Tag Archive for: cheese

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter, Fresh Lime and Queso Fresco

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter, Fresh Lime and Queso Fresco My family adores Jersey fresh corn and we love to find unique ways to dress it up. This recipe was originally from one of our favorite cook books by Bobby Flay- Boy gets…

White Peach Bruschetta with Ricotta and Prosciutto

White Peach Bruschetta with Ricotta and Prosciutto Summer cooking is all about ease. Minimizing your time in the kitchen while still making delicious meals is what we strive for during these warm months. As suggested by The Dinner Guide from…

Southwestern Frittata

Southwestern Frittata This recipe is always a hit and you can really substitute any items you want. You can easily make it Italian style by adding mushrooms and Italian seasonings.  The basics are the egg with cheese topping and the bottom…

Broccoli and Corn Calzones

Broccoli and Corn Calzones These calzones are stuffed with a summery combination of corn and broccoli, but you can use whatever you have in your fridge. Part-skim ricotta and mozzarella make these kid friendly pizza pockets lower in saturated…

Goat Cheese and Herb Stuffed Radicchio

Goat Cheese and Herb Stuffed Radicchio Need an appetizer that’s beautiful and tasty? Then Giada De Laurentiis is your woman! Her dishes are fun, bright, and full of texture, and in this recipe he tangy goat cheese pairs well with the bitter…

Roasted Chioggia Beets with Feta

Roasted Chioggia Beets with Feta Chioggia beets, which show off their pretty white and pink rings when sliced, are a sweet accent to tangy feta. Food and Wine magazine suggest serving this dish as a salad or cheese course after the main course.…

Tomato, Mozzarella and Pesto Panini

Tomato, Mozzarella and Pesto Panini Sandwiches can be fun, but sandwiches that are warmed (aka Panini) are fantastic! We love the Barefoot Contessa, at Home cookbook and this recipe, taken from this book, is an easy way to make a delicious…

Garlic Scape and Gruyere Biscuits

Garlic Scape and Gruyere Biscuits Ok, so this might not be on the top 10 healthy list of things to make, but if you want to splurge a little bit this biscuit recipe from The Pink Apron is worth it! The gruyere cheese gives them a nutty flavor…

Swiss Chard Quesadillas

Swiss Chard Quesadillas Food.com has a lot of recipes to sort through, and what we found interesting about this one is that you can use many green leafy vegetables in place of the chard (such as spinach). You can always sauté chard with…

Asparagus Frittata

Asparagus Fritatta We make frittatas all the time for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They an easy way to make a healthy meal, try new ingredients and use up extra items from your fridge. You can vary the vegetables, herbs, cheeses and even add…

Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Portobello Mushroom Burgers Grilled Portobello mushrooms can be a healthy and fun alternative to regular burgers. Brushing the mushrooms with a mixture of 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar and 3 minced garlic cloves…

Spinach Herb Pesto

Spinach Herb Pesto INGREDIENTS • 1 cup each fresh basil, fresh parsley leaves and fresh spinach leaves • 2 garlic cloves, minced • ¼ cup chopped oregano • ½ cup toasted pine nuts • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese • Salt…