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Perfect Potstickers-Alton
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 35 to 40 small wonton wrappers
- Water, for sealing wontons
- 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 1/3 cups chicken stock, divided
Paula Deen’s Peach Cobbler
By CheeseDiva
Peel and slice peaches. Combine peaches with one cup sugar and the water and bring to a boil
- 4 cups fresh peeled
- 2 cups sugar divided use
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup
- 1 1/2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- cinnamon as desired
Spinach Gratin
By CheeseDiva
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 3 pounds frozen chopped spinach, defrosted (5 (10-ounce) packages)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
Greek Christmas Cookies (Kourambiedes)
By CheeseDiva
Directions In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the butter and salt and whip...
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, soft
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus additional for coating
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 45 About 45 whole cloves
Roasted Garlic Mayo
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Kosher salt
Ham & Cheese Egg Cups (Or Turkey)
By CheeseDiva
Do ahead with poached eggs
- Cooking spray, for pan
- 12 slices ham
- 1 c. shredded cheddar
- 12 large eggs
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Epoisses Chicken
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 375°F. Roast chicken drumsticks for 30 minutes with olive oil, thyme, salt, pepper, and 2 tablesp...
- 18 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small bunch fresh thyme
- Sea salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 Lincet Époisses
- 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1/2-inch squares
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 ounces parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 ounces unsalted butter
Pate Brisee - Martha Stewart
By CheeseDiva
1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar
- Double Crust
- 2 1/2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces (Plugra)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
WA-PO Fried Chicken
By CheeseDiva
Stir together the buttermilk, garlic and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl
- 1 quart buttermilk (can use low-fat)
- 6 medium cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/3 cup hot pepper sauce, preferably Tabasco
- One 3- to 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces (wings reserved for another use; breasts cut in half crosswise)
- Vegetable or canola oil, for frying (generally 3 to 4 cups)
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Crab Puff Pastry
By CheeseDiva
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 1 9 by 9 square of frozen puff pastry, thawed but still cold
- 1 package Louis Kemp Crab Delights®
- 1 8 oz. package softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2-3 dashes hot sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp. everything bagel seasoning
- Egg wash: 1 beaten egg + 2 Tbsp. cool water