This classic party snack might be retro, but it is by no means out of date (right?!). A basic cheese ball is a delicious addition to any party and it…
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Basic Cheese Quiche with Almonds
While fillings for quiche can vary tremendously, the two things they all have in common are a flaky, buttery crust and gooey cheesy egg filling. This quiche here has just…
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Burrata with Pan-Seared Apricots and Prosciutto di Parma
One of my seasonal favourites are juicy, brightly-coloured stone fruits such as cherries, peaches, apricots and nectarines, so this simple salad with pan-seared apricots, luscious burrata, thin slices of slightly…
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Croque Madame with Black Truffle and Mornay Sauce
I think almost everyone loves a good cheese toast, or ‘grilled cheese’, or ‘toastie’, or however you may call it. Warm crunchy, buttered and toasted bread with melted cheese and…
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Lentil Salad with Cauliflower, Bacon and Blue Cheese
You may not guess it from looking at this site, but I love a good salad. Not only do I love refreshing, light salads made with summer fruits and vegetables,…
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Parmesan Rind Broth / Brodo di Parmigiano Reggiano
It’s obvious why this cheese was crowned a “king”: it is an umami-lover’s and cook’s 'dream food' with its pungent salty flavor and crumbly granular texture! We like to shave…
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Cheese and Fruit Platter Combinations
When paired well, the sweetness and freshness of fruit can really elevate the savoury and nutty taste of cheese. The best part of making a fruit and cheese platter is…
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Quick Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Pickled Jalapeños
This quick and easy stovetop mac and cheese with jalapeños is a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine. I pretend to only cook this when I don’t have a…
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Blue Cheese, Figs and Prosciutto Crudo Open Sandwich
Dried figs can be bought in most shops in Greece and can be enjoyed throughout the year, but there is nothing like a ripe, sticky and sweet fresh fig. You’d…
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Dutch Savory Cheese Cookies / Kaasbolletjes
These cheese cookies, or kaasbolletjes (meaning ‘little cheese balls’), I’m sharing with you today (not literally sharing, of course, I ate all of mine already) are a popular Dutch snack…
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Baby Spinach Salad with Mimolette, Soft-Boiled Eggs and Walnuts
once summer comes around and the temperatures start to reach 32°C and over, my will to cook and exist as a relatively normally functioning human decreases dramatically. On those days,…
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The Ultimate Naxian Cheese Guide: Traditional Naxian Cheeses You Must Try
Allow me to help you navigate through the Naxian cheese landscape by telling you a little bit about which traditional cheeses you will definitely want to try when visiting the…
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Artichoke Quiche (with Pancetta)
In the small city I used to live in back home in the Netherlands, there is this little French bakery that sells these incredibly buttery, amazingly creamy, super-cheesy mini artichoke…
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Goat’s Cheese Mousse and Edible Flowers Wreath / Ένα βρώσιμο μαγιάτικο στεφάνι
In order to celebrate this special day and it’s coinciding holidays, I made a wreath of my own... My flower wreath is a bit different, since it’s made of soft…
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Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese
My version here is a baked mac and cheese made with FOUR types of cheese. The amount of cheese I use is more-or-less equal to the amount of macaroni (it…
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Baked Camembert with Almonds, Pear and Thyme
This gooey and fragrant baked cheese is a very popular snack on a cold winter evening, especially at Christmas! It can be a truly amazing appetizer, a cheesy dessert, or…
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Tirokafteri / Τυροκαυτερή (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)
For anyone who is really into cheese this dip is like a dream come true! This traditional Greek dip mainly consists of one of the most popular ingredients in Greek…
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Classic Cheeseburger with ‘Secret Sauce’
It’s cheeseburger day! Hoorah! Sounds like a great excuse to indulge in this iconic fast-food delicacy today (or any other day). However, instead of going out to buy one from…
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Brie and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich
... does a sandwich really need a ‘recipe’? Well, probably not. But this is a good one! The charred sweet red peppers, garlicky olive oil and melty soft brie on…
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Burrata Berry Summer Salad
This salad would go great alongside some roast chicken, or beef, but it would do pretty well on its own as a simple lunch on a lovely summer’s day (and…
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