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***Martha’s Perfect Roast Thanksgiving Turkey
By CheeseDiva
The only way to roast turkey! 2013 -- 14
- 1 twenty- to-twenty-one-pound fresh whole turkey, giblets and neck removed from cavity and reserved
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 750-ml bottle dry white wine (can sub chicken broth)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- Sausage Fennel Stuffing - see recipe in Sides)
- Cheesecloth
Cuban Pork Hash
By CheeseDiva
1. Heat oil in a 12" cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
- 1 (4") stick cinnamon
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon, halved
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 lbs. ground pork
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup green pimiento-stuffed olives, halved
- 1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled
- tomatoes, undrained, crushed
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Crab-filled Crescent Snacks
By CheeseDiva
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray
- 1 (6-oz.) can crabmeat, rinsed, well drained
- 1 (3-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 (8-oz.) cans Pillsbury® Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls/Puff Pastry?
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame seed
Bouchon Croque Madame
By CheeseDiva
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Lay out the bread slices
- 8 slices of Brioche or sandwich bread
- 8 ounces thinly sliced ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese (Gruyere , Jarlsberg, etc.)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup Mornay Sauce (recipe below)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped Italian parsley
- Mornay Sauce
- 3 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup diced Spanish onion
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 black peppercorns
- 3 whole cloves
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 1/3 cup grated Comte or Emmetaler cheese (use Jack cheese or Fontina if Comte or Emmetaler are difficult to find)
BLT Quesadillas
By CheeseDiva
Directions 1) In a medium bowl, stir together chopped lettuce and chopped tomato
- 6 strips bacon, crispy (save grease)
- 6-8 ounces pepper jack cheese, grated
- 4 medium (8-10 inch) flour tortillas
- 1 large ripe tomato
- 1 cup chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime, juice only
- Salt and pepper
***Taleggio Bread Pudding
By CheeseDiva
Side dish at out 37th Annual NDE Dinner
- 2 cups 1/2" thick slices leeks (white and light green parts only)
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons (2 oz.) unsalted butter
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 12 cups 1" thick cubes crustless Brioche or Pullman sandwich loaf- 1-1/2 loaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 cups heavy cream
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- 3-1/2 cups shredded Taleggio
Lobster Risotto w/ Foie Gras Butter
By CheeseDiva
For the Risotto: In a medium saucepot, saute onions in olive oil on low heat until translucent and tender
- Lobster risotto:
- 1 large Spanish onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound arborio rice
- 8 ounces white cooking wine
- 2 cups lobster broth
- 8 ounces cooked lobster meat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Asiago
- Foie Gras Butter:
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 diced shallot
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound unsalted butter cut into large dice
- 4 ounces diced A or B grade foie gras
- 28 cherry tomatoes, for garnish
Snickerdoodle Muffins
By CheeseDiva
1.Cream the butter and sugar until soft about 3 to 5 minutes
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 3/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar and 1 TBSP cinnamon mixed together for rolling*
James Beard's Cream Biscuits
By CheeseDiva
Sift dry ingredients together
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (double-acting)
- 3 ⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- II
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Martha's Company Casserole - 1958
By CheeseDiva
Mix meat and tomato sauce
- Martha's Company Casserole
- 4 cups noodles (1/2 lb.), cooked, drained
- 1 lb. ground beef or lamb -- sautéed in olive oil, drained
- 2 8-oz. can tomato sauce
- 1/2 lb. cottage cheese (1 cup)
- 1 8-oz. package soft cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup scallions