Jarlsberg cheese

Shoyu Koji Shrimp Macaroni Gratin

I’ve talked about yoshoku (a dish that is a Japanese take on a Western dish) before, and the Japanese gratin is a great example of this. Gratin originated in French cuisine and is any dish that is topped with cheese or breadcrumbs, mixed with bits of butter, then heated in an oven or under the [...]

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Cheater Cheese Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omelette) and Bento Safety

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Tamagoyaki (卵焼き), which translates literally to mean “grilled egg,” is a Japanese omelette made by rolling up many thin layers of cooked seasoned egg.  Tamagoyaki is sweet and savory and is served for breakfast, as nigirizushi, and is very popular in bento lunches—so it is the perfect dish for my Bento Buddy series!

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Jarlsberg Cheese Souffle

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“ Some people like to paint pictures, or do gardening, or build a boat in the basement. Other people get a tremendous pleasure out of the kitchen, because cooking is just as creative and imaginative an activity as drawing, or wood carving, or music.” — Julia Child Oh what a wise woman Julia Child was!  If [...]

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Curry Lamb Pot Pie

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NEWS: I’m competing for Team USA this week in the 2nd annual Mushroom Masters! Voting takes only a second (no registration or anything like that is required) and you only have to vote once!  I would love you to bits if you would go give me a click for my Spicy Mushroom Miso Ramen!  Vote [...]

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Sweet Potato & Jarlsberg Cheese Croquettes

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Sweet Potato & Jarlsberg Cheese Croquettes Makes 4 servings (8 croquettes) 1 large (about 14 ounces) yellow-flesh sweet potato 5 ounces Jarlsberg cheese, shredded 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire [...]

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Jarlsberg Cheese & Asian Pear Turnovers

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Jarlsberg Cheese & Asian Pear Turnovers Makes 8 turnovers 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 large egg 2 tablespoons water 8 ounces Jarlsberg cheese, cut into thin slices 1/2 Asian pear (about 4 ounces), cut into thin half slices 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1. Preheat the oven [...]

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