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Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
2. 2 Wash and halve tomatoes. Gently squeeze out the seeds. Place the tomatoes on a nonstick cookie sheet, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
3. 3 Bake tomatoes in preheated oven until very dry but still pliable, checking after 4 hours, and then every hour. Keep in mind that larger tomatoes will require more oven time.

By Kellie

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• whole milk
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Pour milk into a saucepan set over medium heat. Heat milk until it registers 194 degrees F (90 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. 2 Stir lemon juice and salt slowly into warmed milk. Let stand until milk curdles, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3 Line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl. Pour milk mixture carefully into the lined strainer. Let stand until most of the liquid has drained off the ricotta, about 15 minutes. Discard drained liquid.

By Alicia_in_London

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• milk
• buttermilk
• heavy cream
• cheesecloth

Instructions

1. 1 Line a large colander or sieve with 4 layers of cheesecloth. Set aside.
2. 2 Heat milk, buttermilk, heavy cream, and salt in a large, heavy, nonreactive saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for the first 10 minutes. Continue heating, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 190 degrees F. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour. The mixture will be separated into white curds and clear whey.
3. 3 Using a slotted spoon, ladle approximately 1/4 of the curds into the cheesecloth-lined colander. Gather up the corners of the top cheesecloth and secure closed with a zip tie. Repeat with the rest of the curds, cheesecloth, and zip ties. Use the last zip tie to thread all of the cheeses together. Suspend the cheeses over a large wooden spoon over a large bowl, and let drain for 2 hours.
4. 4 Place the four cheeses, still in cloth, in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, cut zip ties, and transfer cheese to an airtight container.

By Orcashottie

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• water
• liquid rennet
• citric acid
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Combine 1/4 cup water and rennet in a small bowl; mix well.
2. 2 Combine remaining 1/2 cup water and citric acid in another small bowl; mix until dissolved.
3. 3 Pour milk into a large pot set over medium heat. Stir in citric acid mixture.
4. 4 Heat milk, stirring occasionally, until it registers 90 degrees F (32 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
5. 5 Remove milk from heat and stir in rennet mixture in a figure-8 motion for 30 seconds. Stir counterclockwise for 30 seconds to still the milk. Let stand, covered, until milk sets into curd, 5 to 10 minutes. Press edge of curd gently with a palette knife or the back of a spoon to check for firmness.
6. 6 Slice vertically into the pot to cut curd into 3/4-inch cubes with a palette knife. Stir curds gently, but leave cubes mostly intact.
7. 7 Return pot to the heat; cook over medium heat, stirring curds gently, until temperature reaches 109 degrees F (43 degrees C), about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
8. 8 Ladle curds into a colander set over a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Press curds gently to extract liquid whey. Pour drained whey back into the pot.
9. 9 Heat whey to 185 degrees F (85 degrees C), about 5 minutes. Wearing gloves, tear off a piece of curd and place on a slotted spoon. Dip curd into hot whey for 5 to 10 seconds. Stretch, fold, and knead curd. Repeat until mozzarella is smooth and elastic. Knead in salt and form curd into a ball. Repeat dipping and kneading process with remaining curd.
10. 10 Allow mozzarella to cool. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator.
11. 11 Enjoy!

By ChefJackie

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• ✓ salt
• eggplant
• white vinegar
• olive oil
• garlic clove
• oregano
• red pepper flake

Instructions

1. 1 Cut ends off and peel eggplants; cut into long strips about as big around as shoestring French fries. Place strips into a large bowl; stir in ½ cup coarse salt until evenly coated.
2. 2 Place a sturdy dinner plate upside-down in a clean sink, making sure the drain is not blocked. Place a generous handful eggplant strips on center of the plate; cover with a second upside-down dinner plate to create an eggplant sandwich. Layer more eggplant strips and plates until all eggplant strips are sandwiched. Place an additional plate on top; press down firmly. Set a sturdy stockpot on top; fill with enough water to create some pressure on eggplant layers. (Not so much pressure that you break your dishes, though.) Set eggplant aside to press for 8 hours to overnight.
3. 3 Fill a large bowl with ice water. Dismantle stack of plates, one layer at a time, briefly swish eggplant strips in ice water, then squeeze dry and place into a clean bowl. (If your hand starts to hurt, you are swishing too long.) Stir vinegar into eggplant strips; set aside for about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Heat a splash of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, oregano, pepper flakes, and ½ teaspoon sea salt; cook and stir until fragrant but do not cook garlic. Set aside to cool.
5. 5 Squeeze eggplants very well so they don't end up tasting like pickles; place into a large bowl. Stir in garlic mixture and remaining olive oil until well blended. Pack into a sterilized 1-pint or ½-pint jars, filling to the top; top with any olive oil left in the bowl. Wipe rims with a clean, dry cloth, and seal tightly with new, sterilized lids.
6. 6 Refrigerate before opening for at least 1 month.

By DXRICCI

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• arugula
• olive oil
• almond
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add arugula and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds. Remove arugula to a bowl full of ice water for several minutes until cold. Drain and wring out arugula.
2. 2 Pulse arugula, olive oil, almonds, and garlic together in a blender, scraping down the sides, until mixture just becomes a coarse puree. Pour puree into a bowl and season with salt.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• garlic
• aluminum foil
• olive oil
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Cut the top off the head of garlic and place on a square piece of aluminum foil. Bring the foil up and around garlic. Pour olive oil on top and season with salt and pepper. Close ends of foil over garlic, creating a pouch.
3. 3 Air fry until garlic is soft, 16 to 20 minutes. Open the foil pouch very carefully, as hot steam will escape.

By Yoly

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• butter
• garlic
• table cream
• white pepper
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. 2 Add in canned cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until warmed through. Mix in Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring after each addition until smooth.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• oregano
• thyme
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium glass mixing bowl combine the oregano, thyme, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix together and pour mixture into a bottle, using a funnel to keep yourself from losing oil. Cover tightly and store at room temperature.

By Mellie

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• butter
• heavy cream
• flour
• black pepper
• sour cream
• pesto

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream. Add flour and mix well to remove clumps. Season with salt and pepper.
2. 2 Stir sour cream and pesto into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring, until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes more.

By sarah

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• garlic
• basil
• pine nut
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Crush garlic and a pinch of kosher salt in a mortar with the pestle until garlic is mashed and paste-like, 1 or 2 minutes. Add basil in 3 or 4 additions, crushing and pounding down the leaves until they form a fairly fine paste, about 8 minutes or more depending on size of leaves and thickness of stems. Add and pound in pine nuts.
2. 2 Transfer a handful of grated cheese to mortar and pound into the sauce. Add another handful of cheese and incorporate into the mixture. Continue adding cheese a handful at a time until completely incorporated, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Drizzle in olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time, pounding it into the sauce. When all the olive oil has been added and emulsified into the mixture, transfer pesto to a bowl and drizzle the surface with olive oil.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• fennel bulb
• water
• white wine vinegar
• turbinado sugar
• olive oil
• chive

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect 2 jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until fennel is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
2. 2 Place sliced fennel in a colander and rinse well.
3. 3 Combine water, vinegar, and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the fennel, sugar, olive oil, and chives; stir to combine. Bring back to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
4. 4 Remove fennel from the cooking liquid with a slotted spoon and pack into sterilized jars. Fill the jars with the hot cooking liquid, leaving 1/2-inch head space. Wipe the tops of the jars with a clean cloth. Place lids on the jars and tighten.
5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 15 minutes.
6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot with a jar lifter and let rest on a kitchen towel, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area for 1 week before consuming.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• garlic
• mustard
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, and mustard powder. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in minced fresh herbs if desired.

By Gary Royse

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• olive oil
• garlic
• parsley
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in small skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir the garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
2. 2 Toss hot cooked pasta (see Cook's Note) with olive oil and garlic mixture. Add the parsley, salt, and ground black pepper to taste. Serve with fresh-grated Parmesan cheese.

By George

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• sun-dried tomato
• basil
• parmesan cheese
• garlic
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let tomatoes soften, about 10 minutes. Drain.
2. 2 Blend tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt in a blender until mixed. Slowly add olive oil, about 1/4 cup at a time; blend until smooth.

By Jenny Crocker

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• apple cider vinegar
• olive oil
• corn oil
• sugar
• black pepper
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk vinegar, olive oil, corn oil, salt, sugar, pepper, and oregano together in a bowl until well combined.

By Lillian

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• almond
• garlic
• basil
• olive oil
• nutmeg
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
2. 2 In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.

By Rebecca Jane Thompson

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• pine nut
• olive oil
• garlic
• nutritional yeast
• basil
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat; cook, stirring or shaking the pan often, until lightly toasted.
2. 2 Place toasted pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, nutritional yeast, and basil in a food processor; blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

By CANDIEDVIOLET

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• tomato
• red pepper flakes
• italian seasoning

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent. Add the garlic and cook and stir another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt. Cook until completely heated, another 2 to 3 minutes.

By SUNNILOVE

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• mayonnaise
• onion
• red wine vinegar
• sugar
• italian seasoning
• garlic powder
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Blend mayonnaise, onion, vinegar, sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.

By Cathy

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• olive oil
• garlic
• oregano
• rosemary
• basil
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, rosemary, basil, and pepper in a skillet over medium heat; cook until the garlic begins to sizzle, about 5 minutes. Remove immediately from heat.

By Delores

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• butter
• heavy cream
• parmesan cheese
• romano cheese
• nutmeg
• egg yolk
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in cream, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, nutmeg, and salt; stir constantly until cheese has melted.
2. 2 Stir in egg yolk until well combined; simmer and stir over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

By B Mason

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• tomato
• sweet onion
• garlic
• oregano
• basil
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Cut an "X" in the bottom of each tomato. Fill a large mixing bowl with ice water.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tomatoes to the boiling water until skins start to curl, about 30 seconds. Remove tomatoes from the boiling water and submerge in the bowl of ice water until cool enough to handle, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. 3 Remove tomatoes from the ice water; peel off and discard skins. Transfer skinned tomatoes to a blender and blend until liquefied. Pour into a medium saucepan; add onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer over medium heat until sauce reduces to desired consistency, 60 to 90 minutes.
4. 4 Puree pizza sauce with an immersion blender until smooth. Use sauce immediately, or store in the refrigerator overnight to allow flavors to develop.

By Xandera

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• olive oil
• tomato
• basil leaf
• garlic
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Pour crushed tomatoes into the saucepan and place over low heat. Stir basil, garlic, salt, and black pepper into the tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan cheese to sauce to serve.

By rabit100

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• basil
• walnut
• garlic
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Blend fresh basil leaves, nuts, garlic, and cheese together in a food processor until finely chopped.
3. 3 Pour in oil slowly with the processor running until well combined.
4. 4 Season with salt and pepper.
5. 5 Enjoy!

By Sara

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• tomato
• basil
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Cook tomatoes and basil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until tomatoes are soft.
3. 3 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add onion and garlic and sauté until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Add onion mixture to tomato mixture; season with salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until thick.

By Mindi

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• heavy cream
• butter
• mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese
• sun-dried tomato
• pepper
• pine nut

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until almost boiling, but do not boil. Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and stir until melted. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve over pasta with a sprinkling of pine nuts.

By Karen

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• olive oil
• onion
• italian seasoning
• ground beef
• tomato sauce
• fire-roasted diced tomato
• red wine

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Season onion with Italian seasoning; continue to sauté until herbs are fragrant, about 3 minutes more.
2. 2 Break beef into small pieces and add to the skillet; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3 Stir tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into beef mixture; season with salt. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer for 1 hour.
4. 4 Splash wine over mixture; simmer and stir until thickened, about 20 minutes.

By animalluver

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• butter
• garlic
• all-purpose flour
• parmesan cheese
• milk
• italian seasoning
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; add garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute.
2. 2 Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in flour until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. 4 Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly, until smooth, about 5 minutes.
5. 5 Season to taste with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until sauce reaches desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes.

By Veronica Connor

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• shallot
• garlic
• mustard
• honey
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallot, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper together in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
3. 3 Replace the lid on the jar and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.

By Singer6