With Arugula Chimichurri
To say that I’ve been “wickedly” busy for the last couple of weeks would be an understatement. Ever since I was invited to play in the pit for the local run of the national tour of the musical Wicked, I hit the ground with my feet running.
There was a mix-up in contracting, so I didn’t get hired until a week before we opened. That left me scrambling to practice my part before our Tuesday rehearsals and quick brush up before opening the show on Wednesday night. To be a tiny part of such a massive musical production is quite exhilarating and challenging at best. And my fellow pit mates have been nothing but helpful and supportive, which certainly helps in the whole process.
Here I am in the pit. See that netting? That’s so that no flying monkeys swoop in on us!
This is me sitting in front of the “747”– lots of technology involved.
How do you get to the musical Wicked? Practice!
So as can be imagined, I’ve had very little time to spend in the kitchen here lately; but once the performance schedule settled a bit, I could whip up something new. Hence, Asiago Portabello Cheese Souffle with Arugula Chimichurri became my latest creation. All of us cheese fans are going to swoon over this. It’s cheesy, it’s garlicky (of course!), it’s shroomy, and oh so comforting after having a stressful week like mine. The phyllo dough crust is a nice added dimension, but the souffle is just as good without it, in my opinion. And yes, it’s pretty darned rich too (not all fluffy like we’re used to seeing soufflés), but I’ve lightened it a bit where I could. And the peppery bright zing of the arugula chimichurri really complements the full-bodied nature of the dish.
Darest I say that it is “wickedly” good!
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup fat free milk
- 8 ounces Asiago cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1½ cups low fat cottage cheese
- 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- non-stick cooking spray
- 6 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- 4 ounces portobello mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 3 ounces light cream cheese, cubed
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 clove fresh garlic
- 2 ounces fresh arugula
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Juice of ½ medium lemon
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- additional fresh arugula for garnish
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Stir in Asiago, monterey jack, cottage cheese, 3-4 cloves garlic and ½ teaspoon salt. Sift together flour and baking powder and add to cheese mixture.
- Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Unfold 1 sheet of the phyllo dough and place on bottom of dish. Spray the sheet with cooking spray. Repeat the process by laying a second sheet of phyllo dough over the first sheet and spraying with cooking spray, until 6 sheets have been used. Pour cheese mixture over phyllo dough. Top with mushrooms and cream cheese. Pour melted butter over entire mixture. Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees, or until golden brown. In the meantime, put 1 clove garlic in a food processor or chopper and pulse until chopped. Add arugula, ¼ teaspoon salt and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until combined.
- Remove souffle from oven and allow to set for 8-10 minutes. Cut into 8 squares and garnish with arugula chimichurri sauce and fresh arugula.
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Sherry this looks fantastic. It is also very exciting to hear and see about the “Wicked” side of you! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Christoph. The show has been a real adventure!
That looks divine!
Btw, I’m hopping by from Pin Me Party and hope you’ll join my Bunny Blog Hop fun, too.
Thanks for the invite!
One of my favorite cheeses. This looks like a great dish.
Thanks Jovina, it’s pretty tasty!
Pinned! This looks awesomely good, Sherry 🙂
Thanks Linda!
Well I’m impressed that you have had anytime to cook never mind blog about it. Congrats on Wicked. As I would say when I lived in New England: WICKED AWESOME! Thanks for stopping by foodie friday.
Thanks Diane, it has been a real ride!
I am so excited for you about “Wicked” – that is so awesome!! And this souffle? Yes, please. Thanks so much for linking it up over at my “Best Of The Weekend” party!
xo, Claire
Thank you again for featuring it Claire!
Hi Sherry, stopping by to thank you for linking up at Swap N Share Sunday
Thanks for hosting Dawn!
oh wow, that does sound wickedly good! and yes, I love Wicked, seen it 2x, how fun to be part of that great show!
Jenna
Thanks Jenna, it was great fun!
This looks amazing!! Thanks for sharing and good luck with Wicked; it’s one of my favorite musicals!
*visiting from Totally Tasty Tuesdays*
Thanks Elizabeth, it’s one of my favorites too!
Wow, this looks so good!! Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Thanks for hosting Cindy!
Oooh, that sounds AMAZING! I came across your blog via a link party and so glad I did! Definitely pinning this one.
Congrats on playing in Wicked – it’s such a great show!
Thanks Aimee, I am following you on Pinterest!
OMGosh! Looks tasty! Thanks for linking up at HickoryTrail
Angela
Thanks for hosting Angela!
Wow, this sounds amazing! I love asiago and portobello. Thank you for sharing at Fluster’s Creative Muster Party!
Robin
Fluster Buster
Thanks for hosting Robin!
Featuring this tomorrow, by the way! YUM!
xoxo, Claire
{PS: Can you please add me to your party list when you get a chance? Thank you!!}
Thanks bunches! You are already on the party list (Sunday, right?) , but I just added a sidebar button too!
Oh, this looks fabulous!! YUMMY! I just pinned. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent! I hope you are having a wonderful week!! 🙂
XOXO
Kathy
Thanks for hosting Kathy!
what a yummy combination! Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays and for the link back :o) Can’t wait to see what you bring next week. Emily @ Nap-Time Creations
oh, and I just posted looking for some help with my blog… maybe you can offer some advice?
Thanks for hosting Emily!
Oh yum. I love souffle! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party.
Thanks for hosting, Diana!
Thanks for the recipe! Best wishes, Linda
Thanks for hosting, Linda!
Wow! This looks awesome! I just found you over at The Mandatory Mooch! I would love for your to come share your recipe at From the Farm Blog Hop. We always are looking for ways to use up our extra eggs. This week’s party just started!
Lisa
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Thanks for the invite. I linked up!
This looks so good! I am new from southern charm! I would love for you to check out my blog and hopefully want to follow me back! Have a great weekend, Nicole!
Thanks for stopping by, Nicole. I’ll come over for a visit!
I’ve been dying to see Wicked! Wanna see it in NYC! Thanks so much for sharing at Two Cup Tuesday on Pint Sized Baker. I’ve pinned it!
You would love the show Karyn!
Delicious!! What a fun recipe… Thank you so much for coming to share at Super Saturday Show & Tell! I’d love to have you come and share again today http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com Have a great weekend! xoxo~ Ruthie
Thanks for hosting, Ruthie!
Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day Weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
Thanks for hosting, Miz Helen!
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Thanks so much,
Ashley
Thanks for introducing yourself, Ashley. I have bookmarked your page and am following you!
This sounds like it would be such a yummy souffle! Thanks so much for sharing at last week’s All my Bloggy Friends – Linda and I look forward to seeing what you share this week! 🙂
Thanks for hosting, Jamie!
Wow! I am SO impressed with your playing for Wicked.
Thanks for linking up your delicious looking recipe with “Try a New Recipe Tuesday.” It is quite the accomplishment to have time to make anything at all while playing for a major musical. 🙂
I hope you will be able to join us again this week. http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2013/05/try-new-recipe-tuesday-may-28.html
Thanks for hosting, Lisa. The show was a blast!
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
I am so thrilled, thank you Miz Helen!
Sherry, will you move next door to me? I need someone with as much energy as you have to “jazz me up” !! Thanks for sharing this really great recipe at the Friday Foodie Friends cheese linkey. I enjoy visiting your site and watching your kitchen tricks videos, too! Deb @ Kneaded Creations
The Wicked gig sounds so exciting, congrats. The Asiago and Mushroom are stars in this souffle. It sounds delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday.
Hope to see you again soon,
Joanne