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Deconstructed Meatloaf andPotatoes
By CheeseDiva
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 2 pounds mashed potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
- Sliced Sausage -- optional
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 large eggplants (2 1/2 pounds total), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 6 cups (48 ounces) store-bought chunky tomato sauce or homemade Chunky Tomato Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
Vanilla Bean Sables
By CheeseDiva
Cookies are one of my favorite things about the holiday season, and the sheer variety of cookies available at this ...
- For the cookie dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise*
- 2/3 cup vanilla sugar**
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- To finish:
- Turbinado sugar for coating (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 large egg white mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Bourbon Vinaigrette
By CheeseDiva
Southern Living APRIL 2012
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2/3 cup canola oil
Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
By CheeseDiva
[Photograph: Vicky Wasik] Making your own blue cheese dressing at home is worth the extra effort
- 2 ounces (60g) mild blue cheese
- 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh juice from 1 lemon
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt (if needed)
Southern KFC SECRET Fried Chicken Recipe!
By CheeseDiva
Peanut oil for frying Take all of your pieces of chicken & lightly season them with salt/pepper & set aside
- Southern Fried Chicken
- 6-8 pieces of chicken (I used thighs and drums)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large ziplock bag
- Peanut oil for frying
Crispy Potato Skins
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 400°. Prick potatoes all over with a fork and rub with oil; season generously with salt and pepper
- russet potatoes (about 5 lb.), scrubbed
- Olive oil for rubbing and brushing
- Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
- Freshly ground black pepper
- shredded Cheddar cheese
- bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Sour cream and chopped chives, for serving
Chinese Chicken Skewers
By CheeseDiva
Cut the chicken into 1 - 1
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry (Note 1)
- 2 tsp sriracha or 1 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1.5 lb chicken thigh fillets, skinless and boneless
- 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 2 tbsp vegetable or other cooking oil
Baked Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 12 Medium To Large Zucchini Flowers
- 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1/3 Cup Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
- 2 Teaspoons Finely Chopped Fresh Basil
- Salt & Pepper
- 2 Medium Eggs Beaten With 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 1/2 Cups Fresh Breadcrumbs
- Sea Salt & Pepper
- Olive Oil For Baking
- 1 Cup Quick Tomato Sauce
- or
- Lemon Wedges
Ramp and Mushroom Tart
By CheeseDiva
1. Heat 3 tbsp. oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat
- 4 tbsp. olive oil
- 10 oz. button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 shallot, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp. finely chopped thyme leaves, plus whole leaves to garnish
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 20 ramps (about 4 oz.), trimmed
- 4 oz. goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp. heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. lemon zest, divided
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 sheet frozen, thawed puff pastry
- Fleur de sel, to taste