Tag Archive for: cheese

Perfect Basil Pesto

Perfect Basil Pesto 5 to 6 ounces (2 healthy bunches or about 6 cups gently packed) basil leaves, or any other green 1/2 cup pine nuts, or any other nut 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or any other hard cheese 1 to 2 garlic cloves …

Nectarine and Prosciutto Bruschetta

Nectarine and Prosciutto Bruschetta 12 slices grilled sourdough baguette 6 ounces’ goat cheese 12 slices thinly-sliced prosciutto 2 ripened nectariness, sliced thin Good-quality olive oil, to taste Sea salt, to taste   Spread…

Brie, Apple and Arugula Quesadillas

Brie, Apple and Arugula Quesadillas 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons apple cider 3 (10-inch) flour tortillas 6 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, divided 1 apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch-thick…

Stuffed Red Peppers

Stuffed Red Peppers Salsa 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 medium tomatoes, quartered 1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 yellow…

Romaine and Arugula Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing

Romaine and Arugula Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing 8  cups Baby Lettuces 4  cups torn Arugula 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced yellow or red onions or 1⁄2 cup radish 1 cup thinly sliced mushroom 1⁄3 cup diced gouda cheese or 1⁄3…

Roast Chicken Breasts with Tomato, Corn, Arugula, Scallions and Avocado

Roast Chicken Breasts with Tomato, Corn, Arugula, Scallions and Avocado whole bone-in skin-on chicken breasts or 6 half breasts tablespoon olive oil Salt and black pepper Set the oven at 400 degrees. Generously sprinkle chicken…

Mediterranean Marinated Green Beans with Olives, Tomatoes and Feta

Mediterranean Marinated Green Beans with Olives, Tomatoes and Feta 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons…

Broiled Tomato Sandwich

Broiled Tomato Sandwich 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons…

Kale Quiche

Kale Quiche 1 large bunch (about 1 1/2 pounds) kale, thick stalks discarded, leaves roughly chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups half and half 2 whole eggs 4 ounces grated gruyère or Comté cheese …

Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Bean and Avocado

Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado 2/3 cup corn (grilled, charred, fresh, thawed or canned) 2/3 cup black beans 2/3 cup pico de gallo or your favorite salsa 1 medium avocado, diced salt and pepper to taste …

Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno Poppers 12 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon bacon bits 12 ounces jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved 1 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup dry bread crumbs …

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs 1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves,…