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Fried Mozzarella Sandwich Skewers
By LaLaCooks
Spiedini alla Romana We made this dish at Ristorante Buonavia in the early 1970s with white bread
- 16 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted lightly
- 1 ½ pounds mozzarella di bufala, or any freshly made mozzarella, sliced ¼ inch thick
- 1 quart vegetable oil, or as needed
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pinch ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 8 anchovy fillets, chopped coarsely
- 3 tablespoons small capers in brine, drained
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup Vegetable Stock or water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
Salmon Croquettes
By LaLaCooks
3/11 - Must have made this 100 times during my visit to help Ally before Ella's arrival
- 1/4 cup organic canola mayonnaise (such as Spectrum), divided
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 (6-ounce) packages skinless, boneless pink salmon
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped capers
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Cuban Sandwiches with Zucchini Pickles
By LaLaCooks
Pork Place first 12 ingredients in heavy large pot
- Pork
- 3 quarts water
- 1 1/2 cups of apple juice
- 3/4 cup coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 large thyme sprigs
- 2 heads of garlic, halved horizontally
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- 2 large oranges, halved
- 1 2 1/4-pound boneless pork loin
- Aioli
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Sandwiches
- 10 ciabatta rolls, halved horizontally
- 2 pounds thinly sliced Black Forest ham or honey-maple ham
- Zucchini Pickles (recipe below)
- 1 pound Emmenthal cheese, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
Tuna Niçoise Burgers
By LaLaCooks
Spread the tuna, scallions, olives and capers on a plate and freeze for 5 minutes
- 1 1/4 pounds fresh tuna, diced
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 12 pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon salted capers, rinsed and minced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 4 brioche buns, split and toasted
- Sliced tomatoes and arugula, for serving
Sauteed Green Beans with Soy, Shallots, Ginger, Garlic and Chile
By LaLaCooks
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence
- 2 scallions, for garnish
- 1 pound green beans
- 2 tablespoons peanut or sesame oil
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 medium red chile, like jalapeno, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Cosentino's Spaghetti with Canned Tuna
By LaLaCooks
Open tuna, drain, and heat the reserved oil in skillet over medium heat
- 1 can high-quality tuna, packed in oil (oil reserved)
- minced garlic
- finely chopped parsley
- lemon zest
- dried crushed red pepper
- spaghetti
- toasted breadcrumbs
Baked Oysters Brownefeller
By LaLaCooks
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2004 His version of Oysters Rockefeller
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
- 1 cup Japanese (panko) bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups rock salt
- 24 oysters on the half shell, with their liquor
Classic Guacamole
By LaLaCooks
Makes about 2 1/2 cups, serving 6 as an appetizer, 8 to 10 as a nibble
- 2 serrano chilies, stemmed
- 1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 2 plum tomatoes
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 T fresh lime juice
My Grandma's Braised Cabbage
By LaLaCooks
Recipes courtesy Melissa d'Arabian Serve with Rouladen and Mashed Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, sliced with the grain
- 1/2 head large or 1 small red cabbage, quartered, thinly sliced (core removed)
- 1 tart apple, peeled and grated
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, plus a splash
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Sweet Pea Crostini
By LaLaCooks
Southern Living JUNE 2011
- 2 (9-oz.) packages frozen sweet peas, thawed
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 40 French bread baguette slices, toasted
- 1/2 cup (2-oz.) crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese