Caprese salad is one of my favorite summer salads. It are very light and refreshing, yet simple and delicious. Perfect for a summer dinner out on the back porch. Tomato Napolean takes the classic Caprese and gives it a little twist - fresh tomato dressing. I know it sounds silly to dress a tomato salad [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Cheese’
July 13, 2008
Wafflewiches
Dean and love to have brinner (breakfast for dinner = brinner). And I have alway been a fan of The Monte Cristo*, so when I saw this recipe I knew it was some thing I was going to have to try. It was fantastic! I did made a few change to make it little more [...]
July 12, 2008
Gratin Potatoes
Gratin Potatoes
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
I have always been a fan of scalloped potatoes, and when I found this recipe I fell in love with it. It’s the simplicity that I love.
Potatoes, cheese, and cream. Simple.
I originally made these for my friend Lisa on her birthday, and they were to die for. I did a [...]
June 12, 2008
Skillet Lasagna
Couple of months ago, I was having just a crap day and really needed some comfort and something to feed my soul. Pasta is a great comfort food and it doesn’t take much time or energy to make a huge serving. Within 30 or so minutes Dean and I were enjoying this cheesy, gooey, [...]
February 18, 2008
Feta Cheese and Green Onion Dip
Grilled green onions
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Feta cheese is a cheese that I started cooking with about four years ago, and I have never been disappointed by it. I was watching Boy Meets Grill a couple of years ago and Bobby Flay was making this dip. I knew I was going to love it. The combination [...]
February 14, 2008
Sugar and nut glazed Brie
Brie with nuts
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Brie was not one of my favorite cheeses until about three years ago. Now you would be hard-pressed not to find Brie in my cheese drawer. This is one of my all time favorite Brie recipes. A couple of years ago I started watching the Food Network. I never [...]
February 5, 2008
Mississippi Sin
Mississippi Sin
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Before Christmas I promised to post my sister-in-law Jackie’s recipe for Mississippi Sin. When she came to visit in July, we had some friends over for a little cookout. Jackie said she would make Mississippi Sin as an appetizer. Our friends devoured it in no time flat. I have made [...]
January 28, 2008
Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Dean and I hosted a going-away this weekend for our friend Rachel. Rachel is one of the few people who was working at Dean’s office when he first started working there four years ago. I can’t thank Rachel enough for helping to keep Dean sane during some of the crazy [...]
January 24, 2008
Spinach, Orange and Almond Salad
Spinach, Orange and Almond Salad
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Dean and I both love spinach salads. I make about 15 different ones. I came across this recipe a year or so ago, I have made it several times since then. The combination of the creamy goat cheese, fresh oranges, crunchy sweet almonds, fresh spinach, and the [...]
January 14, 2008
Mini Cheeseburger Salad with Yellow Mustard Vinaigrette
cheeseburger salad
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Another favorite from Serendipitous Reflections (May 5, 2005)
This salad is quickly becoming our favorite. It is so yummy and easy. I use a cast iron grill skillet to grill the mini burgers. I have always put salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in my hamburgers, but the onions keep the burgers moist [...]
