Melt in Your Mouth Cheese & Jam Cookies

When it comes to different varieties of cheese, or the art of cheese making, no one can come close to European Cheese. I still remember the taste of artisan Swiss cheese that had lingered on my tongue when we went there for our vacation. And now, after several years, I had the opportunity to try not one, but three different flavors of European cheese, thanks to Castello! A few days ago, I … [Read more...]

Baked Cheese Tortellini in Chipotle Cream Sauce

The temperature outside has started to drop, and it gets dark and chilly when I get back from work. Who likes to look when it's cold and dark like that? Sometimes I really wish there was a Magic Wand for Moms so they could whip up healthy yet delicious food in no time - maybe just grant one wish a month, that would be good too, right?! Sigh!!! I don't think that's going to happen unless I move to … [Read more...]

Fried Broccoli & Cheese Fritters

Two days ago we observed a sudden change in the weather, and from warm and humid days, it suddenly became dark and gloomy, and the sky was overcast with clouds the whole day, as if officially announcing the end of Summer in the Bay Area! And today, as I celebrate Labor Day with my family and friends, I know this is probably going to be one of the last summer garden parties until next year! But … [Read more...]

Cheese Pumpkin Appetizers

 Cheese Pumpkin Appetizers This year, we are inviting a few friends over for Trick-or-Treat, and I was getting anxious about finalizing some simple Halloween Recipes that are easy to make yet dazzling enough to impress our guests. I already knew what I would serve for dessert, but it was the appetizer that needed some thought. I do not like to serve, nor eat seriously spooky or gory-looking stuff … [Read more...]

Cheese (Cake) Icecream

  Cheese Ice Cream One of the best ice cream flavors that I have experienced in US has to be the cheesecake ice cream - deliciously creamy white ice cream with chunks of real cheesecake, and topped with a sweet & tart raspberry sauce has to be close to Ambrosia! So when I came to know that it was not hard to replicate, I had to give it a try. I was amazed to see that it is such a simple … [Read more...]

Savory Cheese Bread

Savory Cheese BreadThere's nothing like waking up to the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven - it is totally uplifting, and can kindle your appetite quite a bit! So if you are looking for a savory quick-bread recipe to churn out over a weekend, this classic Cheese Bread recipe, courtesy of King Arthur Flour, is a sure-shot winner! We made it last weekend when we had guests at home, and it was … [Read more...]