Tag: cheese

Appetizers, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Leftover Makeover: Potato Pancakes

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Leftovers are a thing in my house with my little family of three. Especially when it comes to mashed potatoes since I overestimate the quantity pretty much always. Mashed potatoes are a cinch to transform into super yummy Potato Pancakes. These are great for a light lunch with a salad […]

Baking, Italian, Main, Pizza, Vegetarian

Old-Fashioned Sicilian Tomato Pie

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Old-fashioned tomato pie is totally a thing in South Jersey and Philadelphia. Pizza shops and bakeries all over the region have their own versions. This one uses fresh plum tomatoes in the sauce. So I’m definitely making this on heavy rotation when it’s peak Jersey tomato season. This dough comes […]

American, Appetizers, Vegetarian

Crowd-Pleasing Baked Artichoke-Spinach Dip

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Here’s an oldie but goodie: Baked Artichoke-Spinach Dip straight from the pages of the red-and-white-checkered Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. Every year I do a cookbook purge. But the BHG always makes the cut. Sometimes those classic recipes from yesteryear are just what we need. This is a great dip […]

Appetizers, Main, Mexican, Party Food

Party Time: Nacho Bar Style

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With football season upon us, I thought it would be fun to have a Nacho Bar party. My son LOVED it! For the protein, I used ground chicken, but you could easily use ground beef or turkey if you choose. The queso – or cheese sauce – comes together in […]

Baking, Bread

World Famous Pepperoni Bread

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My Pepperoni Bread is probably one of the easiest things you could ever make. Seriously. And yet, people will think you are a culinary mastermind if you bust this out at your next gathering. This recipe comes from my mom. She always made it for parties, so now I follow […]