Take-out Tuesday, Nutty Broccoli & Fruit Salad
I chose broccoli as the flavor of the month for January, in an effort to eat healthier and You’ve got to try this salad! I got the recipe from Julia’s Album and the only change I made was adding almonds It really doesn’t need them, as the salad already has cashews, but I loved the … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Spinach Salad with Roasted Pear, Prosciutto & Brussels
Main dish salad in the winter time is probably the last thing you are dreaming of, but this salad is a wonderful way to enjoy salad when temps cool down and you’re looking for warm comfort Start with a bowl of fresh crisp greens like spinach and romaine Roast Brussels sprouts* and top with pear, … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Apple, Pear, Ham & Bleu Cheese Tart
One of my favorite quiche recipe is Pear and Gorgonzola Quiche. Pears and Bleu cheese are a perfect marriage in my book, so I decided to tweak it a little and try it with ham instead of bacon, and add some apple It’s sweet and savory, with a flavor boost of bleu cheese* The caramelized … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Grilled Romaine Salad with Pears, Grapes, Brussels & Bleu
In the summer time I love to make some kind of wild and crazy salad for dinner, like this one inspired by a side dish from the Cookie Rookie, Pear and Bleu Cheese Roasted Brussels Sprouts I decided to add some grapes, and roast the sprouts and the grapes in the oven and serve it … Continue reading
Creations! Flatbread with pear, bacon & bleu cheese
This is one of those recipes that is more of a formula than a recipe. Change it up to suit your taste or what you have in the fridge. This version is a combo of all my favorites, freshly baked bread, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, bacon, bleu cheese & fresh pear. I love the sweet, … Continue reading
Creations, l’arte de salade and Frico
The Art of making a great salad is simple, fresh ingredients. My favorite formula is to use very crisp lettuce of your choice, 1 fruit or vegetable, 1 cheese, 1 nut. Add in chopped onion, celery, peppers or anything else you have on hand and want to include. Toss lightly with a vinaigrette so the … Continue reading