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Broccoli Salad with Grapes, Pecans, Cheddar, and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Broccoli Salad is nothing new, but this one has grapes, toasted pecans, bacon, white cheddar and a warm bacon vinaigrette. SO GOOD that if you’re like me,  you’re going to want to eat the whole bowl yourself! It’s the perfect side dish for grilling. I can’t wait till you try this recipe: your friends and …

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Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Apple Butter

Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches combine the made-for-each-other flavors of wine, cheese, and bread, in a somewhat sophisticated sandwich. And, if you like, you can add a sweet note by spreading those sandwiches with some slow-simmered apple butter. What a luscious delight of a bite! Cheese, Wine, and Bread As you may know, I’m a complete cheese-hound. …

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Loaded Baked Potato Leek Soup with Bacon

This recipe for Loaded Baked Potato Leek Soup with Bacon is better than most recipes I’ve seen for Potato Soup, because it has LEEKS in it. Leeks are my husband’s favorite: they lend a subtle  sweet under-note to this outrageously rich, delicious, savory soup.    My Irish Root(s) Vegetable Loaded Baked Potato Leek Soup with …

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