Butter Lettuce White Nectarines And Blackberries In Parmesan Crisps Food

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the oil. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, and a few turns of pepper. Dip each round into the Parmesan mixture, coating it evenly on both sides, pressing the coating on to stick, and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the zucchini rounds until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove with spatula. Serve immediately.
• serving size, 1/2 cup.

NECTARINE-BLACKBERRY CRISP

Steps:

• For topping:
• Whisk flour, golden brown sugar, lemon peel, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Add melted butter and vanilla; stir until evenly moistened but crumbly. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• For filling:
• Whisk eggs in large bowl to blend. Whisk in crème fraîche and vanilla. Add 1 tablespoon flour; whisk to blend. do ahead Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before continuing.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 8x10- inch oval ceramic dish. Place berries and nectarines in large bowl. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup flour and sugar over; toss to coat. Transfer to prepared dish. Pour egg mixture evenly over fruit. Using fingers, crumble topping over fruit, distributing evenly.
• Bake crisp until custard is set and topping is golden brown, about 55 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour before serving.
• Scoop crisp into bowls. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

LEAF-LETTUCE SALAD WITH PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Divide grated Parmesan cheese into 4 mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, at least 4 inches apart. With the back of a spoon, spread each mound into an even 4-inch round.
• Bake until melted and golden brown, rotating sheet halfway through, about 10 minutes. With a thin metal spatula, transfer crisps to a wire rack; let cool.
• Tear red or green leaf lettuce into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups). Toss with Reduced-Fat Herb Vinaigrette; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Serve salads with Parmesan crisps.

BUTTER LETTUCE, WHITE NECTARINES, AND BLACKBERRIES IN PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix cheese and flour in small bowl; divide into 4 mounds on prepared sheet, spacing 3 inches apart. Using fingers, flatten each mound to 4-inch round. Bake until golden and almost crisp but still pliable, about 20 minutes. Invert four 6-ounce custard cups onto work surface. Place each cheese round over 1 cup bottom, pressing gently to form bowl shape. Cool 1 hour. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Mix nectarines and lime juice in bowl. Fill each bowl with lettuce, then berries and nectarines. Drizzle with oil. MARKET TIP: Dry Jack cheese is aged Monterey Jack with a texture and flavor similar to Parmesan. Look for it at specialty cheese stores. Regular Monterey Jack should not be substituted in this recipe.

BUTTER LETTUCE, NECTARINE, & BLACKBERRIES IN PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix cheese and flour in small bowl; divide into 4 mounds on prepared sheet, spacing 3 inches apart. Using fingers, flatten each mound to 4-inch round. Bake until golden and almost crisp but still pliable, about 20 minutes. Invert four 6-ounce custard cups onto work surface. Place each cheese round over 1 cup bottom, pressing gently to form bowl shape. Cool 1 hour. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.).
• Mix nectarines and lime juice in bowl. Fill each bowl with lettuce, then berries and nectarines. Drizzle with oil.