Tag: Cheese

Looking into a Smoky Blue Cheesecake with Hazelnut Pear Topping that has one slice taken.

Smokey Blue Cheesecake

Blue cheese crumbles bring a sharp salty contrast and earthy complexity to this creamy cheesecake. Pair it with the spicy-sweet tones of Hazelnut Pear Flambé to create an inviting dessert experience.

Chocolate Cups from Cailler’s tasting room on the Chocolate Train tour

The Chocolate Train in Montreux

When you think Swiss what is the first thing you think of? Could it be chocolate? Or maybe it’s cheese? Or maybe mountains and railroads? Bring them all together into an excursion on a first class Pullman car and you have the Chocolate Train…

Macaroni and Cheese baked in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish nestled in a basket.

Macaroni and Cheese

This recipe for my family’s favorite Macaroni and Cheese has been pared down to keep it simple. Sprinkle the top with a bit of grated Parmesan or Gruyere and bake until golden brown and gooey. I make it in a big 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and leftovers are hard to come by.

Tomatoes Stuffed with Goat Cheese are sliced open to reveal the filling on a small plate.

Stemmed Tomatoes Stuffed with Herbed Goat Cheese and Parmesan Crostini

Tomatoes Stuffed with Herbed Goat Cheese makes a pretty salad. The bright red of the tomatoes, the soft white of the cheese, the perky little stems on top and the nest of fresh herbs is very appealing. If you want an impressive starter for a special meal or a fresh and surprising dish for a spring brunch, give these a try. Serve with Parmesan topped Crostini for a crunchy counterpoint.

A slice of Cherry Cheese Pie with Morello Cherry Topping.

Washington’s Birthday – Cherry Cheese Pie

Did George Washington really chop down a cherry tree? Maybe. Maybe not. Still, it is as good a reason as any to make a Cherry Cheese Pie and celebrate all things February. I want to hand down the tradition, though in the transmission I am also apt to change a detail or two.

A white peach grilled, filled with mascarpone cheese and drizzled with honey served on a wooden saucer.

Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone

Filled with creamy mascarpone cheese, these quick and easy grilled peaches make a dessert that is light, juicy and tangy sweet. A drizzle of golden honey adds the perfect sticky sweet finishing touch…there are some things that, no matter where you find yourself, just take you back home again.

Fork Sculpture in Lake Geneva at the Alimentarium in Vevey, Switzerland

Choux Pastry in Vevey

Vevey, Switzerland is another beautiful town gracing the shoreline of Lake Geneva. It is much smaller than Lausanne but sounded just as picturesque when described in the travel guides I was reading. One early afternoon, as I took the train back to Lausanne, I thought it would be fun to […]

Figs stuffed with Blue Cheese and Cacao Nibs served on a glass tray.

The Beauty of Figs

Figs with Blue Cheese and Cacao Nibs make a quick appetizer that is both easy and different. After just a few minutes of slicing, scooping and sprinkling these exotic gems are ready to inspire guests with their bold combination of taste and texture.