Onions. You either love ‘em or leave ‘em. I’ve always been a fan of melty, gooey cheese with a side of soup so of course my French Onion Soup recipe is my
Caramelized Onion Dip
This creamy caramelized onion dip is infused with Porter beer and is easy to make, full of savory, complex flavors, and guaranteed to be a hit at any
Smoked Salmon Spread
Celebrations call for bites of all sizes, big, small and every other. Luckily, my Smoked Salmon Spread fits the bill no matter how big you’re craving is or the
Baked Brie Graham Cracker Crostini with Lavender Honey
While some wax on about why you should never again bring Brie to a party, I say, that’s cool, go ahead and don’t do that. All the more for me to bring. We
Smoked Mozzarella Pizza Bread
There may be a war breaking out around here soon. I’m not talking about a world war, just a war at my house. It doesn’t center around who’s done or didn’t do
Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich and a Virtual Babyshower
The best part of breakfast is when it can be eaten anytime of day and for just about any occasion. Like for a virtual baby shower for a waffle making queen who
Burrata Caprese Salad
Creamy, dreamy burrata subs in for traditional buffalo mozzarella in this delicious twist on the classic caprese. This burrata caprese salad is a light and easy
Nectarine and Burrata Crostini
This past weekend I allllmoooost could have posed as a hipster. If I was 15 years younger and dressed a whole lot cooler. I mean hipper. I mean I don't know
Parmesan Crusted Fondue Grilled Cheese and Grilled Cheese Academy Recipe Showdown
April ended, May wormed its way in under a blanket of snow and announced the official end of Grilled Cheese Month. Sigh. While many blogs are moving on to
Dessert Nachos with Strawberry, Mango and Avocado Salsa
This is the thing I like about nachos. If you agree, you’re invited to the party. If you don’t, I’ll be the first to pass along an elementary-style lunch tray
Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese
It was that sock that sat right in the middle of the floor for over a week. And her flip-flops that were haphazardly strewn about the living room along with a
Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese and Grilled Cheese Academy’s Recipe Showdown
If you hadn’t noticed, I sort of have a thing for cheese, especially grilled cheese. Yes, I even have a Pinterest board dedicated to the grilling of the
Burrata and Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Salad
You won't find any lettuce in this mouthwatering Mediterranean-inspired salad with fresh burrata, roasted asparagus and tomatoes, toasted French bread, and
Roasted Butternut Squash Butter Lettuce Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing
Let’s talk about getting skinny. Ugh. The worst. Maybe we shouldn't. It’s been a winter of cocooning, hibernating and grazing. What else is one to do when
Truffle Bacon Popcorn Plus 6 Savory Popcorn Recipes
There are three just-cooked scents that will put anyone’s flavor anttanae on high alert: Popcorn, bacon and chocolate chip cookies. You can smell 'em as soon as
Easy Entertaining with Harry & David
The wrapping paper and ribbons have made their way back into the holiday storage bins, the purple and gold polka dotted neck tie found its way back to the
Fig Spread and Cheese Crostini Appetizer + Korin Giveaway
Are you tired of me saying it yet? Talking about how much I adore salty paired with sweet? I hope not, because you're in for a big dose of it today. This past
Pepperoni Italian Egg Skillet
It’s the last weekend before the final gorge, aka Thanksgiving. But before you sweat it out over the pumpkin pie with distant cousin Miranda who doesn’t
Crab Salad Sweet Potato Chip Bites and a Virtual Baby Shower
There's nothing in the world that can bring a smile to one's face like seeing a new mama gaze wonderously at her newborn baby. The cliché is true, each and
Spooky Fried Mozzarella Eyeballs Plus 5 Scary Recipes
Last Halloween I was beyond impressed with the number of creative and scary recipes I saw bounding about the blogosphere. How do people come up with this
Pumpkin Manicotti
This week heralded a week of pumpkins featuring both a savory and a sweet recipe option. As it should! Eating local and in season gives a bump in stimulating
Chorizo Dip
This chorizo dip with cream cheese is made with sweet, jammy caramelized onions, and melted mozzarella, and gets a touch of heat from chorizo sausage, for a
It’s Just a Simple Cottage Cheese Sandwich
This sandwich incited a near riot in our house. After asking which image G-Dawg thought looked best for the opening shot for this post, my husband nearly
Truffled Mushroom with Prosciutto and Tallegio Grilled Cheese
It's almost over. My weekly ode to the grilled cheese will soon be on hiatus until next April. If you missed my Sweet Pear and Rosemary Honey with Havarti
Sweet Pear and Rosemary Honey with Havarti Grilled Cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. They're not just for lunch anymore...and National Grilled Cheese Month continues. This past weekend was a rainy one, where the clouds
Honey Smoked Ham with Fig Spread Grilled Cheese
There are few meals in my life that once I light upon them become an obsession. The humble grilled cheese is that sandwich. No matter what form, no matter what
6 Back to School Easy Breakfasts Plus a Frog In the Hole
Back to school is hard. And the end of summer is even harder. So when the two collide in a how-can-it-be-over-I-want-summer-back flurry of a.m. activity because
Grilled Pizza and 3 Recipes to Keep You Out of the Kitchen
Baby it's hot outside. Dog days of summer. And just another excuse to fire up the grill. And a little rescuing was what I was in need of, rescue from the same
