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Italian Christmas Cookies
By CheeseDiva
1 Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, stir flour, baking powder and salt
- 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (from 15-oz container)
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- Betty Crocker™ gel food colors, as desired
- Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles, as desired
Brix - Polenta Crusted Scallops
By CheeseDiva
Method: Place fennel bulbs along with the chopped shallots, garlic, bay leaf and a sprig of thyme in a pot just lar...
- 4 heads baby fennel, cleaned, 1 tablespoon fronds reserved
- 3 shallots, 2 chopped + 1 minced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig thyme
- 3 large heirloom tomatoes
- 1 cup sweet yellow corn kernels
- 1 cup cleaned spinach leaves
- 2 cups good quality red wine
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds (toasted until fragrant)
- 2 tablespoons truffle oil
- 1 cup polenta
- 12 very large scallops, side muscle removed
- 1 tablespoon chives
CHICKEN AND WAFFLE GRILLED CHEESE
By CheeseDiva
Butter the non-syrup side of your waffles
- Waffles
- Fried Chicken, sliced
- Cheddar slices
- Warm Maple Syrup
LOADED CHICKEN AND POTATOES
By CheeseDiva
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Topping:
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed (1″)
- 6-8 medium skin on red potatoes, cut in 1/2″ cubes
- 1/3 c olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 2 Tbsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp hot sauce (more if you like it HOT)
- 2 c fiesta blend cheese
- 1 c crumbled bacon
- 1 c diced green onion
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
By CheeseDiva
Cut the onion into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 medium white onion
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast half
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce, or more as needed
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 1 tablespoon roasted/toasted sesame seeds
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth, preferably no-salt-added
- Four 6-inch corn tortillas
- 1 lime, for serving
- 1/2 cup half-and-half (optional)
Flaky Bread
By CheeseDiva
Whisk kosher salt and 3 cups flour in a large bowl
- kosher salt
- all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- unsalted butter, melted, plus more, room temperature, for brushing (about 10 )
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
- Olive oil (for parchment)
Meatloaf, Basic
By CheeseDiva
Preheat your oven to 350 F
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 2-3 splashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 c. shredded cheese (Cotswold)
- Ketchup
Garlic Chive Butter
By CheeseDiva
In food processor fitted with a chopping blade, pulse garlic and chives until finely chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
- &frac18 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- &frac18 teaspoon salt
Bacon Mac and Cheese-Little Mountain
By CheeseDiva
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain reserving 3 tablespoon water
- 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
- 1 quart (4 cups) heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, minced
- 8 ounces Roelli Little Mountain cheese (alpine-style), shredded (2 cups)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Minced fresh chives
Baked Spaghetti
By CheeseDiva
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 small bay leaves
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
- 1 cup grated cheddar
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack
- 1 cup salt
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 1/4 cup garlic powder