Preparing the Perfect Cheese Plate

I love cheese before or after a meal. In fact, I would choose cheese and a glass of wine over coffee and chocolate for dessert. It’s a nice way to finish off your bottle before moving on to a dessert wine. Served at the beginning of a casual meal, function or picnic, the Antipasto style […]

Send Breakfast to Family & Friends for Christmas Morning

My sister-in-law sent these to my mom’s house a few years ago and now we get them every Christmas. Before we sit down to open up gifts, we pop these in the oven. While the adults try to rouse themselves with their coffees and the kids enjoy hot cocoas, we sit inhaling the smell of them backing in the […]

Burrata, Strawberry, and Basil Salad

Not only is this “salad” gorgeous, it’s delicious and fun to eat. I love cutting into Burrata cheese and having its filling combine with the sweet strawberries, crunchy walnuts, fresh basil and savory balsamic syrup. It’s a...

Stuffed Mushrooms w/Goat Cheese and Rosemary Breadcrumbs

A bite-sized proportion of complete satisfaction.  Loads of flavor in such a compact bundle. Recipe originated from Food & Wine.  So good I had to share.

Open-Face Ham and Cheddar Sandwiches

Wonderful way to use any left over ham, or some thinly sliced Black Forest Ham.  Freshly cut apples and a side salad of green-leaf lettuces completes the meal.

Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin

Ooey, gooey, cheesy potatoes.  Yummmm.   This is where a mandolin comes in handy!

Easy Mac-n-Cheese on the Stovetop

So easy, you can have your kids make it… takes little time and tastes similar, yet far better than that popular box-brand.  Extremely creamy, extremely cheesy!

Great Apps For the Super Bowl

Looking for an appetizer to make for company, or one to bring to a friend’s house? Super Bowl Sunday is one of the few days you should eat this delicious, not so good for you fare and feel NO guilt. After all, if the Jets and the Giants aren’t in the game, for most of […]

Totally Loaded Nachos

Nachos, nachos, nachos!  Everybody loves to dig into a plate of nachos.  Finding that perfectly topped chip seems to the goal on a game day get-together.  There is no “one-way” to prepare them.  The possibilities are endless.

Breakfast Pizza