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Basic Vinaigrette Dressing
By LaLaCooks
From Julia's Kitchen Wisdom, by Julia Child This is a bare-bones recipe for the simple all-purpose vinaigrette, wh...
- 1/2 Tbsp finely minced shallot or scallion
- 1/2 Tbsp Dijon-type mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 Tbsp wine vinegar
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup excellent olive oil, or other fine, fresh oil
- Freshly ground pepper
Chicken Milanese with Spring Greens
By LaLaCooks
Prep Pointer: Letting the breaded chicken set for a few minutes ensures the coating will adhere
- 3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon minced shallots
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- Dash of sugar
- 2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cups packed spring mix salad greens
- 2 lemon wedges
Escarole with Bacon, Dates, and Warm Walnut Vinaigrette
By LaLaCooks
Recipes & Menus / recipes Escarole with Bacon, Dates, and Warm Walnut Vinaigrette 4 servings PREP TIME: 25 min
- 1 7- to 8-ounce head of escarole, coarsely torn
- 6 Medjool dates, halved, pitted, diced
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
- 5 bacon slices, cut crosswise into strips
- 1/3 cup walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Fine sea salt
Penne with Shrimp, Artichokes, and Feta
By LaLaCooks
1. Combine the olive oil, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic, onion, and lemon zest ...
- 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped into 1/2-inch dice
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- Kosher salt
- 3 large artichokes, trimmed (see Notes), cut into quarters, chokes removed, and rubbed with a lemon half
- 1 pound medium shrimp (20 to 25), peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 pound penne
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 6 ounces feta, crumbled into large pieces
White Bean-and-Collard Soup
By LaLaCooks
Southern Living TerryB A great, hearty soup!! Used Great Northern Beans
- 2 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices
- 2 cups chopped smoked ham
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 5 (16-oz.) cans navy beans
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3 cups shredded collard greens
- Hot sauce
Broiled Shrimp Scampi
By LaLaCooks
This is a great way to cook with less oil
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Broccoli Cheese Frittata
By LaLaCooks
Grated Parmesan cheese and broccoli florets and stems are added to a frittata to make the baked Italian omelet a go...
- 2 heads broccoli (about 2 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 2 small onions, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3 large whole eggs
- 9 large egg whites
- 1/2 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup)
- 2 ounces goat cheese (1/3 cup)
- Cooking spray
Mexican-Style Zucchini Tacos
By LaLaCooks
Rick Bayless Working ahead: If you find it helpful, the dish can be prepared a day ahead through Step 2; refriger...
- 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 1 pound (6 to 8 plum or 2 medium-large round) ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped (see Note)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 large fresh poblano chiles
- Kernels from 1 large ear fresh corn (about 1 cup)
- 4 medium (about 1-1/2 pounds) zucchini (or Mexican calabacita cut into 1/4-inch cubes)
- Leaves from 1 spring epazote (or 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro)
- 2/3 cup homemade crema, creme fraiche or whipping cream
- Salt
- 1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) Mexican queso fresco
- 24 fresh warm corn tortillas
Lemon Chicken Soup with Spaghetti
By LaLaCooks
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 (2-inch) piece Parmesan cheese rind, optional
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 cup (about 2 1/2 ounces) spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces, *see Cook's Note
- 2 cups diced cooked rotisserie chicken, preferably breast meat
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Kosher salt
Thai Rice Noodles with Chicken
By LaLaCooks
chefamandalynn This will become a standby in our home
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided
- 2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 8 ounces 1/2-inch-thick rice noodles
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons thinly diagonally sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup torn fresh basil
- 1/4 cup very thinly sliced lemongrass (tough outer stalks removed)
- 1/4 cup very thinly vertically sliced shallots