I recently went out with friends to a new restaurant in town called Birmingham’s Vodka and Ale House and they had a version of these on their menu. We ordered them and fell in love immediately and knew it would be a breeze to make at home. Admittedly, they are a bit time consuming, but completely…
Cheese
French Toast Grilled Cheese with Apples and Caramel
I slept-in pretty good on Sunday and struggled with whether or not to make french toast, or grilled cheese. It was technically brunch-time so you could go either way, but why have to settle? It dawned on me that I could just turn my french toast into grilled cheese. By doing so, I don’t need…
Perogie Grilled Cheese
So apparently today is National Grilled Cheese Day, so I figured I would whip something up for the occasion I’ve had this idea for awhile, but haven’t executed it until now. I wish I hadn’t waited so long. This little sandwich is truly a masterpiece as far as grilled cheese goes. It’s nothing too fancy, but…
Bagel Bombs
The concept is quite simple, yet the first time I had ever seen it was in the Momofuku Milk Bar book. Essentially, it’s cream cheese embraced lovingly by a bagel. Cause really, who wants a bagel without cream cheese, other than my mom? Like, really! The two just go hand in hand like milk and cookies, peas…
Cheesy Pork Wonton Cups
About 10 years ago, a co-working of mine made these for a work potluck and I easily ate 6 or 7 of them and pestered her until she shared her recipe. Now these little cups filled with cheese and sausage are a staple at all potlucks or gatherings that I attend. Most times, my friends…
Beer-Cheese Potato Bites
I bought a small bag of those super cute little potatoes the other day. You know the kind; grossly overpriced because they are super cute and little (and maybe because they pre-wash them and package them in a bag). Regardless, I bought them. I don’t usually eat potatoes unless it’s summer time and they are…
Brie and Walnut Quesadilla
I love all sorts of cheese, especially Brie. If I see Brie on a menu, I usually lean towards that option. So when I saw a Brie and Walnut Quesadilla on the menu at a local restaurant a few years ago, I knew I was going to order it. I also knew it would be…
Grilled Beer-Cheese Sandwich
It’s ooey, and it’s gooey. It’s got beer AND bacon. Two of my favorite things, in one place, married together in perfect harmony….in a grilled cheese sandwich. For real guys, this is no joke. Hands down, the best grilled cheese I have ever made. So, obviously the beer adds a fabulous flavor, but there is…
Pale Ale Mac and Cheese
I clearly have a complete disregard for the health of myself and of those I feed. Case and point, this mac and cheese recipe. Dish this up for yourself, and you will totally see what I mean. This is, by all means, an adult version of the ultimate comfort food. You simply can’t go wrong. I’ve…
Pecan Crusted Brie
I’ve had the biggest craving for baked brie ever since I got back from a little vacation in Calgary. Then a lovely blogger commented about how she wished she had somewhere nearby that served up a version of the magnificent brie I mentioned. Well ladies and gentlemen, it’s really not that hard to make at home….really,…