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Penne With Vodka Sauce
By CheeseDiva
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces whole-wheat penne
- 1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- Handful of fresh basil leaves, torn, plus more for topping
Buttermilk Cluster
By CheeseDiva
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine yeast, sugar, and ¼ cup water heated to 115°; let ...
- 1 ⁄4 oz. active dry yeast
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. sugar
- 1 3⁄4 cups buttermilk
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 5 cups flour
- 1 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt
- Unsalted butter, for greasing
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
Coffee Crème Brûlée
By CheeseDiva
1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) if using gratin dishes or 325ºF (160ºC) if using ramekins or custard cups
- 1 1/3 cups (330ml) heavy cream
- 2/3 cup (160ml) whole or low-fat milk
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar, plus more for caramelizing
- Pinch sea salt or kosher salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso or coffee powder
- 2 teaspoons Kahlúa or other coffee-flavored liqueur
Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cheesecake - Genius Kitchen
By CheeseDiva
*NOTE: Be sure to make and refrigerate at least one day before serving
- Crust
- 1 ⁄2 cup toasted pecans, cooled and crushed
- 2 cups chocolate Oreo cookie crumbs
- 1 ⁄4 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- Filling
- 2 1⁄4 lbs cream cheese, at room temp
- 1 2⁄3 cups sugar
- 5 eggs, at room temp
- 1 cup Baileys Original Irish Cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Coffee Cream Topping
- 1 cup chilled whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
- chocolate curls or Skor English toffee bit, for decoration on top
Boursin Mashed Potatoes
By CheeseDiva
1. Cover potatoes with boiling water
- 3-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks (about 10 medium potatoes)
- 2 5.2 ounce package boursin cheese with garlic and herbs
- 1/2 cup whole milk, half-and-half, or light cream
- Salt and pepper
Palmiers
By CheeseDiva
1. Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1/2 stick melted butter
15-Minute Fried Herbed Chicken
By CheeseDiva
In a blender or the container of a food processor, combine garlic, onion, herbs and tahini
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 1 to 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs, like tarragon and sage
- 2 tablespoons tahini or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil, more for frying
- Flour for dredging
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 4 half-breasts
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Salt to taste
Grilled green asparagus, Gruyère AOP shavings and a balsamic reduction
By CheeseDiva
Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and cook it on a medium heat until it has reduced by half
- 100g Gruyère AOP, finely grated by hand
- 1 bunch of green asparagus
- 10g olive oil (1 tablespoon)
- fleur de sel
- freshly ground pepper
- Balsamic reduction (30 minutes cooking time)
- 350g balsamic vinegar
Tippaleipä (Finnish May Day Funnel Cakes) Recipe | SAVEUR
By CheeseDiva
Heat enough oil in a 6-qt
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Canola oil, for frying
- Confectioner's sugar, for dusting
***Torta di Cioccolata alla Sanna - 2004-Flourless
By CheeseDiva
An AMAZING flourless chocolate cake!
- 1 lb. sweet butter
- 1 c.+2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 c.+2 tbsp.strong espresso coffee
- I use an instant Italian brand -- Medaglia d'Oro Instant Espresso .I use 1-2 tbsp. coffee in the water.
- 12 ozs. bittersweet chocolate
- 4 oz, unsweetened chocolate
- 8 large eggs