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Classic Mexican White Rice with Sweet Plantains Arroz Blanco con Plantano Macho Maduro
By LaLaCooks
Makes about 20 cups, enough for 24 Recipe from Season 7 of Mexico - One Plate at a Time
- 6 cups chicken broth
- Salt
- 3 cups vegetable oil (I like to use oil that’s especially refined for high-heat cooking)
- 4 large (about 2 1/2 pounds total) soft, black-ripe plantains, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 6 cups white rice, preferably medium-grain
- 2 large (1 pound total) white onions, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- About 3/4 cup (loosely packed) roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Spaghetti with White Clam Sauce
By LaLaCooks
Shuck the clams, reserving the liquid
- 3 1/2 pounds fresh clams, cleaned (minced, optional)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Ground pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley, cleaned and minced
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Crushed red pepper to taste
Brown Sugar Fruit Dip
By LaLaCooks
Prep: 10 min., Chill: 4 hrs
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Garnish: brown sugar
- Assorted fruit
Huevos Rancheros
By LaLaCooks
Recipes courtesy Melissa d'Arabian
- 8 (5-inch) flour tortillas
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup prepared chunky cilantro salsa, divided
- 3/4 cup cooked black beans
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Special Equipment: 12-cup muffin tin
Crunchy Crab Cakes
By LaLaCooks
Southern Living JUNE 2011
- 1 (16-oz.) package fresh lump crabmeat, drained
- 4 large lemons, divided
- 1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, well drained
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Shellfish in Brodetto
By LaLaCooks
Staff Favorite Mussels, scallops and clams are always eco-friendly choices
- 4 thick slices of rustic bread
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling
- 5 garlic cloves4 smashed, 1 whole
- 4 small dried red chiles, smashed
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup bottled clam juice
- 2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
- 3/4 pound sea scallops, halved horizontally
- 1/2 cup small basil leaves
- Salt
Jumbo Shrimp Buzara Style
By LaLaCooks
Buzara Di Scampi Shrimp alla buzara is common all around the northern Adriatic coast
- 24 large raw shrimp, 1 ounce a piece (U-16 size)
- 8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or more to taste
- 3 plump garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup of water
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, or more if needed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
CHICKEN POT PIE WITH SAVORY CRUMBLE TOPPING
By LaLaCooks
This recipe relies on two unusual ingredients: soy sauce and tomato paste
- Filling
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion , chopped fine (about 1 cup)
- 3 medium carrots , peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 1 cup)
- 2 small celery ribs , chopped fine (about 1/2 cup)
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 10 ounces cremini mushrooms , stems trimmed, caps wiped clean and sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (see note)
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste (see note)
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 3/4 cup frozen baby peas
- Crumble Topping
- 2 cups (10 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 1/2-inch cubes and chilled
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese , finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream (see note)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Pulled Beef Short Ribs and Pickled Red Onion
By LaLaCooks
1. Place 2 cheese slices each on 8 bread slices
- 32 slices bel paese or mozzarella cheese
- 16 sourdough bread slices
- 2 cups Pickled Red Onion
- 4 cups Pulled Beef Short Ribs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Risotto Milanese
By LaLaCooks
Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 cups Arborio Italian rice
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon chopped saffron threads, dissolved in 1/4 cup of hot broth