Spicy Kimchi Cheddar Bread

If you love kimchi in a grilled cheese or macaroni and cheese you will enjoy this recipe. Well, I certainly did and see my links to recipes below. This Korean pickled vegetable loves being paired with cheese and is delicious in this spicy bread. Be sure to chop the kimchi very small or you might … Continue reading

Herbes de Provence Pollen Focaccia Skillet Bread

Herbes de Provence is a general term for a variety of herbs that can include oregano, thyme, savory, rosemary and lavender (not always included). It is to be used in cooking and not as a finishing herb and can be adapted to taste with your preferences. It is not to be mistaken for fines herbes … Continue reading

Meera Sodha’s Naan

Since I made Meera’s chicken curry I thought I would also make her version of naan. Both the curry and the naan recipes were adapted by Sam Sifton from NYT Cooking. I also checked the one cookbook I have that Meera published “Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen,” 2015 and both recipes … Continue reading

Pizza Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread

This is a very easy appetizer where Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls do most of the work along with turkey pepperoni (can use regular of course) and finely grated mozarella cheese. I think it needs more pepperoni, cheese and a few herbs like basil and/or oregano so there won’t be such a doughy taste – just … Continue reading

Manchego Cheese Straws Using Puff Pastry

Cheese straws are a favorite with cocktails, a spaghetti dinner, as a snack or even on a charcuterie platter. There are many versions and usually cheese is an ingredient, which is probably why I like them so much. Manchego cheese has a rather assertive bite and blends perfectly with the oregano and garlic. Prosciutto would … Continue reading

Focaccia Garden Art

I’ve been wanting to make this since last year but the summer had ended and many of the edible flowers and herbs were not available in my garden. If you haven’t tried this yet you need to! Get some family or friends and create your own work of art using fresh edible flowers, herbs, veggies … Continue reading

Cornbread with Orange Blossom Honey

Normally, I make cornbread muffins but this time I used an 8-inch square baking pan. I also was looking for a different recipe from my “tried and true” cornbread I’ve made for years. Sally from sally’sbakingaddiction.com is one of my favorite bakers and I decided to make her recipe to go with my red beans … Continue reading

Sourdough Bread in My Mini Zo Bread Machine

When the temperature outside is higher than 90°F and you want to bake bread, you pull out your bread machine. It requires little energy and of course does not heat up your kitchen. This recipe was too easy not to try making it. If you are familiar with a bread machine then you know all … Continue reading