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Croque Monsieur
When I was younger, we lived in Belgium while my father was stationed in Europe. The world of French food and culture was quite possibly the most perfect thing I had ever encountered (even now, it’s in...
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Slow Cooker Paprika Chicken
Who doesn’t love a nice, juicy, tender, slow-cooked chicken? With ample doses of paprika and garlic, this dish was just the comforting thing I needed to forget about the cold that’s been lingering in...
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Asiago Cream Chicken and Potatoes
First off, this one has everything that is right about winter food. Potatoes. Cheese. Cream. Second Cheese. Garlic. All that good stuf. Secondly, you need to put some time into this one. But, roasting...
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Balsamic French Onion Soup
Here at saladcheese, we don’t just believe cheese belongs to the world of macaroni and sandwiches. It’s as versatile as salt, helping to liven up a simple meal with complex flavors and delightful...
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Mardi Gras Mac and Cheese
Three straight dishes heavy on the cheese, but it wouldn’t be a saladcheese dish if there wasn’t cheese involved. This was my attempt at an homage to Mardi Gras—solid macaroni and cheese with andouille...
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Valentine’s Day: BBQ Pulled Pork with Corn Waffles
Well, folks, it’s Valentine’s Day, or as we call it at the cheese casa, “Thursday.” We do neither flowers nor chocolates nor cheesy rendezvous; what we do do is a comfortable night in. There’s nothing...
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Sunday Soup: Creamy Wild Rice and Chicken Soup
Three things for today’s dish: This is the first one in a while where I didn’t use any cheese. It’s a shame, I know, but it’s worth it. I added bacon to make up for it. This is one those dishes you can...
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Serrano Chili Gnocchi with Pancetta
To start, there’s a whole bunch of reasons you might think this dish would be off-putting, but trust me, it all works together. Yes, it seems like the pasta swimming in grease, but that’s OK. The...
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Slow Golden Chicken and Rice
Today was “put a bunch of tasty things in a slow cooker and see what happens” day. I usually have one of these a month. Luckily, these have a pretty good track record of coming out deliciously. This...
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Kielbasa Knoepfla Paprikash
That’s right, folks: I made a dumpling dough from scratch. I’ve seen people do it before but somehow it was just some parlor trick other people do and out pops delicious, delicious noodly goodness. So,...
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Zucchini Gnocchi with Grilled Chicken
So it’s a little while since I’ve posted, but this one was too good to pass up. It has a nice balance of protein, starch, and vegetables. Which sometimes, is the best thing you can ask for in a meal....
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Kielbasa and Monterey Penne
First off, let me just say that Wasilewski Polska Kielbasa is the best sausage I have ever had. When I lived in Cleveland—the land of cased meats and potatoes—for a dozen years, I tried all sort of...
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Garlic Parmesan Grilled Tomatoes
Sometimes the simplest things can make a great side dish. You don’t need elaborate oils, special vegetables, or fancy herbs. This time, less is more. GARLIC PARMESAN GRILLED TOMATOES 8 roma tomatoes,...
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Chili Sauce Chicken Skewers
Turns out it’s Grill Week here at saladcheese. From sausages to tomatoes to today’s wonderful skewers to the pizzas I’m making tomorrow. I’m even doing grilled cheese sandwiches in a few days....
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Open-Face Bacon Marsala Burgers
Trust me on this, you need the fresh lemon juice. It makes the dish by brightening up the bacon. Trust me, the bacon gets brighter. OPEN-FACE BACON MARSALA BURGERS 2 buns, cut in half 4 slices...
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Hot Sauce Flat Iron Steak with Roquefort Sauce
One of my favorite dishes when I was a kid was my dad’s Steak with Roquefort sauce. This was a traditional dish served in Belguim primarily used to punch up sub-par cuts of meat. Normally, you take a...
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