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Bavarian Potato Pancakes -- Kartoffelpuffer
By CheeseDiva
Peel potatoes and onions, and finely grate using a box grater
- 3 large russet potatoes (about 2 1⁄2 lb.)
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 1 ⁄3 cup flour
- 3 eggs
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground white pepper, to taste
- Canola oil, for frying
- Applesauce, for serving
Chai Caramel Corn
By CheeseDiva
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- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 chai tea bags
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 bag microwave popcorn
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Photo by Alex Furuya
Pad Thai Fried Rice
By CheeseDiva
Instructions Cook rice as per package instructions, fluff and set aside
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice, uncooked
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Sriracha Chili Sauce
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 green onions, white and green parts, separated and thinly sliced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs, light beaten
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts
- lime wedges
Polenta - Teleme, Truffle Oil
By CheeseDiva
Combine stock, cream, grated nutmeg, salt and pepper in a large heavy gauge pot
- 3 c. heavy cream
- Pinch nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 c. polenta meal
- 1 c. semolina (available in stores next to the flour)
- 1 c. shredded Teleme
- 1 c. shredded Asiago
- Truffle Oil
Tunnel of Fudge Cake
By CheeseDiva
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch tube pan
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups margarine or butter, softened
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 1/4 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 cups chopped walnuts*
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 4 to 6 teaspoons milk
Beef Carpaccio with Wild Arugula Salad - St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
By CheeseDiva
Preparation: Wrap the beef tenderloin in plastic wrap and place in freezer for 2 hours
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Guanciale
By CheeseDiva
Cured pork jowl that has been cured in salt and dried, guanciale resembles pancetta or bacon
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Salt
- 15 Black Peppercorns
- 4 sprigs Thyme, leaves only
- 2 pounds Hog Jowls
Chinese Orange Chicken - Cooking Classy
By CheeseDiva
Most of the time I try to avoid fried foods but sometimes I just can’t resist
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless, chicken breast halves, diced into 1 - 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp finely grated orange zest (zest of 1 1/2 fairly large oranges)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp dried ginger
- 2 Tbsp grated yellow onion (be sure to get some of the juices when measuring)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp Sriracha hot sauce (optional)
- Freshly ground black or white pepper, to taste
- 1 1/4 cups + 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp cold water
- 2 large eggs
- vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
- chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
By CheeseDiva
Our gluten-free twist on classic sugar cookies uses rice flour as the base
- 2 1/4 cups white rice flour, plus more for rolling
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened, plus more for greasing
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- Decorating sugar (optional)
Pancetta Cream Sauce
By CheeseDiva
You can substitute bacon for pancetta, and cream cheese for mascarpone
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 ounces pancetta, chopped
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour