Today In Disney History ~ August 5th

Today In Disney History ~ August 5th

Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Ingredients

• 1 eggplant
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
• 1/2 cup mozzarella, diced
• 7-8 pieces basil, chopped
• All-purpose flour for dredging the eggplant slices
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Slice eggplant, skin on, thinly.
2. Dredge it in the flour on both sides to evenly coat each slice, shaking off the excess.
3. Over medium-low heat, warm enough extra virgin olive oil to cover the bottom of a sauté pan.
4. In a few separate batches, gently sauté the slices in a single layer, until they are a light golden brown on each side.
5. Lay them out to cool and rest.
6. Put a layer of marinara sauce in a baking pan.
7. Top with a layer of eggplant slices.
8. Cover this with another layer of marinara.
9. Add a layer of mozzarella, Parmesan and basil.
10. Repeat this pattern three more times over in the pan.
11. Bake in an oven at 350 degrees, remove and let stand, then serve.

Zeppole di Ricotta
Ingredients

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2¼ cup ricotta
• 4 eggs, room temperature
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• vegetable oil, for frying
• confectioner sugar, for dusting

1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and combine. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta, eggs, and vanilla and whisk until completely blended. Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then whisk until just combined and ingredients thoroughly moistened.
2. Heat oil to 350 degrees in a large stockpot or deep fryer. Drop batter a few spoonfuls at a time, and fry about 5 minutes, turning once, or until both sides if fritters are golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack over paper towels to drain about 1 minute. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve immediately.

Via Napoli’s Tiramisu Martini – Official Recipe
Ingredients

• 1 oz Vanilla Vodka
• 1/2 oz Baileys
• 1/2 oz Kahlua
• 1/2 oz half and half cream
• 1 shot of espresso
• 1/2 oz simple syrup

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients in a shaker and pour into glass.
2. Garnish with chocolate powder and a chocolate stick in a martini glass.
3. Enjoy responsibly

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