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January Cheese of the Month: Vermeer
Vermeer is a full-flavored cheese with a delicate and fruity taste and a great compromise to our New Year’s resolutions. Unlike other classic Goudas, Vermeer contains less fat and less salt, making it a delightful topping to any salad and a cheese board essential.
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Ravioli with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
I’m already seeking out ideas for next Halloween, so I’d love to know: what was the best costume you saw this past weekend? I saw a lot of good ones, but my personal favorites were (in order of creativity): a psychotic ballerina (aka, The Black Swan), a hilarious husband /wife punk rocker duo, and a pair of Angry Birds. I also have to “credit” my friend Liz who dressed in a toga and laurel wreath and walked around all night tossing fake paper money all over the place. Can you guess what she was?
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Chili-Corn Chip “Pie”
As I mentioned yesterday, I’m cooking my way through the October issue of Cooking Light – and last night we had this chili-corn chip “pie” thingy. I’m not sure why they called it a ‘pie’, it’s nothing like a pie at all…kinda weird. What it’s supposed to be is a healthier version of a “walking taco” – which is (for those who are a long time removed from the grade school hot lunch program), a meaty chili mixture spooned inside a mini bag of Fritos, then topped with cheese and sour cream and smushed around and eaten out of the bag with a plastic sp’ork.
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Potatoes Stuffed with Brie and Ham
The DamFam is in the throes of cross country season and this season I have three (count ‘em!) THREE runners. If you didn’t know this already, the way to a cross country runner’s heart is through his/her stomach. These kids (like most athletes) hold carbs in high esteem. And I’d be lying if I said it’s not a daily challenge to keep the pantry and fridge stocked with foods that hungry runners like to eat.
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Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos
We were out with our friends Fernanda and Jorge this past Saturday night. They moved their family from Mexico to Milwaukee for Jorge’s job a few years ago, and we’ve gotten to know them recently. I love their accents. I also love to pick Fernanda’s brain about food from her Motherland, so of course I had to ask her about her menu plans for Cinco de Mayo. And naturally – because I tend to get really excited about these things – I was expecting a full and colorful description of authentic dishes, recipes and family traditions — and instead she looked at me like I was loco.
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Cheddar Parmesan Bread — From Scratch!
You’ve heard me say that I’m not much of a baker and I’m petrified by yeast. Sixteen years ago, I attempted bread from scratch and fell flat on my newlywed face. A total failure. My brand-new husband and I laughed it off as we both nearly broke our teeth on the rock solid brick I presented. And I hung up any further hopes of the irresistible smell of bread baking in my kitchen. Recently however, my next door neighbor Fred – who bakes bread for a hobby when he’s not bringing new babies into the world – has inspired me to give it a go again.
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Cheddar Gougeres
To make up for that yummy but less-than-cost-conscious post I wrote for last week’s ad (tenderloin crostini if you didn’t catch it), I figured I owed you a recipe for something you could probably make from ingredients you already have in your fridge. And no, I’m not talking about scrambled eggs, grilled cheese or boloney on white, either. I’m talking about a recipe that will make you look like a 4-star, fancy pants gourmet chef – for pennies. Hard to fathom, I know. But it can be done! Let’s make gougeres!
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Cambozola Pizzetta with Rosemary & Roasted Garlic
I have to thank the sweet girls in the Mequon cheese department for introducing me to my latest bad habit: Cambozola cheese, my friends. A soft and creamy blue – if you’re a blue fan, you simply must try it! And what better time to give it a taste than during the month of September, when it’s being featured as the Cheese of the Month!? (read: it’s ON SALE!)
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Lightened Up Mac & Cheese
A few days ago I had the radio tuned to WKLH while I drove the kids to school. The dj’s were taking listener calls (did anyone else hear this?) and the topic of conversation was “Dumb Stuff My Dad Used to Say”. I was riveted. It was quite entertaining…dads can spout off some funny material, after all. A few of my favorite quotes from the callers:
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Wisconsin Three Cheese Soup
A Wisconsin winter favorite!
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