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Chocolate Truffles –Joseph Sciascia
By CheeseDiva
Heat the chocolate chips and butter in a medium glass bowl in the microwave for two minutes, stirring every 30 sec...
- 1 lb. of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Shredded coconut, toasted
- 1/2 cup Pistachios, crushed
- 1/2 cup Dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup Toffee Bits
Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 c. dry white wine
- 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 lb. medium peeled and deveined shrimp, defrosted
- 1 c. ricotta
- 1 c. shredded white Cheddar
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan
- Sliced baguette, for serving
Ricotta and Coffee Mousse (Spuma di Ricotta al Caffè) Recipe | SAVEUR
By CheeseDiva
Purée ricotta in a blender until smooth
- 2 cups store-bought ricotta
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 1 ⁄3 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp. instant espresso
- 1 tbsp. powdered gelatin
- Shaved chocolate
The BA Patty Melt
By CheeseDiva
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook onions, stirring often and adding water as needed to prevent...
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef chuck (20% fat)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 slices seeded rye bread (preferably Levy’s)
- 4 ounces aged sharp cheddar, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese (such as Emmenthal), thinly sliced
- 8 teaspoons mayonnaise
Moroccan-Spiced Pastitsio with Lamb and Feta
By CheeseDiva
by Rozanne Gold
- 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
Scallion Pancakes
By CheeseDiva
Scallion pancakes are as widely popular in China as muffins are in America
- 4 cups flour, plus more
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tbsp. kosher salt
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
- 1 tsp. crushed red chile flakes
- 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
Coconut Curry Shrimp
By CheeseDiva
Heat the butter in a large skillet (I used non-stick) over medium-high heat
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1-1/2 pound Peeled And Deveined Raw Shrimp (I Used U10, But Any Size Is Fine)
- 1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder
- 1 can (13 1/2 Oz. Size) Coconut Milk (I Used "A Taste Of Thai" Brand)
- 2 Tablespoons Honey, More To Taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt (more To Taste)
- 1 whole Lime, Juiced
- Hot Sauce, Optional
- 12 whole Basil Leaves, Chopped, Plus More For Garnish
- 2 cups Basmati Rice--cooked According To Package Directions
Cheesecake Banana Bread
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 350° and butter and flour a 9"-x-5" loaf pan
- 1/2 c. melted butter, plus more butter for pan
- 1 c. plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for pan
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 3/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. sugar, divided
- 1/4 c. buttermilk
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, divided
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
Peach Cobbler II
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 cups peeled, sliced peaches
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- Ground cinnamon, optional
***Dude’s Hot Crab Dip
By CheeseDiva
Use 1 qt. oven proof bowl
- (2) 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 lb. fresh crab meat
- 1/2 c slices green onions or chopped chives
- 1/2 c. Best Foods mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp. Plochman’s coarse mustard