Cooking Method: Frying

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops couldn't get any easier and perfect for a busy weeknight meal. I served it with simple roasted hasselback potatoes and sautéed baby squash.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins

Japanese Fried Rice

My husband made me this lovely Japanese dinner last night. This Japanese Fried Rice which has tender soft-scrambled eggs and savory fried leftover rice and is the ultimate Japanese comfort food.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Pork Schnitzel with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce and Noodles

A schnitzel is meat, thinned by pounding with a meat tenderizer and coated with flour, beaten eggs and bread crumbs, and then fried. Every country in the world has a version of this dish. This Pork Schnitzel with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce and Noodles is absolutely delicious. I served with Trader Joe's Lemon Pepper Pappardelle Pasta. It can't be too lemony for my husband!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Baby Spinach Salad with Dates and Almonds

My friend Liz made this wonderful salad for dinner from the Jerusalem cookbook. It's the Baby Spinach Salad with Dates and Almonds recipe that has fried pita bread pieces. The dates add a sweetness to this delicious salad.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Lemony Green Beans With Frizzled Leeks

These Lemony Green Beans With Frizzled Leeks for Epicurious have only 3 ingredients. The leeks are fried in olive oil, which become crispy and add a lot of flavor to these green beans.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 8 - 10 Servings

Fried Cauliflower with Tahini

 

Here is another Yotam Ottolenghi recipe from Jerusalem: A Cookbook. Yes, I'm obsessed! I actually roasted the cauliflower rather than frying it. I had just cleaned my stove. Anyway, the sauce is magic. You must try it. 

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Cannoli

Cannoli are a fried pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese. We had a taste test in three famous pastry shops in the North End of Boston. They were all amazing.

By Leslie Blythe

Carne Asada Tacos in a Slow Cooker

These Carne Asada Tacos in a Slow Cooker are so tender and juicy. It's a delicious a fresh combination of succulent beef served with Mexican queso fresco, cabbage, and lime. Just throw it all in the slow cooker and you're done!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 3 hrs
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Caprese Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Nothing says summer like Caprese salad. Why not make a Caprese Egg Breakfast Sandwich out of it? You could also use an English muffin.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 1 Serving

Tomato & Green Chili Quesadillas

There is nothing better than a grilled quesadilla. These Tomato & Green Chili Quesadillas are filled with gooey melted cheese, tomatoes and spicy green chilis. It's one of my favorite things to have for lunch.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings