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Spinach, Chive, and Yogurt Soup with Grilled Scallions
By CheeseDiva
Melt butter in a 12" skillet over medium
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 oz. (about 2 slices) dark rye bread, pulsed into coarse crumbs in a food processor
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- 3 ⁄4 cup roughly chopped chives, plus 2 tbsp. minced
- 1 ⁄2 cup ice cubes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1-1/2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 ⁄4 cup heavy cream 1
- 8 scallions, trimmed and halved lengthwise 3
- tbsp. canola oil
- 1 (2 oz.) piece fresh horseradish, peeled
Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken-Epicurious
By CheeseDiva
by Bobby Deen and Melissa Clark
- 1/3 cup 1% buttermilk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 12 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
Cannoli Cones
By CheeseDiva
I recommend draining your ricotta overnight
- 1 1 1 lb. (16 oz) whole milk ricotta cheese (drained overnight)
- 10 10 10 sugar cones
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for dipping cones; optional)
- 1/2-2/3 1/2-2/3 1/2-2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Comeback Sauce
By CheeseDiva
Stir together mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, garlic...
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1
- /2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Buttermilk Belgian Waffles
By CheeseDiva
Preparation Note: If you don’t have buttermilk in the house, you can make some by mixing the same amount of milk...
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 whole Eggs, Separated
- 1-3/4 cup Buttermilk (See Note Below)
- 6 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
The Ultimate Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
By CheeseDiva
Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, add the buttermilk, yogurt, grated onion, steak seasoning (if using), grated...
- For the chicken
- 2 cups buttermilk
- One 6-oz. container plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp. Montreal steak spice (optional)
- 1 ⁄4 cup medium sized Spanish onion, finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved crosswise, then each piece pounded to 1⁄4 inch thickness
- One 8-oz. box instant mashed potato mix (3 cups)
- 2 1⁄2 cups breadcrumbs (10 oz.)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 3 eggs
- Canola oil, for frying
- For the sandwich
- 4 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce (8 oz.)
- 2 pickled chiles, finely chopped
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 ⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- Honey, for drizzling
- 1 ⁄2 lemon, for squeezing
- 1 ⁄2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp. chunky chile paste, such as Israeli schug
- 1 large loaf challah cut into eight 1/2-inch slices
- Softened or melted butter, for spreading
- Kosher dill pickles, sliced lengthwise
Saffron Risotto with Scallops/Shrimp
By CheeseDiva
Bring the stock to simmer in a saucepan and have a large ladle at hand
- 6 to 7 cups chicken or shrimp stock
- 1 teaspoon (loosely packed) saffron threads
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 pound (2 cups) Arborio rice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and butterflied
- 1/2 pound scallops
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped reconstituted sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
Onion Soup
By CheeseDiva
Melt butter in a large, heavy-bottom pot over medium-low heat
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pounds yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 10 medium onions)
- 2 ounces Calvados (or another brandy or Cognac)
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 slices baguette, toasted
- 1 cup grated Gruyère
Flavored Butters
By CheeseDiva
These flavored butter recipes start with half a cup of softened butter
- DILL BUTTER is perfect on grilled salmon:
- HERB BUTTER
- Ingredients
- 1/2-cup butter, softened
- 1/4-tsp. dried tarragon leaves
- 1-tsp. dried parsley flakes
- 1/8-tsp. dried thyme leaves
- dash black pepper
- 1/2-cup butter, softened
- 2 tsp. dried dill weed
- 2 tsp. chopped chives
- 1/2-tsp. lemon juice
- CHILI BUTTER is a spicy southwestern treat on meats:
- 1/2-cup butter, softened
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. lime juice
- 1/8-tsp. pepper
- 1/4-tsp. salt
- 1/2-tsp. pepper sauce
Best ButtermilkFried Chicken
By CheeseDiva
Instructions Wash your chicken and dry it with paper towels
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- flour
- 1 lb of chicken wings, or chicken breast
- vegetable oil for frying