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How To Make Fresh Ricotta. Okay, the first thing I have to say is, hang in there with me for a few minutes. I know you are thinking, make your own cheese? REALLY? Here on this blog where I have said about a million times, it’s all about getting in and out of the kitchen in 30 minutes or less? Has she finally eaten one too many piece of bacon and gone off her rocker? Hang in there with me while I promise you these three things: 1. If you can boil water, you can make your own ricotta cheese. 2. 3. 4. Okay, that’s four things, and I have no idea what a fell swoop is. Get out your handy strainer and put it in your sink. Now take a nice heavy saucepan and pour in 4 cups of whole milk, one cup of buttermilk, and 1/3 cup of heavy cream. I like to sprinkle a little coarse salt onto the cheese every couple of spoonfuls or so. Fifteen minutes have now passed, and you have made your own ricotta cheese. And if you are like me, you will never even LOOK at those ricotta containers in the supermarket again.

Summer Lasagna. 1. 2. Panda Express Cream Cheese Wontons. Late Summer Harvest Tart with Goat Cheese, Onions, Corn and Tomatoes. September 21, 2012 | Breakfast, Tarts What’s your strategy when serving both meat eaters and vegetarians at the same meal? For me, I like to ensure that the vegetarian isn’t forced to get by with just the less than center stage side dishes. Sure, if you’re serving big old steaks with roasted potatoes,caramelized onions, and a green salad, there is food that will pass.

But where’s the excitement in dining for the vegetarian in that? Personally, I don’t know why people don’t make savory tarts for meals more often. You’ll find my recipe for the simplest (and foolproof) flaky tart crust recipe here. Late Summer Harvest Tart with Goat Cheese, Onions, Corn and Tomatoes 2 large ripe tomatoes 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced Salt and pepper 2 cups corn kernels 4 ounces goat cheese, softened 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 6 large eggs 1 Flaky Tart Crust 2 Responses | TrackBack URL | Comments Feed.

3-Cheese Veggie Pizza - The Fit Housewife. Welcome. I'm a work-at-home mom, wife of 10 years, and have lost 90 pounds! I love to inspire others to look and feel their best with healthy eating and fitness. For even more health and fitness tips, find me on Facebook. I’m a sucker for pizza. My kids on the other hand, prefer the greasy, delivered hot to your doorstep, pizza.

Not to worry though. Just look at all that cheese. When I asked my 6 year old what his favorite vegetable is, he said “broccoli!” I absolutely love this pizza. Like the title of this recipe says, it’s got three types of cheese: Parmesan, feta, and mozzarella. Oh, and did I mention that the veggies are tossed in pesto?! So the next time you’re craving some veggies, cheese, and pizza, make this 3-Cheese Veggie Pizza! Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 450F. Spray a skillet with olive oil spray and heat on medium-high heat. Spread pizza sauce over partially baked pizza crust. Notes Cal: 204 Fat: 7g Protein: 11g Fiber: 4g Sodium: 379mg Sugar: 5g. Cheese Puffs -DK. Mac and Cheese Cups. Share this image Share It Pin It When I first graduated from college, and was living in a dreary little apartment, mac and cheese was one of my few specialties. Granted it was straight from a box, but it was one of those meals that made me feel like I was home.

I shared a gussied up truffle version a couple of years back (here), and since the Academy Awards are just days away, I thought I'd make it more party-friendly. I followed this recipe and found the bite-sized portions to be even more appealing, and were just as good served hot as they were room temperature. Homemade cheez-it crackers | dish & tell.