Wolfgang Puck BECP0030 operating instructions Cheese Straws, Deviled Eggs

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Cheese Straws

Makes about 10 dozen

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups butter, softened

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded

11/2 teaspoons salt

1teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon cayenne

4 cups all-purpose flour

METHOD

1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2Beat the first 5 ingredients at medium speed using a mixer until blended. Gradually add flour, beating just until combined well.

3Load the cookie press with the dough 2/3 full. Fit the cookie press with the star-shaped disc (#6).

4On parchment-lined baking sheets make long ribbons the length of the cookie sheet with the dough. Cut the ribbons into 2-inch pieces.

5Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

TIP

To ensure easy passage through the cookie press, do not chill dough.

Recipe courtesy Debra Murray, Wolfgang Puck HSN Host

Deviled Eggs

Makes 4 - 6 Servings

INGREDIENTS

12 hard boiled eggs, peeled and halved 1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 ounces cream cheese

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

METHOD

1Remove the yolks from the eggs, and set whites aside.

2Place the yolks with all of the other ingredients in food processor and puree until smooth.

3Place the mixture in the cookie press, filling 3/4 full. Fit the cookie press with the star-shaped pastry tip (#6) and fill each of the egg halves with the filling. Garnish with caviar or olive slices if desired.

Recipe courtesy Debra Murray, Wolfgang Puck HSN Host

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