Getting the cooking bug back: ideas to try

Beans and ham hock

Beef winter soup

Red lentil dal (new favorite)

Lentil soup for a small planet

Meyer Lemon risotto

Meyer Lemon pasta

Sardines with potatoes (success!)

Fillet and soba noodles

Minestrone

Wild boar and lentil soup

Braised leeks

More Molto Mario Ideas

From the Napoli Trattoria episode.

1. Braciola di Pollo = stuffed, de-boned chicken.  Looks delicious.  Probably a lot easier to do with skin on chicken breasts, although the whole chicken would probably be worth it.
2. Crostini Napolitani:  my interest is the anchovies and seasoned ricotta idea.

Eggplant and Shrimp with Garlic and Fish Sauce Paste

Idea from Melissa Clarke.

Simple ideas (via NY Times)

1. Pan-fried risotto pancakes: from leftover risotto, 2″ sphere formed with wet hands, fried 4 minutes a side, let rest in pan for minute for structure.
2. Fish and eggs breakfast: broil whitefish with butter and seasoning (salt and pepper, or capers, lemongrass, and parsley, or…). With a few minutes left in the broiling, crack two eggs into the broiler pan to have fish and sunny side up eggs when done.
3. Sorta Saltimbocca: parmesan, prosciutto, and chicken breast: On a sheet of saran wrap, 1 chicken breast, salt and peppered. Cover generously with parmesan, and a layer of prosciutto (or other cured meat). Wrap and pound flat with a heavy pan. Pan fry in a little oil for a few minutes until pig is crispy and chicken is cooked. Once the ingredients are purchased, this takes about as long to make as reheating leftovers.