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Almost-Famous Cinnamon Buns
By CheeseDiva
Directions Get the scoop about this top-secret recipe Make the dough: Warm the milk in a medium saucepan over low...
- 1 cup whole milk
- one 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup plus 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the bowl
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Bisquick Oven-Baked Chicken
By CheeseDiva
1 Heat oven to 425°F. Melt butter in rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, in oven
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 2/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds)
Pavés du Mail (Pan-Fried Steaks with Mustard Cream Sauce)
By CheeseDiva
The crispy bits and juices left in a skillet after frying steaks make a delicious base for a creamy, cognac-laced p...
- 4 (8–10-oz.) flat iron steaks, cut horizontally without the connective tissue
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. canola oil
- 5 tbsp. cognac or brandy
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp. dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp. minced flat-leaf parsley
Korean Beef Quesadillas
By CheeseDiva
Instructions Brown the beef in a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 1/3 c. soy sauce
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 T. sesame seeds
- 1 T. fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 c. shredded mozzarella
- 6 scallions, chopped
Lobster Roll Bites
By CheeseDiva
Toast Cups 1. Using a rolling pin or wine bottle, roll each bread slice firmly to flatten it
- Toast Cups:
- 12 slices soft white bread
- 3 Tbsp butter, melted
- Lobster Salad:
- 1-1/4 cups diced cooked lobster meat (5 oz/140 g)
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 green onion, light and dark green parts separated, minced/Tarragon?
- 1 rib celery, finely diced
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch each salt and pepper
Cheeseburger Casserole
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 375F In a large skillet or Dutch Oven over medium-high heat, brown ground beef until cooked throug...
- 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 (8 oz.) can refrigerated crescent dough sheet
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup (sharp) cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- black olives, pitted and chopped, optional
Ruth's Chris Steak House Creamed Spinach
By CheeseDiva
Love their steaks, and I love their version of this classic side dish to a thick, juicy steak
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 whole clove garlic
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 (10 ounce) bags ready-to-use fresh spinach
Chocolate Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
By CheeseDiva
Instructions Preheat an oven to 350°F Cream the butter and sugar at medium speed for about 5 minutes, or until ...
- 6 ounces sugar
- 6 ounces brown sugar
- 8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 13 ounces all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces caramel filled chocolates
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
Amish Friendship Bread
By CheeseDiva
Directions Preheat oven to 325° F (165° C)
- 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups flour
- 1-2 small boxes instant pudding (any flavor)
- 1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
***Monku in San Mateo's Blue Cheese Ball
By CheeseDiva
Mix all ingredients together except parsley
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. softened butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans