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Shrimp & Bacon Quesadillas
By CheeseDiva
A quick and easy dinner, this shrimp and bacon version is a filling meal, that won't break the bank, while filling ...
- 8 slices of thick cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1 18 oz box SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach optional
- heaping 3 cups of shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 6 flour tortillas, soft taco size
- pico de gallo optional- for serving
- guacamole optional- for serving
- sour cream optional- for serving
Mim's Irish Grilled Cheese
By CheeseDiva
Mash 4 tablespoons softened butter with 2 tablespoons each chopped parsley, scallions and chives
- 4 tablespoons softened butter (I use Kerrygold Irish butter)
- 2 tablespoons each chopped parsley, scallions and chives
- 8 slices bread
- 8 slices Irish Back Bacon - cooked ( I use Shannon's Pork Loin Back Bacon and saute it in an iron skillet)
- 4 slices Irish cheddar cheese--Kerrygold Vintage Irish Cheddar is wonderful to use. And, it is widely available.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
By CheeseDiva
Oh. My. Gosh. This is seriously the best soup ever!
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups half and half (half and half is a half cream, half milk mixture found next to the heavy cream)
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 Tablespoon chicken base, or two chicken bullion cubes crushed
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 1/2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken (cooked chicken breast will work)
- 1/2 cup cooked and chopped bacon
- 1 cup cubed ham
- 2 cups grated Swiss cheese
Crash Hot Potatoes
By CheeseDiva
Begin by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil
- 12 whole New Potatoes (or Other Small Round Potatoes)
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt To Taste
- Black Pepper To Taste
- Rosemary (or Other Herbs Of Choice) To Taste
- Garlic or Garlic Oil?
Za'atar
By CheeseDiva
MAKES ABOUT 1/4 CUP Combine 1 Tbsp
- OR:
- Combine 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano, 1 Tbsp. sumac, 1 Tbsp. ground cumin, and 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds. Stir in 1 tsp. kosher salt and 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 teaspoons ground sumac*
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Classic Meatballs Recipe | SAVEUR
By CheeseDiva
In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, pork fat, prosciutto, parsley, oregano, fennel seeds, chile flakes, cumin, all...
- 10 oz. ground beef chuck or veal
- 10 oz. ground pork shoulder
- 2 oz. minced pork fat or unsmoked bacon
- 2 oz. prosciutto, minced
- 1 1⁄4 cups loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, minced, plus more for garnish
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 1⁄2 tsp. fennel seeds
- 1 tsp. crushed red chile flakes
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 ⁄4 tsp. ground allspice
- 7 slices white bread, finely ground in a food processor
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 ⁄3 cup ricotta, drained in a strainer for 2 hours
- 2 tbsp. milk
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
- 1 ⁄4 cup dry red wine
- 4 cups canned tomato purée
- 1 cup beef or veal stock or water
- Grated parmesan, for garnish
Ham Brie Bake
By CheeseDiva
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups leftover roasted vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, parsnips and onions
- 2 cups leftover cheeses, cut into pieces, such as Brie, Parmesan, and/or Gruyere
- 1/4 pound Canadian bacon or Black Forest ham, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 12 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups milk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Roast Chicken with Caramelized Shallots
By CheeseDiva
1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 large shallots, peeled and minced
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- one generous handful of coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Chocolate Chip Cookie w/ Milk Shot
By CheeseDiva
Bake cookies -- Cool. Brush interior with a wall of melted Chocolate
- Choc. Chip Cookies made in Cannele molds w/ empty center
- Melted Chocolate
- Milk
Stuffed Caramel Cake-Mix Cookies
By CheeseDiva
1 Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ yellow cake mix
- 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 20 Lancaster™ caramel soft crèmes, unwrapped (from 8-oz package)
- 1/2 cup coarse white sparkling sugar
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce