Cheese Recipes

Quinoa, Cheddar and Zucchini Bake

Simple ingredients mix up in a snap and then bake to golden perfection for an easy, cheesy meal enjoyed by kids and adults alike!   Delicious recipes that allow for seasonal adjustments rank high in my book. Originally, I developed this baked quinoa dish because I wanted to use this wholesome grain in a new…

Blackberry, Feta and Mint Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Last summer, a friend of mine offered me one week of her farm share as her family was leaving town and wouldn’t be home to use the food.  Included in the stash of colorful summer veggies was a bunch of fresh spearmint, some crisp greens, and a box of plump, juicy blackberries. My mind immediately…

(Make-Ahead) Egg & Cheese Sandwiches with Crispy Prosciutto

When my sons were born, many friends were kind enough to drop off dinner.  I often wondered how I ever would have gotten dinner on the table those first few weeks if it weren’t for the kindness of those dear friends.  After the birth of my second son, one clever person delivered breakfast sandwiches.  I…

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…

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