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Sesame Noodles with Shredded Chicken
By LaLaCooks
From the episode: Asian Noodles Serves 4 to 6 We prefer the flavor and texture of chunky peanut butter in the sa...
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
- 2 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- water (hot)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 tablespoon table salt
- 1 pound fresh Asian noodles or 12 ounces dried spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 4 scallions , sliced thin on diagonal
- 1 medium carrot , grated
Stuffed Italian Eggplant
By LaLaCooks
Food editor Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez's southern Italian grandmother makes this dish every September
- 1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes in juice (preferably Italian)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 4 small Italian eggplants (1 1/2 lb total; preferably with stem attached
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 slices firm white sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 oz finely grated Pecorino Romano (1 1/4 cups)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- About 2 cups vegetable oil
- Special equipment: a deep-fat thermometer
Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame
By LaLaCooks
, 1999, Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All rights reserved
- 1 pound sugar snap peas
- Dark sesame oil
- Black sesame seeds
- Kosher salt
Pico de Gallo
By LaLaCooks
Toss all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour
- 4 large plum tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 medium white onion, finely diced
- 1 serrano chile, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Pinch of salt
Asian Salmon Meatloaf Recipe
By LaLaCooks
From: Cat's in the Kitchen Recipe created by Cat Cora
- 16 ounces salmon fillet
- 2 ounces smoked salmon , finely chopped
- 2 scallions , finely chopped (white and light green parts only)
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- Olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. black sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp. white sesame seeds
- Wasabi Mayo
- 1 Tbsp. wasabi paste or
- 1to2 tsp. powdered wasabi
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp. fresh chives , chopped
Basic Gnocchi
By LaLaCooks
* Exported from TheRecipeManager * Source: Mario Batali Website: www
- Qty Measure Ingredient
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- 3 pounds russet potatoes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 extra-large egg
- 1 Teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 Cup canola oil
Spaghetti Primavera
By LaLaCooks
Sirio Maccioni's classic, from our premier issue in 1978, was a signature dish at New York City's Le Cirque
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup minced basil
- 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise
- 2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 6 asparagus stalks, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 pound imported spaghetti
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 cup thawed frozen baby peas
- 1/4 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Basic Rice Pilaf
By LaLaCooks
If you like, olive oil can be substituted for the butter depending on what you are serving with the pilaf
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice or long-grain rice
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- Ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion , minced (about 1/2 cup)
Grilled Chicken Salad with Tomatoes, Spinach, and Feta
By LaLaCooks
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat)
- 1 10.5-ounce jar marinated feta cheese cubes in oil with herbs and spices
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 large red onion, peeled, cut through root end into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 5-ounce package baby spinach leaves
- 1 pound tomatoes (preferably heirloom) in assorted colors, cut into wedges
- 1 9-ounce container teardrop tomatoes
- 1/2 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives
Cold Soba-Noodle Salad with Chicken, Peppers, and Cucumber
By LaLaCooks
Can't stand the heat? Let someone else roast the chicken, then combine it with quick-cooking noodles, raw veggies, ...
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 8 ounces soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges, for serving
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced
- 1 cup torn fresh basil leaves
- 1 English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed, meat shredded (about 4 cups)