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Recent Posts Tagged With 'goat cheese'

Aug 14

Bagel Thin Sandwich

Have you all tried these newish bagel thins made by Thomas?  About a year or two ago they came out with sandwich thins (super thin buns) that I love, so I was thrilled to see the bagel thins.I am not a low carb kind of person, but I do like to w (read full article)

cheese, cucumbers, goat cheese, pineapple, sandwiches

Jun 16

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Lemon and Rosemary Marinated Vegetables

A few years ago, I ate with my sister at a Costa Rican restaurant in Chicago and had a mashed sweet potato dish.  The dish consisted of mashed sweet potatoes and lemon and rosemary marinated asparagus and hearts of palm that were grilled.  (read full article)

goat cheese, lemon, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian

Jun 01

Fancy Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Another quick and simple dinner idea. This recipe makes an indulgent sandwich, but the overall cost is budget friendly and not too unhealthy!I used prosciutto (so much better than regular ham, which I don’t really like), standard mozzarella ch (read full article)

bread, budget, cheese, goat cheese, Pork, sandwiches

Apr 21

Goat Cheese, Arugula, and Pineapple Quesadilla

I know, I know, I use a lot of goat cheese (and lately, a lot of arugula).  When I decide I love a certain food, I really love that food.  This might be the reason I don't post new recipes every day.....I eat the same foods all the time!Thi (read full article)

cheese, goat cheese, mexican, quesadilla, Salsa, tomatoes

Jan 07

Turkey Lasagna

I made this lasagna for two of my friends on Christmas.  My husband kept referring to them as my "homeless" friends, but I think he actually meant "family-less" friends.  They both have families, but neither was going home for Chr (read full article)

cheese, Christmas, goat cheese, holiday, italian, Pasta, tomatoes

Nov 29

Thanksgiving Side Dishes

My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal is the side dishes.  I am not a huge turkey fan.  Well, I like ground turkey and cook with it a lot, but there's something about the bones that grosses me out.  This year, I said I wa (read full article)

goat cheese, holiday, Side Dish, Sweet Potatoes, thanksgiving

Nov 27

Thanksgiving Meal, Part One - Easy Appetizers

Thanksgiving came and went so quickly.  Again, I made waaaaay too much food for three people, but the good news is - lots of leftovers.I will post some of what we ate in stages, the fist being appetizers.  Since there were only three people (read full article)

barbeque, cheese, goat cheese, holiday, thanksgiving

Nov 18

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Another squash recipe...This time it's a simple acorn squash recipe that is perfect for one.  The stuffing can be changed to suit your particular tastes.  I made a vegetarian version, but chicken would be a good addition to this recipe.Stuf (read full article)

cheese, goat cheese, squash, Vegetarian

Nov 15

Orzo Salad with Peas and Goat Cheese

Goat cheese and peas is one of my favorite flavor combinations.  The creamy and rich cheese contrasts nicely against the sweet pop when you bite into a pea.  Usually, I put these two into risotto, but last week I tried the same combo w (read full article)

beans, goat cheese, Vegetarian

Oct 30

Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spinach and Garlic Orzo

I don't eat a lot of chicken...not for any reason in particular, I just don't really love it and why eat anything you don't love?  In a recent issue of Cooking Light Magazine (I don't remember which one, but it doesn't matter because my recipe i (read full article)

Chicken, goat cheese, Pasta, tomatoes

Oct 23

Goat Cheesey Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potatoes are one of my all time favorite foods.  Goat cheese is another one of my favorite foods.  Put the two together and what do you get?  Heaven.Here's a simple recipe for oven baked sweet potato fries, sprinkled with goat ch (read full article)

goat cheese, Sweet Potatoes

Oct 22

Pizza Night - BBQ Chicken and Salami, Goat Cheese, and Pine Nut Pizzas

I love love love pizza and could probably eat it every night of the week.  Actually, I tried that a few months ago with a pizza challenge, and did get sick of pizza every night...so, I will say I could eat it 85% of the time.In my kitchen, I use (read full article)

barbeque, goat cheese, pizza, Red Pepper, tomatoes

Oct 18

Three Cheese Italian Omelet

On The weekends I always make a bigger breakfast.  My go to meals are pancakes, crepes, or an egg dish.  This weekend, I used some ingredients I almost always have in my kitchen to make an Italian Omelet.  I used three kinds of cheese (read full article)

basil, Breakfast, cheese, eggs, goat cheese, italian

Oct 14

Stuffed Red Peppers

I remember at some point in my life (probably when I was an extremely picky child) eating stuffed peppers...and not liking them.  Per my memory, the bell peppers were typically stuffed with rice, ground beef, and Mexican seasonings.  I (read full article)

goat cheese, Pasta, Red Pepper, tomatoes

Oct 05

Stuffed Shells with Italian Chicken Sausage Sauce

A few weeks ago I was at my favorite San Diego market, Barons.  I go there so much that the employees recognize me. (Seriously, I went in there the other day to just get milk and a few other things and the checkout (read full article)

goat cheese, Pasta, Red Pepper, tomatoes

Sep 12

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

My friend Megan emailed me a recipe for stuffed tomatoes this week.  I love tomatoes, but have never made stuffed tomatoes. I have never even thought of it, so thanks for the idea Megan!  I changed her recipe up a bit, so feel free to (read full article)

goat cheese, Mozzarella, tomatoes, Vegetarian

Sep 11

Steak Salad with Figs and Goat Cheese

Steak salad is one of my favorite meals.  My husband, Neil, requests steak for dinner about 5-7 nights of the week.  I think that much steak is ridiculous, not to mention expensive.  I should pull a Francis on him and make it ever (read full article)

Figs, goat cheese, salad, steak

Sep 04

Fried Goat Cheese. Yum.

As all readers of this blog know by now, I eat a lot of goat cheese.  A few days ago I made a baked goat cheese salad that was reminiscent of a salad I ate at The Bianconi in Killorglin, County Kerry.A different night in Ireland, I ate a fried g (read full article)

goat cheese, Ireland, salad, Vegetarian

Aug 28

Baked Goat Cheese and Fig Salad

If I am at a restaurant and there is a dish with goat cheese in it on the menu....I more often than not order it.Goat cheese is one of my most favorite tastes. Luckily, when the Celtic Tiger took hold of Ireland, it brought goat cheese with it. Almos (read full article)

goat cheese, Ireland, Vegetarian

Jul 08

Red and Green Pizza

Final Pizza Night! I just used a bunch of spinach, tomatoes, fresh basil, and cheese. Easy, healthy and delicious. Lately, I have been using spinach in everything. Most of the time, you wouldn't even know it's in the dish. I am not a huge fan of a st (read full article)

goat cheese, pizza, spinach, tomatoes

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