Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Italian ravioli salad

Great make-ahead meal, and perfect for packing for the pool or lake!


http://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/italian-ravioli-salad/

Photo & recipe credit: http://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Fried cheese BLT


http://www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/fried-feta-blt-sandwiches/

** We used halloumi cheese because we couldn't find block feta

Recipe credit: Eat Delicious cookbook

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Roasted broccoli nachos


Broccoli nachos?  Genius!!  We roasted ours with coconut oil instead of olive oil- it's our new favorite way to roast vegetables.  Then just top with whatever you like! 

https://food52.com/blog/19206-treat-roasted-broccoli-like-nachos-save-yourself-a-trip-to-the-bar

Photo & recipe credit: https://food52.com/recipes

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

5-ingredient cheesy cauliflower soup with pesto


So easy and so delicious!  I pressed the easy button and used store-bought pesto instead of making my own.  Two thumbs up.

http://pinchofyum.com/5-ingredient-cheesy-cauliflower-soup


Recipe & photo credit: http://pinchofyum.com/

Monday, February 6, 2017

Smores chocolate chip cookies


http://bakerbynature.com/smores-chocolate-chip-cookies/

I made these for the Super Bowl and they were a big hit!! Two notes: 1) mine came out in all shapes and sizes (not nearly as pretty as the picture here) but they all tasted great, and 2) to give it the pretty top you add a few extra chocolate chips and marshmallows AFTER they bake.  A blog trick of the trade apparently.

Recipe and photo credit: http://bakerbynature.com/

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Grilled cheese with Brussels sprouts and apple




Grilled Cheese with Harvarti, Brussels Sprouts and Apple
Serves 2
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
2 cups (6 ounces) thinly shredded Brussels sprouts
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil spray or butter
4 slices whole wheat Tuscan bread (we used a rye and pumpernickel swirl)
4 ounces light Havarti cheese, shredded
2 Granny Smith apples, halved and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
Heat skillet over medium heat. Add oil and shallot and cook, stirring, until soft, about 1 minute. Add the Brussels sprouts, salt and pepper to taste, and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring, until the sprouts are crisp and slightly browned on the edges, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat.
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Spray one side of each slice of bread with olive oil and place two slices, oiled side down, into the skillet. Top each piece of bread with 1 ounce of the cheese. Divide Brussels sprouts between the bread slices, then add a layer of apple slices and remaining cheese. Top with the remaining bread, oiled side up, and cook until the bottom piece of bread is golden, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Use spatula to carefully flip sandwiches. Cook until the second slices of bread are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

Photo & recipe credit: Skinnytaste Fast and Slow cookbook