Braided Easter Ham Pepperoni & Cheese Bread with Tutorial

  My Mama always made this tasty bread for every religious holiday and if we begged, sometimes in between. Mom used to buy pounds of aged meats and cheeses and painstakingly cube every bit. Then she would mix fresh beaten eggs and finely grated Parmesan and fill and roll, what seemed like dozens, of loaves. […]

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Four Cheese and Sage Mac n’ Cheese with Crispy Bacon~WishToDish

Today I am bringing you all a little comfort food to help ease the January blues. Comfort food = macaroni and cheese, I mean what else…? I feel that mac and cheese is like the childhood best friend of food. You probably discovered it when you were six, turned to it after your first break […]…

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Bacon Cheese Ball Bites — the creative life in between

Are you looking for a fun party treat? Everybody loves a good cheese ball, but how about bite-sized appetizer cheese ball bites? Mini individual cheese ball bites rolled in bacon, chopped pecans and scallions and served on a pretzel stick. Enjoy this fun party appetizer for the holidays! Enjoy! Cheers & Hugs, Jodi via Bacon Cheese…

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Morning Strata — The Thankful Heart

Hello all–I have a dear friend Sue, who is one of those cooks who always sets beautiful (and delicious!) food out on the table. She gave me this recipe 35 years ago and I’ve been making it ever since! It’s a Christmas morning favorite because you make it the day before and in […] via Morning…

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Deer Creek Aged Cheddar Herbed Christmas Crackers — Deer Creek Cheese

Surprise your guests with these whimsical holiday crackers that are perfect as an appetizer by themselves or a fun addition to any holiday cheeseboard. (They also make a perfect hostess gift.) Deer Creek Aged Cheddar Herbed Christmas Crackers makes approximately 36 crackers What You’ll Need: 1 1/2 c flour 1/2 c butter, cubed 2 c […]…

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Two-Cheese Walnut and Rosemary Shortbread Cookies — More Time at the Table

Whenever I run into savory little cheese cookies someone’s served with a glass of wine, I’m happy indeed. These days, they’re usually they’re made with Parmigiano-Reggiano, but older food memories include homemade crispy little cheddar crackers that were just as good with beer as with wine. Back in the day, these were called “Cheese Pennies” […]…

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Bacon Wrapped Ranch Stuffed Chicken — The Saucy Impasta

If you’re like me, you end up with a hodge-podge of random ingredients and produce in your fridge around the middle to end of the week. Half an onion here, a lone jalapeno there, a few pieces of bacon… and nothing that looks like it can be turned into a real meal. Guess what? If… via…

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Loaded Cauliflower Mash

Originally posted on Whisking Happiness:
As a Father’s Day request, me and turtle cooked dinner for my Dad! He wanted to do steak and crab legs and of course a loaded potato on the side. And as much as I love potatoes, cauliflower has become my go to substitute for a healthier and lighter option. I…

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Quattro Formaggi Pizza Margherita

It’s Pizza Week here at Once Upon a Spice and I wanted to begin by sharing the simple, but amazingly impressive Pizza Margherita. PLEASE NOTE: This pie is no slouch! The intense flavors of this remarkable, straightforward, herb-filled, cheesy, molten, pie of love can stand up to any meat-packed version. The marriage of the essence of these…

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