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FRENCH PORK AND WHITE BEAN CASSEROLE (CASSOULET)
By LaLaCooks
Published November 1, 2009
- Table salt
- 1 pound dried cannellini beans (about 2 cups), rinsed and picked over
- 2 medium celery ribs
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh French garlic sausage (see note)
- 4 ounces salt pork , rinsed of excess salt
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder , cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 large onion , chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 medium carrots , peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
- 4 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 4 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Ground black pepper
- 4 large slices high-quality white sandwich bread , torn into rough pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Chicken Milanese with Tomato and Fennel Sauce
By LaLaCooks
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/4 cups plain bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 (6 to 8-ounce) boneless and skinless chicken breasts, tenderloins removed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 cups (12 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
Spinach, Chicken, and Feta Salad
By LaLaCooks
Combine the first 9 ingredients, stirring with a whisk
- 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
- 1 1/4 cups (1-inch) pieces yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
- 1 (7-ounce) package prewashed baby spinach
Roasted-Cauliflower-and-Sesame Spread
By LaLaCooks
Recipe by Jerry Traunfeld Chef Way Jerry Traunfeld toasts and grinds whole coriander seeds before pureeing them wi...
- 1 head of cauliflower (2 pounds), halved crosswise and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame) paste
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Sesame seeds
- Pita bread or chips, for serving
Asian Beef Salad
By LaLaCooks
PointsPlus™ Value: 7 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 17 min Cooking Time: 16 min Level of Difficulty:...
- 3 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
- 1/4 cup(s) rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup(s) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp peanut oil
- 1 pound(s) lean sirloin beef
- 8 cup(s) mixed greens
- 1 cup(s) canned unsweetened mandarin orange(s), drained
- 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/3 cup(s) packaged chow mein noodles
Fresh Tomato Sauce
By LaLaCooks
Makes 2 cups, enough for 1 pound of pasta To keep the garlic from burning, start the olive oil and garlic in a col...
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ripe beefsteak tomatoes (about 4 large), cored, peeled (see related How to Cook), and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- Table salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Ground black pepper
Fish Tacos with Crispy Pickled Jalapeños
By LaLaCooks
Canned chile pepperspickled, roasted or plain; whole, sliced or choppedcan deliver as much flavor as heat
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- One 4-ounce can green chiles, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon sliced green olives
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1 scallion, white and green parts, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8 ounces prepackaged shredded coleslaw mix (4 cups)
- 1 1/4 pounds sea bass fillets, with skin, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup drained pickled sliced jalapeños
Basic Pasta Dough`
By LaLaCooks
Mario Batali
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 extra-large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Spicy Green Beans with Bacon and Tomatoes
By LaLaCooks
Plus: More Vegetable Recipes and Tips
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound smoky slab bacon, sliced 1/3 inch thick and cut into 1-inch matchsticks
- 1 large white onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 pounds green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- One 35-ounce can peeled Italian tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS
By LaLaCooks
Serves 4. Published November 1, 2009
- 1 1/2 pounds dry sea scallop , 10 to 20 per pound, small side muscles removed (see note)
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- lemon wedges or sauce (Lemon Brown Butter or Tomato-Ginger) for serving