Recipe Box, BLT Salad with Buttermilk Bleu Cheese

    I have a neighbor who is constantly bringing me tomatoes, cucumbers and other vegetables from his garden  I thanked him with a Garden Tomato cutting board from my Society 6 Shop My favorite summer meal is a BLT sandwich with homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing You can make a lighter version by eliminating the … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, BLT Tortellini Salad with Pinot Grigio Vinaigrette

This do ahead salad is loaded with garden bounty, but you can make it any time of year You can cook the tortellini, corn, asparagus and snap peas ahead of time Toss together and refrigerate Go ahead and add the dressing and Parmesan Season with salt and pepper When it’s time to serve add chopped … Continue reading

Secret Recipe Club, BLT Flatbread

It’s reveal day for my Secret Recipe Club group and I’ve been busy looking at all the wonderful recipes from Melissa’s Cuisine.  I changed my mind on which recipe to make several times… how about a breakfast temptation of Single Serve Coffee Cake in a Mug, or even better a Chocolate Root Beer Bundt Cake … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Bacon Jam

Have you heard about BACON JAM?  I first heard about it several years ago on the Food Network show “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” I was intrigued and checked out the location info on the website and ordered a jar from Skillet  a little food operation in Seattle, Washington. This started out as a … Continue reading

Creations! BLT sliders

Okay, I’m a bleu cheese fanatic.Growing up I refused to touch the stuff that my mother insisted was manna from the gods, but now I am addicted.  If a recipe calls for bleu cheese, I’m in!I love traditional BLT sandwiches with freshly cooked crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, ripe summer tomatoes and a slather of mayo…how … Continue reading