Yogurt Cheese Appetizer


Ingredients

* Yogurt Cheese
* 1  teaspoon  salt
* 1/2  teaspoon  sesame seeds
* 1/4  teaspoon  thyme
* 1/4  teaspoon  marjoram
* 2  teaspoons  olive oil
* 1  cup  kalamata olives
* 1  cucumber, peeled and sliced
* 4  (6-inch) whole wheat pita rounds, warmed and cut into wedges

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Carrot and Cheese Souffles

Ingredients:

* 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) cooked carrots
* 60 ml (1/4 cup) carrot juice or chicken broth
* 45 ml (3 tablespoons) butter
* 45 ml (3 tablespoons) unbleached all-purpose flour
* 125 ml (1/2 cup) grated Swiss cheese
* 2 x eggs, separated
* 1 ml (1/4 teaspoon) cream of tartar
* 30 ml (2 tablespoons) honey
* 1 ml (1/4 teaspoon) cayenne, or more to taste Salt and pepper

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Belgian Leek Tart with Goat Cheese

ingredients

Crust:

* 4 tablespoons (or more) ice water
* 3/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
* 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon chilled unsalted butter

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Caramel Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting


Ingredients

* 3 1/2  cups  sifted cake flour
* 2  teaspoons  baking powder
* 1/4  teaspoon  salt
* 1 3/4  cups  granulated sugar
* 1 3/4  cups  light brown sugar, divided
* 1 1/4  cups  butter, softened and divided
* 6  eggs
* 1  teaspoon  vanilla extract
* 1  cup  milk
* 1/2  cup  evaporated milk
* Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
* Garnish: Pecan Praline

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Quick Chicken-and-Cheese Tamales


ingredients

* 2 cups masa harina
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
* 1 1/4 cups cool water
* 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening (3 ounces), softened
* 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
* 2 1/2 cups shredded chicken (from 1 rotisserie chicken)
* 1/4 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 packed cup)
* 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
* 2 scallions, finely chopped
* Hot sauce, for serving

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Tomato-Edamame Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 bulb garlic
  • 1 tsp. canola oil
  • 1 12-oz. pkg. frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • 8 slices whole grain bread
  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz. reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, sliced

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