Foodie Friday: Cooking With Cheese ~ Recipes & More

{ Via: Food52 }

According to "Mr. Shop This," Saturday, January 20th is National Cheese Lovers Day. He should know, as he is one of them. So just to drive him wild, today's post feature's ooey gooey recipes that are sure to melt a cheese lovers heart. Scroll down for some "not so cheesy" gifts, too.

Cheesy Meatball Parmesan Soup
Does this not look like the best soup that you ever did see?
Cookie Rookie   

Smoky 3 Cheese Fondue With Toasted Garlic Buttered Croissants
One of my favorite ways to eat cheese is from a fondue pot! This fondue is loaded with Smoked Gouda, Swiss, Gruyere,  wine and truffle oil!
Half Baked Harvest   

Goat Cheese and Roasted Garlic Beehive
Well, this looks like the best appetizer ever! It only has four ingredients. I wish I had found this recipe for all of my holiday entertaining.
Huffington Post  

Perfect Pizza Margherita 

The perfect pizza. It's made with fresh mozzarella, naturally!

Living The Gourmet

 Strawberry Brownie Cheesecake 

Picture perfect, right? I looked long and hard to find the prettiest recipe ever for you.

Pint Sized Baker

White Pizza Pull Apart Bread
The crusty bottom bits might be the best part. I rarely eat bread, but I might have to make an exception for this cheesy concoction.
How Sweet Eats  

Plymouth Cheese Gift Box
The perfect gift for the cheese lover in your life. What a beautiful box!
Dean & Deluca 

Big Popper Hot Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Grilled Cheese 
These sammies are loaded with an herb cream cheese mix, fire roasted jalapenos, spicy homemade buffalo chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese and blue cheese. Oh my!
Half Baked Harvest 

Blue Cheese Potato Chips
Okay, folks, this recipe could not be easier. To begin with, You use a good quality bag of chips! Made for sharing.
Food52 

White Chocolate Cream Cheese Mousse
What a pretty presentation! This is an updated take on a French classic that I love to make. The white chocolate makes it quite unexpected.
Saveur  

Cauliflower Cheese Gratin With Leeks
Creamy and gooey, this is a yummy side dish recipe for almost any meal.
Delicious Magazine

Marbled Monogram Cheese Board
Perfectly priced for gifting!
Anthropologie 

Goat Cheese Dip
Parmesan, Goat, and Cream Cheese are baked until gooey in this perfect party recipe. Then topped with a marinated tomato topping for added deliciousness.
Food Network 

Italian Quinoa Risotto Lasagna w/Truffle Oil
{ Gluten Free }
I happen to think that Truffle Oil elevates everything. Have you tried it in mashed potatoes? This is a "kind of" healthier lasagna but still filled with cheesy goodness!
Half Baked Harvest

Fruit & Cheese Board
Here's how to put together the best appetizer that always is a hit with a crowd.
Bakers Royale 

Copy Cat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits 
I have been to Red Lobster exactly twice. I must say that I did not enjoy the food at all, but those biscuits were beyond! Now you can make them at home in 20 minutes!
Slow Roasted Italian 

Michael Aram Cheese Board & Knife
Handcrafted board with knife. Only found at
Neiman Marcus

Triple Cheese Pasta and Pancetta Frittata
A great way to use up leftover pasta. The perfect brunch dish, too.
Gourmet Traveller

The Ghoast Maker Bundle
I am mesmerized by this set.  This cheese shaving device has roots in 18th century France, and creates perfect ruffled curls (or ghoasts) that heighten its flavor. It comes with Beekman's own wheel of goat's milk cheese. Now 20% off. 
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This weekend, it's all about Rio and the Olympics. The past week was a very busy one for me filled with a reunion of old friends, and a day filled with the love and laughter of my young nieces and nephews, and some lost sleep. So, I for one, can't wait to get cozy and watch the Olympic games.  Here's a few links that I thought you might enjoy over this weekend. 

So sorry that there was no Foodie Friday this week.  Here are 15 fabulous recipes for Shrimp that can be made in under 45 minutes. Food52

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Swoon Worthy: The best Dresses of Resort 2017 are available for Pre-Order at Moda Operandi. Even if you aren't thinking that far ahead, it's always fun window shopping. 
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Do you have 10 minutes? This is is a great little video for those of us who want to tone up legs and the derriere.  Looks like these moves would work. I may want to hold unto something for some of the exercises though.
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It's the last weekend of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Now is the time to save up to 50% on new Fall merchandise. Prices go up August 8th. You also may be interested in their many Beauty Freebies with purchase from Lancome, Estee Lauder, Clinique and more.
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Here's a fab find from West Elm. These Mirrored Trays will reflect your great sense of style!
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Have a trip planned? If you are contemplating new luggage, take a look at Tumi's new V3 Collection. It's sleek and ultra lightweight, in fact it is their lightest luggage ever. 
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A little Shop This trivia. I post daily on Facebook the blog posts from that day. In honor of National Grilled Cheese Month, I created a video on FB featuring Grilled Cheese. That video has gone viral and has reached over 583,000 people. Want to drool? Click HERE. 
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I am pleased to now be working with Coach! Who doesn't love some luxe leather? 
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I think Banana Republic has really stepped up their style game. You might want to take a look this weekend because they are having a super good sale! 40% off Full Priced items. Code: BRFORTY
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Salted Peanut Ice Cream Bourbon Coke Floats
Here's a recipe to make up for Foodie Friday. Get the details at Honestly Yum (You're welcome!)
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Foodie Friday: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes & More

In case you weren't aware, April is National Grilled Cheese month. It probably has been 20 years or more since I have had one. Too many carbs. Mr. Shop This, on the other hand, dreams of melty gooey cheese. So I write this post in honor of him, and all of you who remember these cheesy childhood snacks. Be forewarned, heart healthy, these are not. Over the top? Yes.

HERE: 19 Recipes & Cooks Tools

Big Popper Hot Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Grilled Cheese
You really didn't think I would start off with your average Grilled Cheese did you? This recipe is anything but basic, and is loaded with an herb cream cheese mix, fire roasted jalapenos, spicy homemade buffalo chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese and blue cheese. Wow!
Half Baked Harvest  

Kennebunkport Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich
You know I like anything fancy, and lobster is my very favorite food. This recipe is for gourmet grown ups.
Foodie Crush

Loaded Nacho Grilled Cheese
A party perfect recipe, especially when cut in small bite size squares. With Cinco de Mayo coming up, keep this recipe handy.
BS In The Kitchen

Balsamic Roasted Cherry, Dark Chocolate & Brie Sandwich
 This one is for all of you (and by that I mean me) with a sweet tooth. Sounds like a mouthful of magic.
Closet Cooking 

Waffled Tater Tot Grilled Cheese
Oh my goodness you guys! Nothing can be easier than this recipe. There is only two ingredients, tater tots and Fontina cheese. What more do you need?
Real Food By Dad

Grilled Goat Cheese With Bacon & Dates
Besides lobster, goat cheese is another one of my favorite things. You simply must try it warm. This will be one sweet and salty sandwich.
In My Red Kitchen 

Cobb Salad Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Doesn't this sound divine? Get all of the major food groups in every bite.
Hungry Couple NYC

French Onion Grilled Cheese
Isn't the bread and cheese on top of French Onion soup your favorite? Every bite of this sandwich is like the perfect spoonful of French Onion soup.
Tastespotting  

Apple Chutney & Prosciutto Melt with Gruyere Cheese and Pears
This sweet and savory situation promises to be crazy good. A nice combo that is elevated with prosciutto.
Bakers Royale  

Grilled Cheese Grilling Basket
Add a little smoke to your sandwich and cook it on the grill, the campfire or in the fireplace.
Sur La Table  

Asparagus Grilled Cheese with Poached Egg and Greens
This beautiful recipe comes from chef Tyler Florence. The "special sauce" is truffle mayonnaise. Yum!
Williams-Sonoma     

The Mahalo

This sandwhich is loaded with crispy pork belly, a sweet and spicy pineapple chutney, then topped with chipotle Jack and cheddar cheeses. Your taste buds will say Mahalo (thank you) after just one bite.
The Grilled Cheese Academy   

Grilled Fontina + Blackberry Basil Smash Sandwiches
This pictures says 1000 words, and the first one is OMG!
How Sweet Eats 

Cuisinart Sandwich Grill

Grills 2 sandwiches, omelets or servings of French toast. It's on sale for 50% off now.

Amazon  

Steak Fajita Grilled Cheese
The author of the recipe says,"The marinade hit the spot. Cumin, lime, chili, oh hello!" A decadent but delicious looking sandwich.
Cafe Delites

Spicy Mango and Ham Grilled Cheese

Not your average ham and cheese sandwich! This recipe calls for a good melting cheese like fontina, provolone, or mozzarella. 

10th Kitchen

Beehive Smoked Apple Walnut Cheese

A good sandwich begins with really good cheese. Said to be creamy as custard, it is sure to melt just fine.

Dean & Deluca

Grilled Cheese with Bacon, Cherries and Basil
Now what is not to love about buttery bread, sweet juicy cherries, melty Gouda and crispy smokey bacon? Sounds like heaven to me.
The Gourmet RD 

Grilled Cheese With Peach Bruschetta
What a great idea! The cheese used is Midwest Chipotle Cheddar. This sammie is one part sweet and another smokey. Yum!
Brooklyn Supper

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