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Vegetable Parmesan
By LaLaCooks
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
- 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices
- 2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 2 zucchini, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce, divided
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup grated Parmesan, divided
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
Mushroom-and-Bacon Tart
By LaLaCooks
A savory tart is ready to be served on vintage majolica plates
- 3 slices slab or regular bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 teaspoons)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cups thinly sliced white or cremini mushrooms (10 ounces)
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pate Brisee
- All-purpose flour, for surface
- 2 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (3/4 cup)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten, for egg wash
ALSATIAN ONION TART & PISALADIÈRE
By LaLaCooks
Hubert Keller
- PASTRY DOUGH
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chilled butter, diced
- 4 tablespoons ice water
- FILLING
- 5 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 4 onions, thinly sliced (about 7 cups)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 slices bacon, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3 eggs
- Pinch nutmeg
- FOR PisaladiÈre version
- 3/4 cup Niçoise olives
- 3/4 cup anchovies
Stir-Fried Chinese Chicken and Peanuts
By LaLaCooks
Lucinda's healthy version of kung pao chicken has Chinese red peppers, peanuts,
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons shaoxing cooking wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts or cashews
- 2 whole scallions, thinly sliced
- 4 whole dried Chinese red peppers
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Tortilla Española
By LaLaCooks
Tortilla española exists in almost every corner of Spain: as a tapa in fancy city restaurants; as a filling for bo...
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds red bliss potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8 large eggs
PASTA PRIMAVERA
By LaLaCooks
Published August 1, 2004. Most pasta primavera recipes are loaded with vegetables and can be a lot of work to make
- Table salt
- 6 ounces green beans , cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 12 medium asparagus spears , tough ends snapped off, halved lengthwise, and cut diagonally into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 medium zucchini , cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 cup frozen peas , thawed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces white mushrooms , sliced thin (about 4 cups)
- 4 large plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), peeled (see technique below), cored, and chopped medium (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound dried egg fettucine
- 2 medium cloves garlic , minced
- 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Parmesan cheese , grated
SPAGHETTI WITH LEMON AND OLIVE OIL (AL LIMONE)
By LaLaCooks
1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large Dutch oven over high heat
- Table salt
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil , plus more for serving
- 1 medium shallot , minced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons finely grated zest and 1/4 cup juice from 3 lemons
- 1 ounce finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving
- Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves
Pomegranate-Honey Coolers
By LaLaCooks
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with this easy, refreshing cocktail, which is made with two ingredients traditionally serve...
- 1 bottle (750 mililiters) dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
- 2 to 4 tablespoons honey
- Lemon, for garnish
Fried Oyster Salad with Louisiana Caviar Dressing
By LaLaCooks
1. Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cornmeal
- 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 dozen shucked and drained oysters
- Canola oil for frying
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups frisée lettuce or curly endive
- 1/4 cup Walnut Oil Vinaigrette
- Louisiana Caviar Dressing
Baby Brioches with Chicken Salad and Bacon
By LaLaCooks
The classic chicken salad can be bolstered with any number of seasonings, from curry powder or mustard to harissa
- 4 slices of applewood-smoked bacon
- 16 mini brioche rolls (about 2 inches)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 celery rib, minced
- 1/2 small shallot, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced flat-leaf parsley, plus 32 large flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 chicken breasts from a rotisserie chickenskin and bones discarded, chicken cut into 1/3-inch dice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 small plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices (16 slices)