07 Thursday Sep 2017
For years I’ve seen Croque-Monsieur on menus and thought, “hmmm, a grilled cheese made into French toast…” Thanks, but I think I’ll pass. Then, I had this version…with béchamel…mmmm. Continue reading
06 Sunday Aug 2017
Posted in Cheese, Comfort Food, corn, cornmeal, Gluten Free
Unless your roots lie in Italy, polenta may be pretty unfamiliar. It certainly was for The Goddess. But, she’s a convert. This is a great starting place, if you’ve never made polenta. You can do this and polenta with corn and cheese is just so delicious. Continue reading
29 Saturday Apr 2017
Posted in Breakfast, Cheese, Eggs, Gluten Free, ham, hot chiles, Peppers, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Vegetarian Option
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avocado, bell peppers, corn tortillas, ham, hot chiles, Mexican cheese blend, salsa, scallions, schug
These eggs are quick to prepare and delicious…just what you need when you’ve over-imbibed…or just ‘cuz they’re damn delicious. So, order another sangria! Or not…these are a great breakfast, no matter what your condition. Continue reading
14 Friday Apr 2017
Posted in Breakfast, Cheese, Eggs, Supper, Vegetarian Option
This is a fun little breakfast or supper dish. I got this from the folks over at Serious Eats. Those people are geniuses. This is a slightly different way of folding the crêpe than we normally see. But, delicious these are. Continue reading
11 Tuesday Apr 2017
Posted in Breakfast, Cheese, Desserts, strawberries
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balsamic vinegar, mascarpone cheese, orange zest, powdered sugar, ricotta cheese, strawberries, strawberry-flavored gelatin, sugar, vanilla extract
It’s almost strawberry season. I’m impatient. So, I purchase supermarket strawberries, just to get myself in the mood. They are almost always a disappointment, but oddly enough, even those work reasonably well with this lovely springtime dessert. Continue reading
04 Tuesday Apr 2017
Posted in Beef, Casserole, Cheese, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead
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cheddar cheese, dill pickles, ground beef, ketchup, mushrooms, mustard, onions, potatoes, rice flour, Worcestershire sauce
Who doesn’t love a good cheeseburger? And nice, crispy fries? So, The Goddess was thinking this might just work in a casserole. You know how she’s into these one-dish or skillet dinners. Many time when she thinks something will work, it doesn’t work as well as it does in her mind’s-eye. But, this turned out to be incredibly, almost indecently, tasty. Continue reading
19 Monday Sep 2016
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bacon, buns or bread, cheese, condiments, ground beef, onion, pickles
I know I’ve said eggs were the perfect food, but burgers are pretty high up on that list, too. And today is National Cheeseburger Day, so here we have the perfect burger with a crispy, lacy “collar” of cheddar. This is a serious burger and with crunch! Continue reading
16 Thursday Jul 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Cheese, Condiments, Lunch, Quickies (It's not what you think!)
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You’ve heard The Goddess prattle on about how much she adore leftovers. She prays at the table of leftovers. I’m certain it’s gotten to the point where you want to gouge out your eyes and run a red-hot poker through your ears, every time she says that. But this…this lunch right here…this is why she feels that way…not the gouging or the hot poker part, but the loving leftovers part…. Continue reading
09 Tuesday Jun 2015
Posted in Cheese, Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, orange zest, pink peppercorns, pomegranate molasses, strawberries
I’m guessing that you’re thinking The Goddess has plunged deeply off the edge of the earth, which most rational, sane people can make a case for on any given day anyway. But you really do have to try this. It is surprising and surprisingly delicious. With local berries in season, it’s the perfect time of year for this sauce, which is as good drizzled over grilled chicken as it is over good vanilla ice cream. Continue reading
23 Thursday Apr 2015
Posted in Brunch, Cheese, Eggs, Gluten Free, Main Course, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Vegetarian
Omelets, or omelettes, are a great quick breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night snack option. Okay, so anytime is good! They are quick to prepare, can use up leftovers and they can be finished and on the table, within 20 minutes after you step in the door. Continue reading
