Asparagus & Ricotta Pillows
Asparagus and Ricotta Pillows is a light dish, perfect for early summer. Asparagus is still in season and easy to find in the Pacific Northwest in …
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Corny Chicken & Cheese Casserole
Looking for a comfort food dish? I was thinking it was a comfort food kind of day. And I needed a way to use leftover rotisserie …
Mexican Rice & Bean Casserole Smothered in Cheese
Growing up in an Italian American family in Southern California, I never realized that rice and beans were a staple meal in other countries. As an …
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Cheesy Artichoke & Spinach Dip
For many years hubby and I have attended Super Bowl parties and hosted a few of our own. My interest in these events was pure fashion, …
Layers of Flavors – Ham & Cheese Bake
What I love about this recipe is that it challenges you to identify and enjoy each of the distinctive layers in this Ham & Cheese Bake. …
Asparagus Arancini aka Risotto Balls
Not everyone likes leftovers, my hubby included. So I end up eating most of the leftovers or creating something new with it. Somewhere in this blog, …
Appetizers For Every One, Two, Three…
Party on! Whatever holiday you celebrate, these appetizers can fit your needs. Or serve several together for a small plate dinner. Have you noticed that even …
Italian Grilled Cheese With Figs
Italians are known for enjoying a large variety of cheeses, ricotta being one of the staples in any household. Ricotta is easy enough to make at …
I’m Crackers For These Parmesan Crackers
While working on my next cookbook in the Vine to Table series (focused on tomatoes), I was looking for a complement to the Scalloped Tomatoes recipe. …
Eggs-traordinary Vegetable Frittata
When you look at a small frittata do you think of it as an open-face omelette? Well, maybe that’s just me, and it does depend on …
Bread Pudding – It’s Not Just For Dessert
When I think of bread pudding, the first thing that comes to mind is day-old bread soaked in egg and topped with a delicious whiskey sauce …
Conwy – Going Wa-a-ay Back In Time
Welch Rarebit for breakfast started my day. Dick chose the traditional Welsh breakfast and you can see the mix of items included, black pudding too! We …