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Watermelon Salad with Feta, Pistachios & Honey Jalapeno Vinaigrette-JS
By CheeseDiva
Serve it in a bowl or small glasses
- 8 cups of seedless watermelon cut into 1 inch cubes (about 6 pounds)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, about 5 ounces
- 1/2 cup crushed pistachios
- 1 cup of fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno
- Pinch of kosher salt and black pepper
Grandmother Paul's Fried Chicken
By CheeseDiva
Heat shortening in a cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F
- Salt and pepper, for seasoning chicken
- Crisco shortening, for frying
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (2 1/2 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
Easy Hollandaise Sauce
By CheeseDiva
Bring a medium saucepan half-full of water to a light simmer, with a two-cup Pyrex measuring cup sitting in the mid...
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp lemon juice(or to taste)
- For extra-lemony Hollandaise (the way I love it, but it's not for everyone)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 egg yolks
- For a more traditional Hollandaise
- 8 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or to taste)
James Beard's Beef Stroganoff Recipe | SAVEUR
By CheeseDiva
In a 12-inch skillet, heat 4 tablespoons butter and the oil over medium-high
- 1 1⁄2 lb. beef tenderloin
- 6 tbsp. butter
- 1 tbsp. Olive oil
- 2 tbsp. chopped scallions
- 1 ⁄4 cup white wine or vermouth
- 1 1⁄2 cups sour cream
- 1-2 dashes A.1. sauce or worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cooked egg noodles, to serve
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Chicken Bacon Ranch Fries
By CheeseDiva
Place rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (about 4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup Skinny Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
- 1/4 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- Fresh chopped chives
Chicken Cannelloni with Parmesan Cream Sauce
By CheeseDiva
Purée tomatoes in a food processor with garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, and sugar
- 1 28-ounce can San Marzano diced tomatoes, liquid drained
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Pinch sugar
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup pistachio nuts, chopped
- 12 ounces fresh pasta sheets*
- 2 cups Parmesan Cream Sauce
Creamy Brie Mushroom Sauce
By CheeseDiva
Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the onions and mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms release their ...
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 8 ounces various mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (or broth)
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or beef broth or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cream
- 4 ounces brie
- 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Baked Honey Sesame Chinese Chicken
By CheeseDiva
In a bowl, mix cubed chicken with the 1 cup of corn starch; coat thoroughly
- 4 chicken breasts, cubed
- Corn Starch
- Coconut Oil-I used refined so there was no coconut taste
- 8 tablespoons of honey
- 5 tablespoons of ketchup
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons of corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Scallion/green onion
- Sesame seeds (I used toasted)
- 1 cup corn starch for dipping
- 2 tablespoons of melted, refined coconut oil
ASPARAGUS FRIES WITH ROASTED GARLIC TARRAGON AIOLI
By CheeseDiva
Hawaiian Mahi Mahi rolls stuffed with mango and macadamia nut stuffing
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg, separated
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed of hard ends
- vegetable oil for frying (enough to have 2 inch deep fry base for your pot)
- salt and pepper to taste
- For the Aioli
- 4 large egg yolk
- 6 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 medium head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon
Loaded Nachos
By CheeseDiva
And throw it into a skillet with a little olive oil over medium-high heat
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
- 2 pounds Ground Beef
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 can (14-5 Ounce) Pinto Beans, Chili Beans, Or Ranch Style Beans
- 1/2 cup Hot Water
- Tortilla Chips
- 1-1/2 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
- 1-1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
- 6 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced
- 1 whole Jalapeno, Diced Finely
- 1/2 bunch Cilantro Leaves, Chopped
- Juice Of 1 Lime
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 whole Avocado (pitted And Diced)
- Sour Cream (optional)