70 cheese dried ahead Recipes

russet potatoes, peeled and halved, butter , cut into cubes, cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened, sour cream, hidden valley dry ranch dressing mix (start with 1/2 package adding in more to taste), milk (optional and as needed for extra creaminess, or use whipping cream) (optional)

pork sausage, eggs, lightly beaten, firm white bread, cubed, salt, dry mustard, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

english muffins, split, bacon, eggs, poached ,still slightly runny, butter or 1/4 cup margarine, flour, paprika, pepper, nutmeg, milk, swiss cheese, grated, dry white wine (or alcohol free), butter or 1 tbsp margarine, corn flakes, crushed

olive oil, green pepper, very finely chopped, leek, very finely chopped, carrot, very finely chopped, onion, very finely chopped, celery rib, very finely chopped, mushrooms, very finely diced, egg, lightly beaten, sharp cheddar cheese, grated, dried breadcrumbs

spinach artichoke dip, marinated artichoke hearts, chopped, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry, and finely chopped, mayonnaise, freshly grated parmesan cheese, coarsely grated monterey jack cheese, garlic, minced, combine artichoke hearts , spinach, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, 1 cup monterey jack cheese and garlic. bake in 2cup small baking dish, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese. great prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, to serve later. bake dip 350 degrees about 15 minutes. put under broiler a few minutes, browns cheese serve dip warm with taco chips or crackers.

chopped frozen organic spinach, salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped, dried currants or chopped raisins, toasted pine nuts, garlic, finely chopped, freshly shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese, cut top round veal or beef pounded very thin, special equipment : kitchen twine, extra-virgin olive oil, carrot, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, garlic, thinly sliced, fresh bay leaf, a few sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and finely chopped, a few sprigs fresh sage, thinly sliced, tomato paste, dry white wine, chicken stock-in-a -box, san marzano tomatoes, hot or sweet italian sausage or combination of both, pappardelle pasta or 12 oz egg tagliatelle, butter, a generous handful fresh sweet basil leaves , torn or shredded, a small handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, ciabatta bread, extra-virgin olive oil, portabella mushroom caps, onion, halved and sliced, cubanelle peppers, seeded and sliced, red chile pepper, thinly sliced, garlic, sliced, chicken stock or water, salt and freshly ground black pepper, italian hot or sweet or combination of both sausages in red sauce from make-ahead meal earlier in week (browned sausages simmered in tomato sauce with stock), sharp provolone cheese, shredded, a small handful fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish

olive oil, shallots, thinly sliced, orange bell pepper, sliced into strips, garlic cloves, chopped, red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, diced tomatoes , with juice, red wine (go ahead and use what you are serving with the meal), dried oregano, dried basil, allspice, bay leaves, salt and pepper, fresh basil, parmesan cheese

macintosh apples, peeled and cored, unsalted butter, divided, chopped fresh herb mix (recommended : a blend of sage, thyme, and rosemary), salt and freshly ground black pepper, disks pre-made pie dough , each 6-inches in diameter, grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided, fresh fennel, thinly sliced, boned quail , breast bones removed, red wine, dried blueberries, vegetable oil, chicken stock, note : the croustade can be assembled up to a day ahead and baked to serving. the quail can be marinated for up to 12 hours prior to cooking.