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Rosti with Bacon and Scallions
By CheeseDiva
Preparation Cook bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of fat is r...
- 4 slices thick-cut smoked bacon (4 ounces), chopped
- 6 scallions, chopped, divided
- Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 teaspoon smoked salt or kosher salt plus more
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chicken Cordon Bleu - Ultimate
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 double chicken breasts (about 7-ounces each), skinless and boneless
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 thin slices deli ham
- 16 thin slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons water
Avocado Mashed Potatoes
By CheeseDiva
Cook potatoes in a 4-qt. saucepan filled with salted water until soft, 20-22 minutes; drain, then return potatoes t...
- 3 # russet potatoes cut into inch pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 ⁄2 head green cabbage (about 1 pound), thinly sliced
- 3 ⁄4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 6 tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus wedges to serve
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. scallops (about 12)
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped
Cheesegiving Sandwich
By CheeseDiva
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 pound leftover turkey meat, torn or cut into bite-size pieces
- 6 ounces white American and/or provolone cheese, chopped
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup leftover cranberry sauce
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 large rolls, toasted
- Reheated leftover mashed potatoes (for serving; optional)
- 2 pickled hot cherry peppers, seeded, chopped
***Grilled Ribs with Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce
By CheeseDiva
Ribs for Molly
- 5 to 6 lb pork baby back ribs or boneless country style pork ribs
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 Tab.dry, minced onions
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup barbecue sauce w/ Molasses (Weber)
- 1 can (12 oz) cherry cola
- 1/4 cup cherry preserves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Rocco DiSpirito’s Linguine with White Clam Sauce Recipe
By CheeseDiva
DIRECTIONS In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt
- 8 ounces quinoa linguine, such as Ancient Harvest
- 48 whole cherrystone clams, freshly shucked by your fishmonger, juice reserved, about 1/2 pints
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
- Two 1/4-inch lemon slices, plus 4 wedges for serving
- Salt, to taste
Creamy Mushroom Brie Soup with Garlicky Mushroom Bruschetta
By CheeseDiva
Yields black pepper and any additional salt, to taste Recipe yields 2 entree-sized portions [perfect for lunch!] ...
- 1/4 diced celery
- 1/3 diced onion
- 1 TBSP butter, halved
- 8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 4 oz white button mushrooms, sliced
- a pinch of salt
- 4 cloves of garlic, smashed and minced
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme [or 1/4 tsp fresh]
- a pinch of optional cayenne pepper [optional but awesome]
- a pinch of allspice
- black pepper and any additional salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup dry sherry [or 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar + 1/8 cup water]
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup [8 oz] brie, rind removed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- garnish with fresh or dried parsley and chopped green onion
- Recipe yields 2 entree-sized portions [perfect for lunch!] or 4 small bowls as a side to your favorite meal or sandwich!
- adapted from food swoon
Gina's Pizzelles
By CheeseDiva
Directions In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and oil and mix until well combined
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons anise seeds
- Anise oil, as needed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 additional egg, or
- 1/4 cup amaretto and an additional 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Note: You will need a pizzelle iron to make these cookies.
Shrimp Curry
By CheeseDiva
Melt butter in saucepan; add onion and garlic; cook until tendr, not brown
- 6 T butter
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 c sour cream
- 2-3 teas.curry powder
- 2 teas. lemon juice
- 3/4 teas. ground ginger
- 3 cups cleaned, cooked shrimp
- Chives for garnish
Crab Rangoon Dip
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 12 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- 1 c. Shredded Monterey Jack
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- 2 tsp. sriracha
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 6 oz. lump crab
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Pita chips, for serving