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  1. PM, you had post #1200!
    See what you did with just 3 words, Instinct? This thread rocks!

    Posted 1 year ago by JoanfromNewJersey #

  2. This was on Epicurious today. At first I couldn't imagine these flavors together. Well, actually I still can't! But the reviews rave about it!

    Corn on the Cob with Mint-Feta Butter

    Ingredients

    * 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
    * 7 ounces feta, finely crumbled (1 1/2 cups)
    * 1/4 cup finely chopped mint
    * 8 large ears of corn, shucked, each cob cut crosswise into 4 pieces

    Stir together butter, feta, mint, and a rounded 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.

    Cook corn in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer with tongs to butter mixture and toss until well coated.

    Cooks' note: Mint-feta butter can be made 2 days ahead and chilled.

    Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #

  3. Oh gosh, those look good! And best of all, they are not at all fattening!!! ;-)

    Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #

  4. haha! I was thinking that I am not sure if I could refrain from eating them before the baking process!

    Posted 1 year ago by Dee #

  5. Mmm those look easy & yummy Dee...thanks! Bumping to share!

    Posted 1 year ago by jeankit #

  6. I love cheese....this coming from a 'Cheesehead', aka a Wisconsinite!

    Posted 1 year ago by katthays #

  7. A friend of mine is always looking for interesting, new cookies for Christmas. I saw a recipe awhile ago & thought I'd share! A little twist on a traditional cookie, yummers!
    www.christmas-cookies.com/recipes/recipe363.savoury
    www.whatscookingamerica.net/Appetizers/SavoryCheddarCookies.htm

    Posted 1 year ago by jeankit #

  8. Was wondering how you could enjoy white chocolate as cheese today for today we are celebrating White Chocolate on Dee's History thread. I found this:
    www.tastebook.com/recipes/815481-White-Chocolate-Almond
    Serve purrhaps with your fave crackers and a glass of bubbly...
    Somewhere it is happy hour...Oy, gotta wait 3+ more hours here in cheese country/WI!!!
    Here is one made with the real thing as chocolate(with Kahlua or Amaretto):
    www.grouprecipes.com/36183/chocolate-cheese-ball.html

    Posted 1 year ago by jeankit #

  9. Yay, more attributes for yummy cheese, thanks Dee! Bought some chocolate cheese for the upcoming Holidays as a treat and a healthier substitue for "fudge"!

    Posted 1 year ago by jeankit #

  10. Mmmm I just bought some Herb Brie cheese for the Holidys and am trying so hard to refrain from just sampling some...tee hee!

    Posted 1 year ago by jeankit #

  11. FREE Poster from Cabot Cheese
    http://freesamplefreak.com/free-poster-from-cabot-cheese/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+Freesamplefreak+(FreeSampleFreak)&utm_content=Yahoo!+Mail

    Posted 1 year ago by Dee #

  12. Crustless Spinach Quiche

    Ingredients

    * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    * 1 onion, chopped
    * 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
    * 5 eggs, beaten
    * 3 cups shredded Muenster cheese
    * 1/4 teaspoon salt
    * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
    2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft. Stir in spinach and continue cooking until excess moisture has evaporated.
    3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. Add spinach mixture and stir to blend. Scoop into prepared pie pan.
    4. Bake in preheated oven until eggs have set, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

    Sorry - I hadn't posted to this thread is so long that I was having cheese withdrawal!

    Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #

  13. Rocket carries cheese into space
    http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/852050-rocket-carries-cheese-into-space

    Posted 1 year ago by Dee #

  14. Wow, just don't send all of the Brie into outerspace otherwise I'll be in the Twilight Zone/tee hee...thanks, Dee!
    Mmmm Quiche recipe looks yummy WWM!

    Posted 1 year ago by jeankit #

  15. Cheese Grits

    (this will make a believer even out of you anti-grits people!)

    Ingredients

    * 6 cups water
    * 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits, dry
    * 3/4 cup butter
    * 1 pound processed cheese, cubed
    * 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
    * 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    * 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
    * 2 teaspoons salt
    * 3 eggs, beaten

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
    2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in grits, and reduce heat to low. Cover, and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the butter, cheese, seasoning salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and salt. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and fold in the eggs. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
    3. Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the top is lightly browned.

    Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #

  16. Mmmm that does sound pretty yummy...thanks again WWM, bumping to share!

    Posted 1 year ago by jeankit #

  17. Jeankit, my mom made this for years and everyone always raved about it. She really wasn't a good cook at all, but this was one of her signature dishes. Most people don't even realize that it's grits. However, I have to say that I have never met a grit that I didn't like!

    Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #

  18. I put eggs in my grits, too...it is delicious....and lots of butter and cheese, of course.

    Posted 1 year ago by Dee #

  19. The Cheese Course...A Brief Primer
    http://lindaraxa.blogspot.com/2011/01/cheese-coursea-brief-primer.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/wirz+(Lindaraxa's+Garden)&utm_content=Yahoo!+Mail

    Posted 1 year ago by Dee #

  20. Onion Soup with Loads of Thyme and Giant Gruyère Crostini

    Ingredients

    * 1 pound yellow onions, halved and thinly cut lengthwise
    * 3 to 5 sprigs of fresh thyme
    * 1 bay leaf
    * 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
    * Fresh cracked pepper
    * 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
    * 1/2 cup dry white wine
    * 2 cups beef stock
    * 1 cup water
    * 1 1/2-inch-thick slice of ciabatta bread cut in half
    * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    * 1 1/2 cups grated Swiss Gruyère cheese

    Preparation

    In a heavy 5-quart pot melt the butter over low heat. Add the onions, thyme, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste and cook until the onions are deep amber and exceedingly soft, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the wine, increase the heat, and let the wine bubble away for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beef stock and water, and let the soup simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Preheat the oven to broil. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven.

    Place the ciabatta on the middle rack of the oven and toast until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

    Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the soup and discard. Pour the soup into two ovenproof bowls, float the toasted ciabatta on top, and cover it with a thick layer of the Gruyère. Put the soup bowls under the broiler on the middle rack and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and golden.

    Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #

  21. OMG...that sounds just heavenly WWM...plus Dee with your last link I feel like I just visited cheese heaven...yummmmm....bumping to share!

    Posted 1 year ago by jeankit #

  22. Toffee Bar Cheesecake

    Ingredients

    * 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
    * 1/2 cup white sugar
    * 1/2 cup butter, melted
    * 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
    * 1 cup white sugar
    * 4 eggs
    * 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    * 7 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered toffee bar, crushed

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
    2. In a small bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup sugar. Add the melted butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Cover the outside of the pan with foil to make it waterproof.
    3. In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until soft and smooth. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla. Scrape the bottom of the bowl occasionally with a spatula to prevent lumps. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then fold in the toffee bits. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Place the foil covered pan into a larger cake pan or any pan with at least 1 inch tall sides. Put into the oven, then fill the larger pan with water, creating a water bath.
    4. Bake for 90 minutes in the preheated oven, checking after 45 minutes to refill the water bath. After 90 minutes, turn off the oven and leave the cake inside for about an hour. Chill at least 4 hours before removing from pan.

    Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #

  23. We often think of cheese as that artery-clogging no-no on top of pizza. But a new study suggests cheese might actually be good for your heart -- if you choose low-fat:
    http://www.realage.com/tips/low-fat-cheese-anti-inflammatory-foods?eid=1098932005&memberid=12135260

    Posted 1 year ago by Dee #

  24. This was on Allrecipes today:

    Goat Cheese Pizzas

    Ingredients

    * 1 (11 ounce) log goat cheese, crumbled
    * 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
    * 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes marinated in olive oil, drained
    * 4 pita bread rounds
    * 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
    * 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste

    Directions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Separate the pita breads by cutting around the outer edge, and carefully prying the halves apart to make two rounds out of each one.
    2. Place the separated pita rounds onto cookie sheets. Generously sprinkle goat cheese, roasted red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes onto each one.
    3. Bake the pizzas for 16 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust is crisp. As soon as the pizzas come out of the oven, sprinkle with torn basil, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Cut into quarters, and serve hot or warm.

    Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #

  25. Mmmm, that pizza sure sounds yummy, thanks WWM. Sometimes go to our local "healthier" pizza place and order a similar version, num...wish I had some for lunch today!

    Posted 1 year ago by jeankit #

  26. California Confetti Pizza (with feta!)
    http://eatwholly.com/recipes.html?task=recipeDetails&recipe=10

    Posted 1 year ago by Dee #

  27. She's at it again as a salute to the Superbowl winners of 2010...where else, in the dairy/cheesehead state!
    www.sarahcheeselady.com

    Posted 1 year ago by jeankit #

  28. Yum! This was on Epicurious today

    Goat Cheese with Chipotle and Roasted Red Pepper

    Ingredients

    * 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    * 1 11-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese
    * 1 cup drained roasted red pepper strips from jar
    * 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    * 2 teaspoons chipotle hot sauce
    * 1 small garlic clove, pressed
    * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    * 2 tablespoons toasted salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) toasted
    * Baguette slices or crackers

    Toast cumin seeds in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Cool.

    Place goat cheese log on platter. Cover with sheet of plastic wrap. Press into large rectangle approximately 8 by 3 inches. Sprinkle with cumin, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix roasted red peppers, olive oil, hot sauce, garlic, and chopped cilantro in small bowl. Spoon topping over goat cheese. Top with pumpkin seeds. Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.

    Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #


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