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Scalloped Potates With Heavy Cream and Cheese Recipe

August 14th, 2010 by alice  Tags: , , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 2lbsred potatoes, peeled
  2. 4tablespoonsbutter, no salt clarified
  3. 1cup gratedemmenthaler cheeseor gruyere
  4. 1 1/4cupswhipping cream, room temperature
  5. 1/2cupmilk, if needed, boiled and kept warm
  6. black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. First: Please read the introduction.
  2. Slice the potatoes into 1/8 inch slice.
  3. Place in bowl and cover with cold water.
  4. Let soak for at least an hour.
  5. Drain well and pat dry.
  6. Heat oven to 300°F.
  7. Using 1 T of the butter coat the bottom and sides of a 10 inch, 2″ deep casserole.
  8. Arrange potatoes in layers, after each layer add cheese, pepper and small amount of butter.
  9. Repeat to use all the potatoes, finishing the top with cheese and the last of the butter.
  10. Heat the cream, VERY GENTLY, until butter begins to appear.
  11. Immediately pour the cream over the potato layers. It should come up the side of the pan about halfway, add milk if needed.
  12. Bake for 1 1/2 hours until top is lightly browned.
  13. The cream should have absorbed into the potatoes, which should be tender, not mushy.
  14. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes, loosely covered.

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Almost Instant Cheese Fondue (Real Simple) Recipe

August 12th, 2010 by alice  Tags: , , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1garlic clove, halved (optional)
  2. 1/2cupdry white wine
  3. 1 (10 ounce)container refrigeratedalfredo sauce
  4. 1 (8 ounce)bag shreddedswiss cheese(2 cups)
  5. 1/8teaspoonground nutmeg
  6. 1tablespoonkirsch(optional) or brandy (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Rub the garlic clove (if using) around the inside of a fondue pot or nonaluminum saucepan, then discard.
  2. Add the wine and heat to boiling.
  3. Reduce flame (or stovetop) to low and add the Alfredo sauce, Swiss cheese, and nutmeg.
  4. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted and very hot.
  5. Add the kirsch or brandy (if using).
  6. Serve with cubes of bread, sliced pears, and sliced apples.

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Beet Risotto With Goat Cheese and Walnuts Recipe

August 5th, 2010 by alice  Tags: , , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 2teaspoonsolive oil
  2. 1cuponions, chopped
  3. 1cuparborio rice
  4. 1tablespoonfresh ginger, minced
  5. 2teaspoonsfresh rosemary, finely chopped
  6. 1/2cupdry white wine
  7. 3cupsbeets, peeled and chopped
  8. 1/2cupwater
  9. 1/4teaspoonfine sea salt
  10. 1 (14 1/2 ounce)canvegetable broth
  11. 1/2cupgoat cheese, crumbled
  12. 1/4cupwalnuts, chopped and toasted

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 3 minutes.
  2. Add rice, ginger, and rosemary; saute 1 minute. Add wine; cook 3 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
  3. Add beets, water, salt, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until beets are tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add cheese, stirring until blended.
  5. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon walnuts.

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Jalapeno Cheese Pie 2 Recipe

August 5th, 2010 by alice  Tags: , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1 (11 1/2 ounce)jar wholejalapeno peppers, drained
  2. 4cups shreddedcheddar cheese
  3. 6largeeggs, lightly beaten

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, and remove seeds.
  2. Rinse with cold water, and drain on paper towels.
  3. Mince peppers.
  4. Sprinkle half of cheese in an 11 X 7-inch pan; top with peppers and remaining cheese.
  5. Pour eggs over top.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned and set.
  7. Cool 5 to 10 minutes, and cut into squares.

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Pineapple Cherry Cheese Ball Recipe

July 10th, 2010 by alice  Tags: , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 16ouncescream cheese
  2. 1 (8 ounce)cancrushed pineapple, drained well
  3. 2tablespoons mincedonions
  4. 2tablespoons mincedgreen peppers
  5. 6maraschino cherries, chopped
  6. 1dashworcestershire sauce
  7. 1cup slicealmonds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix all ingredients well except almonds.
  2. Form into ball and roll into almonds.
  3. Makes 1 large or 2 small cheese balls.

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