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Lamb Braised in Milk with Garlic and Fennel
By CheeseDiva
1 Brown the lamb pieces on all sides: In a large (5 to 6 quart) thick-bottomed Dutch oven, heat olive oil on mediu...
- 4 # boneless lamb shoulder, 2" cubes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 fennel bulb, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed (use mortar and pestle, or chop finely with a chef's knife)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 2 cups farro (can substitute brown rice)
Mushroom Risotto with Truffled Pecorino
By CheeseDiva
Crumble or chop dried mushrooms into small pieces, and place in a small bowl with hot water; set aside for at least...
- 1/2 ounce dried wild mushrooms (such as morels or porcini)
- 1 cup hot water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 8 ounces fresh baby bella or cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely grated pecorino with truffles
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley or chives (optional)
Brownies with Salted Caramel Sauce
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 350°. Coat an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with nonstick spray
- INGREDIENTS
- BROWNIES
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1 tablespoon natural unsweetened cocoa powder plus more for pan
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- CARAMEL SAUCE AND ASSEMBLY
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Gray sea salt or flaky sea salt (such as Maldon; for serving)
Grilled Gruyère and Sweet Onion Sandwiches
By CheeseDiva
In a deep skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in the oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced crosswise (4 cups)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices of whole-grain bread
- Dijon mustard
- 8 ounces imported Gruyère cheese, thinly sliced
- 2 half-sour pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
Shrimp and Grits -Ultimate
By CheeseDiva
For the grits: Place a 3-quart pot over medium-high heat
- For the grits:
- 3 cups milk
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup stone-ground white cornmeal 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For the shrimp:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 pound andouille or spicy Italian spicy sausage, cut in chunks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 to 3 bay leaves
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
- Pinch cayenne pepper, adjust to personal preference
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 4 green onions, sliced
Marion’s Mini Pizzas
By CheeseDiva
Mix all ingredients together
- 1 can chopped olives
- 1 can Ortega chopped green chilis
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 4-5 green onions, sliced
- Sourdough baguettes, long, thin ones, sliced about 1/4" thick
Cinnamon Oat Peach Crisp
By CheeseDiva
Toss peaches, granulated sugar, and 2 Tbsp
- 5 lb. medium peaches (about 12), peeled, sliced ½" thick
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp. plus 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- ⅔ cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 pints vanilla ice cream
Chai
By CheeseDiva
In a medium pan, bring the water, all of the spices and the ginger to a boil over medium heat
- 2 cups water
- 1 (1-inch) piece cinnamon stick
- 4 green cardamom pods, smashed
- 4 whole cloves
- 1/2 star anise
- 2 quarter-sized coins fresh ginger
- 2 scant teaspoon black tea leaves (recommended: Taj Mahal) or black tea of choice
- 2 teaspoons honey, or more to taste
- Whole milk or half-and-half
Dusty Bliss Chocolate EspressCookies
By CheeseDiva
Heat the oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar with the espresso powder and butter on medium speed of a h...
- 3 ⁄4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 1 ⁄4 cup instant espresso
- 12 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups (9 oz.) all-purpose flour
- 1 2⁄3 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
- 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, melted
Sctmble Eggs - Bourdsin
By CheeseDiva
Start off by heating your pan — but not too much
- Eggs
- Butter