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***Baked Alaska Pie
By CheeseDiva
A Christmas Eve dinner tradition since the 80's
- Crust:
- 1/2 gal. ice cream, softened
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
- 6 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 package chocolate wafer cookies finely ground in processor
- 1/4 c. melted butter
Sesame Toasts with Poached Eggs and Avocado
By CheeseDiva
. Halve avocado, remove pit, and scoop flesh into a medium bowl
- 1 avocado
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 slices sesame bread, lightly toasted
- 1 cup lightly packed watercress sprigs
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 3 large eggs
Pesto Grilled Shrimp Caprese Quesadillas
By CheeseDiva
1. Heat a pan over medium heat, place the tortilla in the pan, sprinkle half of the cheese over half of the tortill...
- 1 teaspoon balsamic reduction
- 1 (10 inch) tortilla
- 1/2 cup mozzarella or jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pesto grilled shrimp
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 1 teaspoon balsamic reduction
- 2 basil leaves, torn
Oven Bacon -- Less Mess
By CheeseDiva
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 1 1 1 pound sliced bacon
Bordelaise Sauce
By CheeseDiva
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Make the sauce: In a 2-qt
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 tbsp. Demi-Glace
- Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
- 1 tbsp. chilled unsalted butter, diced
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
Bel-Air Club Sandwich | SAVEUR
By CheeseDiva
Stir mayonnaise, chervil, chives, parsley, tarragon, shallot, salt, and pepper in a bowl; set aïoli aside
- ⁄4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp. minced chervil
- 2 tsp. minced chives
- 2 tsp. minced parsley
- 2 tsp. minced tarragon
- 1 ⁄2 small shallot, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp. canola oil
- 1 egg
- 3 slices white bread, crusts removed, lightly toasted
- 1 ⁄2 oz. thinly sliced maple-glazed turkey (about 3 slices)
- 1 ⁄2 oz. thinly sliced smoked ham (about 3 slices)
- 2 slices Gruyère
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp
- 1 ⁄2 small vine-ripe tomato, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 inner leaves romaine lettuce
- Shoestring french fries and ketchup, for serving (optional)
Hugh Acheson's Ramp Jam
By CheeseDiva
Heat oil in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium; add ramps and salt and cook until soft, without color, about 10 minutes
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. ramps, white ends thinly sliced, leaves cut into 1” pieces
- 1 tbsp. sea salt
- 1 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1 ⁄2 cup sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp. powdered pectin
Loaded Hasselback Potatoes
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 4 russet potatoes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
New Classic Brownies
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup lightly toasted walnuts or pecans (optional)