Category Archives: Cheese

Pizza w/ Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Red Onion

I am not kidding: This may be the best pizza I have ever made. Do not fear Brussels sprouts on this– they are undetectable, in fact none of the ingredients draws attention rather, they all work harmoniously together. I use a very … Continue reading

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Savory Bread Pudding with Gruyere and Swiss Chard

Oh Em Gee– this is a tasty super-tasty side dish or vegetarian main course! 1 loaf artisanal bread sliced into 1″ cubes (12-14 cups cubed) 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (evoo) 2 leeks, white and tender … Continue reading

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Cheese Spread

We are heading out of town for three weeks. As every adult knows, when leaving one’s home for an extended period of time, one must first clear out the refrigerator; coming home to fuzzy cream cheese and a packages of … Continue reading

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Stuffed Shells

                                      Really satisfying and perfect when it’s blustery outside.8 oz pancetta, cubed1 yellow onion, chunked2 cloves garlic, peeled1/2 cup dry white wine1 pound … Continue reading

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Baked Caprese

I watched Giada’s cooking show for the first time this weekend. It’s hard not to hate that woman; gorgeous, skinny, ultra straight, white teeth and she seems to actually EAT. I much prefer Ina. But, at least in the episode … Continue reading

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Pizza Party Bread

This is such a fun party food! And it is really good, too– so good, in fact, that my family ate it last night before I could take a picture to share with you. Sorry. It’s also a very versatile … Continue reading

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Mexican-American Pizza

With three ethnicities represented in this recipe, something’s got to be good about it, right? This is cool because it can so easily be vegetarian (hold the chicken) and no one would know. Heaving with beans, cheese and chillies, I … Continue reading

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Breakfast

I’ve declared my adoration for Marmite before, it is the best yeast-by-product-sedimentary-sludge-spread on earth. It tastes even better when one has been without it for a few months. This morning I opened my big food box from England and pulled … Continue reading

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Cheese Pennies, aka: ‘the crackers I can no longer bake’

I have friends who love to bake but rarely bake the sweets the adore, because they will eat them. All. And I never really understood this. Not having much of a sweet tooth, I couldn’t figure out why just one … Continue reading

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Baked Cheese Grits with Okra

I’m trying to like okra. I really am. I do like the flavor, I just can’t get past the…slime. By roasting the cut okra on top of the grits most of the slime dries up. This is great, southern comfort … Continue reading

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