Cheese Recipes
Kale Pesto Pizza
Inspired by a customer favorite at a local restaurant, this easy-to-make pie might just redefine your typical pizza night － and increase its frequency! If you’ve been to The Fridge on the edge of the city of Lancaster, chances are good you’re a fan of their mushroom and kale pizza. (Or has dined with…
Kale Pesto
This versatile sauce adds flavor to a wide variety of basic ingredients, elevating simple meals with ease while adding vibrant color and healthy appeal. What is the key is to pulling off healthy and delicious meals with ease? (Emphasis on the last two words!) It’s a question I frequently hear.…
Homemade Parmesan Croutons
A simple mix of herbs, spices, olive oil and Parmesan makes snack-worthy croutons that add crisp crunch to soups, salads, casseroles and more. The flavor-packed bites offer a practical way to make use of leftover bread, from baguettes to sturdy sandwich bread, with an excellent gluten-free option. I’m usually one to skip the croutons.…
Roquefort Pear or Apple Salad
This tried-and-true tossed salad offers a palate-pleasing balance of flavors and textures, and the easy dressing pulls it all together. Pair it with a simple protein for a complete meal that is sure to satisfy. This may just be my all-time favorite tossed salad. I’ve been whipping up brimming bowlfuls of it for years,…
Corn Dog Poppers (or Cornbread)
A bite-size twist on a perennial favorite that’s a little more cornbread than hot dog and provides a delightful accompaniment to soups, stews and salads. (With standard muffin and square pan option, too!) Somehow I got through my entire childhood and much of adulthood without ever eating a corn dog! For anyone who may…
Unstuffed Pepper Skillet Dinner
Looking for more simple but satisfying weeknight dinners? This family-friendly, one-pan meal brings all the great flavors of the traditional preparation with a fraction of the work. (Dare I say you may even like it better!) Who can resist a satisfying, all-in-one meal? The convenience is undeniable and, in this case, the flavor replicates…
Make-Ahead Savory Breakfast Bowls
Simple meal-prep is rewarded with wholesome, grab-and-go meals for the week, which can customized and topped to taste. They’re equally satisfying as a packable lunch or easy dinner, too. For the first time ever, my older son John has to fend for himself for every single meal – in a new city with no…
Crustless Zucchini Pie
Similar to a quiche and loaded with veggies, Crustless Zucchini Pie can be served as a delightful meatless meal or a side dish to your favorite protein. (Leftovers improve with age!) Have you ever had an “Impossible Pie?” The name refers to certain recipes that were printed on the back or side of the Bisquick…
Greek Village Salad
Greek Village Salad is a rustic combination of garden vegetables, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives–but no lettuce. The basic ingredients are tossed with a flavorful vinaigrette that will transport you to Greece…or at least make you feel like you’re in an authentic Greek restaurant! There’s something quite special about a salad that nails authentic Greek…
Popeye’s Baked Eggs
Looking for more easy, tasty ways to increase your veggie intake? A whole container of spinach melts into this cheesy, protein-rich meal that can be made ahead and enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Do you ever buy a package of fresh spinach, intending to whip up lots of healthy salads throughout the…
Blue Cheese (or Feta) Turkey Burgers
Three simple ingredients make THE BEST turkey burgers. They’re tender, flavorful, and not the least bit dry, whether cooked on the grill or stovetop. The easy recipe quickly became a regular at our house, and I’m guessing it will become a favorite in your home too! After reviewing an impressive new cookbook authored by teen…
Favorite Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
A luxuriously creamy (yet healthy!) sweet-tart dressing makes this seasonal salad a standout. A hearty portion is delightfully satisfying in its own right, and when paired with a protein of choice, offers an easy weeknight meal that’s 100% worthy of company.🍓 After devouring a truly spectacular salad at a local restaurant last spring,…
