FLORENTINES (ITALY)
These Tuscan cookies are a Christmas classic. They're nutty, lacy and crisp, as well as deceptively simple to make. Drizzling them with chocolate turns them into the perfect holiday indulgence.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 5 dozen 3-inch Florentines, or 2 1/2 dozen 6-inch Florentine
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Pulse the almonds in a food processor until finely chopped, but not pasty. Stir together the nuts, flour, zest and salt in a large bowl.
- Put the sugar, cream, corn syrup and butter in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rolling boil and sugar is completely dissolved. Continue to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, then pour mixture into almond mixture and stir just to combine. Set aside until cool enough to handle, 30 minutes.
- Scoop rounded teaspoons (for 3-inch cookies) or rounded tablespoons (for 6-inch cookies) of batter and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet, leaving about 3 to 4 inches between each cookie since they spread.
- Bake 1 pan at a time, until the cookies are thin and an even golden brown color throughout, rotating pans halfway through baking time, about 10 to 11 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve.
- Optional chocolate topping: Put the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan filled with 1 inch or so of water to a very low simmer; set the bowl over, but not touching, the water. Stir the chocolate occasionally until melted and smooth. (Alternatively, put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Melt at 50 percent power in the microwave until soft, about 1 minute. Stir, and continue heat until completely melted, about 1 to 2 minutes more.)
- For sandwiches: Drop about 1/2 teaspoon chocolate onto on the flat side of half of the cookies and press together with remaining halves. Return to rack and let chocolate set.
- For chocolate decor: Drizzle melted chocolate over Florentines as desired. Set aside at room temperature until chocolate is set.
FLORENTINES
Enjoy these classic florentines at Christmas time. Jewelled with cherries and pistachios and coated in chocolate, these biscuits are the perfect festive gift
Provided by Katy Gilhooly
Time 45m
Yield Makes 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C/gas 4. Line two baking sheets with baking parchment.Melt the butter, sugar and golden syrup in a small saucepan over a low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and whisk in the flour then add the cherries, flaked almonds, pistachios and orange zest.
- Scoop 10 flat tbsp of the mixture onto the baking sheets, leaving room for them to spread. You will need to do these in batches. Bake for 10 mins until golden. Leave to cool for 2 mins until firm enough to lift onto a wire rack. Cool completely. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a simmering saucepan of water or in the microwave in 30 second bursts. Turn the florentines over on the wire rack. Spoon chocolate onto the base of each florentine and gently spread to the edges. When the chocolate is firm enough to hold its shape, use a fork to draw wavy lines across the chocolate. Leave to set and then store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
STUFF-A-RONI FLORENTINE RECIPE - (3.3/5)
Provided by JeanCook
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cover bottom of oblong 2-quart baking dish with 1 cup of marinara sauce. In a saute' pan, brown beef and onion in oil; add bread crumbs, spinach, Parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper. Fill uncooked manicotti with beef mixture, and arrange in a single layer in baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water to remaining sauce; stir, and pour over the top of manicotti dish. Cover with foil. Bake at 375 degrees F for 1 hour.
SOLE FLORENTINE
This dish is my "Copy Cat" version from a local restaurant, Corvo's, in Saranac Lake, NY. I like it better than the Florentine recipes with cream sauces.
Provided by Graymare47 252632
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt 4 tbls butter in a large frying pan, over medium low heat. Add the juice of one lemon.
- Put flour on a paper plate.
- In a separate low dish, mix the water with the beaten eggs.
- Dust the filets with flour, then dip both sides in the beaten egg.
- Fry gently on each side until fish laked easily.
- Remove fish to a heated plate.
- Add the rest of the butter and lemon juice to the frying pan.
- Add the spinach, turning gently until just "wilted".
- Serve spinach under each serving of fish.
FLOUNDER FLORENTINE
I discovered this recipe several years ago when I was looking looking through some flounder recipes. Even though we're not big fans of fish, we enjoy this dish. It's tasty, healthy and inexpensive. -Debbie Verbeck, Florence, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle spinach in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with fillets., In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg until blended. Gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Pour over fillets; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STUFFED SHELLS FLORENTINE
For a little fancier New Year's gathering, I like to serve these pasta shells stuffed with cheese and spinach and topped with spaghetti sauce. Complete the meal with breadsticks and a tossed salad. Italian food is loved by all, and the aroma is warm and inviting. -Trisha Kuster, Macomb, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, salt, oregano and pepper. Drain shells and rinse in cold water; stuff with spinach mixture., Place shells in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over shells. Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 30-40 minutes. Serve with breadsticks if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
RIGATONI FLORENTINE
A pasta recipe with roasted garlic in a tangy, pink sauce.
Provided by Mary
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add garlic to skillet; saute until golden. Add cream and spaghetti sauce to skillet; cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Add cooked chicken and spinach and cook until spinach reduces. Then add rigatoni; toss with cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 170.4 mg, Fat 45 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 588.1 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
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