Cranberry Cheese Ball has a simple name, but not simple flavors. Dried cranberries, rosemary, Menorca Spanish cheese, and cream cheese all come together for a delicious cheese ball rolled in roasted pecans and dried cranberries. It’s the perfect appetizer for the holidays. I received cheese from Mahón-Menorca Cheese to use in this post, however, all opinions are mine. Can you believe it’s November already? I can’t. Seriously. … [Read more...]
Charcuterie Buffet
Buy small packages of many different meats and cheese for a buffet that is fabulous. Charcuterie Buffet is easy to assemble and definitely something your guests will enjoy. I don’t know about you, but my work is littered with holiday parties. That’s really the only way to describe it; littered. In my building alone, there’s at least one on almost every floor. At least four that I know of. Then there’s one across the street in the old building. And finally, … [Read more...]
B3 (Blue cheese, Boursin, and Bacon) Cheese Ball
B3 (Blue cheese, Boursin, and Bacon) Cheese Ball is super creamy, has the perfect amount of blue cheese and garlic herb blend with just a touch of bacon. Guests will ask for the every time they come over. How was your holiday? Ours was quiet. It’s usually just us and dog now. Dad and R have their own quiet holiday. They’re the only family that’s close. Everyone else is at least a day’s drive or flight from here. Sometimes two days in Mom’s … [Read more...]
Red Hot Chicken and Blue Cheese Bites
Creamy Buffalo chicken dip is spread onto tortillas and sprinkled with blue cheese in these Red Hot Chicken and Blue Cheese Bites. How did y’all celebrate the fourth? For us, we used to pack a couple of coolers and head downtown. And by downtown I mean, Washington DC, downtown. We moved to Northern Virginia in 1980. I remember it like it was yesterday. There was a potted plant between my legs the whole trip here in a blue and white suburban truck. I know it was … [Read more...]
Blue Cheese, Fig, and Caramelized Onion Palmiers
With just four simple ingredients, you can have a fancy appetizer for your guests. Blue Cheese, Fig, and Caramelized Onion Palmiers will impress evenly the in-laws this holiday season! The holiday season is upon us. Can you feel it? No. I don’t mean with the cooler weather, for those of us in this part of the hemi. There’s a buzz, excitement; just a fervor! Yup. I’m rolling out the big words! I said it. FERVOR! Eagerness for the spending of time with family and friends eating some … [Read more...]
Portobello Blue Cheese Alfredo
Earthy portobello mushrooms pair well with the rich blue cheese. Portobello Blue Cheese Alfredo is a delicious take on traditional Alfredo sauce that's perfect for blue cheese lovers. HOLY! I did 500 posts and didn't even know it!! Actually 503 to be exact!! Shows ya how much I pay attention...to my own blog even! *snort* I was just too excited to post my #GYCO chocolate creations to notice. LOLYeah. So. I had to take a break. I busted my hiney getting all my chocolate entries done. … [Read more...]
Buttery Blue Cheese Spread with Walnuts
Buttery Blue Cheese Spread with Walnuts Southern Living, DECEMBER 2000 I made this last Christmas and decided to make it again this Christmas for CTM and I to snack on. It's REALLY good. This time, I tried to cut the recipe in half so it wouldn't make so much. I used 1/4 c margarine, 12 ounces of LF cream cheese, and 4 ounces of RF blue cheese. It's really good. If you like blue cheese, this spread is right up your alley. I forgot the chives and used Foxpoint from Penzeys this time. It's not … [Read more...]
