Littlemafias Parmesan Sticks Recipes

Steps:

• Combine 3/4 cup warm water (105 degrees F to 110 degrees F) and the sugar in a food processor. Sprinkle the yeast on the surface and set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the olive oil and pulse once. Add the flour and salt; pulse to form a smooth dough, about 2 minutes. Brush a large bowl with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl and form into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Lay out a large sheet of parchment paper and brush with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the parchment and pat into a 6-by-12-inch rectangle. Brush the dough lightly with olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside 10 minutes. (At this point, you can refrigerate the dough, covered, up to 12 hours.)
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment; brush with olive oil. Cut the dough in half crosswise with a chef's knife or pizza cutter to make two 6-inch squares. Cut each half into 10 equal pieces.
• On a lightly floured surface, stretch and roll each piece of dough with your hands into a thin 12-to-14-inch-long rope. Transfer the ropes to the prepared baking sheets, arranging them about 1/2 inch apart.
• Whisk the egg white with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Brush the breadsticks lightly with the egg wash, then sprinkle with parmesan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; set aside 10 minutes.
• Uncover the breadsticks and bake until golden and crisp, about 30 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through. Slide off the baking sheets and let cool on racks. (The breadsticks will crisp up as they cool; if they are still flexible, bake about 7 more minutes.) Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs. In a third bowl, toss bread crumbs with cheese and seasoning blend., Cut fillets into 1-in.-wide strips. Dip fish in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in eggs, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. , Place on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spritz tops with cooking spray until crumbs appear moistened. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.

Steps:

• Lay the chicken breasts on a cutting board and slice each diagonally into 4 or 5 large strips.
• Combine the flour, salt, and pepper on a dinner plate. Beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water on a second plate. Combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan on a third plate. Dredge the chicken breasts on both sides in the flour mixture, then dip both sides into the egg mixture and roll in the bread-crumb mixture, pressing lightly to coat.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan and cook the chicken strips on medium-low heat for about 3 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Don't crowd the pan. Add more butter and oil and cook the rest of the chicken breasts. Serve each strip on a skewer or stick.
• You can keep the chicken breasts warm for about 15 minutes on a sheet pan in a preheated 200 degree F oven.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
• Add the flour to a pie plate or dish and season with salt and pepper. Beat the eggs in a second pie plate. Mix together the panko, Parmesan, parsley and red pepper flakes in a third pie plate.
• Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally. Slice each half into 2 long strips (for 4 strips per breast). Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Skewer each piece of chicken and then dredge each through the flour, then the egg and finally the panko. Place on the prepared baking sheet and brush the chicken sticks lightly with the melted butter.
• Bake until golden brown and fully cooked, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with warm Fresh Tomato Sauce.
• Combine the olive oil, red pepper flakes and garlic in a saucepan. Saute over medium-high heat until the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add in the tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste, bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Tear the basil leaves and stir them into the sauce.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Rinse the salmon fillet and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the fish in half to make 2 fillets each about 4 by 4 1/2-inches in size. Starting on the longest edge, slice the fillets into 1/2-inch pieces. Lay the widest pieces, from the center, cut side down, and slice in half lengthways so all the pieces are equally about 1/2 by 1/2 by 4 1/2-inches in size.
• Place the flour in a medium bowl and season with the salt and pepper. Place the egg whites in another bowl and beat until frothy, about 30 seconds. Combine the Parmesan and bread crumbs in a third bowl.
• Coat the salmon pieces in the seasoned flour and pat to remove any excess flour. Dip the floured salmon in the egg whites and then into the Parmesan mixture, gently pressing the mixture into the fish. Place the breaded salmon pieces on a liberally oiled baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with the olive oil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
• For the Dipping Sauce:
• Mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, and parsley (or chives, if using) in a small dipping bowl.
• Arrange the fish sticks on a serving platter and serve with the dipping sauce.

Steps:

• Mix the oats with 1 1/2 cup water in a small heavy based pan. Stir in the milk and bring to the boil.
• Cook the oats for about 7 minutes, stirring constantly until thick and creamy.
• Serve immediately with brown sugar, yogurt, cream or milk.
• Variations: Stir 1/4 cup of sultanans in the last 3 minutes of cooking.
• Serve with stewed apple or dried fruit compote.

Steps:

• Slice asparagus into 2,5 cm lenghts on the diagonal.
• Melt butter in a frying pan. Add garlic, salt and asparagus.
• Stir fry till asparagus is tender and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Melt butter.
• Coat a 9 x 13 dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a small bowl combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well and set aside.
• Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise into quarters; cut each quarter lengthwise into 3 strips.
• Dip each strip in the melted butter, then in Parmesan mixture, coating completely.
• Place in a single layer in the baking dish.
• Pour any remaining melted butter over potatoes.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, turning them over once or twice.

Steps:

• Peel the apples and grate into a clear glass bowl.
• Stir in the lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
• Add sugar, rose water, and mix gently.
• Cover and refrigerate 3-4 hours.
• To serve, top with finely crushed ice and garnish with lemon.