/ck/ - Food & Cooking

Fuck, it ate some of my post. I was thinking stuffed mushrooms for a side, but he doesn't particularly care for those. Are there any light sides I could maybe make to go with it? For dessert I was thinking some kind of creme brulee, but I didn't have it pinned down so any assistance there would be helpful as well

Maybe a med/greek veggie mix: artichoke hearts, black and green olives and some carrors for sweetness?

The only side I want with lasagne is a hunk of crusty bread. Dessert is totally preference but I've been craving a fruit tart or shortcake.

>>4595184
Why not garlic bread with fresh baked bread? Or a side of Tuscan white beans, those are always lovely paired with Italian dishes. Creme brûlée is delicious though it may be a little heavy after the richness of the lasagna, if you do decide to go with it make sure your side dish has a fresh or bright element (some kind of citrus salad or dressing for example).

>>4595189
That would be what I would normally do, but he's paleo and while he's bending the rules for lasagna, he probably wouldn't eat bread

>>4595193
Eek, I was kind of worried about the heaviness of it all but I couldn't really think of anything that was a good, mostly-fruit component (or something similar) that wasn't a cobbler

>>459518
Make a lemon semifreddo! It's creamy like creme brulee can be but it feels refreshing on the palette.

>>4595202
This sounds beyond amazing, I've never made one so I can't wait to try! Thanks for the help

>>4595196
You could make stuffed artichokes or tomatoes with pine nuts if he dislikes stuffed mushrooms? Does he dislike stuffed food or just mushrooms?

>>4595181
Prosciutto wrapped figs, with a dollop of goat cheese filling the figs. It's amazing and won't spoil his appetite plus would work okay as an appetizer instead of a side. My mouth is watering just thinking of the taste

>>4595216
D'oh that sounds amazing, I may do that in addition!
>>4595256
This sounds like kind of the greatest thing ever, even if I don't make it for him I'm certainly going to make it for myself soon.

I ended up making a semifreddo, so dinner's postponed until tomorrow because it wouldn't be ready until 9.
Thanks, /ck/!

>>4595256
all good except goat cheese but thats a preference thing for me.
I would substitute fresh mozzarela
Make that change and that sounds pretty awesome.

Just dropping this for the crème brûlée.

>>4595590
I know I'm a plebe but I don't have any caviar.
How much vanilla extract would you use for this?
(I do at least have good extract)

>>4595632
about a tea spoon,a dd toward the end, after the cream has been scalded, as extract is more fragile then the seeds.

Or if you have a whole vanilla pod, add the seeds from that + the pod, remove the pod at the end. The pods themself add awesome flavor.

>>4595590

That's pretty much how I make it, except the directions are somewhat vague on adding the hot cream to the egg/sugar mix. Really you should temper the eggs/sugar by adding a couple tablespoons and whisking, continue until warm (maybe 1/3 of the cream). Then you can pour and mix without worrying if it'll cook the eggs.

>>4595585
I love mozzarella too but I think a creamy or a stinky cheese adds a lot more than it does, gorgonzola would be my suggested alternative or a blue.

>>4595181

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>>4595181
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