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Chicken Piccata I
By CheeseDiva
"Great chicken piccata - hope you enjoy!"
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 lemons - cut into wedges, for garnish
Swiss Fondue Fritters
By CheeseDiva
Using a 3" ring cutter, cut one round from center of each slice of bread; reserve crusts for another use
- 16 oz. Gruyère cheese, grated
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 1 ⁄8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 ⁄4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp. kirsch (cherry brandy)
- Canola oil, for frying
Strawberry Sorbet
By CheeseDiva
Makes almost 3 cups Food processor or blender Rinse and hull the berries and put them in a food processor or blen...
- 1 pound (4 cups) ripe, flavorful strawberries
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberry (or raspberry) preserves
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
- 1/3 cup water
- Food processor or blender
Fat Doug Burger
By CheeseDiva
Cook's Note: You can substitute 1 1/2 pounds ground beef for the sirloin, brisket and short rib mix
- 8 4 1 1/2 4 sliced thin 4 slices Swiss cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 4 brioche or sesame seed buns
Caprese Quinoa Casserole
By CheeseDiva
Instructions: If you don't have leftover quinoa, cook ¾ c
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 16 oz. ground turkey
- 1/2 sweet onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
- 8 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/4 c. white wine (you can substitute chicken broth)
- 2 c. cooked quinoa
- 1/2 c. grated parmesan, divided
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced or cubed (use 2% milk cheese to lighten it up)
- 4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- handful of basil leaves, sliced thin or minced (I used freeze-dried basil this time)
HomeMade Mascarpone Cheese
By CheeseDiva
Ready the next day, homemade mascarpone cheese -it's easier than you think! *adapted from bakingobsession
- 2 cups heavy cream, preferably organic
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Carbonara-Serious Eats
By CheeseDiva
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound dried spaghetti (450g) (see note above)
- 1/2 cup diced guanciale, pancetta, or bacon (about 3 ounces; 85g) (see note above)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (45mL), divided
- 2 whole large eggs plus 6 yolks
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano (about 1 ounce; 25g), plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1 ounce; 25g), plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (ground medium-coarse), plus more for serving
Tartiflette
By CheeseDiva
Best yet -- 8-23-18: Sliced red potatoes; TJ's Black Forest Bacon; Taleggio
- Red Potatoes, ( 2.5 pounds)
- 6 handsome slices of smoked bacon, cooked crisp, in pieces
- 1 Reblochon or 2.5lbs. Taleggio, sliced
- Oil, salt and pepper
Cheesy Shrimp on Grits Toast
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 3 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1 1/3 cups quick-cooking grits
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 8 -ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated Italian cheese blend
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley leaves
- 1/2 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Cheddar
Roasted Shrimp and Brie Champagne Soup
By CheeseDiva
Melt butter over low heat
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups fish stock or clam juice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 pounds ripe Brie cheese, rind removed and cut up
- 1 bunch chives, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup Champagne
- 1 lb. shrimp - roasted