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Tag Archives: cheddar
Crisp and creamy white bean tortilla rolls
Now that Greek yogurt is available darned near everywhere, I’ve been experimenting with its savory side. I’ve used it instead of sour cream in ranch dressing. I’ve whisked it with a touch of mayo and a spoonful of dijon mustard to … Continue reading
Posted in main courses, sauces, vegetarian (or easily adapted to)
Tagged beans, bell peppers, cheddar, cheese, fast, healthy dinners, tortillas, yogurt
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Cheddar and black pepper skillet focaccia
A mild Pinterest addiction can really come in handy. My current hairstyle, our recently painted beet-red front door, the necklace I made and am wearing right now — all courtesy of ideas found on Pinterest. Mostly I pin recipes. One-Hour … Continue reading
Posted in appetizers, baked goods, vegetarian (or easily adapted to)
Tagged bread, cheddar, cheese, potluck, quick, snack, wheat
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Sharp cheddar and summer vegetable tart
When considering what to make for dinner these days, I’m building meals around vegetables. My peppers, chiles, and tomatoes are all producing madly. I do want to roast some of the tomatoes to stash in the freezer, but for now … Continue reading
Posted in appetizers, main courses, vegetarian (or easily adapted to), veggies
Tagged broccoli, cheddar, cheese, light, peppers, puff pastry, tart, tomatoes, vegetables
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Cheddar-chive biscuits
Biscuits! Light, flaky, rich, and cheesy (and remarkably speedy to make), they make frequent appearances at our house. They’re decadent, so I usually serve them with something healthy, such as soup or big salads. I hear that you are not considered … Continue reading
Mac & cheese with a panko crust
Today’s post will be fast and dirty, because my brother-in-law Steve requested this recipe and I leave tomorrow morning for Portland, Oregon. We served this mac and cheese to Steve and his family a few days ago. I made a … Continue reading
Posted in main courses, pasta, rice, and grains
Tagged casseroles, cheddar, cheese, easy, noodles, panko, parmesan, pasta, vegetarian
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Tomato-pesto grilled cheese
A fast lunch with summer’s bounty: just-picked tomatoes and homemade pesto. I grew up eating grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches. Luke is a huge pesto fan; his go-to snack or quick lunch is grilled cheese with pesto-slathered bread. The … Continue reading
Posted in main courses
Tagged basil, cheddar, cheese, monterey jack, pesto, sandwich, tomato
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Bacon-broccoli quiche
Bacon is tasty. Bacon from a locally cured organic pig is wondrous. It’s rich and full of porky goodness but never too salty. As my friend Brett Laidlaw says on his fantastic blog Trout Caviar, homemade (or locally produced) bacon … Continue reading
Posted in baked goods, main courses
Tagged bacon, broccoli, cheddar, cheese, eggs, pie, quiche
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Easy, cheesy no-knead bread
Big news (at least to me): My Peach-Prosciutto Crostini post is the Post of the Day on Food 4um! Many thanks to JoAnn for her support. Now, back to our regularly scheduled program…. My suitcase is finally stashed away, after … Continue reading
Skillet supper, v.2: sausages and peppers over cheesy polenta
This is a piece I wrote a few months ago and forgot to post. So ignore the obvious references to warm weather (snow is predicted tonight; lunches on the deck are now but a dream) and enjoy the food. Company … Continue reading
Posted in main courses, meat, poultry,and fish, pasta, rice, and grains
Tagged bell pepper, cheddar, cheese, chicken sausage, chile, pepper, polenta, sausage
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Is it spring yet?
It’s May first in Wisconsin, and once again it’s freezing. My garden is empty and forlorn, lonely for the plants that can’t go in until this crazy cold goes away for good. We decided to pretend it was a nice … Continue reading
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