In a double Old Fashioned glass combine mint and syrup, mashing mint with the back of a spoon to release flavor. Add remaining ingredients and enough ice to fill glass. Transfer mixture to a cocktail shaker and shake well. Serve drink in double Old Fashioned glass.
Simple Syrup recipe: In a saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil, stirring, and boil until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool syrup completely. Syrup keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 months. Makes about 2 cups.
ower Roma tomatoes needed for recipe on a large spoon into
/2-inch strips. Set lasagne sheets aside.
For the
Prepare sauces and set
aside.
Cook noodles in boiling water to which you add
olive
oil
to prevent sticking.
When done to \"al dente\", prepare a
large
baking
pan
and place a layer of sauce, sprinkled
with
a
little Parmesan cheese and pepper. Place a layer of white sauce and repeat process until all ingredients are used, ending
with red sauce.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until top
of lasagne is golden.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Makes 8 servings.
nd discard. Add the Ginger Simple Syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling
Prepare meat balls and spaghetti sauce as directed in preceding recipes.
Cook all 24 meat balls in thick spaghetti sauce.
Cook lasagne noodles in salted boiling water until firm (not too done).
Add cold water to stop cooking.
Drain.
Cook lasagne noodles as directed on package.
Rinse in cold water.
Drain; blot with paper towels.
Set aside while you prepare cheese filling.
(Lay drained noodles on foil until needed.)
Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon salt to rapidly boiling water. Gradually add lasagne noodles so that water continues to boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender and drain. Mix Ricotta, eggs, salt, pepper, parsley and Parmesan together. Cover bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with 1/3 meat sauce. Place 1/3 Mozzarella over sauce and top with Ricotta mixture.
Add a layer of 1/2 the lasagne.
Repeat layers.
Cover with remaining meat sauce and cheeses.
Bake in 375\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes.
*Recipe found in Vegetables Section of this book.
he the dry, no boil lasagne noodles on top if this
Prepare Alfredo sauce.
Triple recipe for lasagne.
Add sauteed mushrooms to sauce.
You will need
2 large lasagne pans.
Use large pan lightly sprayed with Pam.
Cook 1 pound of lasagne noodles following package directions.
Drain when done.
Heat spaghetti sauce. Layer in this order:
ortions.
To assemble each lasagne, using one portion of tomato
Don't be afraid to tackle lasagne just because you are a beginner.
This recipe was designed for you, which eliminates cooking the noodles beforehand, which most people find the most tedious job of all (the noodles have a tendency to tear unless you cook them perfectly; they also love to slip into the sink when you are trying to drain them).
its.
Measure in your simple syrup. I like about 1
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Add all ingredients and mix well.
Lemon juice is according to taste. I only add about a teaspoon.
To prepare simple syrup:.
Mix equal parts water and sugar in a sauce pan over low heat. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons almond extract. Whisk until well blended and cool. Refrigerate until ready use. (I generally make a large batch and add it to lemonade and tea).
Spiced Simple Syrup: Place all of the ingredients in a medium saucepot, stir.
Place on high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, allow to cool completely.
Pour syrup through a strainer to remove spices.
Pour syrup into a jar with lid and store refrigerated. Shake before using.
Sangria: Combine wine, 3/4 cup spiced simple syrup, sparkling water, orange juice, and fruit slices. Stir briskly.
Serve over ice in large red wine glasses.
Simple syrup:
Start with the simple syrup. Mix sugar and water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar gets dissolved. Remove from heat and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Mojito:
Pour lime juice and simple syrup into a tall glass.
Add mint leaves and muddle it together.
Add rum and muddle a little more.
Add ice and a splash of soda.
Serve garnished with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lime.
In large bowl, mix 3 eggs, beaten, into 36 ounces Ricotta cheese and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
About 1 hour before assembling, cook lasagne noodles; drain and cool in cold water.
Dry on paper towels.
ish and cover with 3 lasagne sheets. Spoon half of Bolognese