198115 squash cheese crostini giada de laurentiis Recipes

butter , for greasing baking sheet, vine-ripened tomatoes , cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, balsamic vinegar, balls fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices and patted dry with paper towels, garlic, minced, chopped fresh basil leaves, olive oil, for drizzling, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, thick) slices country white bread

all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, fine sea salt, unsalted butter, at room temperature, light brown sugar, sugar, egg, at room temperature, pure vanilla extract, heaped cup (6 oz) 60 percent cacao bittersweet chocolate chips (recommended: ghirardelli), cream cheese, at room temperature, powdered sugar, pure vanilla extract, water , as needed, special equipment : a 1-oz ice cream or cookie scoop

olive oil, japanese eggplants or 1 medium to large regular eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, zucchini , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, red onion , cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, salt and freshly ground black pepper, baguettes (each about 2 feet long), basil pesto , recipe follows, fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained, sliced, tomatoes, sliced, roasted red peppers, basil leaves , optional

six 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style bread, extra-virgin olive oil, japanese eggplants , cut into sixteen 1/4-to-1/2-inch-thick rounds, kosher salt, goat cheese, at room temperature (4 oz), zest of 1 large lemon, jarred sun-dried tomatoes, drained, special equipment : 1 3/4-inch round cookie cutter; 8 toothpicks

purchased biscotti, unsalted butter, melted, fresh whole milk ricotta, drained, cream cheese, room temperature, sugar, orange blossom or clover honey, orange zest, eggs

purchased biscotti, unsalted butter, melted, grated lemon zest, fresh whole milk ricotta, drained, at room temperature, cream cheese, at room temperature, sugar, limoncello liqueur, vanilla extract, eggs, at room temperature

whole milk ricotta cheese, raspberry jam, whipping cream, powdered sugar, fresh raspberries

whole artichoke hearts, rinsed well, drained, and patted dry, chopped fresh italian parsley leaves, pine nuts, toasted, grated lemon peel, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, salt, plus more for seasoning, freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning, extra-virgin olive oil, cream cheese, room temperature, italian parsley sprigs, for garnish, assorted breads and crackers, to serve, assorted cut-up fresh vegetables, to serve (such as bell peppers, cucumbers, celery, endive leaves, and carrots)

cornbread , cut into cubes (about 2 cups), halved cherry tomatoes, cubed fontina cheese, cubed cucumber, chopped fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon , zested and juiced, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, leeks, white part only, washed well and chopped, garlic, minced, potato, peeled and chopped, frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, chicken stock, salt, freshly ground black pepper, mascarpone cheese, chopped chives, for garnish

pita breads, extra-virgin olive oil, eggs, mascarpone cheese, grated zest of 1/2 large lemon, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh lemon juice, arugula or baby spinach, sliced prosciutto

fresh tarragon leaves, roughly chopped fresh chives, lemon , zested, lemon juice, garlic, minced, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, mascarpone cheese, cream, cooked lobster tails (or prawns), cut into large cubes, focaccia bread (about 4 by 5 inches each)

low-sodium chicken broth, kosher salt, couscous (recommended: near east ), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, peeled and crushed, ricotta salata cheese , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, cucumber, peeled, seeded , and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, grated parmesan, chopped fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, zest and juice from 1/2 large lemon, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

grated fontina, grated gruyere, cornstarch, sliced pancetta, chopped, dry white wine (such as pinot grigio), freshly ground black pepper, chopped chives, focaccia , sliced salami, fresh fennel, belgian endive, steamed broccoli florets and asparagus spears, for dipping

olive oil, sliced pancetta, diced, eggs, at room temperature, whipping cream, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, mayonnaise, chopped fresh chives, thick) slices rosemary-olive bread, arugula, provolone cheese, tomato , about 2 medium es

fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon), water, sugar, whipping cream, ground cinnamon, sugar, mascarpone cheese, at room temperature, hazelnut liqueur (recommended : frangelico), soft or hard ladyfinger cookies, lightly chopped (about 5 oz) toasted and skinned hazelnuts, lemon , zested

water, sugar, strained fresh lemon juice, whole milk ricotta cheese, salt, lemon , for zesting

purchased biscotti, unsalted butter, melted, grated lemon zest, fresh whole milk ricotta, drained, at room temperature, cream cheese, at room temperature, limoncello liqueur*, store bought or homemade , recipe follows, vanilla extract4 large eggs, at room temperature, lemons, vodka, water, sugar