Category: Cheese

Roasted Figs

7/28/2021

Figs, halved
Goat Cheese
Balsamic/Raspberry Vinegar

Figs, sliced open
Gorgonzola or Blue Cheese
Prosciutto
Honey

Orzo Carbonara

6/17/2021

6 eggs, separated
100g parmesan, grated
500g orzo
1 Pack of Smoked Streaky Bacon

1 clove garlic
2 tsp of chilli flakes
Black Pepper

Mix together yolks, cheese, and pepper with a fork
Cook bacon until crispy
Begin cooking orzo
Add garlic and chili flakes to bacon
Add ladle of pasta water to pan
Add cooked pasta to pan and mix together
Stir in cheese mixture and more pasta water until silky

Roast Garlic Linguine

4/24/2021

130g parmesan, grated
40g pecorino, grated
3 bulbs garlic
450g linguine

1 lemon, zested
1 1/2 tbs pepper
salt

Wrap garlic bulbs in baking paper and roast at 350 for 40 minutes
Combine about 3/4 parmesan with pecorino and zest
Toast pepper in a frying pan until just starts smoking and add to cheese mixture
When garlic is squishy, remove it from the oven, peel, and mash it
Chop garlic into a smooth paste and mix into cheese mixture
Cook pasta in just enough water to cover with salt
After 4 minutes, add some pasta water slowly to cheese paste until creamy consistency
Reserve another cup of pasta water and drain pasta before al dente
Place pasta in pan on lowest heat and pour in sauce
Beat sauce through the pasta and add splashes of pasta water as it thickens, for about 3 min
Take off heat and stir for another minute
Serve with pepper, cheese, and a squeeze of lemon juice

Chipotle Mac & Cheese

4/7/2021

1 lb Cavatappi pasta
6 oz onions, diced
4 oz butter
3 tbs Flour
2 cups heavy cream
3 cups half and half

1 tsp white pepper
3/4 lb smoked cheddar, grated
4 oz cheddar cheese, graded
1 tbs corn oil
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs

Cook and drain pasta slightly firmer than al dente
Saute onions in melted butter until translucent
Stir in flour; do not brown
Add cream, half & half, salt & pepper
Bring to simmer and thicken, 5-6 minutes
Grate cheeses into sauce and add in pasta
Toast oil and chipotle powder for about 30 seconds until begins to smoke
Remove chili from stove, stir in bread crumbs, and spread over pasta
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 min, until golden

Baked Goat Cheese

2/7/2021

Saute onion in hot oil 5 minutes or until tender
Stir in garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, and sugar, stirring constantly for 1 minute
Add tomatoes and reduce heat
Simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until very thick
Remove from heat, and stir in basil and salt and pepper to taste.
Combine cheeses in a shallow baking dish and top with tomato mixture
Bake at 350 for 15 to 18 minutes
Serve with vegetables, bread cubes, etc

1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbs tomato paste
1/4 tsp chili powder
Pinch of sugar

14.5 oz can petite-diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup basil leaves, torn
8 oz goat cheese logs, softened
8 oz package cream cheese, softened

Garlic Asiago Dip

2/6/2021

1 head garlic
16 oz cream cheese
2 cups shredded asiago cheese

1⁄3 cup heavy cream
1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped
1⁄2 cup mozzarella, shredded

Cut garlic head in half and roast cut side down 40-45 minutes at 400
Squeeze garlic out of skins
Blend or whisk together cheeses, heavy cream, parsley, and garlic
Place in baking dish and top with mozzarella
Bake 20 minutes at 350, until bubbly and golden
Serve with bread, crackers, etc

Baked Brie

11/26/2020

1-2 triangles of brie
1 can Pillsbury crescent rolls
berries (raspberries, pomegranate seeds, etc)

Wrap dough around cheese, either around the large pieces or cut into smaller ones
Place berries either inside or on top of dough
Bake at 400 on bread is done