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ULTIMATE BANANA BREAD
By LaLaCooks
7.11 - Meg, Gary, Alex & Cindy came for a quick visit before we all drive to Birmingham for Grandmother's 84th birt...
- 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 6 large very ripe bananas (about 2 1/4 pounds), peeled (see note)
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter , melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup walnuts , toasted and coarsely chopped (optional)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Tee's Corn Pudding
By LaLaCooks
Southern Living To add Southwestern flair to this recipe, try our variation, which features green chiles
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 6 cups fresh corn kernels (about 12 ears)*
Simplest Chicken-and-Leek Stew
By LaLaCooks
Before cooking the chicken for his lovely stew, Jamie Oliver lightly coats the pieces in flour
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium leeks, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch pieces
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Parmesan-Browned Butter Orzo
By LaLaCooks
Serve with Chicken Milanese with Spring Greens
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Asparagus Spears with Sesame
By LaLaCooks
Recipe courtesy Alex Guarnaschelli
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound fairly thin pencil asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
Chicken-Liver Crostini
By LaLaCooks
Directions Rinse chicken livers, and transfer to paper towels to drain
- 8 ounces chicken livers
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon salt-packed capers, rinsed and drained
- Pinch of red-pepper flakes
- 3 fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 cup Vin Santo or other sweet white dessert wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Crusty bread, sliced and toasted, for serving
Gingered Stir-Fry with Shrimp and Snow Peas
By LaLaCooks
Large nonstick skillets that can create a sear are ideal for stir-fries
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chinese chile-garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, cut into fine matchsticks
- 1/2 pound snow peas
- 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 4 small scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- Steamed rice, for serving
Baked Ziti
By LaLaCooks
Ziti al Forno cookbook: Lidia's Italy in America Baked ziti is a real crowd pleaser
- kosher salt
- 1 pound ziti
- 1 pound fresh ricotta , drained
- 9 fresh basil leaves
- 1 pound low-moisture mozzarella, cut in 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup shredded provola
- 5 cups Marinara sauce
Tortilla-Tomatillo Casserole with Cheese
By LaLaCooks
Rick Bayless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
- 10 ounces fresh small spinach leaves, rinsed well
- Salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 16 corn tortillas, preferably slightly stale, halved
- 5 cups Roasted Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa
- 1 cup heavy cream or plain yogurt
- 3/4 pound shredded mild melting cheese, such as Monterey Jack (about 3 cups)
- 15 to 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/3 About 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Stuffed White Mushroom Caps
By LaLaCooks
Recipe courtesy Alex Guarnaschelli
- 1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small bunch fresh thyme, tied together with a string
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and finely diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 small cloves garlic, peeled and grated on a microplane
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 12 ounces white mushrooms, stems lightly trimmed, all washed and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dry vermouth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, divided
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 18 white mushrooms, about 1 1/2 pounds, stems trimmed slightly, washed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry vermouth
- 2 tablespoons toasted bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, for finishing