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Lobster morel Mac 'n' Cheese
By CheeseDiva
Directions Drop the lobster in boiling water for no more than 45 seconds
- 1 1 obster, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 4 ounces unsalted butter plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 9 ounces Cheddar, shredded
- 4 ounces Gruyere, shredded
- 1 tablespoon morel powder (dried morels that are ground in a spice grinder)
- 10 ounces macaroni pasta (any kind)
Condensed Cream of Soup Substitute
By CheeseDiva
I use this recipe as a substitute for the canned cream of soups in recipes
- I
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk or 1/2 cup nonfat milk
- salt and pepper
- II
- makes a little over a cup, equivalent to one can of soup
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons white flour
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper
Filet Mignon with Balsamic Syrup and Goat Cheese I
By CheeseDiva
Boil the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/3 cup, stirr...
- 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 (5 to 6-ounce) filet mignon steaks (each about 1-inch thick)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
Amish Onion Patties
By CheeseDiva
Mix together dry ingredients add milk and stir add onions and mix thoroughly heat 1/2 inch oil in skillet over m
- 3/4 cup Gold Medal flour
- 1 tablespoon Domino sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt ( adjust the salt to your family’s taste I only use 1 teaspoon)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cups chopped onions about 2 small onions
- Wesson oil for frying
Artichoke Dip
By CheeseDiva
Chop artichokes in blender or food processor
- 8oz. can artichoke hearts
- 1/2 shredded Parmigiano
- 1 c. mayonnaise (Best Foods)
- Sm. can Ortega diced chilis
Potato Gnocchi with Parmigiano/Cilantro Sauce
By CheeseDiva
Combine the mashed potatoes (still warm) with the cilantro-ricotta cheese mix, Parmigiano Reggiano, olive oil, eggs...
- 2 Idaho potatoes baked and mashed
- 1-cup ricotta cheese
- 1-cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 bunch of cilantro leaves (pureed in a blender with the ricotta)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- Semolina flour, for dusting
- Kosher salt
Crisp Potato Cake (Galette de Pomme de Terre)
By CheeseDiva
Pat potatoes dry if very starchy or moist
- 2 pounds (about 3 medium) potatoes, peeled and sliced very thinly
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
- Freshly ground nutmeg
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)
SPAGHETTI HOMARD – LOBSTER JOE BEEF MONTREAL
By CheeseDiva
Start by dividing the 8 quarts water evenly between 2 pots
- 8 quarts (8 litres) plus 2 cups (500 ml) water
- Salt and pepper
- 1 live lobster, weighing about 2 1/2 pounds (1.2 kg)
- 2 portions spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups (500 ml) whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1 sprig tarragon
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 3 slices slab bacon, cut into matchsticks and crisped in a pan
- Fresh parsley, julienned, for garnish
Madame Holden's Truffles au Chocolate
By CheeseDiva
DIRECTIONS 1 Whip the butter until it is light and fluffy
- 1/2 1/2c 1/2c sweet butter. room temperature
- 1 1/4 1 1/4c. 1/4c. confectioner’s sugar
- 3/4 3/4c. 3/4c. dark Dutch Cocoa
- 1 1 1 egg
- 2 2 2 tsp. vanilla
- Chocolate sprinkles or finely chopped nuts
Rösti (Swiss Hash Browns)
By CheeseDiva
1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until...
- 2 1/4 lb. russet potatoes (about 3 large)
- 2 tbsp. lard or unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
- 1 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste