Cheese Recipes

Kale, Leek and Gorgonzola Swirls

These mouth-watering bites look complicated but are easy to make–and a sure-fire hit!   This recipe was passed along by Beth Rice, an avid cook and reader of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen. It first caught my attention because I love kale. When I saw gorgonzola in the recipe, I was sold! Another reason I wanted…

Grilled Flank Steak with Greeked-Out Gorgonzola and Tomato Salsa

A wholesome, flavor-packed topping adds complementary flavor and fresh appeal to grilled flank steak. Easy to make and leftovers offer an ideal protein topper to a big dinner salad another night. In many ways, flank steak is the perfect entree after a busy day. The prep and cook time are mere minutes and the flavor…

Grilled Romaine and Prosciutto Salad with Greeked-Out Gorgonzola

I don’t cook a lot of red meat, but flank steak is one meal that I enjoy for both is ease of preparation and great flavor.  Plus, it’s inexpensive compared to many other cuts of beef and I like what I can do with the leftovers.  When I first served this grilled romaine salad with…

Cauliflower-Spinach Mini Pizzas

After making pizza with a cauliflower crust and being amazed at how delicious it is, I was inspired to fiddle with the recipe a bit.  Spinach seemed like a perfect partner to the cauliflower and the idea of bite-size pizzas seemed fun.  Depending on how thin I spread the “crust” prior to baking, I could…

Cauliflower Crust “Pizza”

This recipe first caught my eye through a website called Naked Moxie.  She, in turn, had seen this crazy idea for cauliflower crust through a blog called Casey Cooke: Jersey Shore Wildtree.  When I saw the recipe, I simply had to try it.  I mean, a cauliflower crust?  That is some seriously clever thinking! This was…

Greek Sausage and Egg Skillet

Fast food without the drive-thru.  It can seriously happen…and taste better and cost less.  For me, getting dinner on the table every night often involves creative use of leftovers or a simple meal of fresh ingredients.  Pulled together in the right way, this can be both healthy and very satisfying. The ingredients for this meal,…

Meatloaf Pizza Subs

I really love leftovers…especially when they can be reinvented to make a fun, easy,  and completely new dinner!  This was a raving success and something I will definitely be repeating. While I used leftovers from my Roasted Veggie Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze, any meatloaf will do!

Roasted Veggie Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze

Meatloaf is one of those meals that I make a little differently each time.  The possibilities are endless and you can hardly go wrong:  fresh herbs, oats, grated onion, sauteed vegetables, raw vegetables, barbecue sauce, Dijon, mashed black beans, various combinations of meat–all of which can provide excellent flavor and texture. Lately, thanks to my…

Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese

A short list of ingredients takes eggs to new heights in this quick-cooking dish that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or breakfast for dinner.   This wasn’t my initial dinner plan, but when I realized I had some leftover smoked salmon (from the recipe I originally made to go with my Brown Soda Bread with Steel…

Mom’s Famous Taco Pie (Gluten-Free)

Simple ingredients come together in short order in this Tex-Mex dish the whole family will enjoy. Perfect for busy weeknights!   My mom is a big fan of Mexican food and is great at devising easy recipes. She has also gotten rather adept at providing tasty gluten-free options since my dad had to give up…

Pancetta, Kale, and Parmesan Frittata

Frittatas are quick, easy, and a simple salad or cooked vegetable turns them into a well-rounded meal. Or serve this filling, flavorful recipe with a side of fruit for a lovely breakfast or brunch.   Frittatas truly are fast food. A quick saute, five minutes in the oven, and you have a great meal. Frittatas are…

Kathleen’s Low-Carb Cottage Pancakes

Thanks to their light and fluffy texture and low-carb appeal, even those who don’t care for cottage cheese adore Kathleen’s Cottage Pancakes!      High protein and low carb are typically not the words I associate with pancakes, but this recipe shakes things up a bit!   A friend of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen passed…

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