It’s about time I post a healthy recipe! Looking back on the last few months worth of posts, they’re all desserts. Time to switch things up! I’ve had a little bag of quinoa sitting in my pantry for a few months. I’ve had every intention to use it but I just keep forgetting about it….
Soups, Salads & Sandwiches
Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
Sometimes there’s nothing more classic and satisfying than a Caesar Salad with crunchy croutons and Parmesan cheese. It’s my choice of salad whenever I dine out and surprisingly enough, it’s pretty easy to make at home. The most difficult part is the dressing, which can sometimes deter those who want to shy away from using…
French Toast Grilled Cheese with Apples and Caramel
I slept-in pretty good on Sunday and struggled with whether or not to make french toast, or grilled cheese. It was technically brunch-time so you could go either way, but why have to settle? It dawned on me that I could just turn my french toast into grilled cheese. By doing so, I don’t need…
Perogie Grilled Cheese
So apparently today is National Grilled Cheese Day, so I figured I would whip something up for the occasion I’ve had this idea for awhile, but haven’t executed it until now. I wish I hadn’t waited so long. This little sandwich is truly a masterpiece as far as grilled cheese goes. It’s nothing too fancy, but…
Brie and Walnut Quesadilla
I love all sorts of cheese, especially Brie. If I see Brie on a menu, I usually lean towards that option. So when I saw a Brie and Walnut Quesadilla on the menu at a local restaurant a few years ago, I knew I was going to order it. I also knew it would be…
Asian Inspired Chicken Noodle Soup
With the cooler weather, I’ve been on the look out for new soup ideas. I was flipping through some of my cookbooks and came across this recipe. It’s an Asian spin on the classic chicken noodle soup. The use of snow peas, mini corn, five-spice and ginger really kick this classic up to a whole…
Tortellini Soup
You can’t fight it. Autumn is here. I’ve been in denial for the last month but I just can’t turn a blind eye anymore. Maybe it’s because the mornings are cold, or maybe it’s because my backyard has two feet of crunchy leaves that need to be raked. I’m thinking it’s the latter. Along with…
Grilled Beer-Cheese Sandwich
It’s ooey, and it’s gooey. It’s got beer AND bacon. Two of my favorite things, in one place, married together in perfect harmony….in a grilled cheese sandwich. For real guys, this is no joke. Hands down, the best grilled cheese I have ever made. So, obviously the beer adds a fabulous flavor, but there is…
Broccoli Salad
So here it is…. My very first blog post. Welcome to Culinary Cool. Summer is upon us, and that means its BBQ season! To celebrate my friend Edith’s graduation from University, we had a BBQ. Burgers and hot dogs on the grill are a summer staple in these parts. But to round out the meal,…
