Parmesan Pesto Waffles Food

CHICKEN PARM WAFFLE

Steps:

• For the pasta waffle: Preheat a waffle iron to medium heat.
• Mix eggs, milk, pecorino, salt, black pepper and angel hair pasta in a medium bowl.
• Ladle into waffle iron (this will fit neatly in two 7-inch Belgian waffle compartments) and cook until brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
• For the tomato sauce: Blend tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil and salt in a bowl.
• For the batter: Beat the egg whites in a large bowl until slightly foamy, then combine the milk with the whites, whisking constantly. Add lemon juice.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together slightly beaten egg yolks and butter until smooth. Whisk into the milk mixture.
• Whisk together the flour, salt, sugar and baking soda in a large bowl, then add in thirds to the milk mixture. Adjust consistency with milk as needed to make a thick batter.
• For the chicken tenders: Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 325 degrees F.
• Dunk the chicken pieces in batter.
• Stir together the breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, cayenne, black pepper and garlic powder in a bowl. Remove the chicken from the batter and coat in the spice mixture.
• Fry the tenders until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
• Heat the cooked tenders on a hot griddle and top with mozzarella, then melt under a lid.
• Spread sauce on the pasta waffles, then top each with some chicken and mozzarella.

SAUSAGE AND PARMESAN WAFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat a waffle iron.
• Using a rubber spatula, mix together the waffle mix, egg yolks, water and olive oil in a medium bowl until just combined, with a few streaks and lumps remaining. Fold in the Parmesan.
• In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks. Fold the whites into the batter.
• Spray the hot waffle iron with nonstick spray. Ladle 1/2 cup of the batter (or as much as your iron will allow) into each mold, and sprinkle with sausage and chives. Close the top and cook until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter, sausage and chives.
• Serve with maple syrup. Top as desired with sour cream, bacon or pesto.

PASTA WITH PESTO AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pan of rapidly boiling water until "al dente". Drain and return to the pan.
• While the pasta is cooking, mix the pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, garlic and Parmesan in a food processor until finely chopped.
• With the motor running, add the extra virgin olive oil in a slow stream until a smooth paste is formed.
• Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
• Toss the pesto through the hot pasta until it is thoroughly distributed.
• Garnish with shavings of fresh Parmesan.

PARMESAN-PESTO CRUSTED FLOUNDER

Steps:

• Combine the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and set aside.
• Saute the garlic and shallot until translucent in the olive oil, and add to bread crumbs and parmesan mixture.
• Spray fillets lightly with pam on one side, turn over and spread a thin layer of pesto on other side.
• Press the bread crumb mixture gently onto the fillets (both sides).
• Broil in oven for about 3-4 minutes each side, or until fish flakes easily and crumb mixture is golden.
• Serve with Honey Balsamic Portabello Mushroom Sauce and enjoy!

BAKED EGGPLANT WITH PESTO, PARMESAN, AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Salt the eggplant slices and lay on a paper towel for 20 minutes to extract any bitter flavors.
• Pat the slices dry.
• Grill the slices (I use a dry grill pan on the stove top but you could also broil) until soft but not all the way done.
• Heat a skillet and add 2 TBS olive oil, Saute onion, garlic, and bellpepper until soft.
• Salt and pepper liberally.
• Stir in the wine and chicken broth and reduce to about 1/2 Cup.
• Stir in pesto and tomato paste and remove from the heat.
• In a casserole dish sprinkle the remaining 1 TBS olive oil and lay one layer of eggplant slices on top.
• Spread 1/3 of the sauce on the eggplant and top with 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
• Top with the remaining cheese.
• Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until cheese is browning and bubbly and eggplant slices are soft.