Delicious Potato Salad

3 pounds potatoes (1/2 red and 1/2 white rose) Salt and freshly ground black pepper (amounts to taste, as listed below) 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup buttermilk* 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon celery seed 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped red onion 4-6 hard-boiled […]

Cucumber Dill Fondue

Experiment and use any of the Longmont Dairy Select cheese varieties in this recipe. 1 cup dry white wine 1 grated garlic clove (For a milder garlic flavor, omit the garlic from the mixture and rub the pan with a garlic clove instead.) 1/2 pound (1, 8 oz. package) shredded Longmont Dairy Select Cucumber Dill […]

Crème Fraîche

French for “fresh cream” this delicacy is a heavy cream that is slightly soured, but is not as thick as sour cream. And, unlike sour cream, it can be directly cooked without curdling. Use it on fresh berries, cobblers, and puddings. It can also be whipped, with a little sugar, and used in the place […]

Creamy White Chicken Chili

1-1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed 1 medium onion, small diced 1 Tbls. vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cans cannellini beans (or any white beans, according to personal preference) 10-14.5 oz of chicken broth (depending on how thick you like your chili to be) 2 4-oz cans of chopped green chilies […]

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Try this recipe for success and make the one you love very happy. 4 tomatoes – peeled, seeded, and diced 4 cups tomato juice 14 leaves fresh basil 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup butter sea salt and pepper, to taste Pinch of sugar, to taste (removes any bitterness the tomatoes may have and […]

Coleslaw-Two Ways

We taste-tested these two versions of Coleslaw at a recent BBQ. Our guests agreed that the Creamy Dressing was best, but the low-fat version had a good taste for the calories. You can use the same fresh vegetable base for each, and taste test them too. Vegetable base: 1 medium head of green cabbage – […]

Cheesy Football

2 (8-ounce each) pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1 cup (8-ounce) grated LDF cheddar cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup chopped pecans Beat cheeses and dressing with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add onions and black pepper and mix well. […]

Cheese Cone

1 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup cashew nuts 1 8-ounce packaged cream cheese, softened dash of Worcestershire sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced Whole almonds, toasted Place all ingredients except almonds in food processor with steel blade knife. Process until well mixed and smooth. Chill until mixture can be shaped to resemble a pine cone. Starting […]

Cauliflower with Crème Dijon

8 servings 2 medium heads cauliflower Crème Dijon: 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup half and half 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice freshly ground black pepper to taste Break cauliflower into flowerets. Steam until tender; drain. In a medium saucepan, melt butter and sir […]

Broiled Tomatoes

Just like your grandmother used to make! 4 Plum tomatoes 2 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon olive oil Combine and stir together: breadcrumbs, cheese, salt, and pepper. Add water and olive oil, stirring until moist. Halve 4 […]