Tortilla Gorgonzola

Tortilla Gorgonzola

Ingredients:

500 g  Onions, chopped

1 tbsp Butter

1 tbsp  Brown Sugar

2 pinches Salt

1/4 tsp Black Pepper, fresh grounded

4 small  Flour Tortillas

125 g Milk Gorgonzola, crumbled

1⁄4 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated

20 g Cheddar Cheese Nuggets

1/2 tbsp fresh Rosemary, chopped or 1/4 tsp dried Rosemary

1/4 cup Basil, shredded or 1 tsp dried Basil

Instructions:

Preheat the oven over 190°C for 10 minutes.

In a large skillet, cook onions in butter for about 10 minutes, or until wilted.

Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and black pepper; and continue cooking until browned and tender.

Set aside to cool.

Place tortillas in a single layer in the preheated oven directly on oven racks for 4~6 minutes, or until crispy and lightly browned.

Remove tortillas from the oven, and place them on baking sheets in a single layer.

Spread tortillas with the caramelized onions, and dot with cheddar cheese.

Distribute the gorgonzola on top, and sprinkle with parmesan and rosemary.

Put the baking sheets with the tortillas into the oven, and bake 8 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with basil.

Allow to cool a bit on a wire rack.

Then, cut each tortillas into 8 wedges with a pizza cutter or a pair of shears.

Place on a serving plate, and serve with acacia honey dip.

Happy Eating!!

SPAM® & Cheddar Muffins

SPAM® & Cheddar Muffins

Ingredients:
For the Batter:
2 large Eggs
1/3 cup Sugar
3/4 cup All-purpose Flour, sifted
3/4 tsp Baking Powder
3 tbsp Salted Butter, melted
1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup Evaporated Milk

Butter, melted (for greasing the pan)

For the filling:
50 g Cheddar Cheese, grated or chopped
50 g SPAM®, chopped
2 tbsp Caramelized minced Onions *optional
dried Parsley
Black Pepper

Instructions:
Preheat the oven at 200°C.
Brush your muffin pan with melted butter.

Prepare the batter.
In a large mixing bowl, crack-in the 2 eggs, and add-in sugar.
Beat until the sugar dissolves.
Add-in all purpose flour, baking powder, melted butter, vanilla, and evaporated milk. Mix well until smooth and lump-free.
Fold in the caramelized onions.

Pour the batter into the prepared pans evenly, about 3/4 full.
Put the SPAM® and cheddar cheese on top.
Season with a pinch of black pepper, and garnish with parsley.

Bake the muffin in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, or until top has turned a little brown.

Serve warm, and Enjoy!!

---------------

Caramelized Onions

Ingredients:
1 1/2 tbsp Butter
Pinch of Sugar
1 large Onions (red, yellow, or white), minced or thinly sliced
Salt and Pepper

Instructions

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add-in onions and toss to coat with butter.
Cover and slowly cook onions, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until golden color.
Turn heat up to medium high and begin to brown the onions, stirring constantly about 5 more minutes.
Season with salt and pepper

Note:
Caramelized Onions have great taste and aroma, and can be added to a variety of recipes like salads, soups, sandwiches, pasta, appetizers, and pizza toppings...

Kōn to Chīzu Mushi Pan コーンチーズ蒸しパン (Corn & Cheese Steamed Cake)

Kōn to Chīzu Mushi Pan コーンチーズ蒸しパン (Corn & Cheese Steamed Cake)

Ingredients:

1 large Egg

2 tbsp Low-fat Milk

25g White Sugar

1 tbsp Canola Oil

75g Cake Flour or All-purpose Flour

1 tsp Baking Powder

1/4~1/3 cup Cheese, grated

1/4~1/3 cup Sweet Corn Kernels

Instructions:

Prepare the ramekins. Place cupcake liners in each ramekins.

Prepare the steamer pan. Place the ramekins in the steamer pan. Pour water in the steamer pan, halfway up the sides of the ramekins; then remove the ramekins.

Cover the steamer lid with a cheese cloth to prevent water from dropping unto the steamed cakes later when steaming.

Cover the steamer pan with the lid, and slowly bring water to a boil.

In a large bowl, crack-in the egg, and whisk until frothy.

Add-in the milk, and sugar; mix thoroughly until sugar is well-dissolved.

Pour-in oil, and whisk until well combined.

Sift-in flour, and baking powder in the egg mixture, mix until smooth and lump-free.

Add-in the cheese, and sweet corn; fold until well-combined.

Place a cupcake liner in ramekins.

Divide and pour the mixture into the ramekins.

Gently place the ramekins inside the steamer pan. (Be very careful not to scald yourself with the steam!) Cover with the lid and steam over medium heat for 12-15 minutes.

Turn off the heat, and remove the ramekins carefully from the steamer pan immediately.

Remove the steamed cakes from the ramekins. Serve warm.

Happy Eating!!

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Ingredients:
1 block Mozzarella Cheese

1/4 cup All-purpose Flour

2 large Eggs, well-beaten

2 tbsp Filtered Water

2 cups Panko (Breadcrumbs)

Deep-frying Oil

Instructions:

Cut the block of mozzarella cheese into 3" sticks, with a width and height of 1/4". Set aside.

Prepare 3 medium sized bowls; Pour flour into one bowl. Place the beaten eggs and water into the other bowl. Pour bread crumbs into the third bowl.

Toss the cheese sticks in flour, and shake to remove excess flour.

Dip the floured cheese nsticksinto egg mixture.

Press the cheese sticks into the bread crumbs, and coat them well. Shake off excess crumbs and set aside. 

Place the breaded cheese sticks onto a plate while breading the rest.

Then repeat the breading process by dipping the breaded cheese sticks again into the egg mixture, followed by coating them with bread crumbs again.

Put onto a plate, cover with a foil, and freeze for at least 2 hours. (This helps to prevent cheese blowout during cooking.) 

In a large pan with deep-frying oil, turn heat to medium, and heat oil to 175°C.

Working in batches, fry the cheese sticks in the hot oil until golden brown. (It takes less than a minute to cook them.)

Place onto a plate lined with paper towel or onto a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Serve with marina sauce and enjoy!
Happy Eating!!