Potato Gratin

White Lasagna

Pizza Margherita   

Some believe this combination of ingredients to be close to the classic, original pizza.

Serves 3-4

1 Pizza crust, uncooked

4 Roma tomatoes, sliced thinly

1 ounce Olive oil

2 cloves Garlic, rough chopped

Olive oil

6 ounces Mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons Basil, fresh, chopped

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Pre-heat the oven to 450. Marinate the tomatoes in the olive oil and garlic for 20 minutes. Brush the crust with oil. Top with the mozzarella. Top with the tomatoes. Bake for 10-12 minutes (or until the crust begins to brown). Remove from the oven. Top with the basil and Parmesan. Allow to rest for three minutes before slicing.   

POTATO GRATIN   

Enjoy this side dish with your favorite chicken or fish entree.

Serves 4

2 large Potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/8 inch thick

1 cup Half and Half

3/4 cup Milk

1/2 teaspoon Garlic, minced

Salt and Pepper to taste

Pre-heat the oven to 350. Grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Whisk together the half-and-half, milk, and garlic. Layer 1/3 of the potatoes in the dish. Top with 1/3 of the milk mix. Season. Repeat the layering two more times. Bake uncovered until slightly brown (about one hour).   

WHITE LASAGNA   

Chicken and Alfredo Sauce take the place of sausage and tomatoes in this pasta dish.

Serves 6-8

2 pounds boneless Chicken breast, cooked, diced

4 ounces Mushrooms, sliced, cooked

1 pound Ricotta cheese

3 Eggs

4 cups Half and Half

Cornstarch and water, mixed

Salt and white pepper to taste

1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 cup Provolone cheese, grated

1/2 pound Mozzarella, sliced

1 pound Lasagna noodles, ready to use type

In a medium saucepan, heat the half and half until steaming. Whisk in the Parmesan. Adjust the seasoning. Add a mixture of cornstarch and water until VERY THICK. Set aside. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add the Ricotta and Provolone.

In a large casserole pan, layer as follows: 1/3 sauce, 1/4 pasta, 1/2 Ricotta mix, 1/4 pasta, 1 layer made of all the chicken, all the mushrooms and 1/3 sauce, 1/4 pasta, 1/2 Ricotta mix, 1/4 pasta, 1/3 sauce and top with Mozzarella. Bake at 375 until lightly brown (about 40 minutes). Garnish with diced tomatoes and fresh basil, if desired.