Peaches with Bleu Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar

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I hate it when I can’t remember how I like to spell blue cheese…or is it bleu cheese. This is probably an indication that I don’t belong in any sort of foodie club. I honestly couldn’t give a…wait, full stop. I honestly don’t care how it is spelled as long as I always have …click to continue Peaches with Bleu Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar

Spicy Hot Chicken Salad

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My mom likes contrasts in her foods. I like her theory. Cold and hot. Creamy and crunchy. A little sweet and a little sour. Colors. Tastes. Textures. Keeping these extremes in mind while you play in the kitchen can help magic happen.  I was thinking about her theory while putting this salad together. (By …click to continue Spicy Hot Chicken Salad

Blue Cheese Cole Slaw

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Like so many of my favorite food ideas, I truly hesitate to call this a recipe. It is merely a simple inspiration, and you should mix it up and add or omit as you see fit. To my surprise, my daughter and committed vego-phobe absolutely loves this one. I think it even surprises her since …click to continue Blue Cheese Cole Slaw

Blue Cheese Flatbread

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I’ve been thinking about flat bread lately because I’ve been thinking about hummus lately. It seems like such a simple task, but so far it has not been. But my search for flat bread lead me into a cookbook from which I have never cooked that has been perched happily on my shelf for ages. The …click to continue Blue Cheese Flatbread