Tag Archives: cheese

Meatloaf Stuffed with Cheese

Posted on 05/07/2013 by

For this meatloaf I used a mixture of ground chicken and beef. This meant that there needed to be a little more moisture in the filling to help compensate for the chicken’s low-fat content. I accomplished this by not squeezing … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Sandwiches

Posted on 05/01/2013 by

These started out as stuffed eggplant rolls, but the grilling process did not make the eggplant roll up well. Oh well sandwiches worked even better. To jazz this up even more layers of grilled red bell pepper could be alternated … Continue reading →

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Eat Your Sprouts

Posted on 04/17/2013 by

Few vegetables incur more hatred than Brussels sprouts. I would love to pretend that this dish will make converts of those many people, that cheese can bring us all together. It probably will not. For those enlightened and more vegetable-tolerant … Continue reading →

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Potatoes+Cheese+Cream=No Leftovers

Posted on 03/09/2013 by

This is a great side for any roasted meat, but it works really well with lamb and beef. Do not let the cream come to a boil while baking or it will curdle. Potatoes Au Gratin 2 lbs baking potatoes … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Manicotti

Posted on 03/01/2013 by

Manicotti, much like lasagna, can be filled with just about anything. I prefer to go vegetarian and make it slighlty healthier, but it really does not make much of a difference with all the cheese. For this manicotti I used … Continue reading →

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Smoked Salmon Roulade

Posted on 02/04/2013 by

This was quite the decadent little treat. It’d make a nice appetizer or little bite at a cocktail party. In fact, you should probably have a cocktail party just so you can make these. Smoked Salmon Roulade 6-8 ounces smoked … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Chicken with Prunes and Feta

Posted on 01/21/2013 by

Chicken has to be one of the most versatile meats for stuffing. This idea came about as a way to use up the last of the dried plums leftover from this holiday treat. The spice mixture really complements the flavors … Continue reading →

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Risotto Cake

Posted on 01/04/2013 by

Normally we don’t have risotto leftover, but Greg made a huge batch. Normally, we have a microwave to heat any leftover risotto we do have. But that’s on the fritz. What’s a girl trying to stretch her leftovers to do… … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf

Posted on 12/01/2012 by

We don’t eat meatloaf often around here. It’s one of my favorite foods, but Katherine is lukewarm to it. This recipe has finally awakened her palate to the awesomeness of meatloaf. Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf 1 to 1.25 lbs lean ground … Continue reading →

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Savory Baked Apples

Posted on 11/30/2012 by

We had the same three apples in the refrigerator for an embarrassing long time, and one sad little piece of pancetta. (Italian bacon likes lots of friends.) Running low on veggies and in need of a side dish, an idea … Continue reading →

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