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Capricious Fruit Crisp
Created by Diana Livingston, cheese Maker Achadinha
1 cup flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup sweet butter
1 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup Capricious, grated
4 cups fresh apples, pears, black berries, peaches and or blueberries (4 cups total)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine, flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter and Capricious. Mix together until equally and place in buttered baking pan and bake for 35-45 minutes or until crisp on top and fruit is bubbling.

Capricious Walnut & Arugula Pesto

Created by Sheana Davis, The Epicurean Connection
Yields 6 servings

2 cup fresh arugula, stems removed
1/4 cup fresh garlic cloves
1 cup Achadinha Capricious cheese, grated
1/2 cups walnuts
1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 pound fresh golden tomatoes, washed and sliced 1/2 inch thick

Place arugula and garlic in food processor and blend. Drizzle in Olive Oil. Add in walnuts. Continue to blend. Add in white balsamic, salt and pepper.

Arrange tomato slices on a serving platter and drizzle with Capricious Walnut and Arugula Pesto.

Serve with fresh baguette slices and a glass of Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.

Capricious Artichoke and Jalapeno Dip
Created by Donna Pacheco
Yields 4 cups

8 ounces artichoke hearts (fresh steamed, canned or frozen water pack only) chopped fine
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup yellow onion
1 cup mayonnaise
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons fresh jalapeno, seeds removed and chopped fine
1 teaspoon dried dill
2 cups Capicious Cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper or to taste

Place artichoke hearts, garlic and onion in a food processor and coarsely chop.
Add in mayonnaise, cream cheese, jalapenos and dill. Sprinkle in Capricious Cheese, salt and pepper and hand mix. Adjust seasoning and enjoy with fresh crudite or sliced of bagutte.

Capricious Grilled Burger
Created by Jim Pacheco
Yields 4 generous burgers

1 pound fresh ground round
1/4 cup red onions, chopped fine
1/4 cup mushrooms, chopped fine
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped fine
1/2 cup Capricious Cheese, grated
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

Place onions, mushrooms and bell peppers in food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add in Capricious Cheese and olive and pulse until blended. In a large bowl, combine the ground round and Capricious mixture together. Season with salt and pepper and grill over BBQ or sauté over stovetop and cook until desired consistency.

Capricious Grilled Prawns

Created by the Pacheco Family

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1 pound large prawns, divined and tails removed
1 cup fresh cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup Pacheco Chardonnay
sprinkle chili flakes
sprinkle of salt and pepper
1/2 cup Capricious Cheese, grated

1 pound fresh pasta

In a large bowl, marinate prawns, chardonnay, chili flakes, salt and pepper for minimum 4 hours. Saute over high heat until prawns are thoroughly cooked and tender. Sprinkle Capricious Cheese and cherry tomatoes over prawns and serve over fresh cooked pasta or serve with sliced of fresh baguettes.

Visit the Achadinha website at www.achadinha.com

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