Fondue Night: The Cheese Course
We invited some friends over for a fondue party on Saturday night. I looooove fondue – it’s fun and interactive and festive! Here are some tips and a recipe for classic swiss fondue that has been adapted from Fondue: Great Food to Dip, Dunk, Savor, and Swirl by Rick Rodgers.
Shrimp, Tomatoes, Basil, and Voila!
I wanted to make a lighter supper for hubby and me since we’re hosting a fondue party at our house tomorrow night (don’t worry – I’ll blog the fondue too!). Shrimp was on sale at the grocery store, and I actually found some really nice looking tomatoes, so we decided to “wing it” from there. We ended up with a fantastic, light, delicious dinner.
Guacamole with Whole Wheat Baked Chips
So since it’s January and a lot of us are struggling to keep our New Year’s resolutions up – or just to get ready for bathing suit season – I’ve been trying to include some healthier items here on VV. My main temptation is snacking – usually something salty and crunchy with a nice creamy or cheesy dip on the side. So here’s what I’ve got to satisfy that craving without quite so much of the guilty aftertaste.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake
This is a recipe that was invented by my wonderful mother – a combination of a Dutch Chocolate Chip Cake that my Auntie Gladys used to made and a Pecan Oatmeal Cake that my mom found in the Congressional Cookbook that she got as a wedding gift over 35 years ago. The marriage of these two recipes has created a cake that is a long-time favorite in our family.
Southwestern White Chili
This recipe is very versatile and is a great one for using up leftover chicken or turkey. It’s also a pretty lean and nutritious meal that could easily be frozen so that you can have it ready to heat up on a busy winter evening! My dad is absolutely in love with this stuff.
Colorful Veggies
Here is a festive side to serve – it’s beautiful and fresh with bright colors. The tiny bit of a lemon zing brightens the flavor of these wonderful veggies! This is a great recipe to make the spring, when asparagus is at its best. Roasting asparagus and tomatoes together really brings out the depth and sweet flavor of these vitamin-rich vegetables.
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Old Fashioned Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Last night, we had a “24” viewing party. I made my go-to roasted potato recipe to go with our yummy roasted beef tenderloin sandwiches. These potatoes are so flavorful and crispy, making them a great healthier alternative to french fries or loaded baked potatoes when you’re craving some carbs.
Broccoli-Cauliflower Bake
Here is another great recipe from my Auntie Gladys. It was the best way for my mom to get us to eat broccoli and cauliflower! The original version is great, but if you want a lighter version, it can be adjusted.
Simple, classic, delicious.
Fireman Fontina Smoky Sandwiches
So I came up with these tasty little treats using some leftovers we had on hand at my mom and dad’s house this week. Mom came up with the name. These sandwiches were a great, hearty dinner.
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