Soon, we'll be singing the praises of spring and looking for the first fresh produce of a new season. But before we decide winter's ready to be scrapped, fire up your oven for a stick-to-your-ribs comfort food feast. Roast a ham or pork roast and look to turn traditional scalloped potatoes on its side!
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With Valentine's Day firmly in our rear view mirror, here's hoping lots of sweet, tender memories are along for the ride. If that's the case, why not take a little time to say thank you to whomever planted those bits of fondness for you. No need to even turn on the stove when a selection of cheeses, meat, and fruits paired with your favorite wine will do the trick!
Move over, Kraft, cheesy pasta is getting an updated look, complete with bacon and kale. If you've never combined kale, bacon, and cheese, you have a pleasant surprise to enjoy … especially after you only need to invest about 15 minutes in making it!
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'Tis the time of the year when time is in short supply and quick, easy meals are a must. But before you order pizza delivery, consider one of our many slow cooker or pasta dishes. Look in our archives. Plus, in less than 20 minutes, you can have warm rolls filled with melted cheese to enjoy alongside them. Need I say more?
Sometimes I want amazing breakfast pastry without having to clean numerous bowls, mixers, spatulas, and other baking equipment. Does that mean it's time to go to the bakery? Nah - I just reach for a resealable bag and make scones ... and now you can too!
Sometimes life surprises you when it sets a challenge before you and you rise to the occasion better than you had anticipated. Sometimes life is hard and you are ready for that. And sometimes … the challenge just answers itself and you barely need to do a thing to succeed. We all need those challenges too!
When time is running out and you need a high-flavor, low-effort meal, throw what you need into a skillet and give it some oven time. It's what I call cowboy food; dishes that get prepared in one pot or skillet and are super flavorful without requiring a lot of hands-on time.
Enjoy the best of the holidays by hosting a casual party. Forget dinner. Forget dessert. Just focus on cheese, a few items to complement cheese, and a couple of bottles of wine. Suddenly, you get a fun evening without a hassle.