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Accidental 7-Up Biscuits
By CheeseDiva
So my Sister Chrissy is visiting -- I am making biscuits, but, I can't cook and talk at the same time
- INGREDIENTS:
- 4 cups Bisquick
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup 7-up
- 1/2 cup melted butter
LAYERED SHRIMP DIP
By CheeseDiva
2010 NDE Dinner -- Big Hit!
- 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 18 oz. small cooked shrimp
- 1 (2 1/4 oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- sliced green onions
- tortilla chips
Torta di Pasta
By CheeseDiva
1 Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occ...
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped or cubed, cooked, bacon or pancetta
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 3/4 cup grated fontina
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Red-Wine Risotto
By CheeseDiva
Place broth in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat
- 4 1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups arborio, carnaroli or other Italian “risotto” rice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups dry red wine, such as Barbera, Barbaresco or Pinot Noir - Port. Syrah
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1 cup finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Chocolate Sauce - Shannon’s Favorite
By CheeseDiva
Combine sugar,cocoa and butter in saucepan
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 heaping tbsp. dark cocoa
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp. cold water
- 1 5-1/2 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1/2 tsps. vanilla
Poached Eggs with Crab Salad and English Muffins
By CheeseDiva
Place the crab meat in a large mixing bowl and pick through making sure all the shells are removed, being careful t...
- 2 pounds lump crab meat
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered or halved
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup picked fresh tarragon leaves
- 2 scallions (green and white parts), thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
- Zest of 1/2 lemon, plus juice of 1 whole lemon
- Zest of 1/2 lime, plus juice of 1 whole lime
- Kosher salt
- 3 English muffins, split
- Unsalted butter, for muffins
- 6 eggs
- Favorite hot sauce, optional
Russian Cream Dessert Recipe
By CheeseDiva
In a saucepan, combine sugar and gelatin
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 envelope (1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 to 5 cups fresh fruit (bite-size pieces)
Potato and Spring Onion Soup
By CheeseDiva
Cut scallions in half crosswise, dividing white and green parts
- 2 bunches spring onions (scallions), trimmed
- 4 tbsp. sunflower or vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 3 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bacon Caramel Popcorn
By CheeseDiva
1. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F (121 C)
- 6 slices bacon
- 5 cups popped popcorn (preferably plain)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup toasted, chopped pecans
- Candy thermometer
Swiss Avocado Turkey Quessadilla
By CheeseDiva
1. Heat saute pan over medium heat
- 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
- 2 Whole-wheat tortillas
- 4 slices deli turkey
- 1 avocado, sliced