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French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Today is a big day in the world of cheese lovers. It's National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. Two snaps and let's celebrate. I know. They make food holidays out of the oddest of food themes: Bologna Day (October 24). Fruit cocktail day (May 13). Bicarbonate of soda day (December ... continue reading... about French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Crab and Avocado Grilled Cheese

Uh-oh. Looks like I've entered an eating contest. It won’t be for hot dogs. It won’t be for pie and it’s not for chicken wings.This eating contest won’t be with me as a contestant either. Instead, I’ll be on the other side of the table, as a judge. And I won’t be judging ... continue reading... about Crab and Avocado Grilled Cheese

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 cheese.I think it stems from some of my first cooking experiences as a kid, when one of my standy-by lunchtime masterpieces ... continue reading... about Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese and Grilled Cheese Academy’s Recipe Showdown

Friday Faves plus 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 Grilled Cheese, Honey Smoked Ham with Fig Spread Grilled Cheese or Turkey and White Cheddar with Caramelized Onion & ... continue reading... about Friday Faves plus Truffled Mushroom with Prosciutto and Tallegio Grilled Cheese

Caprese Sandwich with Arugula and Olive Spread

Summer means beach. And beach means sandwiches. And the ultimate beach sandwich go-to-spot is an Italian deli in Santa Monica, where if you're a local,  you know to arrive by 10:30 a.m. or you'll be waiting in a line that goes out the door, giving you plenty of time to check out ... continue reading... about Caprese Sandwich with Arugula and Olive Spread

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  • Just because we're in QT doesn't mean every meal needs to be a project. I mean, we're cooking and washing dishes for 3 squares every day! That's why this 10-minute maple glazed salmon from @lexiscleankitchen 's cookbook is a reader fave. Rub the brown sugar spice mix over salmon fillets then drizzle with maple syrup to create a caramelized crust for a healthy, easy dinner with just 6 ingredients that's ready in under 10 minutes. Bonus points for fewer dishes to wash too. Get the recipe when you tap the link in my profile and search maple salmon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • So how do you make humble baked turkey meatballs look like the belles of the ball? Give them a Thai flavor twist then plop them in this lush, velvety sauce of red curry and coconut milk from the pantry topped with sprinkles of herby freshness. Suddenly, with the christening of a spatula as the dinner clock strikes time, their fairy tale allure matches the goodness within. Serve over rice or noodles and SNAP! Your dinner’s fairy godmother has arrived! Get the recipe when you tap the link in my profile and search turkey meatballs curry. Enjoy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Another pantry/freezer pasta recipe that feels fresh and healthy to make now or save for later. This easy pasta combines fresh or frozen broccoli with crispy chicken thighs in a creamy, shelf-stable almond milk and jarred pesto sauce that's equally good served hot for dinner or chilled as a leftover lunch or pasta salad. Another twofer for the #winnerwinnerchickendinner. Search creamy chicken pesto with the link in my profile for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Anyone out there doing a little stress baking? For those of us who aren't feeling overly ambitious or capable of mastering homemade sourdough bread yet 🙋‍♀️, how about starting your baking crusade with this super easy, perfectly domed and crumbed homemade blueberry muffin recipe instead. Be like @caangus @abigaill_smith and @cookingwithcameron and bake ‘em up this weekend. Tap the link in my profile and search blueberry muffins for the recipe.
  • Pantry staple based recipes are what we're all looking for now and these beyond easy chicken enchiladas answer the call. They start with a super easy, no-cook, homemade mole sauce for a delicious twist on a super fast Mexican dinner to eat now, or meal prep for later, or deliver to family or friends as a welcome surprise in this weird time we're in now. Even better, the leftovers are the best part, topped with a fried egg on top for a totally acceptable breakfast any time of day. Tap the link in my profile and search chicken enchiladas for the recipe. Keep cooking and stay safe!
  • Long-lasting ingredients are what we're cooking with now. Pan-roast the cauliflower, chop the pancetta (or sub with bacon), grate the spunky Parmesan cheese then toss it all with pantry staple penne and crispy, garlicky bread crumbs for a super easy but totally healthy dinner to make now. Totally satisfying. Tap the link in my profile and search penne pasta for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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