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Copycat Chili's Molten Lava Cake - Oh Sweet Basil
By CheeseDiva
A moist, decadent cake with a creamy center topped with a scoop of ice cream, this dessert is simply divine!
- 1 Duncan Hines Fudge Cake Mix and ingredients
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping
- Caramel Sauce
- Hot Fudge, recipe follows
- 1 Cube Butter, Unsalted (1/2 cup)
- 1 Cup Evaporated Milk
- 1 Cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Pinch of Salt
- 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
SAUCE MORNAY (CHEESE SAUCE)Julia
By CheeseDiva
In a small saucepan, heat to just a boil, while stirring, the 2 cups of milk and 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/4 cup coarsely grated Swiss cheese (I use Gruyere or Comte)
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and Pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)I don't use.
- 2 tablespoons butter
Chicken Bacon Avocado Sandwich
By CheeseDiva
Instructions How to Make Copycat Kneaders Mayo: In a small bowl, stir together: ½ cup mayo, 2 Tbsp sour cream an...
- 1/2 cup real mayo
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- 6 oz chicken breast from a rotisserie chicken, hand pulled
- 4 strips cooked bacon
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- 2 large lettuce leaves
- 4-6 slices tomato
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Salt & pepper
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
- Fresh focaccia bread (see notes)
Shrimp Scampi over Basmati Rice
By CheeseDiva
Steam rice according to packaged instructions; keep warm
- 1 c. basmati rice, rinsed
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 c. diced shallots
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
Cream Wafers
By CheeseDiva
1 In medium bowl, mix flour, 1 cup butter and the whipping cream with spoon
- 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream
- Granulated sugar
- Creamy Filling
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla, lemon extract or peppermint extract
- Food color, if desired
Fluffiest White Bread in the World | SAVEUR
By CheeseDiva
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, add the egg, milk, water, flour, sugar, yeast, and salt; b...
- 1 large egg
- 2 ⁄3 cup (160 g.) whole milk at room temperature (about 75°), plus more for brushing
- 3 tbsp. (40 g.) slightly warmed water (about 85°F)
- 2 1⁄3 cups plus 1 Tbsp. (340 g.) bread flour
- 1 ⁄4 cup plus 1 tsp. (60 g.) sugar
- 1 1⁄4 tsp. (4 g.) instant dry yeast
- 2 tsp. (6 g.) kosher salt
- 1 ⁄4 cup (60 g.) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- Nonstick baking spray, or a neutral-flavored oil, for greasing
***Mim's Mac 'n Cheese -Mols Favorite
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 lb. cooked elbow macaroni, drained or TJ's GF brown rice/Quinoa pasta
- 4 cups shredded jack and cheddar or cheese of choice - Sottocenere and Cotswold are the best to date.
- 1-1/2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1 lb. Bacon or Pancetta – cooked, crisp in chunks - optional
French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
By CheeseDiva
In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the sliced onions
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced thin, about 1/4″
- 3 tablespoons butter softened, plus additional for outsides of bread
- 3 tablespoons white wine
- 4.5 oz gruyere cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bread (I used sourdough) salt and freshly ground pepper
Linguine alla Vongole
By CheeseDiva
Get a large pot of salted water on for the pasta
- 1/2 pound spaghetti, linguini, or fettuccini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons diced pancetta
- 1 teaspoon pepperoncino (red pepper flakes)
- shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds scrubbed littleneck clams
- 1 cup dry white wine (I prefer an Orvieto; it’s light and neutral)
- A squeeze of lemon
- A large bunch of chopped parsley
Bourbon–Sea Salt Caramels
By CheeseDiva
DO AHEAD: Caramels can be made 2 weeks ahead
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)