When it comes to food, cheese balls are always the life of the party and you’ll be surprised how much this Taco Cheese Ball actually tastes like tacos! I first started making cheese balls about six or seven years ago when they were retro-chic and people were used to buying them from the store. I think the homemade version had been popular in the 1970’s, but then somehow people forgot just how easy they are to make....
Baked Goat Brie with Spiced Rosemary-Scented Honey and Red Wine Cranberries
Baked Goat Brie with Spiced Rosemary-Scented Honey and Red Wine Cranberries is a fun play on the flavors in mulled spiced wine; it’s festive and unique and perfect for any holiday gathering! Are you known for bringing a certain dish to parties? I had to laugh a couple weeks ago when a friend called me up to invite me to a holiday potluck she was hosting; she was planning the menu and had me down for some kind of cheese item because a) she knows me and my love for cheese well, and b) she wanted something a little bit outside the box....
Warm Cheesy Garlic and Kale Dip
RW Garcia provided me with product for the purpose of this post, as well as compensation for my time. As always, all opinions expressed in this post are my own. Warm Cheesy Garlic and Kale Dip is rich and creamy and loaded with vegetables! Watch it disappear fast off any buffet table. You know a recipe is a success when it’s the first to disappear off the buffet table (twice) at a party. When kids are coming up to you asking when there’s be more of that “cheesy green dip”, and grownups are checking the fridge to see if there’s enough kale to whip up […]...
Baked Schloss Cheese with Melted White Wine Onions
Baked Schloss Cheese with Melted White Wine Onions is an addictive combination; Schloss is aromatic and rich with a nutty, sweet flavor, the perfect complement to the subtle tang of onions cooked down in butter and white wine. I never actually thought I’d be one of those people. You know the ones I mean; the people who actually believe that when it comes to cheese, the stinkier the better. But somehow, without me even realizing what was happening, I was converted....
Baked Goat Brie with Balsamic-Roasted Cherries
Baked Goat Brie with Balsamic-Roasted Cherries is a lovely balance of sweet and tangy flavors and creamy texture. I have had a heck of a time getting my cherry fix this summer. I’ve been so focused on tropical treats like mango and pineapple that my classic summer favorites like cherries, blueberries, and peaches have taken the backseat. But I couldn’t let summer go without giving cherries a moment in the spotlight....
Garlic & Chives Goat Cheese and Pesto Puff Pastry Tart with Arugula, Watermelon, and Strawberry-Balsamic Drizzle
Garlic & Chives Goat Cheese and Pesto Puff Pastry Tart with Arugula, Watermelon, and Strawberry-Balsamic Drizzle is a good recipe to have on hand for summer entertaining! Ahhh, summer. That elusive, lovely time of year that evades much of the country for so long, and then seems to leave almost as fast as it arrives. Let’s make the most of it with as many pool parties, block parties, potlucks, and barbeques as we can....
Crispy Indian Potato Cakes (Aloo Tikki)
The flavor of these Mustard or Garlic-Spiked Crispy Potato Cakes will transport you straight to India for street food! I am a ridiculously big fan of street food. When I travel, one of my favorite ways to experience a new place is to spend an afternoon wandering around with no real destination to speak of, enjoying the local fare from street vendors. Not only does it provide an authentic sampling of local eats, but it’s also a much more affordable option!...
Low-Carb White Cheddar Crisps with Rosemary and Black Pepper
Low-Carb White Cheddar Crisps with Rosemary and Black Pepper make a great addition to your New Year’s Eve festivities, and not just for low-carb eaters! I got you something, so show me a smile. It came in the form of an order accompanied by a wink, and because it was one of my best friends giving it, I knew two things: 1) it was something I would love, and 2) I had better smile....
Easy Vegetarian Baked Taquitos {Lactose-Free}
These kid-friendly lactose-free Easy Vegetarian Baked Taquitos are full of gooey cheese and Tex-Mex flavor, and couldn’t be easier to make! Every December, it’s easy to get swept up in the allure of baking in general and cookie-making in particular. But there’s a whole host of holiday parties going on and we need regular food too, right?!...
French Onion Soup Cheese Ball
This French Onion Soup Cheese Ball makes a great party appetizer! When it comes to appetizers in general and cheese balls in particular, I’m of the mind that flavors should be big and bold. Go big or go home, right?...