzarella while the inside contains both mozzarella and cream, giving it an unusual, soft texture.
I love grilled fruit. This recipe would also work with peaches or nectarines.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Mexico Chiquito’s Cheese Dip

I love regional recipes with a story. This Mexico Chiquito’s Cheese Dip has a documentary made about it! Check it out here.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins

Cheesy Party Bread

You've got to try this Cheesy Party Bread. It's a pull-apart bread that will be the star of your party. It's rather addictive!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins

Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney & Almonds

This Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney & Almonds is a great thing to make for a party. You can make it in advance and freeze it to be ready for any party. The key is to decorate it with the theme of the party.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 20 servings