“ripe medium tomatoes, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into ½-inch cubes 4 packed cups coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach leaves 1½ teaspoons kosher salt ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon… — Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Copy Share Image
“Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wide, shallow pot to about 365 degrees F. (If you don’t have an… — Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Copy Share Image
“ripe medium tomatoes, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into ½-inch cubes 4 packed cups coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach… — Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Copy Share Image
“Fried Mozzarella Sticks Bastoncini di Mozzarella Fritta Fried mozzarella is a tasty dish that children especially like; it can be half fried in advance,… — Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Copy Share Image
“SERVES 6 TO 8 AS AN APPETIZER Two 10-ounce packages large white stuffing mushrooms (about 24 mushrooms) ½ cup finely chopped scallions (about… — Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Copy Share Image
“Working a few at a time, dredge the mozzarella sticks first in flour, then in the beaten egg, then in the bread crumbs. Once… — Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Copy Share Image
“SERVES 6 Vegetable oil, for frying 1½ cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 12-ounce can lager-style beer (any… — Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Copy Share Image
“Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine ¼ cup of the olive oil, the rosemary, garlic, and parsley in a large bowl. Let this… — Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Copy Share Image
