Goat cheese is just good stuff. It’s creamy and tangy and yummy. Recently, I tried a salad with a goat cheese fritter. Um – yes please! It was awesome. This is simple and tasty cracker spread. Fresh Peaches and Goat Cheese: 1/4 cup goat cheese 1-3 Tablespoons Milk Diced Fresh Peaches 1 Tablespoon Honey Dash … Continue reading
If you are a regular reader, you know that we love all things Uncle Tony smokes. But on Amelia’s last trip through the Pacfiic Northwest, she brought me home a real treat from Uncle Tony’s kitchen – line caught, home canned tuna. Incredible! Gorgeous meat, perfect flavor…I ate the first jar with just a fork. For … Continue reading
CPM was recently asked to cook up some food for our niece’s graduation party. The shrimp was a huge hit. So I thought I’d share it with everyone. This is a simple, flavorful way to cook shrimp for your next back yard BBQ. And, since it is on a stick, no plates required! Trish’s Lime … Continue reading
For regular readers of this blog, you all know that Friday night is “snack night”. We pretty much just clean out the fridge and make yummy appetizers “snacks” out of its contents. It’s our own way of honoring meals of days past in new and bite-sized ways. Our mom used to call it “clean out the fridge … Continue reading
It’s pretty simple. But it pretty darn good! And fast! Happy Friday! Ritz Cracker Smear of Goat Cheese Tiny dollop of jam (I used homemade Marionberry from Trish) ~Enjoy! Amelia Continue reading
It’s always great to have something quick to cook that will satisfy your family,or make a great appetizer. While flautas are usually filled with mainly proteins and then deep fried, I changed it up a little. I filled a few flour tortillas with thinly sliced bell peppers and onions, a little bit of cheese and … Continue reading
If you are a cardiologist, please close out of your web browser now. If you love bacon, cheese and puff pastry, you may want to dim the lights and throw on some Barry White because it’s about to get really hot. No, really, it’s very hot. Please rest the dish before eating or risk serious mouth … Continue reading
The foods we love can sometimes seem daunting to make. I always assumed that making killer homemade onion rings to restaurant quality would be a big task. It’s not. It’s just 6 steps and 6 ingredients. They will remain fairly crispy at room temperature for a couple hours! I personally prefer a sweet onion for … Continue reading
When I think about Chinese food, I normally don’t think about “leftovers”. Let’s face it – Chinese food is just better fresh. But this dish will definitely have you ordering Mu Shu Pork, just to make Mu Shu Lumpia and have your family begging for Chinese” leftovers” on the regular. And, if you don’t like … Continue reading
These recipes are for low-cost, high-flavor, wedding day worthy appetizers! Bruschetta, Fruit on a Stick, Greek Salad, Caprese Salad on a Stick, Pig in a Puff and Warm Artichoke Dip. This past week was a very busy week for cookplantmeditate. We did catering of appetizers and cake for our step brother’s wedding this past weekend. We do about … Continue reading
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