Fresh Ricotta Cheese

Fresh Ricotta Cheese
You Will Never Buy Grocery Store Ricotta Again!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes

Ingredients

8 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

1 tsp salt

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

toasted bread slices

honey (optional)

Cooking Tools

Cheese cloth

Large mesh strainer

Large pot 

Strain Through A Cheesecloth Lined Strainer

Directions
Heat milk, cream, salt on medium heat until it comes to a boil, stir frequently to not scald milk.  Lower heat to a simmer and add lemon juice, stir gently for at least 2 minutes as the curds develop.  Set aside as you prepare the strainer.  Line the strainer with the cheesecloth with ample overhang. Pour curds and liquid through the strainer.  Place strainer back over the pot and let it strain for an hour.  Serve warm, any leftovers can be refrigerated in an air tight container for up to 2 days. Cook's Note: can be used for over pasta, lasagna, or sweet filling for cannoli.
Yields 2 cups

King's Hawaiian Savory Bread Pudding

King's Hawaiian Savory Bread Pudding
Adding This To The Thanksgiving Table!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
6 King's Hawaiian Rolls, torn  http://www.kingshawaiian.com/
5 eggs
1/2 cup red peppers, diced
1/2 cup green peppers, diced
1 cup red onions, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon Mushroom Base
1 cup milk
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 cups shredded cheese, Mexican blend
1/8 tsp pepper

Cooking Tools
Medium Skillet
Medium mixing bowl
Baking dish 

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F. In a skillet on medium heat, add; oil, butter, peppers and onions and saute for about 5 minutes.  Add in mushroom base, garlic, pepper and milk and whisk until mushroom base is incorporated.  Cool liquid and set aside.  In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and soak torn King's Hawaiian bread and soak into the whisked eggs.  Add in the cooled mixture and cheese to the eggs and bread, mix well.  Place in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.  Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Serves 6