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INGREDIENTS
4 slices bacon , sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
2 lbs Brussels sprouts , trimmed
1/3 cup dried fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Chiffonade the sprouts by cutting crosswise into 1/4" ribbons. Rinse well and set aside.
Saute the bacon in a large frying pan until cooked, but not too crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Discard all but [...]
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil , plus
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds , toasted lightly and crushed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 lbs Brussels sprouts , ends trimmed, cut through core into quarters
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup breadcrumbs, coarse and fresh
1/2 cup walnuts , chopped
DIRECTIONS
Position racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and heat oven to 400 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment.
In a large [...]
INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb bucatini pasta
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon kosher salt , plus more for seasoning
1 cup fresh parsley leaves , loosely packed, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest (grated)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
fresh ground black pepper
8 tablespoons parmesan cheese , grated
DIRECTIONS
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tbso. of oil in pan over medium-low heat.
Add garlic, red pepper [...]
INGREDIENTS
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch sugar
1 large head cauliflower , about 3 lb cut into bite-sized florets
6-8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves , chopped (or thinly sliced)
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs (see my note above)
DIRECTIONS
Bring a large saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil.Add a pinch of salt, the sugar, and the cauliflower and boil until tender, about 5 minutes.Do not overcook.
Drain, rinse under [...]
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Serves 2 as a side dish.
INGREDIENTS
3 medium leeks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
DIRECTIONS
Trim leeks and discard most of dark-green parts. Cut [...]