If I am not mistaken, there is a rather large sporting event happening soon. I am more of a fan of the commercials and the food. I think cheese dip is a must-have for the viewing of sports though, but I wanted to step outside the box. And I am all over the map with this one, but boy is it delicious. Fonduta is kind of an Italian fondue or, kind of an Italian queso. Cheese and … [Read more...] about Smoked Gouda Fonduta with Crispy Pancetta and Salami
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Artichoke and Spinach Pasta Bake
I am a fan of one pot pastas for easy, delicious weeknight meals, from pumpkin and goat cheese to coconut carrot curry or shrimp and chorizo. And I am branching out into one pot baked pastas now. A host of flavors simply put in a dish and baked in the oven. This version is like a spinach artichoke dip for dinner. Creamy Boursin cheese adds flavor … [Read more...] about Artichoke and Spinach Pasta Bake
Fontina Cheese Toasties
Melty cheese and crispy bread are the perfect pairing for soup, creamy or brothy. And this may be the ultimate soup sidecar. If you are fan of the classic croque monsieur, this is basically just the top. A creamy, cheesy béchamel sauce browned until bubbly on a good piece of bread. I like it plain, but feel free to alter it to suit your soup – before you melt in the cheese … [Read more...] about Fontina Cheese Toasties
Italian Sausage Dip with Fontina and Sage
It's nice to have a really hearty, hot dip as part of the spread when the ravenous football hordes are hungry. This is a jazzed up version of a classic sausage dip recipe, with warm, winter flavor. Zesty Italian sausage with the bite of fennel is paired with woodsy sage and creamy, nutty fontina cheese, with a little kick of salty Parmesan to round it out. Don’t skimp on the … [Read more...] about Italian Sausage Dip with Fontina and Sage
Almost-Too-French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup is such a classic. It’s what you eat on your first trip to France, and even if you eat it at the restaurant down the street at home all the time, it is still special and memorable. Soupe à L’oignon Gratinée. The rich onion-y broth, the crispy bread soaking up the flavor, the gooey melted cheese dripping off your spoon. It’s delicious to savor and fun to … [Read more...] about Almost-Too-French Onion Soup
