appetizer, Bakes, Brunch, Cheese, Entree, Recipes

Flourless Mushroom and Cheese Bake

 

After all the fairly heavier holiday season’s dishes, I felt it was time for some lighter dishes, yet, at the same time, filling and warming. Continue reading “Flourless Mushroom and Cheese Bake”

Bakes, Entree, Meat, Recipes

Mushroom and Potato Venison Meatloaf

 

Meatloaf is a great easy way when it comes to casual entertaining. The mix can be prepared in advance, and baked before serving. There’s no need to worry about the doneness of each portion of meat, and leftovers are always welcome the next day, by themselves or in a tasty sandwich. Continue reading “Mushroom and Potato Venison Meatloaf”

appetizer, Bakes, breakfast, Brunch, Cheese, Eggs, Recipes, Vegetables

Breakfast Spinach, Cheese and Ham Mini Bakes

Starting the day with an egg dish is always a popular choice. However, when there’s a need is for more than one or two, things can get a bit more complicated. Continue reading “Breakfast Spinach, Cheese and Ham Mini Bakes”

appetizer, Bakes, Brunch, Cheese, Entree, Recipes, Vegetables

Mushroom and Beet Greens Mini-Bakes

Mushroom bakes are a favorite of mine, especially in the winter, and I prepare them often, with different variations. Continue reading “Mushroom and Beet Greens Mini-Bakes”

appetizer, Bakes, breakfast, Brunch, Cheese, Food, Recipes, Vegetables

Collard Greens, Spinach and Beet Greens Cheesy Bake

As much as winter brings cravings for heavier comforting foods, it’s good to remember the importance of green leaves, even when it’s gray and cold outside. Continue reading “Collard Greens, Spinach and Beet Greens Cheesy Bake”

Bakes, Entree, Pasta, pork, Recipes

Mac and Cheese with Peppers and Bacon

One of the first dishes I have in mind when the days start to get colder, is Mac and Cheese. While the basic combination of cooked pasta and cheese sauce is always tasty and warming, to make it more interesting, Continue reading “Mac and Cheese with Peppers and Bacon”

appetizer, Bakes, Brunch, Cheese, Eggs, Muffins, Recipes, Snack, Vegetables

Corn and Cheese Mini Bakes

With fresh corn season about to end, I chose the next best thing, frozen corn, to make the following tasty mini bakes. Continue reading “Corn and Cheese Mini Bakes”

Bakes, Entree, Pasta, Recipes, Sauces, Side dishes

Tri-Color Mac and Cheese with Broccoli and Ham

Mac and Cheese, with its irresistible combination of pasta with a tasty cheese sauce, is one of the ultimate comfort food dishes. Continue reading “Tri-Color Mac and Cheese with Broccoli and Ham”

appetizer, Bakes, Brunch, Cheese, Recipes, Vegetables

Onions, Yogurt and Parmesan Cheese Savory Muffins

The following savory muffins will delight anyone who loves sautéed onions, as they contain a hefty amount of them. This time, I aimed at sautéing the onions only until they were soft, not  caramelized, as I wanted to retain a less sweetish onion flavor, that will pair well with the yogurt. Continue reading “Onions, Yogurt and Parmesan Cheese Savory Muffins”

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Sephardic Spaghetti and Cheese Bake

Unlike last week’s time consuming recipe, the following recipe requires very little effort or ingredients.
The original bake, which is known in the Sephardic cuisine as “Makarron reynado”, is a simple mix of cooked spaghetti, Feta cheese, eggs and milk, baked until set and golden. Continue reading “Sephardic Spaghetti and Cheese Bake”

appetizer, Bakes, Brunch, Cheese, Recipes, Vegetables

Leeks, Gruyère Cheese and Walnuts Mini Bakes

Leeks are among my favorite vegetables, and are now at their best; fresh, plump and juicy. So obviously, I found myself buying some and then had to decide how to cook them. While I could use one of my former the recipes (check THIS PAGE), but this time, I’ve decided to use them as a base for mini-bakes. Continue reading “Leeks, Gruyère Cheese and Walnuts Mini Bakes”