Smoked Salmon Canapes with Cream Cheese and Raspberry Fruit Spread

    Smoked Salmon Canapes with Cream Cheese and Raspberry Fruit Spread

    Smoked salmon canapés are a delicious appetizer that is easy to make. The flavors in the smoked salmon compliment the sweetness in the raspberry fruit spread and the crisp rye flavor in the crackers.
    Lamb Ragù

    Lamb Ragu

    This lamb ragù recipe is a twist on the original that has a touch of smoky flavor from the cumin and smoked paprika, freshness from mint, and a bit of creaminess from feta.
    Shakshuka recipe

    Shakshuka

    Shakshuka is a popular breakfast dish in the Middle East that gently poaches eggs in a slightly spicy tomato sauce topped with feta and parsley.
    Classic Smoked Salmon Dip

    Classic Smoked Salmon Dip

    With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this smoked salmon dip recipe hits all the right notes in this classic appetizer.
    Simple Italian Risotto

    Simple Italian Risotto

    Risotto is one of the recipes that every cook needs to know. The technique for making risotto becomes easier with practice, and the simplicity of just a few ingredients that turn into a creamy, soothing texture make this risotto recipe a perfect weeknight dish.
    Roasted Butternut Squash with Barley and Cheddar

    Roasted Butternut Squash with Barley and Cheddar

    This butternut squash recipe incorporates barley, a healthy whole grain, with cheddar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a warm and tasty vegetarian dish.

    Cretan Dakos

    Cretan Dakos

    Cretan Dakos are a simple, delicious, Greek dish that is often served as an appetizer or with drinks.
    Mac and Cheese

    Creamy Mac and Cheese

    This creamy mac and cheese recipe uses three kinds of cheese to create a rich mac and cheese that is creamy, gooey, and delicious.
    Herb Risotto with Rosemary and Thyme

    Risotto with Rosemary and Thyme

    Fresh herbs and goat cheese come together in this risotto recipe to create a creamy and delicious dish.
    Greek Farmers Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

    Greek Farmers Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

    Loaded with bright red tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, feta, and really good olives this Greek farmers salad recipe helped me learn that fresh ingredients don’t need a lot of dressing up to be delicious.
    Taco Salad

    Taco Salad

    With a sweet and spicy dressing, chunks of cheddar cheese, and crunchy chips this taco salad recipe is all about summer picnics and neighborhood potlucks.

    Smoked Grits with Gouda

    Grits with Smoked Gouda

    These creamy grits were born for good BBQ. The smoked gouda, paprika, and hickory smoked salt give this grits recipe a rich, zesty flavor that compliments BBQ, rather than gets lost in the woods like most grits.
    Mashed Potatoes with Pepper Jack Cheese and Roasted Green Chilies

    Mashed Potatoes with Pepper Jack Cheese and Roasted Green Chilies

    Mashed potatoes with pepper jack cheese and green chilies have just the right amount of heat to compliment spicier dishes. They go particularly well with southwestern dishes and anything from the grill.
    Pepper Jack Polenta with Anaheim Peppers

    Pepper Jack Polenta with Anaheim Peppers

    This creamy polenta has a nice bite from the Anaheim peppers and pepper jack cheese that goes really well with BBQ and other strong flavored main dishes.
    Grilled Green Beans

    Grilled Green Beans with Goat Cheese

    These grilled green beans use sweet red peppers, crispy shallots, and a balsamic marinade to bring these delicious beans to life!