Pecorino Cream

[The Mrs]

Originally Posted by jaxfam6

Very similar to an Alfredo sauce
i will have to try it

I know that the original chef who taught me this recipe didn't use Pecorino cheese in it. In fact, I don't remember any cheese or wine in it. But it sure does taste similar to what I remembered.

[LaVonne]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

I am in no way a chef...or even a cook for that matter. I hate to cook.

Soooooo...pardon my ignorance in the kitchen...but even if I DO happen to find this cheese, am I really going to want to pay what I would assume would be an exorbitant price for it?

And what would be the best (read least expensive, easy to find) substitute cheese?

Costco will have Asiago...at a good price.

[The Mrs]

I don't believe it!

Our local hole-in-the-wall, overglorified 7-11, market had it!!!

I'm shocked!

Now ya'll will have to tell me if it's worth it. It was $5.39 for an 8 oz. wedge.

[jaxfam6]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

I am in no way a chef...or even a cook for that matter. I hate to cook.

Soooooo...pardon my ignorance in the kitchen...but even if I DO happen to find this cheese, am I really going to want to pay what I would assume would be an exorbitant price for it?

And what would be the best (read least expensive, easy to find) substitute cheese?

once you taste it YES you would want to pay the price for it.

[jaxfam6]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

I don't believe it!

Our local hole-in-the-wall, overglorified 7-11, market had it!!!

I'm shocked!

Now ya'll will have to tell me if it's worth it. It was $5.39 for an 8 oz. wedge.

A little higher than most places should have it at, but then most everything at a 7-11 is going to be more expensive. Try it out and let us know

[The Mrs]

Originally Posted by jaxfam6

A little higher than most places should have it at, but then most everything at a 7-11 is going to be more expensive. Try it out and let us know

I forgot the white wine!

And the roux. Where in the world do I look in the grocery store for the roux??? Is it even something I can buy???

Can you tell I'm not a chef? Did I tell you I hate to cook?

[LaVonne]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

I forgot the white wine!

And the roux. Where in the world do I look in the grocery store for the roux??? Is it even something I can buy???

Can you tell I'm not a chef? Did I tell you I hate to cook?

I don't think you can buy roux...it's something you make. It usually consists of oil or butter and flour mixed into a paste...not too thick. You may season it with salt and pepper.

[jaxfam6]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

I forgot the white wine!

And the roux. Where in the world do I look in the grocery store for the roux??? Is it even something I can buy???

Can you tell I'm not a chef? Did I tell you I hate to cook?

mix together equal amounts of flour and butter and add to the hot liquid.
what is best is put some of the roux into a bowl and spoon some of the hot liquid into the bowl and mix together with a whisk. then add a little more and mix. add that to the pan or pot of hot simmering liquid and whisk through. You will see the liquid thicken. let it come to a simmer for a few minutes to cook out the flour taste before removing from heat.
you could also accomplish the same thing with a corn starch slurry.

[The Mrs]

Originally Posted by jaxfam6

mix together equal amounts of flour and butter and add to the hot liquid.
what is best is put some of the roux into a bowl and spoon some of the hot liquid into the bowl and mix together with a whisk. then add a little more and mix. add that to the pan or pot of hot simmering liquid and whisk through. You will see the liquid thicken. let it come to a simmer for a few minutes to cook out the flour taste before removing from heat.
you could also accomplish the same thing with a corn starch slurry.

AHA! They call THAT roux???

Good grief!

I can handle that! Thanks so much Jaxson!

[Esther]

Actually, I bought a cookbook this weekend while in La of La recipes and there was a microwave recipe for Roux!