Soup season. It’s that cozy, comfy time of year again. It’s the season we savor crisp morning air and long for a warm cup in our hands. Dust off your crock pot, instant pot, and Dutch oven. It’s sweater weather. Tomato soup is one of those timeless soups that begs for …
Farmer’s Crudité with Herby Yogurt
A farmer’s crop is her pride and joy. There is nothing quite like the short trip from seed to soil to market to plate, is there? Many thanks to DeLallo Foods for coming alongside me to share this spread of farmer’s crudité with herby yogurt. Pre-COVID, I attended a dinner hosted by …
Bruschetta in a Jar on Crostini
Bruschetta: in-season tomatoes, a little acid, herbs and garlic is all it takes. A staple Italian antipasto, (first course!) bruschetta is usually served on top of crusty bread rubbed with a little garlic. Amp it up with some fresh basil, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and maybe even a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. …
Marinated Chèvre
It was a few years ago, in California, that I first tried marinated goat’s milk cheese. But this was no ordinary experience. I’d never had anything quite like it– it wasn’t like the hard, crumbly goat cheese I’d had so many times before. It was soft, spreadable, and beautifully mingled …
Eggplant Fries
Fried eggplant: it’s not revolutionary, but it certainly is delicious. For those of you who think you don’t like eggplant, I beg of you to give this method a try. Forget soggy, limp, bland eggplant! Forget it! Crispy outside, gooey (dare I say, cheesy) inside. Fried eggplant holds a special …
Grazing Table
If you know me well, I don’t need much of a reason to host a gathering centered around a good lookin’ cheese board. A Tuesday is a fine excuse. But when music award season rolls around, what better way to celebrate your favorite artist taking home that shiny gold gramophone …
White Bean Chipotle Hummus
Hi friends! I submitted this recipe to the Kroger Live Naturally Vegan recipe contest earlier this year and although it did not win, it’s by far the best hummus I’ve ever had. The addition of white beans gives it extra heartiness. Chipotle provides some kick– I’m into it lately. Cooking …
Stuffed Mushrooms
These are a staple on my family’s table. Mushrooms have that wonderful earthy, deep flavor. Organic white caps are perfect for stuffing. I love a good drizzle of olive oil and a light stuff with cheese, breadcrumbs and fresh herbs. The more cheese, the merrier. Roasted nice and long so that the cheese and crumbs become …
Gruyere and Fig Crostini
Photo Credit: Ashley Cuoco For as long as I can remember I have had a fancy (and often times, pricey) palette. I like to think of it as appreciation for the finer things in life. I.e., filet mignon, shrimp cocktail, lobster tail, good sushi, cheese and wine… the list goes …