Tag: Cheese

A Cherry Cheesecake made with goat cheese and honey, topped with morello cherries in balsamic sauce and presented in a triple ginger crust.

Honeyed Balsamic Cherry Cheesecake in a Triple Ginger Crust

Looking for a reason to celebrate? The calendar is full of happy occasions that are perfect for sharing a slice of this intimate little Cherry Cheesecake. Made with honey flavored chèvre and topped with beautiful Honeyed Balsamic Cherries in a gingersnap crust, this small cheesecake goes a long way toward […]

Austrian Cream Cheese Bars

Thinking of desserts with universal appeal, Cheesecake hovers right at the top of the list.  Almost everyone I know likes cheesecake in one form or another. Cheesecake also rates high on the list of desserts I like to make. While cheesecake recipes often seem quite long and potentially complicated, in […]

Chess Squares dusted with powdered sugar and stacked on a small plate

Chess Squares – Authentic Baking from a Box

A sweet indulgence, Chess Squares layer a base of golden butter cake with a delicately crusted cream cheese topping. Simple to make, these bar cookies have an uncomplicated taste profile. They are easy on the palate while delivering a sweet finish that elevates any occasion.

Oysters Buffett, in shell with spinach, crumb and parmesan topping

Oysters Buffett

Fresh Local Seafood One of the best things about living in the Pacific Northwest is the ready availability of fresh regional seafood. It is easy to find a variety of salmon, Pacific halibut, shrimp, clams, oysters and Dungeness crab. Most can be found at the local grocery store. Still, I […]

Colorful Entertaining – Pepper Jelly Cheesecake

Shopping in downtown Camas you are likely to stop in at Lizzabeth A’s Home Decor on Birch. There is a lovely bench settled near the front door under a sweet little awning. Inside the atmosphere is cozy and inviting and the shop is filled with clever items to add warm […]

Petite Oreo Cheesecakes arranged on a glass plate

Petite Cheesecakes with Cookie Crusts

I recently came across a small discovery in the kitchen that made my day. First, I found an old recipe for Petite Cheesecakes. It is taped to a page of notebook paper in a homemade cookbook I put together when I was first married. The recipe is neatly written out […]

Pomegranate Goat Cheese Tarts on a square plate surrounded by autumn leaves.

Pomegranate Goat Cheese Gems

Wouldn’t you like to try a mini cheese tart topped with a dusting of nutmeg and crowned with a spoonful of pomegranate arils? Delicate, sweet and savory, with a complex bouquet of spices, Pomegranate Goat Cheese Gems make a festive appetizer that delivers a luscious abundance of flavor in one pretty little bite-sized gem.

Cranberry Cheesecake Spread with Cranberry Sauce on top and a garnish of pecans, viewed from above.

Cranberry Cheesecake Spread

This small, slightly sweet, crustless cheesecake is topped with cranberry relish and studded with pecans. Serve it with sweet wheat crackers, gingersnaps or sugar cookies for a pretty holiday appetizer or light dessert.

Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake Spread

Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake Spread

Is it possible for chocolate to be out of season? Chocolate has become such a common favorite it is hard to think so. Yet late in the summer, when the temperature soars, I find myself using it sparingly. Maybe I add some chocolate chips here and there but densely rich […]