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Mini Corn Dog Muffins
By CheeseDiva
Who doesn’t like a corn dog? These are a bit healthier since they are not deep fried
- 8 1/2 ounce box of corn bread mix
- 4 hot dogs cut into 6 pieces each
- Mustard and ketchup for dipping
Tempura - Light as a Feather
By CheeseDiva
COLD ingredients -- cake flour -- consistent oil temperature
- one -half cup of cake flour on a plate for dredging for draining; set both aside.
- two egg yolks in a medium-size mixing bowl
- two cups of cold water. Add one-quarter cup of ice cubes. (Keeping the liquid ice cold will reduce gluten development in the batter.)
- 2 cups cake flour
Honey Sesame Chicken
By CheeseDiva
In a bowl, mix cubed chicken with the 1 cup of corn starch; coat thoroughly
- Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 Cup of Corn Starch
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil for frying
- Sauce:
- 8 tablespoons of honey
- 5 tablespoons of ketchup
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons of corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Garnish:
- Scallion/green onion
- Sesame seeds (I used toasted which I purchased)
Frozen Cappuccino Charlotte
By CheeseDiva
A classic from 1986
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup strong coffee
- 1 7 g package unflavoured gelatin
- 1 3 oz package soft ladyfinger cookie
- 3 cup whipping cream
- 1 Tbsp coffee liqueur
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 4 44 g bars milk chocolate covered sponge toffee, chopped
Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes
By CheeseDiva
All leftover mashed potatoes will vary in consistency depending on how much cream, milk or melted butter you added ...
- 3 cups chilled leftover mashed potatoes
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 Tablespoons chopped scallions, green and white parts
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3 Tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil, for pan-frying
- Sour cream, for serving
Boston Clam Chowder
By CheeseDiva
The only thing that could improve this is the use of chowder clams
- 3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams or 16 ounces chopped clams
- 1 cup minced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cups cubed potatoes
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart half-and-half cream
- 2 tablespoonsred wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ground black pepper to taste
Timmy Altermann’s Russian Cream
By CheeseDiva
In small saucepan combine sugar and gelatin, mixing well, then add the water and let it stand 5 mins
- 3/4 cup(s) sugar
- 1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup(s) water
- 1 cup(s) whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cup(s) sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
Butter Sauces
By CheeseDiva
Bernaise: In a small saucepan combine the shallots, tarragon, wine and vinegar
- Bernaise:
- 1/2 about 1/2 cup clarified butter, melted
- juice of 1 lemon, strained
- Mix butter and lemon juice.
- Bernaise Sauce
- 2 tbsp shallots or green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp dry white wine (plus a glass or two for you!)
- 5 egg yolks at room temp.
- 1/2 tub of 8oz Meadow Butter, cut into pieces
- fresh lemon juice
- pinch of sea salt
- pinch of pepper
- Beurre Blanc
- 6 tbsp shallots, minced
- 6 tbsp dry white wine
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tub 8oz Meadow Butter
- pinch of salt and pepper
Creamy Roasted Mushroom and Brie Soup
By CheeseDiva
Toss the mushrooms in the oil, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400F oven until t...
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, quartered
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup white wine (or broth)
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 4 ounces brie, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
TORTELLINI WITH PROSCIUTTO, CREAM SAUCE
By CheeseDiva
Melt butter in saute pan, medium heat
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1/4 lb. prosciutto
- 1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 c. light cream
- 2 tbsp. cognac
- 1/3 c. grated Pecorino cheese
- Fresh parsley (flat leaf), snipped
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lb. tortellini (cheese) or cavatelli