Baby Portabella Mushrooms with Fontina Cheese

8 ounces sliced baby portabella mushrooms 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 fresh thyme springs or a 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 3/4 cup coarsely grated fontina cheese Preheat broiler. Arrange mushrooms in a single layer in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with…

Cornbread Topped BBQ Chicken

A favorite from an old Rachael Ray magazine.   3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 – 4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped 1 red onion, finely chopped Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce 2 tablespoons…

Quinoa Broccoli Pilaf

Finally! A recipe for quinoa ( keen-wah for the pronunciation challenged) that’s easy and full of flavor.  Perfect for a meatless main dish or  side dish and quick to put together. I loved this so much I want to make it again tomorrow! 1 cup quinoa 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2  cup baby portabella mushrooms,…