Tag Archive for: cheese

Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 3 cups corn (about 4 ears), cut from the cob 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 glove garlic, grated and 2 green onions, sliced 1 handful cilantro,…

Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes This is a great dish for a holiday meal or a special occasion. From the Joy of Cooking, the mixture of potatoes and cheese are a wonderful combination and the green onions add a nice flavor to this dish. INGREDIENTS 8-10…

Green Tomato and Corn Tacodillas

Green Tomato and Corn Tacodillas Tacodilla- essentially a quesadilla folded up like a taco and filled with stuff. It’s all out on the table with a stack of warm tortillas and everyone can put their own together.  The texture of this crunchy…

Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Chard and Goat Cheese

Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Chard and Goat Cheese  This tomatoey version of macaroni and cheese is a great way to use greens or other vegetables. INGREDIENTS 2 cups tomato sauce, made with fresh or canned tomatoes (see Plum Tomato Sauce…

Tuna, Yellow Watermelon, Mozzarella and Aged Balsamic

Tuna, Yellow Watermelon, Mozzarella and Aged Balsamic From Emeril Lagasse, this recipe is simple, refreshing and light. Sashimi grade tuna can often be purchased at Whole Foods or Westfield Seafood, though you do often have to ask for the…

Eggplant Sandwiches

Eggplant Sandwiches I love sandwiches, especially when I have a fridge stocked full of fresh vegetables. You can vary this sandwich any way you like- add new ingredients, change the bread…the options are endless. I’ve used wheat bread,…

Feta Stuffed Pepper

Feta Stuffed Pepper This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. I’m not sure why, but the combination of flavors works so well together. I’ve tried it with and without the hot peppers and its great either way. There are variations of…

Chile Rellenos

Chile Rellenos Roasted poblano chiles stuffed with loads of cheese, battered with an airy egg coating, and fried until crispy equate to the Mexican version of comfort food. This classic recipe from Chow, served with spicy tomato salsa or…

Roasted Poblano Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Roasted Poblano Grilled Cheese Sandwiches INGREDIENTS poblano peppers ½ avocado Squeeze of lime, to taste Generous pinch salt to taste 1 teaspoon butter, melted 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 slices bread, such as sourdough ¾…

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan Fried Eggplant is near and dear to my heart. One of my first real food experiences was with my good friend in Maryland. We ordered “fried eggplant with goat cheese” and who knew this would open my mind to many different…

Summer Flatbreads and Pizzas

Summer Flatbreads and Pizzas Flatbreads and pizzas make great meals especially in the summer. Paired with a salad and crisp glass of white wine, how can you go wrong? Here are some of our favorite combinations of “white” flatbreads and…

Summer Corn and Cotija Cheese Dip

Summer Corn and Cotija Cheese Dip The star of this dish is the corn, which is perfect for summer. The ingredients are simple, as are most recipes from The Minimalist Baker. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and requires just…