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Become a true cheese aficionado by making your own stilton from scratch! Gavin from Little Green Cheese teaches you the recipe and instructions for making your own nice and creamy stilton cheese. Learn what you'll need and how to mix the cheese with only the moulds you want, not introducing any foreign cultures. Squeeze out the whey, mix in the cheese salt, mold the cheese, make room for the blue lines in the cheese, and presto! Wallace and Gromit would be proud.
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Good ‘ole cream cheese: It’s tangy, spreadable and just plain delicious! In this lesson, you will learn the recipe for making perfect cream cheese at home. You will review the basics, including sterilizing your cookware, bringing ingredients to temperature and straining and resting your cheese. Make sure you hit the bakery before your cheese is complete, because you will need loaves of bread at hand to toast and taste your concoction.
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Picky about your cheese? Chuck the store-bought stuff and make your own! If you’re up to the challenge, making cheese can be a fun, unique hobby to cultivate. And you get a whole wheel of tasty cheese out of it! Learn which cultures, enzymes, and milk to use when creating your own wheel of Parmesan cheese in this tutorial by Little Green Cheese.
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Making cheese doesn't have to involve fancy tools! Learn how to easily make soft cheese with just yogurt, salt, paper towels and a fine sieve! This lesson from The Cool Kitchen offers a quick and easy recipe for making a delicious and creamy Lebanese cheese called labneh. You only need a few items and the ingredients list is sparse: yogurt, salt and whatever herbs or seasonings you’d like to add. Flavor this cheese to your liking and serve with salmon lox or on bread.
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Take your love of cheese to the next level! This step-by-step lesson demonstrates how to make cheese in your own kitchen using only milk, starter yeast, some mixers, and your cheesy passion. Wow your friends with your cheese-making skills. With a few simple ingredients and several hours, you are on your way to a well-deserved treat.
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Have you already tried and succeeded at making some beginners cheeses, such as ricotta and mozzarella? Learn how to make camembert cheese, a delicious and creamy variety of surface-ripened cheese that is similar in appearance to brie. The arduous process of stirring, flipping, and waiting will be rewarded with several delicious wheels of homemade goodness. When you’re done, use the excess whey to make some ricotta!
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In this classic Italian recipe, learn how chef Gianni makes his authentic homemade pasta dough for a ravioli dish that combines fresh basil, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and grated pecorino romano! These tender ravioli are paired with a San Marzano tomato sauce, making it the perfect food for any occasion.
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Are you a carrot cake lover? Indulge further by making carrot cake muffins filled with cream cheese. You’ll love this original recipe from Lynn. This five minute lesson lays out the ingredients you’ll need, which, of course, include cream cheese and shredded carrots. Find out how to bake these babies to perfection before you bite into a carrot cake muffin and enjoy a creamy surprise!
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Nothing feels as comforting as a creamy bowl of macaroni and cheese. Why not improve it by making it gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan? In this lesson, the cooks of Curry Girls Kitchen demonstrate how to prepare a wonderfully creamy and cheesy sauce with hemp milk and non-dairy cheese-style shreds to go with gluten-free elbow macaroni. A delicious, health-conscious alternative to a traditional comfort food.
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Have you experienced the rich, creamy taste of homemade butter, yogurt, or cream cheese? If not, this lesson will send you for a wild culinary ride through the process of making your own dairy products. Review the benefits of consuming raw milk from Jersey cow (even if you're lactose intolerant!) and find out just how important raw probiotic cultures are for your body. Learn how to quickly and efficiently make a thick yogurt, and see how to store your leftover butter without hassle.
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Not only is canned meat great for making quick meals, it also works well in homemade pasta dishes. In this lesson, learn how to make canned meat lasagna with homemade mozzarella and ricotta cheese! This recipe will walk you through the entire process, step by step. From making the mozzarella and ricotta cheese by hand, to preparing the meat sauce, to layering the noodles and baking the casserole, this recipe is one you will use again and again. It's really that good!
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Welcome the flavors of summer with this lesson on making a homemade pesto and caprese salad using garden fresh heirloom tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese. Start by learning how to blend garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and Genovese basil in a food processor to make the pesto. Then, learn how to assemble the caparese salad by layering the ingredients and topping them off with a drizzle of high-quality balsamic vinegar.
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If you are craving crispy crust and gooey cheese, put down the takeout menu, and try making homemade pizza! In this lesson, learn the recipe for a perfect family-size pizza that you can make at home. For a perfect pie, don’t overdo the sauce, and consider brushing the crust with garlic butter for an extra special treat! Learn how to knead the dough, set aside to rise, and finish by topping with your favorite ingredients, and baking until the cheese is a beautiful golden brown!
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Discover a fun twist on a classic recipe and learn to prepare cornbread waffles and homemade chili! This (soon to be) family favorite starts by making a simple cornbread batter. Then, after adding a bit of nonstick spray, cook the cornbread batter in a waffle iron. While this is finishing up, learn how to make a perfectly spiced easy chili with a bit of ground beef, tomatoes, and spices. Serve this tasty recipe with a touch of sour cream and shredded cheese for the ultimate crowd pleaser!
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You've made delicious homemade cheese with a little help from the Little Green Cheese lessons. Now how can you preserve it and give it time to age? Learn how to coat homemade cheese in wax, keeping out the air and keeping in the moisture as your cheese ages. Learn how to heat the wax, dip the cheese, and fill in the gaps. Happy cheesemaking!
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Looking for a sophisticated alternative to dessert? Try this unique take on a cheese course by making Gorgonzola mousse with grapes and walnuts, served in cute, little jars. Discover how to whip up the rich Gorgonzola mousse and review how to adorn it with sweet white grapes and roasted walnuts for a dish that will please every palate. It's deceivingly simple and the perfect finish to a meal.
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Dress up your pan-seared meat, full-flavored fish, and hearty vegetables with a delicious sun-dried tomato and basil butter. Follow along with the recipe shown in this lesson to prepare your own robust compound butter complete with fresh basil, sweet and tart sun-dried tomatoes, and scrumptious Parmesan cheese. This flavorful butter can be whipped up in about ten minutes and stored in the freezer for future use, making it a perfectly fancy, yet no-fuss treat.
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Tired of a plain bagel and cream cheese because you're gluten free? Don't let your tastebuds suffer because you are on a GF diet; enjoy making these delicious dishes that take Udi's gluten free bagels to another level. In this lesson with Chef Oonagh, you'll get ideas for savory dishes, like toasted bagels with goat cheese and roasted red peppers, as well as sweet dishes, like a chocolate-raspberry (bagel) bread pudding. You'll also learn how to add bagels to stratas and use as breadcrumbs!
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Do you love a wine lover? Forget taking an expensive trip to Napa Valley! Learn how to make a gift basket that brings wine country to you. Pairing delicious eats—like bottles of wine, fancy cheese, and chocolates—with hostess tools like an electric bottle opener, you’ll satiate the thirstiest of winos. Tracey demonstrates her expert basket arranging skills, and shows you how to build height and pack tight. Using glue dots, cellophane, and lots of ribbon, you’ll enjoy making this basket your own.
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In this lesson for ASL speakers, learn how to make a green salad that is both healthy to eat and pretty to look at. Begin by mixing up a citrus salad dressing that compliments the tangy bite of the pomegranate and crisp flavor of the greens perfectly. Then, learn how to assemble the salad with toppings like sliced almonds and goat cheese.
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