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| Spinach Salad in a Parmesan Frico Cup Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Special Single Servings Overall User Rating:  |
Showstopper
12/03/2007 at 03:11pm
User: Christina from Gilbert, AZ User Rating:
This salad was a showstopper at our neighborhood Holiday gathering. The dressing was mellow but flavorful and was perfectly complemented by the tang and saltiness of the frico cups. I will absolutly entertain with this again and will make sure to have copies for our guests as everyone requested them last night!
Not hard
09/29/2007 at 06:29pm
User: Bryce from Laguna Niguel, CA User Rating:
I am thirteen years old, and I made this dish in no time. It is definitly not an "expert" level. All of my friends loved it, and asked for the recipe!
yummy!
09/16/2007 at 12:24am
User: Danielle from Palm Coast, FL User Rating:
The best ever, perfect to wow guests! I used mandarin oranges as a garnish...yummy!
so fun!
08/28/2007 at 11:18pm
User: Kim from Grapevine, TX User Rating:
These were fun and easy to make. My friends loved them and felt so special. I made them several hours in advance and kept them in a ziploc-worked well.
NEW FAV!
08/26/2007 at 09:56pm
User: JENNIFER from waterford, MI User Rating:
This was a delicious salad!!! My whole family loved it and the dressing was super easy! I will make this all the time. I made the parmesan "cups" but I draped the cheese over bowls instead like some others said, the cheese wasn't as crispy as I hoped for but it was a huge hit. My father is a meat and potato person and he loved this salad too!
Fenominal!
08/24/2007 at 11:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm very picky when it comes to eating greens ~ this salad was remarkable! The frico was a tad difficult but I will try using a bowl next time (intead of muffin cup). My new favorite! Mmmm...
Delish! And I have a hint...
08/09/2007 at 04:54pm
User: Elizabeth from Iowa City, IA User Rating:
I also made frico bowls instead of cups, so that they could hold more salad. Here's a tip: the best way to do it, I've found, is to use pre-shredded (NOT grated) parmesan, and bake it on that non-stick (Reynolds "release") aluminum foil. Then, once they're out of the oven, after a few minutes, you just place the cereal bowl or cup over the cheese circle, then pick up the foil and quickly invert it so that the cheese is lining the bowl. Then just let it set. This way you don't have to deal with picking up the cheese, and risk tearing it or dropping it.
Huge hit!
06/16/2007 at 11:20am
User: Mia from Alexandria, VA User Rating:
These were a lot easier to make than I thought! They slide right off of the silpat and they were a huge hit at a baby shower. Everyone wanted the recipe!
I was THE MAN!
05/07/2007 at 12:00pm
User: Lee from Jamestown, NC User Rating:
A small group of which I am a member was recently giving a surprise dinner for one of our other members and his fiancee to celebrate their engagement and upcoming wedding. I prepared this salad as my contribution to the dinner. Not only was the salad an uqualified hit with everyone in attendance, but the frico cups made such an impressive presentation that people were actually telling me I should consider becoming a professional chef. Thanks, Giada, for this new, but permanent, addition to my culinary repertoire!
Stupendous
05/04/2007 at 03:24pm
User: Quiana from Daytona Beach, FL User Rating:
I've used this @ my birthday Party & my guest loved it.
outstanding and impressive!
04/24/2007 at 12:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a wonderful salad on it's own, in the frico cup it is an impressive presentation. I found the frico cups to be surprisingly easy however mine were done on the short side of the timing. They do not hold well however, I had to make them in the morning for a dinner party due to timing and they lost some of the crispness of when first made. Still delicious though!
Summer salad
04/23/2007 at 05:43pm
User: Kristin from Honey Brook, PA User Rating:
Very light and refreshing!
Tasty & Refreshing
04/15/2007 at 05:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This salad is easy to make and very tasty!! The kids enjoyed helping with this one.
Fantastic
04/04/2007 at 05:36pm
User: Sophia from Fairfield, IA User Rating:
I don't think this is really an expert recipe, though. We through it together easily and it was great! Now its a family staple.
Fantastic
03/24/2007 at 06:32pm
User: Michelle from Purcellville, VA User Rating:
This has to be no doubt one of the best salads I've had.
Enjoyed salad only
03/24/2007 at 03:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The spinach salad was very good along with the dressing. The Parmesan cup I found to be too strong. I would make the salad again.
TASTEY!
03/23/2007 at 04:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
amazing salad, everyone should try it!
fantastico
03/21/2007 at 10:28pm
User: mary ellen from Chagrin Falls, OH User Rating:
I have made parmesan frico cups many times before and desperately wanted to try this version out because it was easier. They did not come out well for me. I believe what happened is that I used a different brand of parmesan than I normally use and I also turned them into large muffin tins, even though I increased 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup. I will try again soon with my normal parmesan. But the spinach salad and dressing were fantastic. The dressing had such a fresh and wonderful balance of flavors. Thanks Giada for another wonderful recipe.
beautiful edible bowls
03/21/2007 at 02:44pm
User: Christi from vancouver, WA User Rating:
This was such a wonderful idea when I saw her do this on the show. I had company coming over and thought to myself I could really do this. It took a few times to perfect them, but once I got it down it was such a beautiful presentation. My company liked them too!!! They were amazed how creative I was!!! Of course, I didn't tell them I got it off a TV show!!! I will definately make them again and again. Maybe even a bigger size!!
Amazing
03/20/2007 at 09:01pm
User: nicholas from Provo, UT User Rating:
It is my wife's new favorite--she said she could drink this vinagarette...
5 stars for flavor
03/20/2007 at 04:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
But I found making the Parmesan Frico Cup was somewhat difficult. I followed the directions EXACTLY, and there was so much oil from the cheese that the cheese never did really turn "brown". It barely held together for me. And then getting each one onto the muffin tin was tricky, as they were very plyable. Maybe with a little practice I can get them done better. This was my problem with the "cups". But she made it look SO EASY when she did the recipe. Wonder if there's a "secret" to getting them done better???? Any suggestions??
So easy to make!!
03/18/2007 at 07:05pm
User: Norma from Terre Haute, IN User Rating:
This was a delicious salad that was easy to make. The frico cup was fun to make and made a great new way to serve salad. I'll definitely do this one again!!!
simple yet beautiful
03/17/2007 at 01:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Basic talent will get you thru this wonderful dish. Rather simple to do but when done such a great taste.
Great presentation
03/13/2007 at 11:53am
User: marlene from sanford, NC User Rating:
I doubled the size of the cups, as we wanted a larger salad. I just used twice as much parmesan and a bowl to mold the cups. It was so elegant. For low carb dieters, I have also made these the size of chips as a substitute for croutons or even potato chips.
Fantastic
03/12/2008 at 11:40am
User: TammySue from Downers Grove, IL User Rating:
This salad tasted so nice and it looks fancy. My girls just loved it. I can't wait to make it for a dinner party!
A Little Bitter
03/12/2008 at 03:32am
User: Amy from phoenix, AZ User Rating:
Fairly fresh and very colorful, but I found the overall taste a bit bitter.
Great for Entertaining
03/12/2007 at 01:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe tastes great and is fantastic to serve for guests. Very beautiful presentation.
beautiful!
03/12/2007 at 11:35am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These are delicious & beautiful! My mom & I loved them. The dressing is wonderful!
Uninspired Salad Dressing
03/10/2007 at 04:16pm
User: CARY from silver creek, NY User Rating:
I confess I have not made the little parmesan cups yet which I intend to do, but I am always looking for creative and home made salad dressings. I rushed out after reading this recipe to get an orange and a lemon, but I'm disappointed in the results. It just seems flat to me. :-(
Love this salad and bowl!
03/10/2007 at 02:50pm
User: Cherry from Pasadena, TX User Rating:
This was so easy and gave me an excuse for buying a silpat! Was great! Cherry in Houston Texas
Fantastic!
03/10/2007 at 12:52pm
User: Judy from Hubert, NC User Rating:
My family loves this recipe! I have always loved to cook and am always looking for creative ways to display food, with the WOW factor; and this dish is it. It says, "I spent time on you, I care about you, and I wanted you to enjoy your meal." We spend more time as a family at the table when you present food in special ways. Bring everyone back together with this dish. It's easier than you think to prepare. Thank you!
Very good
01/19/2008 at 07:55pm
User: Meg from Olathe, KS User Rating:
The salad was great and so easy to make! I really loved the dressing too! The only problem I ran into was making the Parmesan Frico Cups. I had trouble having them form to the shape of the muffin tin.
Much tastier than meets the eye!
01/17/2008 at 09:54pm
User: Kasia from Orlando, FL User Rating:
I am not normally a fan of fruit in my salad but this recipe has definitely changed my mind! Living in Florida, it seems there is always plenty of citrus on hand. The only thing missing: slivered almonds. As such, I used la choy rice noodles for added crunch. Yummy nonetheless! Served with Giada's salmon with lemon, rosmary, & capers, along with sauteed green beans, tomatoes, and basil, my boyfriend thought this unconventional and refreshing salad was a hit!
Refreshing
01/11/2008 at 10:20pm
User: Yesi from Winter Park, FL User Rating:
I made the salad without the Frico cups because I was short on time and the salad still turned out great! I did take longer than I expected because I cut up the baby spinach in strips just like Giada did on the show. The strips make it look much more festive and easier to eat. Next time I will try to make the Frico cups. This is a great salad to make for a party.