(Family Features) Turn up the heat this summer and spice your way to delicious warm-weather recipes by using subtle ingredients that bring out bold flavors in your favorite foods. Adding a taste-enhancing option to your repertoire – Tajín Fruity Chamoy Sauce – can make your summer get-togethers the talk of the neighborhood.

Cool off while enjoying mildly spicy dishes. Made with 100% natural chiles, lime juice, sea salt and a hint of apricot, Tajín Fruity Chamoy Sauce offers a unique sweet-and-spicy flavor without too much heat. Perfect for drizzling over fresh fruits and veggies like mango, pineapple, watermelon and more, it’s also commonly used to bring fruity, subtle spice to a wide variety of recipes including beverages and snacks, like smoothies, mangonadas, ice pops and cold drinks.

For example, in this Savory Mango Chamoy Daiquiri, the apricots create a fruity, tangy flavor that’s a nice, refreshing twist on a traditional drink.

Bringing a touch of heat to summer cookouts can be a breeze with mild hot sauces added to dishes like these Spiced Pork Ribs, which can be created start-to-finish in the oven or taken outside to sear on the grill. Just a handful of ingredients are required to season the ribs to spicy perfection before wrapping them in foil and letting your oven do the work.

The key ingredient for the right touch of subtle heat without being overwhelming is Tajín Mild Hot Sauce, a unique, flavorful addition to your cabinet that pairs well with savory snacks like tortilla chips, chicken wings, pizza and even micheladas. The lime is what makes it different from other hot sauces.

Made with 100% natural mild chiles, lime juice and sea salt without added sugars or coloring, it can be enjoyed by the whole family as a versatile way to enhance favorite foods with a mild but wild flavor.

Both recipes can be easily enhanced with a simple concept: just pair Tajín Clásico seasoning with either or both of the sauces to create unique flavor combinations, a tasty “mix it” tactic to add to your warm-weather menu and make it uniquely yours.  

Find more recipes that crank up the heat this summer by visiting Tajín.com/us.

Spiced Pork Ribs

Total time: 3 hours, 10 minutes
Servings: 6

• 2 racks (about 4 pounds) baby back ribs
• 1/4 cup Tajín Clásíco Seasoning
• 1/4 cup Tajín Mild Hot Sauce, plus additional for serving, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• lime wedges, for serving
• mashed potatoes or steamed rice, for serving (optional)

1. Rub ribs with seasoning. Marinate at least 4 hours or overnight in refrigerator.
2. Preheat oven to 300 F. Combine hot sauce, oil and brown sugar; brush over both rib racks.
3. Line baking sheet with double layer of aluminum foil with enough overhang to wrap foil around ribs.
4. Lay ribs, bone side down, on foil-lined baking sheet. Wrap foil around ribs and seal. Place on baking sheet.
5. Fill large baking dish or roasting pan with 2 inches of boiling water. Place on lower oven rack to keep ribs moist as they bake. Place ribs on middle oven rack.
6. Bake 2 1/2-3 hours, or until meat is tender and just starting to fall off bone.
7. Preheat broiler. Unwrap ribs and place on foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 4-6 minutes on middle oven rack, or until lightly charred and caramelized.
8. Serve with lime wedges and additional hot sauce.
9. Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed white rice, if desired.

Savory Mango Chamoy Daquiri

Total time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2

Rim Glass:

• 2 tablespoons Tajín Fruity Chamoy Hot Sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tajín Clásico Seasoning

Drink:

• 4 tablespoons Tajín Fruity Chamoy Hot Sauce, divided
• 1 cup frozen mango cubes, plus additional for garnish, divided
• 1/3 cup natural syrup
• 3 ice cubes
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Tajín Clásico Seasoning, for garnish

1. To rim glass: Rim glass in chamoy hot sauce then seasoning.
2. To make drink: Blend 3 tablespoons chamoy hot sauce, mango cubes, syrup, ice cubes and orange juice.
3. In glass, pour remaining chamoy hot sauce.
4. To serve, garnish with additional mango cubes and sprinkle with seasoning.

Source: Tajín

(Family Features) Creating traditions is a festive focal point for many families throughout the holiday season, and a timeless way to bring your nearest and dearest back year after year is with an exquisite meal.

With a combination of savory, salty and sweet bites, Sumac-Crusted Filet Mignon with Honey-Lemon Glazed Carrots and Garlic Mashed Potatoes provides a little something for everyone. At the center of this seasonal feast is tender, flavorful cuts of filet mignon, hand-cut by master butchers at Omaha Steaks to make your family’s holiday truly special.

To find more holiday recipe inspiration, visit OmahaSteaks.com/Blog.

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Sumac-Crusted Filet Mignon with Honey-Lemon Glazed Carrots and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Recipe by Omaha Steaks Executive Chef David Rose
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: about 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Garlic Mashed Potatoes:

• 2          pounds russet potatoes, medium diced, skin on
• cold water
• 1          teaspoon kosher salt, plus 1 pinch, plus additional, to taste, divided
• 1/2       pound unsalted butter
• 4          cloves garlic, minced
• 1          cup heavy cream
• 1/2       teaspoon ground white pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided

Honey-Lemon Glazed Carrots:

• 2/3       cup honey
• 1/4       cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2       teaspoon sumac
• 1/4       teaspoon lemon zest
• 2          pinches kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided
• 1          pinch ground black pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided
• water
• 1          pound baby rainbow carrots
• 1/3       cup olive oil
• 1          tablespoon unsalted butter

Sumac-Crusted Filet Mignon:

• 4          Omaha Steaks Private Reserve Filet Mignons (7 ounces each)
• 2          tablespoons kosher salt
• 1          tablespoon sumac
• 2          teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1          teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/3       cup grapeseed oil
• 3          tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

1. To make garlic mashed potatoes: Add potatoes to stockpot. Cover with cold water by about 1 inch and add 1 pinch salt. Turn on high heat and bring to boil 12-15 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain and place potatoes in large mixing bowl.
2. In saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and simmer 5 minutes. Add heavy cream, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; bring to boil. When mixture boils, reduce to simmer 3 minutes then remove from heat.
3. Mash hot potatoes until most lumps are gone. Using hand mixer on low speed, slowly add butter and cream mixture until desired smoothness and taste.
4. Season with salt and white pepper, to taste.
5. To make honey-lemon glazed carrots: In small bowl, whisk honey, lemon juice, sumac, lemon zest, 1 pinch salt and 1 pinch pepper.
6. Preheat oven to 425 F.
7. Fill stockpot 2/3 full with water. Bring to boil and add 1 pinch salt. Blanch carrots in boiling water 5 minutes. Drain and shock with cold water. When cool enough to handle, halve carrots lengthwise.
8. In large saute pan over medium-high heat, add oil and butter.
9. Add carrots to pan, flat sides down, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sear until browned, about 2 minutes.
10. Flip carrots and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add half of glaze to pan and glaze generously. Bake 3 minutes. Add remaining glaze to carrots and bake 2 minutes. Remove glazed carrots from oven.
11. To make sumac-crusted filet mignon: Thaw filet mignons in refrigerator overnight, pat dry with paper towels then bring to room temperature 30 minutes.
12. In small bowl, whisk kosher salt, sumac, black pepper and dried thyme. Season steaks on all sides.
13. In cast-iron pan over high heat, add grapeseed oil.
14. Place filets in pan and cook 4 minutes until browned and seared. Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan. 
15. Flip filets and butter baste about 20 seconds. Cook filets 3 minutes for medium-rare.
16. Remove filets from pan and top each with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Rest steaks 7-8 minutes.
17. Place garlic mashed potatoes on plate and top with sumac-crusted filet mignon. Place honey-lemon glazed carrots next to filet mignon and mashed potatoes.

Source: Omaha Steaks

(Culinary.net) Almost every get together – whether it’s family, friends or neighbors – always has one dish that’s the star of the show time after time. It’s usually a staple dish, but that doesn’t always mean it’s the main course.

It can be a side dish that pairs with almost everything else on the table. The kids gobble it up, and the adults ask “Can I have that recipe?”

Side dishes can be some of the most enjoyed foods at every meal. There is a large variety of options and a multitude of possibilities and variations of almost each and every classic side dish.

There are a lot of elements that go into making a stellar side, however. It must have lots of flavor and the seasoning needs to be on point.

Next time you’re looking for a versatile, delicious side dish nearly everyone will love, try these Horseradish Mashed Potatoes. They have a perfect potato texture and are full of creamy goodness with a horseradish kick to savor.

To make these potatoes, start with 2 quarts of water in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 3 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes then boil 15-20 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of water from the pot.

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk 16 ounces of sour cream, 1/4 cup of horseradish, salt and pepper.

Add butter to warm potatoes then mash. Add sour cream mixture, chives and reserved water halfway through mashing.

Once you have the desired consistency, your potatoes are ready to serve with additional butter chives.

Once you sink your spoon into a bowl of these flavor-packed potatoes, you’ll understand why there are never any leftovers. These potatoes can satisfy almost any appetite with a unique flavor combination and appealing aroma.

Find more side dish recipes at Culinary.net.

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Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Servings: 4-6

• 2          quarts water
• 1 1/4    teaspoons salt, divided
• 3          pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
• 1          stick of unsalted butter, cut into 8 slices, divided
• 16        ounces sour cream
• 1/4       cup horseradish, prepared and squeezed of moisture
• 1/2       teaspoon pepper
• 1/4       cup chopped chives, plus additional for topping

1. In saucepan, bring water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil. Add potatoes and boil 15-20 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup liquid.
2. Drain potatoes and place in bowl. Add six slices of butter and mash potatoes coarsely.
3. In medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, horseradish, remaining salt, pepper and chives. Add mixture to mashed potatoes. Add reserved water. Mash to combine.
4. Transfer to serving bowl and top with remaining butter pieces and additional chives.

Your guests won’t be able to have just one of these sweet and savory poppers. With a touch of heat from the cayenne pepper, and sweetness from brown sugar, you’re almost sure to watch them quickly disappear.

For more recipes, visit culinary.net.

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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 40

• 2          packages Bob Evans Thick Sliced Hardwood Smoked Bacon, slices cut in half
• 1          package Bob Evans White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
• 1          package garlic herb cheese spread
• 20        jalapeno peppers, halved, seeded with membranes removed
• 1/4       cup brown sugar
• 1          teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1. Heat oven to 400° F. Set bacon out to thaw to room temperature so it is pliable.
2. In mixing bowl, use rubber spatula to combine mashed potatoes and garlic herb cheese. Stir until incorporated. Spread 1 teaspoon mashed potato mixture in each jalapeno half; level each with butter knife or spatula.
3. Wrap each jalapeno with bacon; use three half slices for large jalapenos or two halves for smaller sizes. Be sure bacon is wrapped sealing in mashed potato mixture tightly.
4. In small mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and cayenne pepper. Generously sprinkle over bacon and pat gently to make it stick.
5. Line cookie sheet with piece of parchment paper so sugar does not burn to pan. Bake until bacon reaches desired crispiness, around 25-35 minutes.
6. Let peppers cool slightly before serving, about 5 minutes.

Recipe courtesy of Bob Evans.

Source: Culinary.net

(Family Features) With school, work and evening activities all spiraling in different directions, most families find that some things have to give. Make sure quality time around the dinner table isn’t one of them with these savvy solutions that can help make weekday meals a cinch.

One-dish wonders
Most busy families are well-versed in the benefits of slow cooker meals, but when you haven’t planned that far ahead there are other options, such as your oven’s broiler, that allow you to capture the convenience of single-dish meals. A cookie sheet filled with your favorite protein, veggies and a sprinkle of seasoning will broil in minutes. Just remember to cut your protein into small pieces that will cook through quickly and line your sheet with foil for easier cleanup. Another quick-fix idea: empty the odds and ends from the pantry and veggie drawer to make a stir-fry in minutes.

Go for the gold
When it comes to mealtime, Sunday dinner is the gold standard. It’s the one day of the week when you’re most likely to go “all out” and prepare a great-tasting meal. But you can achieve similar meals during the week using delicious, time-saving sides such as packaged Idahoan Signature Russets mashed potatoes, which can be made in just 5 minutes. The smooth flavor of Idahoan Signature Russets – like original homemade mashed potatoes with just a hint of butter and cream – makes any day taste like Sunday.

Quick-prep proteins
Every family has its favorite go-to meals that stand the test of time. Build your repertoire with a few recipes centered on proteins that take next to no time to prepare. Eggs don’t have to be restricted to the breakfast table, especially in preparations like a frittata or quiche. Or rely on seafood, which can be seared to perfection in minutes. A mild white fish is an ideal foundation for creating diverse, rich flavors, such as this Seared Halibut with Lemon Butter Sauce.

For more tips to increase family time and get quick meals on the weeknight dinner table, visit idahoan.com.

Seared Halibut with Lemon Butter Sauce

Serves: 4

Lemon Butter Sauce

• 1/2       cup white wine
• 1/4       cup fresh lemon juice
• 8          tablespoons whipping cream
• 3/4       teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped
• turmeric, to taste
• salt, to taste
• white pepper, to taste
• 8          tablespoons unsalted butter, diced

Halibut

• 4          teaspoons olive oil
• 4          halibut filets (6-8 ounces each)
• salt
• pepper
• lemon zest
• herbs

Vegetables

• 2          tablespoons olive oil
• 2          small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 2          small yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 2          small red peppers, washed, seeded and sliced into strips

Potatoes

• 2          cups Idahoan Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes (from 16.23-ounce package)

1. For lemon butter sauce, add white wine, lemon juice, cream, garlic, turmeric, salt and pepper to saute pan. Heat on high heat and reduce to half its original volume.
2. While lemon sauce is reducing, prepare fish and vegetables.
3. Once reduced, remove from heat and swirl in diced butter.
4. For halibut, heat non-stick skillet on medium-high heat with olive oil. Season halibut with salt and pepper. Sear until deep golden brown, approximately 5 minutes each side. Remove from heat and cover with foil.
5. For vegetables, add olive oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Saute zucchini, squash and pepper until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes. Keep warm.
6. For potatoes, prepare mashed potatoes following package instructions.
7. To serve, plate mashed potatoes, vegetables and halibut. Drizzle halibut with lemon butter sauce and garnish with lemon zest and fresh herbs.

Note: Haddock or striped bass can be substituted for halibut.

Hoisin Roasted Pork with Steamed Greens

Serves: 4

• 2          tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2          tablespoons honey
• 1          tablespoon soy sauce
• 1          pork tenderloin filet (16 ounces)
• 8          ounces fresh sugar snap peas
• 8          ounces green beans
• 2          cups Idahoan Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes (from 16.23-ounce package)

1. Heat oven to 350° F.
2. In bowl, combine hoisin, honey and soy. In non-metallic bowl, pour marinade over pork and set aside for 15 minutes.
3. Heat medium nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add marinated pork and cook each side 1-2 minutes.
4. Transfer pork to baking tray and cook 15 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness.
5. Steam fresh sugar snap peas and green beans together. Set aside.
6. Prepare mashed potatoes following package instructions.
7. To serve, plate mashed potatoes, sliced pork and steamed vegetables. Spoon pan juices over pork and enjoy.

Roasted Chicken Provencal

Serves: 4

• 8          chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 1/2       teaspoon salt
• 1/4       teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1          tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2       cup dry white wine
• 1/4       cup chicken broth
• 2          thyme sprigs
• 2          garlic cloves, crushed
• 2          cups Idahoan Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes (from 16.23-ounce package)
• 1          cup sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1/2       cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4       cup pitted black olives, halved
• sauteed green beans

1. Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken thighs on both sides in hot oil. Add white wine, chicken broth, thyme sprigs and garlic.
2. Over high heat, heat mixture to boiling. Cover and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions.
4. In skillet, add mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and olives; cover and simmer 5 minutes longer until chicken is tender.
5. Serve chicken thighs with mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans.

Source: Idahoan Mashed Potatoes

Festive dishes and drinks to get in the holiday spirit

(Family Features) Whether you’re getting together with family or throwing a party with friends, holiday festivities are intended to be merry and bright. And one of the best ways to celebrate the spirit of the season is to share simple, wholesome food with the ones you love.

When you use real dairy milk in your favorite holiday recipes, you can feel good knowing it provides a unique nutrient package that is hard to match in any other single food or beverage. During this holiday season, bring family and friends together to enjoy savory comfort foods and sweet holiday treats – all made with nutrient-rich milk.

These eight easy-to-make recipes make it simple to create special moments around nourishing meals and homemade treats, leaving ample time to relax and make family memories that last a lifetime. For more seasonal inspiration and recipe ideas, visit milklife.com .

Milk Punch

Toast to the holiday season with this classic New Orleans-inspired cocktail. When you use milk as the base of your cocktails, you’re serving a wholesome, quality beverage that will impress your guests.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Quiche

If you’re looking for a new twist on those post-holiday leftovers, turn your roasted Brussels sprouts into this savory quiche to enjoy during breakfast, and pair each serving with an 8-ounce glass of milk for added nutrition. With deliciously sweet and nutty flavors, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-favorite.

Slow Cooker Mashed Potato and Cauliflower with Cheese

This simple slow cooker recipe elevates mashed potatoes, a holiday staple, with cauliflower, brown butter and fresh sage, made even more satisfying with milk.

Mushroom, Fennel and Camembert Pot Pie

With the winter months bringing cold weather, few dishes provide a warm-up quite like pot pie. A vegetarian twist on a British classic, this recipe combines wild mushrooms and fennel in a creamy milk and Camembert sauce to create a mouthwatering puff pastry perfect for dinner parties.

Frozen Hot Chocolate

Put a twist on an ordinary drink this holiday season by simply combining cocoa mix, chocolate syrup, milk and ice cubes for a creamy, extra chocolatey treat.

Green Bean and Shallot Casserole

For a reimagined side dish, combine fresh green beans with cremini mushrooms, shallots and nutrient-rich milk.

Eggnog Bread Pudding

It’s simply not the holidays without eggnog, which makes this recipe a perfect choice for dessert. Combine cinnamon bread, milk, eggnog and warm spices to create this treat for your gatherings.

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

For a simple dessert to bake with your kids, these homemade whoopie pies make the ideal wintertime treat. With light, airy cookies and fluffy cream cheese filling, these gingerbread goodies are a must-make around the holidays.   

Source: MilkPEP

(Family Features) Slow cookers are a simple, no-nonsense solution to making delicious meals for a family on the go. With minimal prep time, you can walk away and let the slow cooker work its magic – welcoming you home to an aromatic, ready-to-serve dinner. Here are some tips for slow cooker success:

• Brown your meat before you heat. The extra few minutes you take to do so will greatly enhance the flavor of your meal. If you dredge your meat in a little flour before browning, you’ll also get a thicker sauce. While some foods will brown during the cooking process, they won’t have the same color and flavor they get when browned first on the stovetop. If you can find the time for this step, the results are worth it.
• Prioritize your ingredients. Hardy, fresh vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, or turnips for example, cook more slowly than meat. To avoid undercooking these types of veggies, place them on the bottom or sides and the meat on top. Add tender veggies (peas) and strongly flavored veggies like broccoli, cauliflower or onions in the last 15 to 60 minutes. Dairy products like sour cream, milk or yogurt, tend to break down in the slow cooker. To prevent this, add them during the last 15 to 30 minutes of cooking. However, prepared items such as the Bob Evans’ Refrigerated Mashed Potatoes in this recipe can be added at the beginning. Stir in spices for the last hour of cooking. They will lose flavor if cooked with the rest of the ingredients for the duration.
• Resist the urge to stir. Each time you lift the lid to do so, heat escapes, extending the needed cooking time by up to half an hour. Some recipes do instruct you to stir halfway through the cooking process or toward the end, but otherwise it's best to leave the lid closed. To check progress without lifting the lid, spin the cover until the condensation falls off. Then it's easy to see inside.

Here’s a deliciously simple slow cooker recipe from Bob Evans Food Products that your whole family will love:

Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 4 to 6 hours
Makes 6 servings

• 1 pound Bob Evans Original Recipe Sausage Roll
• 1 24 ounce package Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes
• 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
• 1 12 ounce jar beef gravy

1. In medium skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook sausage until brown. Place in slow cooker. Add peas and carrots. Top with mashed potatoes. Pour gravy on top of potatoes. Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours.

For more family-friendly slow cooker recipes, visit www.bobevans.com.

Source: www.bobevans.com

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Side dishes worth celebrating

(Family Features) A holiday feast is made magical by the array of sides that create a symphony of flavors and textures worth celebrating. Cheese is always a crowd-pleaser, and these rich, creamy, cheesy sides can earn you high praise from friends and family.

Make your side dishes extra special by putting a twist on traditional mashed potatoes or serving up a fresh take on a decadent fondue. If you’re out to make a big impression, these croquettes feature a crispy outer crust surrounding a melty, cheesy center for a flavor explosion that lights up your taste buds.

The secret to each of these recipes is mild, mellow, nutty cheese. Best recognized as a classic wedge available in original and smoked flavors, Jarlsberg Brand Cheese has a mild, mellow, nutty flavor, and offers a naturally lactose and gluten free way to make culinary magic this holiday season.

Find more holiday-worthy recipes, and learn more about the rich, 60-year Norwegian heritage of Jarlsberg Cheese, at jarlsberg.com.

Croquettes

Servings: 4

Tomato Sauce:

• 10 ounces tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon curry
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Croquettes:

• 4 ounces Jarlsberg cheese
• 4 ounces cured ham
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons shallots
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 10 gelatin leaves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour, plus extra for dredging
• 3 cups milk
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 4 cups cooking oil
• 2 eggs
• 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs

1. To prepare sauce, chop up tomatoes and finely chop garlic. In saucepan, mix tomatoes, garlic, cinnamon, sugar and curry, and allow to simmer about 1 hour. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
2. To make croquettes, grate cheese, cut ham into small pieces and finely chop garlic, shallots and parsley. Soak gelatin leaves in cold water 5 minutes.
3. In saucepan, combine butter, 3 tablespoons flour and milk and bring to boil to make thick, white sauce. Squeeze water from gelatin and melt into sauce. Stir until smooth then stir in cheese until melted. Add ham, shallots and parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Pour mixture into square tin to depth of about 1 inch. Smooth top and leave to cool. Cut into about 40 1-by-2-inch rectangular slices.
5. Heat oil in shallow skillet. Meanwhile, beat eggs lightly until frothy. Coat croquettes in flour, dip into egg then coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat for double-coating and fry until golden.

Baked Mashed Potatoes

Servings: 7

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 1 cup shredded Jarlsberg cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 1 container sour cream
• 1 cup butter
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

1. Heat oven to 350° F.
2. Place potatoes in large pot of salted water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender. Drain and transfer potatoes to flat bottom bowl and mash. Add cheese, milk, sour cream, butter, salt and pepper. Mash all ingredients with potatoes until smooth. Pour mixture into baking pan and cover with foil. Bake, 30 minutes, covered. Uncover potatoes during last 10 minutes to allow browning.

Cheese Fondue

Serves: 4

• 16 ounces Jarlsberg cheese
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 cups white wine
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon kirsch (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• salt, to taste
• nutmeg, to taste

1. Grate cheese, or cut into small cubes.
2. Rub inside of saucepan with garlic. Heat white wine and lemon juice on medium-low heat, but do not boil.
3. Meanwhile, mix flour and cheese in bowl. Slowly add cheese while stirring in remaining ingredients. If fondue is too thin, add more cheese. If fondue is too hard, add more wine.
4. Serve with crusty cubes of French or Italian bread, broccoli, cauliflowers, pepper strips, mushrooms, potatoes, asparagus spears or Granny Smith apple slices for dipping.

Variations: Substitute white wine with champagne, or add roasted garlic, fine herbs or bacon.

Jerusalem Artichokes Au Gratin

Servings: 4

• 2 cups Jerusalem artichokes
• 4 shallots
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 1/3 cups creme fraiche
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• lemon juice, to taste
• 1 1/3 cups grated Jarlsberg cheese
• fresh herbs
• fresh ground black pepper

1. Heat oven to 400° F.
2. Peel artichokes and cut into approximately 1/4-inch slices. Cut shallots into wedges and finely chop garlic. In bowl, combine artichokes, shallots and garlic with creme fraiche, and add salt, pepper and lemon juice, to taste.
3. Spoon mixture into ovenproof dish and sprinkle grated cheese on top. Bake on center rack 30-40 minutes. Serve with fresh herbs and fresh ground black pepper.

Source: Jarlsberg Cheese

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