By Kristin Helwig
In an effort to start eating really healthy in the new year this is going to you be a new favorite. Simply roasted vegetables with a little olive oil, salt and black pepper, seared halloumi, bright vibrant green goddess sauce all served over brown rice. …
Homemade naan with fresh basil pesto, pulled chicken, lots of melted mozzarella cheese and sweet tomatoes, all pressed together into a grilled sandwich. You can swap out pita bread if you wish. But the naan bread gets really crispy almost like a panini. I’ll be …
This wild rice bowl is all about the flavors of fall. Really healthy and vegetarian! The acorn squash and mushrooms are roasted together and then topped with seared halloumi and tossed together with a sweet herb maple vinaigrette drizzled over the top! DID YOU MAKE …
We recently went up to the north shore and had a garlic lovers pasta salad. It was creamy and garlicky and so delicious. I had to remake it but added a few summer vegetables and seared halloumi to make it a meal. This pasta salad …
When tomatoes are in perfect peak season there is nothing better! Using such simple ingredients at their best makes this dish really shine! This appetizers comes together in 20 minutes and is sure to be a crowd pleaser! DID YOU MAKE THIS BRAISED TOMATOES WITH …
It’s officially summer and that means allll the tomato toast! There really is nothing better than pan fried crispy bread, sweet juicy tomatoes and creamy avocado. But with this one I added whipped feta and sweet peppadew peppers with fresh herbs. It’s bright, creamy, salty, …
This crispy feta rice bowl is everything I’m craving during the summer. Crispy warmed feta, cool cucumbers, juicy sweet tomatoes, salty olives, all the creamy tzatziki, herbs and homemade naan. It’s become a new favorite. When you’re not really wanting to cook but want a …
Who doesn’t love a quick and easy app?! We get take out often from a Lebanese restaurant up the road and they have these cheese pies that are just amazing, so of course I had to make them too. I had to twist it a …
I’m always looking for quick and easy appetizers. This one is no exception! The feta is whipped with lemon and honey and then warm garlic herb olives are spooned over the top. The warmth of the oil and olives heat up the cheese, and it’s …
I’ve been thinking about something like this for awhile! There really is nothing like homemade naan. It’s so light and chewy and then stuffed with buffalo chicken, mozzarella and a little blue cheese. Dipped in more buffalo sauce and blue cheese sauce it really is …
This is a really simple beautiful way to serve a cheese course! Being New Year’s Eve last night I wanted to make something a little special. The simple creaminess of the brie with the tart sweetness from the balsamic glaze, pair perfectly together. The rind …
This is so easy and fast to make. It’s perfect if you are in a time crunch and have people dropping in over the holidays. Halloumi is a semi-hard cheese a mix between sheep and goat milk and has a really high melting point so …
Three words, crispy warm cheese! I’m telling you this is so good you won’t be able to stop eating it. The whole block of feta is coated in breadcrumbs and then pan fried until crisp. Drizzle a little of the hot honey over the top …
Parmesan rinds are something that I like to keep on hand all the time. Once the parmesan is all used up don’t throw out the rind. I like to keep them in a zip lock bag in the freezer and use them whenever needed. They …
So this recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember! We make every year around the holidays and it’s the easiest most delicious recipe ever!!! Three….yes Three ingredients, Blue cheese, biscuits and butter. I mean….what better combo! The biscuits get …
Pupusas are a traditional street food in Central America mostly in El Salvador. They are delicious masa cakes filled typically with pork, cheese or beans. I filled mine with braised chicken and melted cheese. Topped with salsa, sour cream and avocado it’s like going on …
I made this for work the other day. It’s a great vegetarian option, and you can really do any of your favorite combinations; sometimes I also stuff them with ground beef or lamb as well. Just make sure when you grill the naan the …
I love a good caprese salad, who doesn’t?! I made this yesterday and with all the beautiful citrus in season right now I wanted to try something different and combine all the fresh colors and flavors or caprese with the citrus pop of blood …
These pretzels were crispy on the outside and fluffy chewy on the inside and then you dunk into the melty beer cheese dip, it’s perfect for any get together, game day or snack. They are great to reheat in the oven for 5 minutes as …
I just made this patriotic salad the other day for Memorial Day and it was the perfect side to all the grilled food. The mozzarella is so creamy and salty and then it kind of melts when it hits the blistered tomatoes. All the …
I made this the other day for my family when they came up for an appetizer, it lasted about 5 minutes and it was gone. I never realized how much fun it was to make homemade cheese! It so light, airy and creamy. Serve it over a …