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Caramelized Onion Whipped Ricotta

September 26, 2016 By Aly Leave a Comment

For your next soiree, whip up this delicious Caramelized Onion Whipped Ricotta – perfect for chips or your favorite veggies!

I don’t know about you but when I hear caramelized onions, my ears perk up. Whether it’s in a dip, on a burger , or in a recipe like my Pulled Pork with Caramelized Onions or French Onion Bites, there’s something about the flavor it imparts – like the perfect savory meets sweet flavor profile.

After having a savory whipped ricotta with my Bacon Thyme Scones last month, I was smitten and knew I had to try it with caramelized onions. Can I say while I love my light Caramelized Onion Dip, this Caramelized Onion Whipped Ricotta will be taking its place for entertaining this holiday season. It’s got a herby bite from the thyme and this luscious taste from the whipped ricotta. I used part skim ricotta to make it lighter and my friends and family loved this in place of the standard onion dip….

Bacon Thyme Scones with Savory Whipped Ricotta #BaconMonth

August 16, 2016 By Aly 8 Comments

These bite size Bacon Thyme Scones with Savory Whipped Ricotta are a delicious bite for any party! Bacon and fresh thyme are baked into mini muffin scones with a herby cheesy whipped ricotta. What’s not to love?

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I have the ultimate bacon packed appetizer that will be the hit at any party – these bite-size Bacon Thyme Scones with Savory Whipped Ricotta.

For #BaconMonth this year, I wanted a savory recipe that could be adapted for breakfast or even for entertaining and these muffin-type Bacon Thyme Scones are perfection. They are so easy to make and I can guarantee that you will be tempted to make a double batch. The Savory Whipped Ricotta will also be a favorite to spread on these lovely scones with a creamy cheesy bite. This could also be a favorite recipe for an afternoon tea….

Enjoying Summer Produce with #OXOGreensaver And A Fresh Cucumber Salad Recipe

May 31, 2015 By Aly 5 Comments

This Fresh Cucumber Salad, packed with crisp summer produce and tossed with a lemony herb vinaigrette, is perfect for summer entertaining.

Disclosure: I was sent an OXO Greensaver pictured above to assist with the post as well as fresh cucumbers from Melissa’s Produce. I was not compensated for this post. As always, my opinions are my own. In addition, this post may contain affiliate links to products I adore and trust in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos.

I have the perfect picnic salad that y’all are going to love today – a Fresh Cucumber Salad that will have your friends and family swooning!

One thing I adore about the summer is the bountiful fresh produce to be found everywhere – whether it’s at the local grocery store, the farmstands that are on the roadsides or farmer’s market. There’s so much culinary inspiration to be found. One thing I do not like – my small-ish apartment fridge that can get packed to the brim with ingredients, various dishes or recipe components and the day to day. I often joke that it sometimes can be “Jenga” when you open the door so I tend to proceed with caution.

One thing I detest about my fridge – if something goes wonky, it can affect everything. Fresh berries sometimes turn quickly which can be the sounding bell for produce thanks to ethalyne gas. Ethalyne gas tends to cause produce to ripen quickly, some quicker than others. So – if you are like me and tend to shop once a week, guaranteed there can be issues from time to time.

So – when OXO sent me their new Greensaver container to play with along with some fresh cucumbers from Melissa’s Produce, I fell in love. I promptly ordered a couple more for berries, tomatoes and greens and it’s been less Jenga shenanigans in my fridge and more organization. Having a more organized fridge makes this gal VERY happy.

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A Refreshing Berry Thyme Spritzer For A Trop50 #GirlsNightIn

May 14, 2014 By Aly 15 Comments

For a refreshing mocktail perfect for summer, you need to make a pitcher of this refreshing Berry Thyme Spritzer

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I have the ultimate refreshing summer sip for you today – a Berry Thyme Spritzer that I know you are going to adore.

When I told some friends that I was testing out some new recipes and how did they feel about a Girls’ Night In – they were all for it. Lately it seems that going out requires one to essentially take out a mortgage and the club scene is a bit too much. I tend to prefer the more relaxed version of great food, great friends and lots of laughter – the essentials for any fabulous Girls’ Night In, right?…

Caramelized Onion Dip Made Lighter

January 21, 2014 By Aly 28 Comments

Welcome to Day #2 of Appetizer Week, a multi-blogger event co-hosted by Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic and Kristen from Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker. With the big football game coming up, we wanted to make sure you had plenty of ideas for your game day spread. Each day we will be dishing up a different set of appetizers. We hope you enjoy this fabulous group of recipes. Tune in each day starting with Monday, January 20 and ending on Saturday, January 25.

One classic that was always at any get-together is the tried and true – onion dip. However, what if we amp’d up the flavors and made it a bit lighter? Now that sounds like an onion dip I’d adore.

This Caramelized Onion Dip takes a bit of time to prepare but I promise you the flavor is well worth the time investment. Rich caramelized onions flavored with a touch of thyme and mixed with Greek yogurt and light cream cheese results in a dip that definitely did not come from a packet….