Cheese

Fondue has become a guilty pleasure at our house recently.  What prompted this indulgence was not only the love of cheese but it is a fun meal!  This recipe for black truffle fontina fondue definitely screams romance using sultry black truffles as well as truffle oil.  Wouldn’t it be perfect for Valentine’s Day? Fondue is …

Before Shelter in Place even kicked off our local markets went into panic mode.  It was the first week of March.  Over morning coffee Lenny mentioned he was concerned and that we should really stock up the non-existent pantry.  I am the home cook that likes to go to the market every couple of days …

I LOVE chimichangas as in really love them. I tend not to order very often because they are fried. I usually opt for something a bit more on the healthy side. I never make at home for obvious reasons; they are fried, frying makes a mess and I try to limit my fried food intake. …

I am loving this Cheesy Meatball Fondue recipe, as it is so fun to serve to your dinner guests.  This recipe always puts a smile on everyone’s face when they arrive at the table to see a skillet full of cheese and meatballs.  It is so cheesy that I can get away with calling it …

Cacio e Pepe is a classic recipe that is also my fall on the recipe when coming home from traveling.  Earlier in the summer, I decided to toss in some summer squash to mix things up.  It was really good, and fresh tasting.  I believe this recipe for Cacio e Pepe with Zucchini is fast …

I remember my first experience with Mexican Grilled Street Corn, also known as Elote, very well. We were in Sayulita enjoying an abundance of amazing tacos and chilaquiles; then there was succulent, dripping down your face buttery Mexican Grilled Street Corn. This recipe is exactly the same;  messy to hold, and messier with each bite.  …

We are starting to talk about if we should go out for Valentine’s Day this year or stay in for our traditional dinner of love,  grilled steak with a rich Roquefort Sauce.  Sometimes staying in doesn’t feel as special since we tend to eat pretty well, most evenings when we cook at home.  Then the …

Just before the holidays, we received a package from some of our favorite ladies over at Gourmet Attitude.  It was an intoxicating Black Winter Truffle and kind of the best holiday gift ever.  We had just enough time to play around with a couple of recipes before leaving for Christmas.  Our favorite was this recipe …