tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post809462610365823293..comments2024-03-28T02:30:56.534-07:00Comments on Home Cooking In Montana: Marinated Yoghurt Cheese Balls(Labneh)...Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-89663845286060700452013-04-13T11:44:51.493-07:002013-04-13T11:44:51.493-07:00Beth, I'm so glad you enjoyed the labneh! Than...Beth, I'm so glad you enjoyed the labneh! Thank you kindly for your feedback, always makes my day:). Happy you tried the recipe.Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-72290771190455744882013-04-12T16:42:04.305-07:002013-04-12T16:42:04.305-07:00Just made these today. So beautiful. Thanks for ...Just made these today. So beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970023883148465441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-52630494154515233612013-03-17T13:54:54.089-07:002013-03-17T13:54:54.089-07:00Hi Emma, You are most welcome! And thank you for y...Hi Emma, You are most welcome! And thank you for your kind comment:). I'm thrilled that you made the labneh for the first time. It's delicious and I hope you enjoy it as well. <br /><br />Glad the photos and tips were helpful. Makes my day when someone tries a recipe and enjoys it, so thank you for your feedback(all the way from Australia!).<br /><br />Have a great day! Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-13199985220525138772013-03-17T03:00:34.930-07:002013-03-17T03:00:34.930-07:00Thank you for your recipe! I've just made labn...Thank you for your recipe! I've just made labneh for the first time and your tips for marinating were very handy. Can't wait to try my little labneh balls once they've infused the flavour! I love your photos too; they're beautiful. <br />Thanks again,<br />Emma (Australia)Emmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-18873769633714678352012-12-21T07:38:52.028-08:002012-12-21T07:38:52.028-08:00Julia, You know, I make a small batch and for me t...Julia, You know, I make a small batch and for me the oil doesn't last long. I do keep the oil in the fridge and every time I make a salad I use some of it. You will need to take it out a bit earlier so the oil becomes liquid again as it solidifies in the fridge. I also love to use is when making pasta, a great way to use it up! Before I know it, I've used all of it. <br /><br />I, like you, do not like to waste oil, or any ingredient for that matter. So I place the jar in front somewhere in my fridge so I see it... and use it. I find this way there is no waste of oil and I get to use it right away. <br /><br />I haven't kept the oil past, let's say, a week and a half? I'm guessing you could go a bit longer if need be... the oil acts as a preservative somewhat if you have bits of cheese in it. <br /><br />You could make the cheese balls and just drizzle a bit of oil over them before serving... or roll them in herbs and nuts, if you like. It's another alternative if you don't want to use oil. <br /><br />Hope this helps... Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-25821598669916839972012-12-21T05:58:14.135-08:002012-12-21T05:58:14.135-08:00I tried making these a few years ago. I made the c...I tried making these a few years ago. I made the cheese many times and continue making it, but I only marinated it like you once. For me it was the waste of oil. I know you mentioned in your post that you can use it for sauteeing and dipping, but does it go bad for you because of the leftover cheese bits? How long does it keep? I assume you need to keep it in the fridge, right?<br />Julia@Imagelicioushttp://www.imagelicious.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-71063982033698996602012-11-19T06:10:38.878-08:002012-11-19T06:10:38.878-08:00You are welcome, Atika. I am so glad you are enjoy...You are welcome, Atika. I am so glad you are enjoying the cheese.... I am sure it's just wonderful with homemade english muffins! You can't beat homemade goodness:). Yum... <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by ... and sharing your feedback. So appreciate it!Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-25677591817820643852012-11-19T00:43:08.426-08:002012-11-19T00:43:08.426-08:00Thanks for the recipe, I make this cheese a couple...Thanks for the recipe, I make this cheese a couple weeks ago and I eat it with home-made English muffin.<br /><br />AtikaAtikahttp://atika.co/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-90542409282868780332012-09-12T16:22:28.308-07:002012-09-12T16:22:28.308-07:00Anon, Yes you place it in the fridge... and olive ...Anon, Yes you place it in the fridge... and olive oils will solidify in the fridge at cold temperature. You can remove cheese from fridge and allow it to come to room temperature, before serving. The oil will become liquid once again. <br /><br />I personally use olive oil, but you can substitute the olive oil with a vegetable oil and you shouldn't have the oil solidify on you while it is on the fridge.<br /><br />Hope that helps.... Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-48875400069745119402012-09-12T15:03:57.195-07:002012-09-12T15:03:57.195-07:00Do you place the cheese in the fridge once it is m...Do you place the cheese in the fridge once it is marinated in oil? I have and the contents solidified? Any suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-20372045774472271952012-08-13T06:36:18.453-07:002012-08-13T06:36:18.453-07:00Anon, Thank you for stopping by... That's good...Anon, Thank you for stopping by... That's good to know. I can see how adding more salt will make the cheese last longer. For mine, I didn't add too much salt, just because I made a small batch and knew it wouldn't last long:). And making it with goat milk sounds delicious! Should try that next time, though making it with raw goat's milk would be ideal. Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-40063910536101790212012-08-13T03:23:12.843-07:002012-08-13T03:23:12.843-07:00we make this in middle east but with more salt and...we make this in middle east but with more salt and they leave it for more time another thing they make it out of goat milkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-9057080495922191532011-07-22T20:44:48.116-07:002011-07-22T20:44:48.116-07:00Stephanie, I'm hoping you will like your chees...Stephanie, I'm hoping you will like your cheese project:).<br />Yes, in this post I used dried, but I have made it with fresh also... I've also skipped the marinade and rolled the cheese balls in minced fresh herbs. That's also a nice alternative. But I 've never actually mixed the cheese with the herbs... That sounds like a fantastic idea! <br />Would love to hear of your creations:)...btw, they are also good rolled in roasted nuts, in case you would like to try a different version.Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-86810867046484049182011-07-22T19:29:18.973-07:002011-07-22T19:29:18.973-07:00Hi Ellie! Thanks for this fantastic recipe; I'...Hi Ellie! Thanks for this fantastic recipe; I'm going to try it this weekend. It looks like you used dried herbs for the marinade; have you ever used fresh instead? Also, I'm considering a variable of adding fresh herbs mixed into the cheese itself. Have you ever tried it that way? I'm curious if I should add the herbs before or after draining... If you haven't tried the cheese that way, I may experiment and report back to you. I'm thinking cheesy good fun ahead!Stephanie H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-22771495791000427272011-01-15T10:47:10.333-08:002011-01-15T10:47:10.333-08:00Magdalene, Oh, I am so glad you liked the yoghurt ...Magdalene, Oh, I am so glad you liked the yoghurt cheese balls! Yes, you can re-use the oil if making another batch. I wouldn't keep it too long before re-using it,though. If I don't plan on making a new batch right away, I will usually use the oil marinade for: <br />1.salad dressings,<br />2.as a dressing for roasted/grilled vegetables<br />3.as a marinade for chicken, fish,<br />4.for stir-frying <br />5.as a pasta sauce(I will add some minced garlic to it)<br />and other ways:)...<br /><br />If you want to try another alternative without(the oil), try rolling the cheese balls in various chopped herbs or nuts. <br /><br />Again, I am glad you liked it...definitely a creamy cheese.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your feedback and have a blessed day!~EllieElliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-91495514572190814422011-01-14T22:57:14.742-08:002011-01-14T22:57:14.742-08:00Ellie!
I made these this week...thank you so much...Ellie!<br /><br />I made these this week...thank you so much for the recipe. I love them! I didn't realize how soft the cheese was going to be (like cream cheese). It was a present surprise. I used the smoky paprika, chilly flakes salt and oregano to marinade. They have such a wonderful taste and they are fantastic on plain saltine crackers! I can't wait to use them on the mamaliga bites! Thanks again, take care and God bless!<br /><br />PS: do you think you can reuse the marinade for the next round of cheese balls?<br /><br />MagdaleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-88684533586424551782010-08-05T06:38:13.766-07:002010-08-05T06:38:13.766-07:00Andrea, Melinda, Pam....Thanks for the nice commen...Andrea, Melinda, Pam....Thanks for the nice comments. I hope you can give this a try. It 's quite simple to make and delicious:)!~EllieElliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-62374119400833200062010-08-03T22:00:15.272-07:002010-08-03T22:00:15.272-07:00Oh, I simply love greek yogurt, so making these ch...Oh, I simply love greek yogurt, so making these cheese balls will be great! I love the step by step pictures too. Thanks.Pam @ Kitchen Cookwarehttp://www.cookingworld.biznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-35146223076169966852010-08-02T20:55:43.313-07:002010-08-02T20:55:43.313-07:00wow...i didn't realise this was so easy to mak...wow...i didn't realise this was so easy to make...my mama used to make this...can't wait to try it this weekend...melinda kumarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-51903084096497683242010-08-02T19:40:07.045-07:002010-08-02T19:40:07.045-07:00What a great little blog you have here. First of a...What a great little blog you have here. First of all, I love labneh. Secondly, you made it with Fage? I wish I had thought of that!!! I also love Fage. I want to lick the monitor!Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-69219531610140795212010-08-02T08:23:06.404-07:002010-08-02T08:23:06.404-07:00Speranta Multumesc...branza este foarte buna:)!
...Speranta Multumesc...branza este foarte buna:)! <br /><br />Kitchen Butterfly, Thanks for stopping by...hope you like the cheese. The recipe is quite easy to tweak...just use your favorite spices and herbs. Enjoy!Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-35867317792893336872010-07-30T20:59:51.332-07:002010-07-30T20:59:51.332-07:00Absolutely delicious - I love the tip for handing ...Absolutely delicious - I love the tip for handing the yogurt to drain! Superb. I'll definitely be making this - maybe this weekend!Kitchen Butterflyhttp://www.kitchenbutterfly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-72228035517828459352010-07-30T19:32:36.225-07:002010-07-30T19:32:36.225-07:00Foarte bine arata ...ce sa mai zic ...esti de apre...Foarte bine arata ...ce sa mai zic ...esti de apreciat tot ce faci!!!Sperantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868089524605020757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-5108017253159973462010-07-30T06:59:48.437-07:002010-07-30T06:59:48.437-07:00Mihaela,
Esti o scumpa!...Multumesc pentru vizita...Mihaela, <br />Esti o scumpa!...Multumesc pentru vizita. Sa sti ca mi-a placut foarte mult branza asta....este usor de facut si mai ales ca poti sa le schimbi adaugand diferite erburi. Imi plac sa le rolez si prin nuci sau patrunjel, cilantro, basilm ... tocat marunt. Sper sa iti placa si tie si sant foarte impresionata de blogul tau:) ~EllieElliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-12491527186015337512010-07-29T21:54:26.132-07:002010-07-29T21:54:26.132-07:00Imi place ideea asta, arata superb! Ellie, imi pla...Imi place ideea asta, arata superb! Ellie, imi plac foarte mult retetele tale :)Mihaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10068858963957779539noreply@blogger.com