Cuisine: Cheese
Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Wrapped in Bacon
These Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Wrapped in Bacon are one of my favorite hors d'oeuvres. I love the sweetness of the dates with the saltiness of the bacon which all come together with the tangy goat cheese. I assemble them earlier in the day ready for the oven later.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Chicken & Broccoli Braid
I had some leftover pizza dough, so I made this Chicken & Broccoli Braid. You can customize this to suit your taste. For instance, you could use tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil... The next time I make this I am going to use puff pastry, you can also use crescent roll dough from the market.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Hot Corn Dip
This Hot Corn Dip is from Celebrate with Babs, by Barbara Costello, 2022. I have to say, it didn't last long, it's so good. You can make it ahead and put it in the oven before serving. I divided it into 2 separate casserole dishes, which worked well.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 10 - 12 Servings
Mushroom & Leek Bread Pudding
This make-ahead Mushroom & Leek Bread Pudding from Ina Garten is a great side dish for any holiday meal or brunch. Bread pudding is typically a dessert, but this is a savory version. It sits overnight in the refrigerator and is baked the next day.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 5 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
These Cheesy Ranch Potatoes make a delicious side dish. You can make them in an Instant Pot or Stovetop. It's perfect for a barbeque or any potluck meal.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 - 5 Servings
Fried Cheese Wedges with Everything but the Bagel Seasoning
I will admit that I happen to love Laughing Cow Cheese. I made Fried Cheese Wedges with Everything but the Bagel Seasoning and it was a revelation. Dip them in flour, egg, seasoning, and fry. Serve with crackers.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Egg Crunch Wrap
This Egg Crunch Wrap will liven up your breakfast or lunch. It uses eggs, sliced tomatoes, baby spinach, provolone cheese, and tortilla chips for the added crunch.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 1 Serving
Sloppy Ottos
Anyone that knows me well, knows that I make the best sloppy joes ever. It's a fact. I have been cooking lunch at a school since 2004 and I made sloppy joes on the first day. I feel like I "hooked" them! Though over the years, many kids are dubious. They don't like the fact that there are little green bits (green peppers) in them. I wised up and cut them up VERY small. Anyway, this is going way off on a tangent! I saw this recipe for Sloppy Ottos, which is a different version. It involves sausage and sauerkraut and the pretzel bun, which is the new thing. I have to say, they were really good and my Dad approved.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Zucchini Tart with Whipped Feta and Thyme
Yesterday, I thought there was nothing for lunch, but rummaged through the fridge and freezer and found one zucchini and some puff pastry. I came up with this Zucchini Tart with Whipped Feta and Thyme. Whipped feta is all over the internet and decided to see what all the hype was about. It's very versatile, you can use it as a dip, spread it on sandwiches, or even on pizza. It's really delicious.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 2 - 3 Servings
One-Pot Pasta With Ricotta and Lemon
This One-Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon from The New York Times is a mixture of ricotta and Parmesan, with the zest and juice of one lemon. It's light and refreshing and goes perfectly while watching Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy on CNN. I find it absolutely impossible to watch it without eating some Italian food...
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
