“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 light beer will do) Finely grated zest of 1 lemon Three 6-ounce jars artichoke hearts, drained… — 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 oil thermometer, drop a few bread crumbs in. If they sizzle but don’t burn, the oil is ready.) Cut the mozzarella into four slabs, then cut each slab into four pieces, to get sixteen sticks. Spread… — Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Copy Share
“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, then reheated in the oven when guests arrive. It is great finger food to be passed around at a party. MAKES 16 STICKS Vegetable oil, for frying 1-pound block low-moisture mozzarella cheese (lightly salted) 2… — Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Copy Share
“SERVES 6 TO 8 AS AN APPETIZER Two 10-ounce packages large white stuffing mushrooms (about 24 mushrooms) ½ cup finely chopped scallions (about 4) ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup fine dry bread crumbs 6 tablespoons grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened” — Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Copy Share
“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
