Grandma Lou's cheese boereg is a classic dish of Turkish cuisine, sure to delight your taste buds with its harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Crispy phyllo pastry encases a rich, savory filling of feta cheese and tangy Turkish yogurt, resulting in a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This mouthwatering dish is a staple of Turkish cuisine and holds a special place in the hearts of both locals and visitors alike. With its unique combination of flaky pastry and creamy filling, Grandma Lou's cheese boereg is a true culinary delight that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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GRANDMA LOU LOU'S PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
To die for!! These are a must have every fall. I am asked to bring these anytime there is a get together in the fall and winter seasons.
Provided by Elaniemay
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 20m
Yield 6 dozen, 72 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Mix oil and sugar; add eggs and beat well.
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt.
- Slowly and alternately add flour mixture and pumpkin to the sugar mixture.
- Lastly add vanilla.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonful onto greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minute.
- For frosting: cream cream cheese, butter and vanilla.
- Gradually stir in powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.7, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 112.1, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 12.7, Protein 1.3
ARMENIAN CHEESE BOEREG
A very old family recipe. This is how my grandmother made it. All measurements are approximate; my grandmother never measured anything. You can substitute any combination of cheeses. This recipe is for appetizer sized portions. If you want it for a side dish, don't cut the fillo in half. Practice folding boereg, using a piece of paper or a napkin.
Provided by manushag
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 48 pieces, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix cheeses together with 1 beaten egg and parsley.
- Melt butter in a small frying pan.
- Bring fillo dough to room temperature. Unroll dough on wax paper, cut in half for appetizer size boereg. stack and cover with saran wrap and a damp towel.
- Take one sheet of filo, with short side facing you. Brush entire sheet with melted butter. Place half a teaspoon of cheese a little to the right of center, toward the bottom of the sheet. Fold right side over cheese, and left side over top, in thirds.
- Brush with butter, and fold up the bottom over the cheese ball, then fold over diagonally. Continue to fold diagonally, left and right, until you reach the top and you will have a triangular shaped boereg, around 3 inches across bottom.
- Spray sheet pan with PAM and butter tops of boereg before baking.
- Preheat over to around 300-325 and bake for about 20 minutes, until very light brown.
CHEESE BOEREG
The rich-tasting filling of this appetizer is made with mozzarella and ricotta cheese, then baked between buttery layered dough.-Jean L. Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, egg white, ricotta and parsley. Stir in mozzarella cheese; set aside. , Unroll phyllo dough; cut the stack of sheets in half widthwise. Place one sheet of phyllo dough in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; brush with butter. Repeat nine times (keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap to avoid drying out)., Spread cheese mixture evenly over top. Layer with remaining dough, brushing butter on every other sheet. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into triangles or squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
GRANDMA'S BOLOGNESE
Two types of ground meat (beef and pork) are enriched with pancetta and cream in this old-school Italian sauce, while porcini mushrooms and Marsala add wonderful depth of flavor. Make pasta night extra special by serving atop fresh pappardelle.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Soak mushrooms in warm water 30 minutes; drain, reserving liquid. Chop mushrooms (you should have 1/3 cup). Melt butter in a Dutch oven or a large, heavy straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta; cook, stirring, until browned and crisp, about 1 minute. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil to Dutch oven; heat until shimmering. Add both meats, increase heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Return vegetables to Dutch oven with marjoram, nutmeg, parsley, and basil. Add Marsala and bring to a boil; cook, scraping up browned bits, until liquid has almost evaporated, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup mushroom liquid and mushrooms, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Stir in cream and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened, 20 to 25 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta to boiling water and cook until floating and tender, about 1 minute. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain. Transfer pasta to skillet with sauce. Add 1/2 cup pasta water; toss to combine and finish cooking, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat; add cheese and remaining 1/4 cup oil. Serve with more cheese, oil, pepper, and basil leaves, if desired.
GRANDMA'S CLASSIC CHEESE BALL
My grandmother made this classic cheese ball every Christmas. It's simple and very tasty.
Provided by Sharon Helms
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Ball Recipes
Time 8h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 2 ounces cream cheese, blue cheese, and vinegar in a small bowl. Add water, stir until creamy, and transfer to a larger bowl.
- Add remaining cream cheese, processed cheese spread, onion, and onion powder; mix until well combined. Mix in 1/2 cup walnuts until incorporated and shape into a ball.
- Spread plastic wrap on the counter and spread remaining walnuts over top. Roll cheese ball in nuts until completely covered, then place into a bowl to help it keep its shape. Refrigerate until firm, 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 26.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 162.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
BOEREGS (FLAKY ARMENIAN PUFF PASTRY) AS MADE BY BLAKE BESHARIAN RECIPE BY TASTY
Boeregs are a classic part of Armenian mezze. They can be filled with a range of cheeses, meats, and sweet fillings. The fillings used here are fairly traditional and extra-delicious since they're filled with savory cheese. They make a great appetizer or light lunch.
Provided by Rie McClenny
Categories Appetizers
Yield 48 boeregs
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the herbed feta filling: Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the nutmeg and cumin and stir to combine, then remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool completely.
- In a food processor, combine the spinach, parsley, rodopa cheese, egg, and the cooled onion mixture and pulse until broken down into a chunky paste. Transfer the filling to a bowl and set aside. Wipe out the food processor.
- Make the melted Kashkaval filling: Add the parsley, chives, egg, and Kashkaval cheese to the clean food processor and pulse until the mixture breaks down into a chunky paste. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line 2 baking sheets, or as many as you have, with parchment paper.
- Assemble the boeregs: Unroll the filo dough and cut crosswise into 3½-inch (9 cm) wide strips. Cover the filo dough with a damp towel while you fill the boeregs.
- Lay a strip of dough lengthwise on a cutting board. Holding the top of the dough with your left index finger, brush a thin layer of melted butter over the length of the dough. Scoop ½ tablespoon of filling at the top center of the strip, about ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) from the top. Fold the top left corner of the dough over the filling to make a triangle. Brush more melted butter on the top of the triangle, then continue folding and brushing until you reach the end of the dough strip, trimming any excess dough that doesn't fold all the way over. Transfer to a prepared baking sheet and cover with a kitchen towel. Repeat with the remaining dough strips and filling to make about 24 boereg with each filling. Reserve any leftover dough for another use.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks with the water.
- Brush the egg wash over the boeregs, then sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
- Bake the boeregs for 10-12 minutes, until golden, flaky, and crisp. Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 0 grams
GRANDMA MAUL'S ITALIAN BEEF
Seasoned with garlic, anise, and sesame seeds, chuck roast is slowly simmered in a crock pot for a delicious Italian Beef.
Provided by Heather Oudman
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 10h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse and pat dry the roast. Coat the roast evenly with the flour; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic to the hot oil; sear the beef in the oil until all sides are slightly browned. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker. Pour the water over the roast.
- Cook on Low for 5 hours. Add the anise seed and sesame seed to the slow cooker and cook another 4 hours. Add the green bell pepper and continue cooking until the meat is tender and easily pulled apart, about 1 hour more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 43.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final product will be. Use full-fat cream cheese, freshly grated Parmesan, and high-quality mozzarella.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make it tough. Mix it just until it comes together.
- Let the dough rest: Letting the dough rest will allow it to relax and become easier to work with.
- Roll the dough out thinly: The thinner the dough is, the crispier it will be.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When frying the cheese boeregs, don't overcrowd the pan. This will cause them to steam instead of fry.
- Serve immediately: Cheese boeregs are best served immediately after they are fried.
Conclusion:
Cheese boeregs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these crispy, cheesy treats that are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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