I'm back again with the farro, which is my go-to comfort food, this time in the form of a farro bowl with brie and shallots. Warm, chewy farro, creamy brie, sweet shallots - I mean, who would not feel totally comforted with a bowlful of this deliciousness? It's also the perfect was to use up that last slice or two of cheese, that one lone shallot...whatever excuse you need to whip up a bowl of this, DO IT. Because I'm telling you, once you go farro, you won't go back...let's make it! Read More & Get the Recipe
Brie Monte Cristo Sandwich
There are grilled cheese sandwiches, and then there are Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. I have always been helplessly enthralled with any menu that has the words Monte Cristo Sandwich on it. Because that basically translates to a rocking great grilled cheese sandwich that involves thin-sliced ham, swiss cheese, an egg batter that the whole thing has been dipped in, and some deep-frying. Usually with some fries on the side, to make sure your calorie intake is high enough.So imagine this: the very same thing...except instead of the swiss cheese, you use Brie cheese. Melty, silky, can't get enough of it Brie. You're with me, right? LET'S MAKE ONE. Read More & Get the Recipe
Lobster and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
There's nothing that warms my hungry little heart quite like a good old grilled cheese sandwich. I do love the classic, made with buttered bread and American cheese, but I also like to push those grilled cheese boundaries, which has taken me everywhere from macaroni and cheese grilled cheese sandwiches to grilled cheese croutons. But this open-faced lobster sandwich covered in melty Brie cheese? I make have finally found the pinnacle of grilled cheese sandwich heaven. Read More & Get the Recipe
Grilled Brie Sandwiches with Mustard and Chives
Oh, do I love a good grilled cheese sandwich. I consider it a kissing cousin of macaroni and cheese, and I could happily eat one every day of my life if you made me, with its creamy melty cheese and soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside bread. And while I am totally okay with the classic American cheese version, sometimes you want to take an old favorite up a few levels. As in brie cheese instead of American. As in country bread spread with grainy mustard and sprinkled with chives. As in a grilled cheese sandwich gone totally fancy and decadent. Read More & Get the Recipe
Brie, Roasted Tomato and Prosciutto Sandwich
This conglomeration of creamy brie, sweet tomatoes, salty prosciutto and soft baguette is my current favorite decadent sandwich, for oh so many reasons. The deliciousness part is of course the main reason, but is followed by the fact that once you roast the tomatoes, it takes all of five minutes to put together. And last but not least, I have sentimental reasons for loving it! Read More & Get the Recipe
Shrimp, Brie and Cucumber Sandwiches
Every once in a while, the Southern husband goes where very few men have gone before him. He takes me to one of my favorite little spots, an adorable little tea house nearby that serves a real, honest to goodness English cream tea. Cream tea, for those of you who haven't experienced the happiness of it, is when you get a pot of tea brewed from actual tea leaves, served with scones and clotted cream and jam, and some pastries...and tea sandwiches. All served in pretty china on flowery tablecloths with classical music in the background. Heaven on earth...especially the tea sandwich part. Read More & Get the Recipe