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Eggs in Hell (U'Ova All'Inforno)
By LaLaCooks
Mario Batali
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced
- 3 cups Mario's Basic Tomato Sauce
- 6 large eggs
- Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Gaeta olives, pitted but left whole
- 3 to 4 basil leaves
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Cacio di Roma cheese
Skillet Braised Chicken Bundles
By LaLaCooks
Fagottini di Pollo cookbook: Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy region: Lombardy Fagottini di pollo means "littl...
- 1 medium onion, cut in chunks
- 1 large carrot, cut in chunks
- 1 stalk celery , cut in chunks
- 10 fresh sage leaves
- 2 plump garlic cloves, peeled
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, preferably 6 to 8 large thighs
- 6 slices bacon strips, thinly sliced, 2 inches wide
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 3 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes, preferably San Marzano, crushed by hand
- 3 tablespoons Grana Padano, or Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
- You will need a food processor; a heavy-bottomed, ovenproof skillet or sauté pan, 12-inch diameter or larger, with a cover; toothpicks.
Marinated Skirt Steak Burritos
By LaLaCooks
Recipe courtesy Alex Guarnaschelli
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, loosely packed
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 skirt steak, about 2 pounds, cut into 4 pieces
- 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 6 cippolini or pearl or "boiler" onions, peeled and cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Pinch granulated sugar
- 1 cup stemmed, washed and halved cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- 3 limes, 1/2 lime juiced, remaining limes cut into wedges
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup washed and dried cilantro leaves
- 16 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated using the large "holes" on the grater
- 6 to 8 soft flour tortillas
Glazed Pearl Onions
By LaLaCooks
Directions Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound frozen pearl onions, thawed and patted dry
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
Cioppino (Seafood Stew)
By LaLaCooks
This seafood stew, an impressive crowd-pleaser, can be prepared ahead of time and finished just 15 minutes before y...
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes with juice, crushed
- 1 1/4 cups dry white wine
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup bottled clam juice
- 2 pounds shell-on king crab legs (or Dungeness crab legs), cut into 2-inch pieces (optional)
- 24 littleneck clams, scrubbed well
- 1 pound firm, skinless white fish fillets (such as red snapper, sea bass, or halibut), cut into bite-size pieces
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp (about 30), peeled and deveined, tails left on if desired
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Grandmother's Yeast & Cinnamon Rolls
By LaLaCooks
If there ever was an iconic Grandmother recipe - this has to be it
- For Envelope Rolls:
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 package yeast
- 2 eggs, beaten
- melted butter
- For Cinnamon Rolls:
- Melted butter
- toasted pecans, chopped
- cinnamon/sugar mixture
- raisins (optional)
Sizzled-Ginger Rice
By LaLaCooks
Serve with Bok Choy with Garlic and Caramelized Asian Pork Chops
- 1 1/2 cups sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup julienned fresh ginger
Asiago-Black Pepper Bread
By LaLaCooks
Serve with Herbed Arugula-Tomato Salad with Chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 4 (1 1/2 ounce) French bread slices
- 1/4 cup finely grated Asiago cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
CLASSIC BREAD PUDDING with BOURBON-BROWN SUGAR SAUCE
By LaLaCooks
Published March 1, 2010. From Cook's Illustrated
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (5 1/4 ounces)
- 1 (14-ounce) loaf challah bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 10 cups) (see note)
- 9 large egg yolks
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- Bourbon Brown Sugar Sauce
- 1/2 cup packed (3 1/2 ounces) light brown sugar
- 7 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 1/4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons bourbon (or rum)
CRISP ROASTED POTATOES
By LaLaCooks
Serves 4 to 6. Published November 1, 2009
- 2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes , rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- Table salt
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- Ground black pepper