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***Torta di Cioccolata alla Sanna - 2004-Flourless
By CheeseDiva
An AMAZING flourless chocolate cake!
- 1 lb. sweet butter
- 1 c.+2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 c.+2 tbsp.strong espresso coffee
- I use an instant Italian brand -- Medaglia d'Oro Instant Espresso .I use 1-2 tbsp. coffee in the water.
- 12 ozs. bittersweet chocolate
- 4 oz, unsweetened chocolate
- 8 large eggs
Bacon and Egg Soup
By CheeseDiva
Directions Preheat the oven to 375
- 1/2 pound slab or thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 4 slices rustic Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese, plus 1 small piece rind
- 4 tablespoons torn fresh parsley
- 4 large eggs
Scrambled Egg Brunch Shells
By CheeseDiva
Directions Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 4 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 6 eggs
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 pkg. (10 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Shells, prepared according to package directions
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives
Sesame-Cilantro Dipping Sauce
By CheeseDiva
Add all ingredients to a small bowl
- 11 -/4 cup rice-wine vinegar
- 1 tab chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Kugelhopf Cake Recipe | SAVEUR
By CheeseDiva
In a small bowl, soak the raisins in the kirsch and 2 tablespoons of hot water for 30 minutes, then strain, discard...
- 1 ⁄2 cup raisins
- 2 tbsp. kirsch
- 2 ⁄3 cup plus 2 3⁄4 cups bread flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. fresh yeast
- 2 tbsp. superfine sugar
- 1 tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 13 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
- 1 ⁄3 cup whole almonds
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Mini Skillet Meatloaves
By CheeseDiva
Mix the breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, egg, Worcestershire sauce, onion, chili powder and garlic in a large bowl
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small onion, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
- 1 1/2 pounds meatloaf mix (ground beef, pork and/or veal)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 to 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Lobsteries – Lobster Puffs Pastries Appetizers
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 2/3 c . chunk lobster, cooked
- 1/3 c . gruyere , grated
- 1/3 c . sharp cheddar
- 1/4 c . mayonnaise
- 2 Tab chopped Chives
- 2 package puff pastry sheets
- 1 Tbsp . water
- 1 egg
Guinness & Steak Mac & Cheese
By CheeseDiva
Cook pasta in well-salted boiling water in a large stockpot according to package instructions, until just shy of al...
- 1 pound shell pasta
- 1 pound top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 11 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup Guinness
- 4 1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature
- 5 1/2 cups shredded Cotswold cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Stilton cheese, crumbled
- 3 cups cubed baguette, approximately 1/2-inch squares
Gingerbread Cake
By CheeseDiva
Deputy food editor Janet McCracken adds fresh ginger to a family recipe to create this moist spice cake
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- 2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger
- 1 cup chilled heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup store-bought lemon curd
- Finely grated lemon zest
- An 8" square metal cake pan
Fresh Watermelon Cake
By CheeseDiva
Stand watermelon on cutting board
- 1 whole seedless watermelon (about 6lbs)
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip topping, thawed --Use real whipped cream w/ a little sugar and vanilla
- 1 kiwi, sliced
- 3 strawberries, hulled
- 1/3 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup blueberries