Sometimes you need a quick and easy dinner, with little to no effort. This is that meal. You literally open some cans, some bags, chop stuff up then throw it on top of chips and pop it in the oven. Seriously. It is that easy. Things come together quickly because all the ingredients are probably…
Tag: #cheese
Lobster Boursin Cheese Strudel
Want a really impressive appetizer without a ton of fuss? This is a super fancy looking/sounding app, but its not super hard to put together. Par cook the lobster, unfreeze some phyllo dough, spread some cheese and pop it into the oven. Ok, it’s not that simple, but its not that much harder either! I…
Browned Butter Whipped Ricotta
I’ve had this in my head for a few weeks now, and finally made it last night. And trust me, it’s just as good as it was in my dreams. The richness of the browned butter bits coupled with the smooth texture of the ricotta? Bliss. Perfect for toast, appetizers, veggies and even pasta. I…
Creamy Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes
Sometimes you want carbs, carbs, carbs but not all the calories and fat that goes with them. This recipe is perfect for those days. It’s loaded with noodles, cheese and creamy sauce, but it’s not going to set your arteries up for a stent procedure. The sausage adds a nice herby kick; while fresh tomatoes…
Tarragon Au Gratin Potatoes
We had friends for dinner the other night, and I wanted something easy but delicious. Enter these potatoes. They’re really a cross between scalloped and au gratin, but because of the cheese, I’ve just got with au gratin. The highlight of the dish, however, is hands down the Tarragon. If you’ve never tried it, its…
Happy Thanksgiving!
My little sous-chefs made a Turkuterie board for an appetizer! I say they #nailedit.
Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
Whipping up dinner when it’s just me and the little sous chefs – who are wicked picky – is kind of a pain. I love cooking, but cooking for little ones who think Velveeta is a magical sauce is not as much fun. No offense to Velveeta. Enter in leftovers, naan bread and cheese. AKA…
Faux Gourmand 