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Maple Pecan Granola
By CheeseDiva
"This is a great snack or cereal
- 4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Waffles with Ham and Egg
By CheeseDiva
Waffle and pancake plates are bad enough at most restaurants and diners, but throw in a side of eggs and breakfast ...
- 4 thick slices Canadian bacon or deli ham
- 4 eggs
- 4 frozen wholegrain waffles Or Belgian Waffles
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 4 Tbsp shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Parsley (optional)
Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
By CheeseDiva
Cut chicken into 4 equal size pieces
- 2 Boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1/4 cup Pepperjack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
- 4 to 8 pieces of bacon
Kahlua Pecan Brown Sugar Baked Brie
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 whole wheel of Brie (19 ounces) Costco sells one, President Brie is the best for this recipe
- 1 cup Kahlua
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans (I do leave mine mostly whole for looks)
- Serve with Keebler Club crackers
Crème Fraîche
By CheeseDiva
1. In the container where you’ll store the final product, combine the ingredients and stir well or shake
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbs buttermilk (if you don’t have a cow readily available in your backyard to make your own, store-bought is fine)
- A jar or container to store the finished product
Classic Shrimp Scampi
By CheeseDiva
In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or broth
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 3/4 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, shelled
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon
- Cooked pasta or crusty bread
***Rice Pudding
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 350. Combine minute rice, milk, sugar, raisins, sugar, butter, salt, vanilla, nutmeg in a butter...
- 2/3 2/3
- 3/4 cup Minute Rice
- 2 3/4 cups milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tbs butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1-1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Atlantic Beach Pie
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 sleeves of saltine crackers
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- For the filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup lemon or lime juice or a mix of the two
- Fresh whipped cream and coarse sea salt for garnish
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
By CheeseDiva
Position 2 racks in the center of the oven, and preheat to 375 degrees F
- 6 small russet potatoes (about 3 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices bacon 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about the size of a pea) 2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
Escalopes de Veau Sautees a L’estragon
By CheeseDiva
Dry scallops/scallopine on paper towels
- Veal Scallops:
- 4 or more veal scallops
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil
- Sauce and Serving:
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 1/4 cup dry vermouth
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves, minced
- 1 cup brown stock or canned beef bouillon
- (optional) 1 cup sliced mushrooms previously sauteed in butter
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- kosher salt and coarse ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon soft butter
- parsley sprigs