Article: Parmesan's a surefire star

Grated, sliced or shaved, Parmesan cheese can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Food-conscious Americans have always known this. Parmesan cheese was regularly stocked in Thomas Jefferson's larder (he also had tarragon vinegar!).

For history, facts, lore and everything else you may want to know about Parmesan cheese, take a look at Parmigiano, by Pamela Sheldon Johns (Ten Speed Press, $17.95). This recipe is from the book. Parmigiano-crusted lemon chicken MAKES 4 SERVINGS 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds) Juice of 1 lemon 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped 2 ...

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