Name: Leeks Vinaigrette with Burrata Cheese and Mustard
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mustard seeds; 1/4 cup whole grain Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/2 16-ounce loaf country white bread, crusts trimmed, bread diced; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup whole grain Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel; 2/3 cup olive oil; 8 medium leeks, each cut to 6-inch lengths, root ends trimmed; 11/2 cups low-salt chicken broth; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 large fresh thyme sprigs; 1 large lemon, cut into very thin rounds; Chopped fresh Italian parsley; 16 ounces burrata cheese or fresh waterpacked mozzarella cheese, sliced

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Leeks Vinaigrette with Burrata Cheese and MustardCraig Cutler

Most burrata—cream-filled fresh mozzarella—is made in just two places: Puglia and Southern California. But this addictive cheese is catching on. Chef Nancy Silverton combines it with leeks and breadcrumbs at her (and Mario Batali's) Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles. Look for burrata at Italian delis and cheese stores.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

Breadcrumbs:

2 tablespoons mustard seeds

1/4 cup whole grain Dijon mustard

1/4 cup dry white wine

1/4 cup canola oil

1/2 16-ounce loaf country white bread, crusts trimmed, bread diced

Vinaigrette:

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup whole grain Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

2/3 cup olive oil

Leeks:

8 medium leeks, each cut to 6-inch lengths, root ends trimmed

11/2 cups low-salt chicken broth

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 large fresh thyme sprigs

1 large lemon, cut into very thin rounds

Chopped fresh Italian parsley

16 ounces burrata cheese or fresh waterpacked mozzarella cheese, sliced

Preparation

For breadcrumbs:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 250°F. Toast mustard seeds in skillet over medium heat until beginning to darken and pop, about 5 minutes; transfer to bowl and cool. Grind seeds to powder in spice mill.
Step 2
Whisk whole grain mustard, wine, oil, and ground mustard seeds in medium bowl. Season mustard coating with salt and pepper. Toss bread pieces and coating in large bowl to coat evenly. Spread bread out on rimmed baking sheet.
Step 3
Bake bread pieces until dried and slightly colored, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool completely. Using potato masher, coarsely crush bread on sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm in 350°F oven 4 to 5 minutes before using.
For vinaigrette:
Step 4
Place first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
For leeks:
Step 5
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 450°F. Cut leeks in half lengthwise. Rinse under cold water to remove any grit between layers; drain on paper towels. Arrange leeks, cut side down, in single layer in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour broth over; drizzle with oil. Top with thyme sprigs and lemon slices. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap, then foil.
Step 6
Bake leeks 35 minutes. Uncover; discard lemon. Bake leeks uncovered until very tender and browned, and liquid is almost evaporated, about 50 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Serve or let stand up to 2 hours
Step 7
Arrange 2 leeks on each plate; sprinkle with vinaigrette, breadcrumbs, and parsley. Arrange cheese alongside.

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Recipe information

Ingredients

Breadcrumbs:

Vinaigrette:

Leeks:

Preparation

For breadcrumbs:

Step 1

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Step 3

For vinaigrette:

Step 4

For leeks:

Step 5

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Step 7

Recipe notes