Sourdough Discard Cheesy Crackers (Homemade “Cheez-Its”)

Sourdough Discard Cheesy Crackers (Homemade “Cheez-Its”)

White Cheddar Cheez-Its have always been one of my absolute weaknesses. Unfortunately, they’re overprocessed and filled with way too many unpronounceable ingredients, extra fats, sugars, and chemicals found in most store-bought snacks. So, I can’t tell you how happy I was when I realized these crispy 

Eggplant Frites with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis (Gluten-free, vegan, and non-fried options)

Eggplant Frites with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis (Gluten-free, vegan, and non-fried options)

Back in Denver, one of the hubby’s and my favorite places was an Italian restaurant, called Panzano, where they made a lovely fried eggplant resting in marinara sauce that was to die for. So, this week, I’m bringing you my version of the dish – 

Bourbon Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake with Goat Cheese Frosting

Bourbon Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake with Goat Cheese Frosting

It’s October – the season of fall foliage, frost on the windshield, and the Christmas decorations Halloween candy in the stores. October makes me think of fresh gingerbread cookies and hot toddies because they wrap you in a warm spicy hug. It’s also the season 

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (Vegetarian)

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (Vegetarian)

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is one of my absolute FAVORITE Italian pasta dishes. And it’s vegetarian! The ooey, gooey cheese with red sauce gets a ‘YES, please from,’ me. Pair with a side salad, some crusty bread, and a nice glass of red wine and you 

Corn, Pepper and Zucchini Quesadillas with Swiss Cheese (Vegetarian)

Corn, Pepper and Zucchini Quesadillas with Swiss Cheese (Vegetarian)

Originally published August 2021, updated April 2026. I’ll be completely honest… I didn’t think this recipe was going to work. The inspiration came from a food photo I stumbled across on Foodgawker years ago. It mentioned Swiss cheese in a zucchini quesadilla and my immediate 

Veggie Enchiladas with Goat Cheese

Veggie Enchiladas with Goat Cheese

Veggie Enchiladas! YUM! Enchiladas are one of my favorite meals! And one that I haven’t made in quite a while. But just the other day, I was scrolling through Foodgawker, admiring all the pretty dishes. The Bojon Gourmet’s scrumptious looking Kale and Cauliflower Enchiladas with 

Spring Farro Salad with Asparagus, Peas and Fresh Herbs

Spring Farro Salad with Asparagus, Peas and Fresh Herbs

Today, I’m bringing you a real treat using one of my favorite whole grains, a Spring Farro Salad with Asparagus, Peas and Fresh Herbs. The hubby and I fell in love with the simple goodness of farro in Italy, where they’ve been growing and eating farro 

18 Recipes for Celebrating Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

18 Recipes for Celebrating Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

It’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day.  A day for celebrating all things ooey and gooey on toasted bread. The origin of the grilled cheese sandwich dates back as long as men have had cheese and bread but the modern sandwich as we know it today comes 

How to Make the Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich + Recipe

How to Make the Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich + Recipe

The grilled cheese sandwich! A statement of heavenly ooey, gooey toasted cheese and bread like in the Goat Cheese, Basil and Tomato and Herb Bread Grilled Cheese Sandwich I’m sharing today. There’s a technique to making the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. Don’t be fooled into 

Baked Eggs with Herbed Ricotta and Greens

Baked Eggs with Herbed Ricotta and Greens

The hubby and I are greeting this year’s spring on a small farm in Ann Arbor, Michigan. That’s one of the fun things about property management and pet sitting, we’re always somewhere new, experiencing new people, places and of course, food. On this sit, we’re