Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

Do any of you have a 'go to' dish with which you judge a restaurant?  I have 2 of them, fried zucchini and onion rings.  I don't often fry food (occasionally on Junk Food Fridays in the winter, like when I featured homemade potato chips!), therefore on a night out I indulge in these delicious crispy appetizers. I have tried many times to master both of these dishes as 'oven fried' only to always be disappointed in the results.  I must say this recipe comes the closest to a fried crunch done in the oven.  I would definitely make these again. I will tweak it a little bit. I would switch to grated cheese as opposed to shredded, and I would add some more seasoning-maybe oregano and garlic powder.  Serve with a side of sauce or ranch dressing and you will have an easy snack or side dish. 

Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
Printable recipe

2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4" slices
2 T. Olive oil
1/2 c. Seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 c. Shredded Parmesan (I would change to grated)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
Mix the crumbs and cheese together on a plate.  
Place oil and vegetable slices in a zip top bag. Toss to coat. 
Press zucchini pieces into the crumb mixture on both sides. 
Lay in a single layer on prepared baking dish.  Bake for 30 minutes until brown and crispy.
Serve with your favorite sauce. 

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