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Swedish Cinnamon-and-Cardamom Bread
By CheeseDiva
structions Make the dough: Melt butter in a 1-qt
- FOR THE FILLING AND TOPPING:
- FOR THE DOUGH
- 7 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk, heated to 115°
- 2 tsp. active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. cardamom seeds, lightly crushed
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 7 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp. cardamom seeds, finely crushed
- 1 egg, beaten
- Pearl sugar, for topping
Stuffed Shrimp Bread
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined, diced into 1/2 inch chunks
- 1 loaf Ciabatta bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup jack cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- green onions to garnish
Skillet S'Mores
By CheeseDiva
Directions Preheat the broiler on high
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- One 12-ounce bag mini chocolate chips
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- Graham crackers, broken into squares, for dipping
Peanut Butter Cups
By CheeseDiva
If you’re reading this, I’ll assume you’ve had a Reese’s peanut butter cup at least once in your lifetime
- 12 muffin tin liners
- 12 ounces of organic dark chocolate
- 1 cup of organic peanut butter
- 1/4 cup of raw honey
- 1/4 teaspoon of organic salt
One Dish LeftoverThanksgiving Dinner
By CheeseDiva
Lay turkey pieces in bottom of 9" Pyrex dish
- 3 cups diced, cooked turkey
- Leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese of choice (I use a blend of jack and cheddar)
- 1-1/2 cups, diced, cooked, drained bacon
- 1 bunch sliced scallions
- Leftover cranberry sauce
- Leftover stuffing or 1 box Stove Top dressing cooked according to box directions
Swiss Onion Tart
By CheeseDiva
1. Make the crust: Pulse flour, baking powder, and salt in a food processor to combine
- FOR THE CRUST:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 3 oz. speck or bacon, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 lbs. white onions (about 3), finely chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 eggs
- 3 oz. grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper and freshly grated nutmeg
Chocolate Chip Cookies--Flat & Chewy
By CheeseDiva
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 8 ounces butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped bittersweet chocolate (chunks and shavings)
- 2 cups chopped toasted walnuts (optional)
Crooks Corner Shrimp and Grits
By CheeseDiva
Chef Bill Smith, Crook's Corner, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Southern Living APRIL 2004
- 2 cups water
- 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup regular grits
- 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 3 bacon slices
- 1 pound medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- Lemon wedges
Peking Duck
By CheeseDiva
Watch how to make this recipe
- One 5 to 6-pound whole duck
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 6 tablespoons superfine sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 package Chinese/Mandarin-style pancakes, to serve
- 3 scallions, sliced into long thin strips, for garnish
- 1 cucumber, cored and sliced into long thin strips, for garnish
Best Original Nachos Recipe | SAVEUR
By CheeseDiva
Set a paper-towel-lined tray next to the stove
- egetable oil, for frying
- 10 soft corn tortillas, cut in half
- Kosher salt
- 1 ⁄4 cups refried black beans
- 1 medium shallot or 1⁄4 red onion, minced
- 1 ⁄2 cup shredded orange cheddar cheese (1 1⁄2 oz.)
- 1 ⁄2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 1⁄2 oz.)
- 1 ⁄2 cup crumbled queso fresco or Cotija cheese
- 20 pickled jalapeño slices, or to taste