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Boursin Hot Crab Dip
By CheeseDiva
Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, free of shells
- 2 packages Boursin Shallot Chive spread
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt and pepper
Bramata with Mascarpone
By CheeseDiva
Caroline Hoesttler introduced me to Bramata
- 3 c. chicken or veal stock
- 3 c. heavy cream
- Pinch nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 c. Bramata
- 1 c. semolina (available in stores next to the flour)
- 1 c. mascarpone
- 1 c. shredded Parmigiano Reggiano
MIXED BERRY PIE
By CheeseDiva
1. Combine the flour and salt
- Pastry for a Double-Crust Pie:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup shortening, chilled
- 6 tablespoons cold water
- -Berry Filling:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Beef Saltimbocca
By CheeseDiva
Cut beef into 3" wide rectangles
- Beef Saltimbocca
- 1 lb. beef tenderloin slice horizontally 1/4" thick
- Salt-pepper-powdered sage
- 1/4 lb. thinly sliced prosciutto
- 8 slices monterey jack or brie
- 4 med. mushrooms sliced in half
- 3 tbsp. chopped onions
- 1 med. clove, minced
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 4 pitted black olives, halved
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1/4 c. white wine
- 8 slices monterey jack or brie (this is for topping at end)
HONEY BAKED HAM AND GRUYERE FRENCH TOAST
By CheeseDiva
ATION Begin by leaving sliced brioche in refrigerator overnight to stale
- 4 Eggs
- 3/4 CUP Whole Milk
- 4 SLICES 1 1/2 Inch Thick Brioche Bread
- 4 SLICESHoney Baked Ham
- 2 TSPDijon Mustard
- 4 SLICES Swiss Cheese
- 1 TBSP Olive Oil
- TO TASTE Maple Syrup
- Powdered Sugar
- TO TASTE
Zucchini & Garlic Scape Frittata
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 Small Zucchini, Ends Trimmed And Cut Into 3/4 Inch Dice
- 1 Small Onion, Peeled & Diced
- 3 - 4 Tablespoons Garlic Scapes, Diced (Optional)
- 1/4 Cup Diced Pancetta
- 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil (Plus Additional To Grease Pan)
- 1.5 Ounces Soft Cheese, Finely Diced (See Options Above)
- 1/4 Cup Grated Pecorino or Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Teaspoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 2 Teaspoons Chopped Fresh Basil
- Salt & Pepper
- 5 Large Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Milk or Cream
***Dude’s Shepherd’s Pie
By CheeseDiva
Make a day ahead if possible
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 medium red onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground lamb
- 2 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 2 tbsp. Better Than Bouillon - beef flavor (available @ Lunardi's and Safeway)
- 1 heaping tbsp. flour
- 1 1/2 cup Martinelli's sparkling apple cider
- salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp. fresh tarragon I use the whole bunch
- 4 large potatoes,unpeeled
- 4 oz. butter
- 1 cup buttermilk or cream
- 3 cups shredded Cotswold ( cheese you can get at Whole Foods)
- Roma tomatoes – diced
- Fresh chopped Cilantro
- Thin sliced red onion
Vanilla Rich Chocolate Chip Cookies
By CheeseDiva
Delicious crsipy edged, chewy center, vanilla rich chocolate chip cookies!
- 3 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 package (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Croque Tartine Parisienne (Egg-Topped Ham and Cheese Sandwich)
By CheeseDiva
Mixed green salad, for serving (optional) 1
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp. flour
- 1 cup milk
- 5 1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 (1/4"-thick) slices country bread, lightly toasted
- 8 oz. thinly sliced smoked ham
- 16 oz. Gruyère cheese
- 4 eggs
- Crème fraîche, for garnish
- Aleppo pepper, for garnish
- Mixed green salad, for serving (optional)
Mousse Cake by Olive Garden -"the Real" Black Tie
By CheeseDiva
This is IT. The real deal
- 1 (18 ounce) box of ordinary cake mix (devil's food)
- (SECOND LAYER)
- 1 teaspoon knox unflavored gelatin
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- (Third Layer)
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon knox unflavored gelatin
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- (Fourth Layer)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 18 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)