Avocado and Tuna Tapas with Greek Yogurt – (Video)

Creamy avocado filled with a delicious combination of tuna, bright veggies and Greek yogurt makes these tapas a dish you’ll come back to time and again! I was inspired by something I found on Allrecipes, but I had to change it since hubby does NOT eat mayonnaise.  Greek yogurt to the rescue!  It was such a fantastic lunch and would also make a great light dinner as well.

For this recipe, I used my favorite 8” Chef’s Knife, along with my Cutting Board, to chop my veggies.  I used Garlic & Herb Rub to season the tuna, and my Medium Scoop for the tuna mixture when scooping it into the avocado.  Here’s some information on all of the products: 

8” Chef’s Knife

Our 8″ Chef’s Knife will quickly become the most important knife in your kitchen! This best-in-class knife is fully forged from a single piece of high-carbon German steel and has a full tang for added balance. It features pinch-grip indicators on the blade and storage cover to help you stay safe in the kitchen.

Details

  • 8″ curved blade.
  • Use it for chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing.
  • Finely crafted from a single piece of fully forged, high-carbon German steel for superior cutting performance.
  • Pakkawood handle provides a comfortable grip and extra durability.
  • Full tang for strength and perfect balance.
  • Tapered blade for precise cutting.
  • Specially designed bolster evenly distributes weight and keeps the knife balanced.
  • Storage cover keeps hands safe and protects the knife.
  • Hand wash only.
  • Lifetime guarantee.

Cutting Board

Our Cutting Board is a true kitchen essential—it protects your countertops from scratches, and also helps prevent knives from dulling. It’s the perfect size for all your food prep, plus, the nonslip edges keep the board in place and give you a handy measurement guide.

Details

  • 9″ x 13″.
  • High-density polypropylene.
  • Gray nonslip edges wrap around both sides, and have measure marks in ¼” increments on one side and ½-cm increments on the other.
  • Dishwasher-safe.

Garlic & Herb Rub

A fragrant combination of garlic, basil and rosemary that adds great flavor to grilled meats and is delicious as a dip with sour cream and mayonnaise. 1.9 oz. Gluten-free.

Medium Scoop

Get the scoop! This heavy-duty stainless steel scoop is great for evenly portioning batters, doughs, fillings and salads. Squeeze-action handles allow for convenient one-handed use. Approximately 2 tbsp. Dishwasher-safe.

Of course, I can’t forget about our Avocado Tool!

AVOCADO SLICER

Whether you’re a fan of avocado toast or homemade guacamole, you’ve probably felt that twinge of frustration when you’re trying to pry the pit out of the fruit. Now you can enjoy avocados with faster, easier prep using this multifunctional tool.

One end is a knife that helps you cut through the avocado skin, separate it from the avocado flesh, slice the avocado any way you like, and spread it. The pitter end has three stainless-steel prongs that grab the pit, and, with a little twist, the pit comes out. The soft-grip handle is comfortable to hold no matter how you use the tool, and it’s compact enough to keep tucked away in any kitchen drawer.

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces solid white tuna packed in water, drained
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
  • ½ red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 1/8 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic & Herb Rub
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 ripe avocados halved and pitted
  • One lime sliced for topping

Instructions

Dice pepper, slice green onions and lime.

Drain tuna, and place in medium bowl with green onions, red pepper, Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, Garlic & Herb Rub and black pepper. Mix well.

Halve and pit avocados, then fill with tuna mixture. Top with more green onions, black pepper, and squeeze with a section of the sliced lime.  Serve immediately. 

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!

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Avocado and Tuna Tapas with Greek Yogurt – (Video)

Creamy avocado filled with a delicious combination of tuna, bright veggies and Greek yogurt makes these tapas a dish you’ll comeback to time and again!
No ratings yet
Prep Time 5 mins
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 279 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz solid white tuna packed in water, drained
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
  • ½ red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • tsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ tsp Garlic & Herb rub
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 avocados ripe, halved and pitted

Instructions
 

  • Dice pepper, slice green onions and lime.
  • Drain tuna, and place in medium bowl with green onions, red pepper, Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, Garlic & Herb Rub and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Halve and pit avocados, then fill with tuna mixture. Top with more green onions, black pepper, and squeeze with a section of the sliced lime.  Serve immediately.

Notes

If you have any leftovers, you can squeeze a bit of extra lime on the top of the avocados, then store in a securely covered glass container.  The extra lime helps to prevent the avocado from browning too quick.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 23gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 751mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 719IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg
Keyword avocado, Greek yogurt, keto, tuna
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Bacon Wrapper Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops – Meg’s Everyday Indulgence (Video)

Tender and juicy pork chops wrapped with bacon, and coated with a delicious bourbon glaze, this recipe from Meg’s Everyday Indulgence will make your mouth water! You can learn more about Meg, and her adorable family, here. I will be back to visit for sure, as this one’s a keeper!

For this recipe, I used my 2-qt. (1.9-L) Brilliance Nonstick Sauce Pan

 and 12” Stainless Steel Nonstick Skillet:

2-qt. (1.9-L) Brilliance Nonstick Sauce Pan

A Small Saucepan for Every Kitchen

This 2-qt. (2-L) sauce pan will be your go-to for sauces, melting butter, and reheating soup. The lid has straining holes, so you can use it to drain fat and liquids without dirtying a separate colander. And the pour spout will help you keep your stove, counters, and table drip-free. The high-quality nonstick coating means even gooey, cheesy sauces won’t stick. And when you’re done cooking, pop it in the dishwasher for hassle-free cleanup.

About Brilliance Nonstick Cookware

Brilliance cookware is where design and performance meet: It’s top-notch cookware with the performance you expect from Pampered Chef, plus the gorgeous design you want in your kitchen. Like your favorite pair of blue jeans, this cookware will never go out of style.

12” Stainless Steel Nonstick Skillet

Go-To Skillet for One-Pot Meals

This innovative pan combines the best features of stainless steel and nonstick cookware. The nonstick mesh coating provides the perfect sear (without the mess) and leaves fond for pan sauces and gravy. The size is perfect for one-pot meals.

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Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

For Pork Chops

  • 4 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick 6-7 ounces each
  • 4 strips of bacon
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

For Glaze

  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp ketchup

Instructions

Wrap one strip of bacon around each pork chop; secure with toothpick and set aside.

Heat one teaspoon oil over medium heat in saucepan.  Add garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 2 minutes.

Add in bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar and ketchup, whisk to incorporate ingredients. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, until thickened.

In a separate 12” skillet, add remaining oil over medium-high heat, until oil is shimmering. 

Add pork chops, cooking until nicely browned on one side, about 3-4 minutes.

Turn down heat to medium, then flip pork chops, and top with bourbon glaze.  Cook and additional 3-4 minutes, or until internal temperature of pork reaches 145⁰F/63⁰C. Rest pork for three minutes prior to serving. 

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Bacon Wrapper Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops – Meg’s Everyday Indulgence (Video)

Tender and juicy pork chops wrapped with bacon,and coated with a delicious bourbon glaze, this recipe will make your mouth water!
No ratings yet
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 boneless pork chops 1-inch thick 6-7 ounces each
  • 4 strips bacon

For the Glaze

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic chopped or minced
  • tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp ketchup

Instructions
 

  • Wrap one strip of bacon around each pork chop; secure with toothpick and set aside.
  • Heat one teaspoon oil over medium heat in saucepan.  Add garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add in bourbon,brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar and ketchup, whisk to incorporate ingredients. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, until thickened.
  • In a separate 12”skillet, add remaining oil over medium-high heat, until oil is shimmering. 
  • Add pork chops, cooking until nicely browned on one side, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Turn down heat to medium, then flip pork chops, and top with bourbon glaze.  Cook and additional 3-4 minutes, or until internal temperature of pork reaches 145⁰F/63⁰C. Rest pork for three minutes prior to serving. 

Notes

You can store any leftovers in a sealed container up to three days or freeze in a freezer safe container up to three months.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 33gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1130mgPotassium: 633mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 145IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bourbon glaze, pork chops
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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken – the Kitchn (Video)

I am LOVING our new Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand! You can cook in the Rockcrok® Dutch Oven on the stove, then transfer it directly to the slow-cooker base.  One pot to clean, I always love that. 

Beef Stew was the first recipe I tried with it, be sure to check out that recipe, it was delicious! This recipe comes from The Kitchn.

Here’s some info about our new Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand, which pairs with the Rockcrok® Dutch Oven:

Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand

Slow Cook & Keep Warm

Take your Rockcrok® Dutch Oven or Everyday Pan and turn it into a slow cooker with the Rockcrok® Digital Slow Cooker Stand. The slow cooker lets you cook food on your own time, or easily transfer it from the oven or stovetop directly into the stand to keep it warm. Control the temperature and timing of your food with the stand’s digital display and keep your cabinets tidy with compact cord storage for when you aren’t using the stand. Two inset handles make lifting easy, and the stand even wipes clean for simple cleanup.

Rockcrok® Dutch Oven

COOK ANY MEAL FOR A CROWD

The Rockcrok® Dutch Oven is the perfect size for cooking for a crowd, and unlike other types of ceramic cookware, you can use Rockcroks® right away without needing to preseason. The large Rockcrok® Dutch Oven perfect for anything—appetizers, bread, casseroles, braised meats, soups, and more! You’ll never run out of possibilities with this durable, versatile piece.

Rockcrok® Collection

Calling our Rockcrok® Collection versatile is an understatement. It’s made from durable, high-quality clay that’s heat-safe to 752°F (400°C), so you can sear, braise, simmer, slow cook, fry, boil, bake, broil, microwave, and grill in one pan. Rockcrok® pieces transfer effortlessly from freezer to stovetop to oven and back again, all while creating savory roasts, crisp crusts, moist cakes, and one-pot wonders. Since they’re dishwasher-safe, you’ll find reasons to use these lightweight alternatives to cast-iron cookware every day.

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Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 8 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Flat Italian parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Heat oil in Rockcrok® Dutch Oven until shimmering over medium heat.  Quickly sear chicken until lightly browned on both sides; remove from stove, and place in Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand.

Peel garlic and smash with the back of a knife.  Add to pot, along with lemon juice and broth.  Cover, and set slow cooker to LOW for 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F/75⁰C.

Remove chicken, set aside. Combine butter and flour to make a paste.  Remove Rockcrok® Dutch Oven from the Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand, and place back on stove.  Bring broth to a boil over medium-high heat.  Add in the flour mixture, stirring constantly to combine.  Cook an additional 3-4 minutes, until the sauce is thickened, stirring frequently. 

Pour sauce over chicken, garnish with freshly chopped parsley.  Serve immediately.

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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken – the Kitchn (Video)

Tender chicken enveloped in a silky lemon garlic sauce is a delicious slow cooker recipe that will have your family wanting seconds – and thirds! 
No ratings yet
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 3 hrs 10 mins
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 8 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Flat Italian Parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in Rockcrok®Dutch Oven until shimmering over medium heat.  Quickly sear chicken until lightly browned on both sides; remove from stove, and place in Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand.
  • Peel garlic and smash with the back of a knife.  Add to pot, along with lemon juice and broth.  Cover, and set slow cooker to LOW for 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F/75⁰C.
  • Remove chicken,set aside. Combine butter and flour to make a paste.  Remove Rockcrok®Dutch Oven from the Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand, and place back on stove.  Bring broth to a boil over medium-high heat.  Add in the flour mixture, stirring constantly to combine.  Cook an additional 3-4 minutes, until the sauce is thickened, stirring frequently. 
  • Pour sauce over chicken, garnish with freshly chopped parsley.  Serve immediately.

Notes

You can store any leftovers in a sealed container up to four days or freeze in a freezer safe container up to three months.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 641mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, lemon garlic chicken, slow cooker
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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes) – Self Proclaimed Foodie (Video)

Creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed cabbage, kale and green onions make this traditional Irish Colcannon recipe from Krissy over at Self Proclaimed Foodie a perfect dish for St. Patrick’s Day! You can learn more about Krissy here. This was our first try at this dish, but it won’t be our last!  They were perfect, and made everyday mashed potatoes even more flavorful.

I used my Deluxe Multi Cooker and my 5-qt. (4.7-L) Brilliance Nonstick Sauté Pan:

Deluxe Multi Cooker

Pressure Cooker, Sous Vide Cooker, Slow Cooker, Yogurt Maker, and Sterilizer

Our pressure cooker offers so many ways to get a delicious meal on the table with minimal effort and perfect results, every time. In addition to quick cooking—fast, flavorful meals cooked up to 70% faster than other methods even from frozen—and no-fuss slow cooking so it does it thing while you’re doing yours, you can sous vide, the secret to restaurant-quality steaks, fish, and more. With sous vide, you pick the temperature, and it cooks to the exact doneness you love, every time! No more undercooked centers and overcooked outsides. After your food reaches your perfect doneness, it can stay put for up to two hours without overcooking, giving you lots of wiggle room for serving. Plus, there is a yogurt function so you can make homemade yogurt with just two ingredients and less than 5 minutes of hands-on time, and you can even sterilize bottles and utensils. All of this without ever turning on the oven!

Confident Cooking

With 16 preprogrammed settings at your fingertips, you can cook everything from meat, rice, and beans to desserts minus the guesswork. Some added features include an indicator that shows at-a-glance progress of preheating, cooking, and warming so you always know the status of what you’re making and two lid rest slots on the back so you can securely rest the lid on the Deluxe Multi Cooker instead of your counter. The steam release button is safely positioned to keep your hands away from any steam and the outside of the unit stays cool even while in use.

5-qt. (4.7-L) Brilliance Nonstick Sauté Pan

One-Pot Meal Maker

Weeknights have met their match! This 5-qt. (4.7-L) saute pan has high walls, so it’s perfect for one-pot meals and skillet dinners for the whole family. It’s large enough to cook up to four chicken breasts at a time! The stainless steel handle and glass lid let you easily transfer this pan from the stove-top to the oven, and the helper handle gives you the support you need to avoid spills. It’s coated on the inside and outside with high-quality nonstick coatings, which helps food slide right out and makes cleanup a breeze.

About Brilliance Nonstick Cookware

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Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut in half
  • 1 cup water for pressure cooker
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups kale chopped, packed thick stems discarded
  • 2 cups green cabbage chopped

Instructions

Peel potatoes, slice in half.

Place the water in the inner pot of the Deluxe Multi Cooker. Add the potatoes to the Pressure Cooker Steamer Basket and place in the inner pot. Cook on CUSTOM for 20 minutes, press button to start.

Chop kale, green onions and cabbage. Melt butter in sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add in cabbage and kale, stir to coat in butter.  Let cook undisturbed for 5-10 minutes. Add in green onions, cook for 2-3 minutes more. 

When the potatoes are done, release pressure manually. Remove the water from the inner pot, and then place the warm potatoes into the inner pot.

Mash potatoes, add butter and buttermilk. Stir in sautéed vegetables.  Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!

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Irish Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes) – Self Proclaimed Foodie (Video)

Creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed cabbage,kale and green onions make this traditional Irish Colcannon recipe a perfect dish for St. Patrick’s Day!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course potatoes, Side Dish
Cuisine Irish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb russet potatoes peeled and cut in half
  • 1 cup water for pressure cooker
  • 8 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups kale packed thick stems discarded
  • 2 cups cabbage chopped
  • 6 oz green onions sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Peel potatoes, slice in half.
  • Place the water in the inner pot of the Deluxe Multi Cooker.Add the potatoes to the Pressure Cooker Steamer Basket and place in the inner pot.
  • Cook on CUSTOM for 20 minutes, press button to start.
  • Chop kale, green onions and cabbage.
    Melt butter in sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add in cabbage and kale, stir to coat in butter. Let cook undisturbed for 5-10 minutes. Add in green onions, cook for 2-3 minutes more. 
  • When the potatoes are done, release pressure manually. Remove the water from the inner pot, and then place the warm potatoes into the inner pot.
  • Mash potatoes, add butter and buttermilk. Stir in sautéed vegetables.

Notes

You can peel your potatoes ahead of time, up to 24 hours prior, and store them in cold water in your refrigerator.  This will prevent browning, and also remove some of the starch.
This recipe freezes well.  You can store any leftovers in a sealed container up to three days or freeze in a freezer safe container up to three months.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2304IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 2mg
Keyword colcannon, colcannon Irish Mashed Potatoes, Irish, mashed potatoes
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Ricotta Cheese – She Loves Biscotti (Video)

Creamy and delicious, this ricotta cheese takes only three ingredients to make and is ready in no time!  This wonderful recipe comes from Maria over at She Loves Biscotti.  You can learn more about Maria here.  I will be checking out more of her delicious recipes, as this one was perfect!!

To make it even easier, I used my Deluxe Cooking Blender:

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Click here to get yours today.  You’ll be glad you did. 

Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk do NOT used ultra-pasteurized/ultra-filtered milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice OR white vinegar

Instructions

Add first TWO ingredients, in the order listed to the Deluxe Cooking Blender. Replace and lock the lid. Push the wheel to get to the CUSTOM HEAT setting.  Turn wheel to select 185°F/85⁰C.  Push the wheel again to set the timer to 00:00 minutes. Press the wheel to start.

Once the blender beeps and is done, carefully remove the lid, and add in the lemon juice or white vinegar.  Stir to incorporate, and you will notice that the curds will separate from the whey. Replace the lid and let rest for 15-20 minutes.

Remove the lid, and strain into the strainer bag.  Drain 5-7 minutes for creamier ricotta cheese, and up to 20 minutes for drier cheese. 

Use immediately, or store when cooled up to three days in the refrigerator.

Notes:  To make this on the stove, add the first two ingredients to a large pot (can double recipe), but you will have to stir often and watch the temperature to make sure the milk does not scorch or go beyond 185°F/85⁰C. 

Follow the remaining directions, stir in the vinegar, cover the pot, and use a ladle to scoop cheese into a cheesecloth to drain.

Please be SURE to use whole milk that is NOT ultra-pasteurized, otherwise you will not be able to make this recipe.

To freeze, store in a freezer-safe container for up to one month. 

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Ricotta Cheese – She Loves Biscotti (Video)

Creamy and delicious, this ricotta cheese takes only three ingredients to make and is ready in no time! 
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 1 min
Cook Time 14 mins
Course cheese
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk do NOT used ultra-pasteurized/ultra-filtered milk
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice OR white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Add first TWO ingredients, in the order listed to the Deluxe Cooking Blender. Replace and lock the lid. Push the wheel to get to the CUSTOM HEAT setting. Turn wheel to select 185°F/85⁰C. Push the wheel again to set the timer to 00:00 minutes. Press the wheel to start.
  • Once the blender beeps and is done, carefully remove the lid, and add in the lemon juice or white vinegar. Stir to incorporate, and you will notice that the curds will separate from the whey.
  • Replace the lid and let rest for 15-20 minutes. 
  • Remove the lid, and strain into the strainer bag.  Drain 5-7 minutes for creamier ricotta cheese, and up to 20 minutes for drier cheese. 
  • Use immediately, or store when cooled up to three days in the refrigerator.

Notes

To make this on the stove, add the first two ingredients to a large pot (can double recipe), but you will have to stir often and watch the temperature to make sure the milk does not scorch or go beyond 185°F/85⁰C. 
Follow the remaining directions, stir in the vinegar, cover the pot, and use a ladle to scoop cheese into a cheesecloth to drain.
Please be SURE to use whole milk that is NOT ultra-pasteurized, otherwise you will not be able to make this recipe.
To freeze, store in a freezer-safe container for up to one month. 
If you like a super-creamy texture, you can pop the cheese back in the blender and give a couple of quick pulses.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 238mgPotassium: 372mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 396IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 301mgIron: 0.01mg
Keyword homemade, ricotta cheese
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Pierogi Casserole – Taste of Home (Video)

Tender lasagna with a filling of creamy cheeses, mashed potatoes, onions and spices, this pierogi casserole from Taste of Home is so full of flavor, perfect for a family gathering or anytime!! 

For this recipe, I used my Stone Rectangular Baker With Tray, along with our Three Onion Rub:

The Stone Rectangular Baker With Tray offers the best of both worlds. The Stone Rectangular Baker and Stone Serving Tray combine the amazing cooking surface and heat retention of our unglazed stoneware with the beauty of our fully glazed stoneware. You can take both the baker and serving tray straight from the microwave, oven, or freezer to your table. When you’re not using it as a lid, the Stone Serving Tray can be used to bake cookies, cook veggies, serve food, or store leftovers in the fridge!

Shake on the flavor of yellow, red and green onions. Use in place of fresh onions. 1.3 oz. Gluten-free.

Click here to get your Stone Rectangular Baker With Tray  and here to get your Three Onion Rub today.  You’ll be glad you did. 

Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup butter, cubed
  • 2 cups 4% cottage cheese, drained
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ teaspoon Three Onion Rub
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes with added milk and butter
  • 1 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
  • Sour cream for topping
  • Chives for topping

Instructions

Chop onion, grate cheddar cheese; set both aside. 

Prepare mashed potatoes (if you need a recipe, see mine here).

Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain, then place in cold water until ready to use. 

Preheat oven to 350°F/175⁰C.

Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.

Mix together cottage cheese, egg and Three Onion Rub.

In another bowl, combine mashed potatoes and 1 cup cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. 

Place 4 lasagna noodles in bottom of Stone Rectangular Baker (3 lengthwise, one horizontal). Top with cottage cheese mixture, and four more noodles.  Top with potato-cheese mixture, remaining noodles and sauteed onions.  Cover noodles with remaining cheese.