Tag Archive for: cheese

Pear, Pecan and Goat Cheese Pizza

Pear, Pecan and Goat Cheese Pizza INGREDIENTS Prebaked pizza crust 1 pear, cored and sliced 1/4 cup (2 ounces) crumbled low-fat goat cheese 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 tablespoon fig vinegar or balsamic…

Broccoli, Red Bell pepper and Mushroom Melts

Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper and Mushroom Melts INGREDIENTS 1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets (stalk discarded) 1 tablespoon olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 portobello mushrooms (stems removed), sliced 1/2 inch…

Honeycrisp, Cheddar, Bacon and Arugula Crostini

Honeycrisp, Cheddar, Bacon and Arugula Crostini INGREDIENTS Extra-virgin olive oil and Kosher Salt 8 strips thick-cut bacon 4 slices French boule 2 Honeycrisp apples, sliced thin on a mandoline 1 cup grated sharp artisanal Cheddar,…

Savory Leek and Gruyere Souffle

Savory Leek and Gruyere Souffle INGREDIENTS 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened, plus 5 Tbs. cold unsalted butter 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese 2 Tbs. olive oil 4 leeks, about 1 1/2 lb. total, trimmed and chopped 1 tsp. chopped fresh…

Baked Leeks with Bread Crumbs

Baked Leeks with Bread Crumbs INGREDIENTS 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 Tbs. minced shallots 6 to 8 leeks, about 2-3 lb. total, white and light green portions, chopped 1 tsp. salt and 3/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper 2…

Grilled Shrimp and Green Bean Salad

Grilled Shrimp and Green Bean Salad INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 2 pounds peeled, medium-size raw shrimp Basil Vinaigrette, divided (1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, 4 large shallots, minced,…

Crispy Baked Kale with Gruyere Cheese

Crispy Baked Kale with Gruyere Cheese INGREDIENTS One 4-ounce piece of sourdough bread, crusts removed, bread torn into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium shallot, minced 1 small onion,…

Heirloom Tomato Fritatta and Heirloom Tomato Pozza

Heirloom Tomato Fritatta INGREDIENTS 5 eggs ½ cup heavy cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ½ cup onion, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1-1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets, cut small ¾ cups hard cheese like Asiago,…

Mushroom and Potato Gratin with Thyme and Parmesan

Mushroom and Potato Gratin with Thyme and Parmesan INGREDIENTS 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 3 fresh thyme sprigs, plus 1 1/2 tsp. minced Sea salt and freshly…

Grilled Kale Salad with Beets, Figs and Ricotta

Grilled Kale Salad with Beets, Figs and Ricotta INGREDIENTS 4 small golden beets, peeled and cut into wedges 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. maple syrup 1 bunch of young kale, stems removed 12 fresh figs, black…

Chickpea, Barley and Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Mint and Feta

INGREDIENTS   2 medium zucchini or summer squash 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more for salting water 1/3 cup pearl barley 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2…

Sharp Cheddar and Pear Grilled Cheese

Sharp Cheddar and Pear Grilled Cheese INGREDIENTS 1 ripe pear, cored and sliced 2 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or shredded (use 4 oz. for extra cheesy sandwiches) 1 tbsp. butter, softened 4 slices hearty bread DIRECTIONS Heat…