Monday, November 12, 2012

Marinating....

Hi everyone! It's been far too long. Life has been busy-a good kind of busy. 
I guess you could say I've been sitting back and "marinating". I wish I had the desire and time to blog more. 
I really do miss it. 
I admire bloggers that stay committed for years and regularly post. Kudos to you. 

Cue the cheesy pun....
speaking of marinating, let me introduce you to marinated cheese. 
*snort* 
*knee slap*

I make this recipe every year around the holidays. It's SO easy and always a big hit at parties. The best part-you make it the night before, then dump in on a platter. No heating or keeping warm before your guests arrive. 


Marinated Cheese
(adapted from "Prime Meridian" Cookbook)
80 cubes

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 (2 oz) jar diced pimento, drained
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons minced green onion
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (8 oz) block sharp cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 (8 oz) package of cubed Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno pepper (pepper jack)
Directions:
  • Combine all ingredients, except cheeses in a jar or plastic container with a lid. 
  • Cover tightly and shake vigorously. 
  • Place cheeses in a large Ziploc bag.
  • Pour marinade over cheeses and refrigerate a minimum of 8 hours.
  • Serve in a shallow dish with toothpicks and assorted crackers (in a separate dish).

5 comments:

  1. Glad to "hear" from you...I know it's hard to commit to the time too. (Hence why I haven't blogged in months!)

    Love this recipe! My sister gave me the recipe years ago. She cuts her cheese (HA) in long, thin rectangles instead of cubes and arranges it on a plate. Your method seems easier. Sorry for the potty joke there! :x)

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  2. I love cheese but I really don't recall ever having marinated cheese before. I will have to try it. Love how it is easy!

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  3. yum! for some reason this sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!!

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  4. ok yum. i love cheese. this is happening for a party this weekend!

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  5. I love cheese and marinade, so this looks about perfect!

    I hear you on the blogging thing. I eventually started over to see if I could re-commit. I hope all is well!

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