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 […]

Flavored Butters

Corn on the cob becomes a zesty treat when made with homemade butter from rich and delicious LDF cream. About 8 minutes’ preparation time Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup ice water salt, as desired 1. Pour the cream into the blender container. 2. Cover and blend on the lowest speed until the cream […]

Baked Potato Soup II

Chris Groen, Westminster, CO This recipe was shared by special permission from Colorado Proud. For more great recipes visit their website at www.ColoradoProud.org. 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup flour 3 1/2 cups LDF milk 2 baked potatoes (baked, cooled, and cubed. DO NOT peel) 2 green onions 3 slices bacon 5 oz. nacho cheese sauce […]

Baked New England Brown Bread

“I like these recipes like this for the holidays because they use common ingredients from the cupboard (wouldn’t strawberry jam be a good substitute for orange marmalade?) They are economical to make, they will freeze for unexpected company, or you could tie a bow around them and give as a gift. Try eggnog as a […]

Baked Mashed Potatoes

1 Tbsp. butter 4 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1” pieces 1 cup Longmont Dairy whole milk 1/2 cup Country Cream Butter, melted 1 1/2 cups shredded Tillamook Mozzarella cheese 1 cup freshly grated Longmont Dairy Select Gouda cheese Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup, your preference: bread crumbs, potato chip crumbs, or […]