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Appetizers/Starters, Savory Snacks, Sides

Smoked Gouda Mac + Cheese Poppers

One more for the cheesy bit! The other day, I made these Smoked Gouda Mac + Cheese Poppers and I wasn’t sure that I was going to post about them, because they didn’t come out perfect (almost every one “leaked” some cheese whilst frying) but then I thought that that was stupid because not everything has to be perfect. And they were actually delicious, and the “leaky cheese” made them rustic anyway. I made them with smoked Gouda as a change of pace, but you could certainly make them with a sharp Gruyere or Cheddar as well. Dipping sauces are endless: this was a hot chili crisp, but a curry ketchup or spicy marinara or even an olive tapenade would be nice.

3. March 2025

Appetizers/Starters, Dinner, Lunch, Savory Snacks, Sides

Cheddar Parmesan + Hot Red Pepper Linzer “Cookies”

These Cheddar Parmesan + Hot Red Pepper Linzer “Cookies” are actually great, except that they are pretty fragile and they fall apart easily. You can put them on a charcuterie platter, but can’t put them in a bag or box to mail. Delicious, but a little impractical. Oh well, guess I’ll just have to eat them myself.

2. March 2025

Dinner, Lunch, Sides

Poutine-y Hasseltots

Dear Sweden. Dear Canada. We need to talk.

Just when I thought that my love of poutine could not become greater, the mini-hasselback potato, affectionately known as a hasseltot came into the picture and stole my heart. You are delicious. You are divine. You are just the right combination of baby potatoes, bathed in olive oil and herbs, lush and hearty gravy and those melty ooey-gooey cheese curds. Food of the gods from two of the best countries.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, there is a cheese coma nap to attend to.

28. February 2025

Dinner, Lunch, Sides

Tart Cherry, Cranberry and Aged Sherry Sauce

As is Thanksgiving tradition, almost every year, I make a variation on cranberry sauce. There was bee sweet and savory, some more chutney like with onions and nuts, some traditional with oranges. Some out there with port wine or rhubarb or pomegranate. This year’s variation is a earthy, tart but sweet version with Tart Cherry, Cranberry and Aged Sherry Sauce, and it is simply delicious. Obviously pairs well with turkey, but also with a hearty pork roast, duck or goose. Should last in the fridge until Christmas so you can use it for two holidays and everything in between.

18. November 2024

Breakfast/Brunch, Sides, Sweet Snacks

Strawberry Vanilla Bean + Wild Flower Honey Jam

As is tradition in my little world, I went strawberry picking over the weekend, and what comes after strawberry pickin’? Jam makin’! Every year, I try to make something a little different, and this year, I used a little bit of honey. It’s just a little bit of a taste of floral, but nevertheless adds something nice.

24. June 2024

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