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Moroccan-Spiced Pastitsio with Lamb and Feta
By CheeseDiva
This multi-culti recipe brings a moroccan flavor (the spice blend ras-el-hanout) to pastitsio, the classic Greek pa...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups chopped red onion
- 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
- 2 tablespoons dried mint
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ras-el-hanout
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups whole milk, divided
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 pound penne rigate
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- Ingredient info: Look for ras-el-hanout at specialty foods stores or order it online at adrianascaravan.com.
Hooters Onion Rings
By CheeseDiva
1. Mix the flour (or flour and cornmeal) in a bowl and stir in the beer, black and red pepper, and salt
- 1 cup (140 g) flour, plus more for dusting the onions
- or 3/4 cup (110 g) flour, plus 1/4 cup (35 g) cornmeal
- 1 cup (250 ml) beer
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper powder (I used ancho chile powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium onions, peeled and cut in 1/3-inch (1 cm) thick rings - Vidalia
Chicken Basteeya
By CheeseDiva
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and set aside
- 1 1/4-pounds (600g) chicken thighs (leg and thigh attached), 2 to 3 thighs depending on size
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil or clarified butter
- 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2-inch (5cm) fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 cups (500ml) water
- 4 eggs
- 1 scant cup (120g) blanched almonds (see Note)
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon orange flower water
- Zest of 1 lemon, and the juice of 1/2 of the lemon
- 1/4 cup (15g) chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup (15g) chopped cilantro
- 7 sheets of filo dough, thawed, if frozen
- 5 tablespoons (70g) melted unsalted butter
***Shrimp Scampi Pasta
By CheeseDiva
We LOVED this dish! https://video
- 1 lb. frozen large peeled, deveined shrimp
- Kosher salt
- 1 medium onion
- 7 garlic cloves, divided
- 2 lemons
- 1 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
- ¾ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes, plus more
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- 1 lb. fettuccine
Lamb Sausage in Puff Pastry
By CheeseDiva
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 pound fresh lamb sausage, 1/2-inch thick
- 2 sheets commercial puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, plus extra for serving
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk, for egg wash
Fro Cro-Dough
By CheeseDiva
Fill a deep, wide pot halfway with neutral flavored oil and heat to 350 degrees F
- Neutral-flavored oil, for frying
- 1 tube store-bought croissant dough, defrosted
- All-purpose flour, for dusting, optional
- Store-bought glaze
- Store-bought pastry cream
- One 3- to 4-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter
- One 1-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter
- Deep fry thermometer
- Long thin pastry tip
Quesadilla Huevos Rancheros
By CheeseDiva
Heat a pan over medium heat, place one tortilla in the pan, sprinkle half of the cheese followed by the refried bea...
- 2 (8 inch) tortillas
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup refried beans
- 1/4 cup salsa ranchera
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (optional)
***Cornish Hens and Wild Rice - Auntie Mimi’s
By CheeseDiva
My sister gave me this recipe when I was cooking my first dinner for Steve
- 1 c. soy sauce
- 1/2 c chicken stock
- 4 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 3 tbsp. whiskey or gin
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 Cornish Game Hens, halved(could also use Duck)
- Cooked Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice
Pork Dumplings
By CheeseDiva
Directions For the dipping sauce: Combine the soy sauce, Sriracha and lemon juice in a bowl and set aside until re...
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 small bunch scallions, white and green parts, chopped
- 12 ounces ground pork
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 egg
- 1 package round dumpling wrappers
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil, for frying