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A
Almond(s)
Spanish-Style Braised Green Beans
Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Couscous
Anchovies
Appetizers
Italian Sausage Cocktail Meatballs
Rosemary and Garlic White Bean Dip
Tangy Mango Cocktail Meatballs
Warm Marinated Artichoke Hearts with Feta and Olives
Apples and Kale, Harvest Pork Chops with
Apricot-Ginger Glazed Chicken, Easy
Artichoke(s)
and Capers, Lemony Chicken with
Hearts, Warm Marinated, with Feta and Olives
Arugula
and Dried Cherries, Warm Wheat Berry Salad with
Salad with Balsamic-Mustard Vinaigrette
Asian-Style Braised Short Ribs
Asparagus and Mushrooms, Thai Chicken with
Avocados
B
Bacon
Lemon, and Thyme, Brussels Sprouts with
Baked Penne with Chicken Sausage and Red Bell Pepper Pesto
Balsamic-Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard
Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts
Balsamic vinegar, taste tests on
Barbecue sauce, taste tests on
Basil
Cherry Tomatoes, and Mozzarella, Orzo with
and Grapefruit Relish, Poached Salmon with
Bean(s)
Black, and Corn, Spicy, Stuffed Bell Peppers with
Cheesy Chicken and Frito Casserole
Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu
Red, and Rice, Cajun Turkey Breast with
Red, and Rice with Okra and Tomatoes
Sicilian Chickpea and Escarole Soup
Spicy Chipotle Chicken and Chickpea Soup
Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad
White, and Rosemary Garlic Dip
White, Ragout, Braised Chicken Sausage with
see also Lentil(s)
Beef
Asian-Style Braised Short Ribs
Braised Steaks with Horseradish Smashed Potatoes
Braised Steaks with Mushrooms and Onions
Corned, and Cabbage Dinner, Classic
easy-prep cuts, for slow cooker recipes
Provençal-Style Braised Steaks
Roast, Easy, with Mushroom Gravy
roasts, slow cooking, guide for
Short Ribs, Rustic Italian Braised
shredding into bite-size pieces
see also Meatloaf mix
Beer
Porter-Braised Beef Short Ribs
Beets
Berries. See Cranberry(ies); Raspberry
Blue Cheese and Walnuts, Beets with
Bok Choy and Shiitakes, Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops with
Bourbon
and Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Braised Chicken Sausage with White Bean Ragout
Braised Red Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
Braised Steaks with Horseradish Smashed Potatoes
Braised Steaks with Mushrooms and Onions
Bratwurst
Bread-crumb topping, preparing
Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Strata
Breads and toasts
Broccoli
and Parmesan, Macaroni and Cheese with
Broccoli Rabe with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts
Balsamic-Glazed, with Pine Nuts
Bulgur
C
Cabbage
and Corned Beef Dinner, Classic
Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops with Bok Choy and Shiitakes
see also Sauerkraut
Cajun Turkey Breast with Red Beans and Rice
Cakes
Capers
and Artichokes, Lemony Chicken with
Caribbean-Style Chicken Drumsticks
Carrot(s)
Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
Curried, with Pistachios and Dried Cherries
Scalloped Potatoes with Root Vegetables
Casseroles
Baked Penne with Chicken Sausage and Red Bell Pepper Pesto
Individual Ricotta, Spinach, and Egg
Lemony Chicken and Rice with Spinach and Feta
Cauliflower
Cheddar
Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Peas
Scalloped Potatoes with Root Vegetables
Cheese
Baked Penne with Chicken Sausage and Red Bell Pepper Pesto
Cheesy Chicken and Frito Casserole
Greek-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
Individual Ricotta, Spinach, and Egg Casseroles
Lemony Chicken and Rice with Spinach and Feta
Macaroni and, with Broccoli and Parmesan
Macaroni and, with Ham and Peas
Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil
Warm Marinated Artichoke Hearts with Feta and Olives
Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Warm Wheat Berry Salad with Arugula and Dried Cherries
see also Cheddar; Monterey Jack cheese; Parmesan
Cheesecakes
Cherry(ies)
Dried, and Arugula, Warm Wheat Berry Salad with
Dried, and Pistachios, Curried Carrots with
and White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Chicken
Balsamic-Braised, with Swiss Chard
and Chickpea Soup, Spicy Chipotle
and Dirty Rice, Southern-Style
Drumsticks, Fig-Balsamic Glazed
and Garden Vegetable Soup, Hearty
Lemony, with Artichokes and Capers
Mediterranean, with Potatoes, Fennel, and Olives
with Mushrooms, Rustic Braised
parts, slow cooking, guide for
Pesto, with Fennel and Tomato Couscous
and Rice, Lemony, with Spinach and Feta
shredding into bite-size pieces
Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Spinach, Penne with
Thai, with Asparagus and Mushrooms
Thighs with Swiss Chard and Mustard
whole, slow cooking, guide for
Whole Barbecue, with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Chicken Sausage
Braised, with White Bean Ragout
and Red Bell Pepper Pesto, Baked Penne with
Chickpea(s)
and Chicken Soup, Spicy Chipotle
Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Chiles
Spicy Chipotle Chicken and Chickpea Soup
Chili
Chili powder
Chocolate
White, and Cherry Bread Pudding
Cilantro
Clam Chowder, No-Fuss New England
Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
Cocktail Franks
Coconut milk
Hearty Braised Greens with Coconut and Curry
Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu
Thai Chicken with Asparagus and Mushrooms
Coleslaw
Collard Greens
Hearty Braised Greens with Coconut and Curry
Hearty Braised Greens with Garlic and Chorizo
Cooking for Two
Asian-Style Braised Short Ribs
Balsamic-Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard
Braised Steaks with Mushrooms and Onions
Penne with Chicken and Broccoli
Southern-Style Chicken and Dirty Rice
Corn
and Black Beans, Spicy, Stuffed Bell Peppers with
Chicken and Vegetable “Stir-Fry,”
see also Hominy
Cornmeal
see also Polenta
Couscous
Fennel and Tomato, Pesto Chicken with
Crab
Cranberry(ies)
and Pear Sauce, Turkey Breast with
Cream Cheese
Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Orzo with Parmesan and Peas
Creamy Potato, Cheddar, and Ale Soup
Cuban-Style Pork Roast with Mojo Sauce
Curried dishes
Curried Carrots with Pistachios and Dried Cherries
Hearty Braised Greens with Coconut and Curry
Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu
D
Desserts
White Chocolate and Cherry Bread Pudding
see also Cakes
Dips
Rosemary and Garlic White Bean
E
Easiest-Ever Beef and Potato Stew
Easy Apricot-Ginger Glazed Chicken
Easy Cherry-Sage Glazed Chicken
Easy Roast Beef with Mushroom Gravy
Egg
Ricotta, and Spinach Casseroles, Individual
Escarole
F
Fat, skimming from stews and braises
Fennel
Kale, and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, Rustic
Potatoes, and Olives, Mediterranean Chicken with
Sicilian Chickpea and Escarole Soup
and Tomato Couscous, Pesto Chicken with
Feta
Greek-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
and Olives, Warm Marinated Artichoke Hearts with
and Spinach, Lemony Chicken and Rice with
Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Fig(s)
-Balsamic Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
Fish
delicate, removing from slow cooker
Poached Salmon with Grapefruit and Basil Relish
Poached Swordfish with Warm Tomato and Olive Relish
Frito and Chicken Casserole, Cheesy
Fruit
see also specific fruits
G
Garden Vegetable Tortellini Soup
Garlic
and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Creamy
and Rosemary, Braised Red Potatoes with
Ginger
Goat cheese
Warm Wheat Berry Salad with Arugula and Dried Cherries
Grains
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Polenta
Warm Wheat Berry Salad with Arugula and Dried Cherries
Wheat Berry and Wild Mushroom Stew
see also Rice
Grapefruit and Basil Relish, Poached Salmon with
Greek-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
Green Beans
Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu
Greens
Arugula Salad with Balsamic-Mustard Vinaigrette
Balsamic-Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard
Chicken Thighs with Swiss Chard and Mustard
Garden Vegetable Tortellini Soup
Harvest Pork Chops with Kale and Apples
Hearty Braised, with Coconut and Curry
Hearty Braised, with Garlic and Chorizo
Hearty White Bean and Kale Stew
Rustic Kale, Fennel, and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Sicilian Chickpea and Escarole Soup
Warm Wheat Berry Salad with Arugula and Dried Cherries
see also Spinach
H
Ham
and Peas, Macaroni and Cheese with
Harvest Pork Chops with Kale and Apples
Hearty Braised Greens with Coconut and Curry
Hearty Braised Greens with Garlic and Chorizo
Hearty Chicken and Garden Vegetable Soup
Hearty White Bean and Kale Stew
Herbs
see also specific herbs
Hoisin (sauce)
Asian-Style Braised Short Ribs
Hominy
Mexican-Style Pork and Vegetable Soup
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Braised Steaks with
I
Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu
Individual Chocolate Fudge Cakes
Individual Lemon Pudding Cakes
Individual Ricotta, Spinach, and Egg Casseroles
Ingredients, tastings of
Italian Pork and White Bean Stew
Italian Sausage Cocktail Meatballs
Italian-Style Braised Green Beans
K
Kale
and Apples, Harvest Pork Chops with
Fennel, and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, Rustic
Hearty Braised Greens with Coconut and Curry
Hearty Braised Greens with Garlic and Chorizo
L
Lamb
Lemon(s)
Lemony Chicken and Rice with Spinach and Feta
Lemony Chicken with Artichokes and Capers
Lentil(s)
M
Macaroni
and Cheese with Broccoli and Parmesan
Mango
Marinara sauce, jarred, taste tests on
Meat. See Beef; Lamb; Pork
Meatballs
Meatloaf
Meatloaf mix
Greek-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
Tangy Mango Cocktail Meatballs
Mediterranean Chicken with Potatoes, Fennel, and Olives
Mexican-Style Pork and Vegetable Soup
Mexican-Style Pulled Pork Tacos
Microwave, using with slow cooker recipes
Miso
Monterey Jack cheese
Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Peas
Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Strata
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Spicy Corn and Black Beans
Mozzarella
Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil, Orzo with
Mushroom(s)
and Asparagus, Thai Chicken with
and Onions, Braised Steaks with
Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops with Bok Choy and Shiitakes
Wild, Sauce, Creamy, Tortellini with
Mustard
and Swiss Chard, Chicken Thighs with
N
No-Fuss New England Clam Chowder
Noodle(s)
Nuts
Beets with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Curried Carrots with Pistachios and Dried Cherries
Penne with Tomato and Almond Pesto
Pine, Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with
Spanish-Style Braised Green Beans
Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Couscous
White Chocolate and Cherry Bread Pudding
O
Okra and Tomatoes, Red Beans and Rice with
Old-Fashioned Beef Oxtail Soup
Olive(s)
and Feta, Warm Marinated Artichoke Hearts with
Greek-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
Potatoes, and Fennel, Mediterranean Chicken with
Provençal-Style Braised Steaks
Spanish-Style Braised Green Beans
and Tomato Relish, Warm, Poached Swordfish with
Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Onions
and Mushrooms, Braised Steaks with
and Peppers, Street Fair Sausages with
On the Side
Arugula Salad with Balsamic-Mustard Vinaigrette
Broccoli Rabe with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Potatoes with Lemon and Parsley
Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil
P
Paprika
Parmesan
and Broccoli, Macaroni and Cheese
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Creamy
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Polenta
Tortellini with Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce
Parsley
Parsnips
Old-Fashioned Beef Oxtail Soup
Scalloped Potatoes with Root Vegetables
Pasta
Creamy Orzo with Parmesan and Peas
Garden Vegetable Tortellini Soup
Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil
Pesto Chicken with Fennel and Tomato Couscous
Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Couscous
Tortellini with Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce
see also Macaroni; Noodle(s); Penne
Pasta sauces
marinara, jarred, taste tests on
Rustic Kale, Fennel, and Sun-Dried Tomato
Turkey Pesto Meatballs and Marinara
Pear(s)
and Cranberry Sauce, Turkey Breast with
Peas
Easiest-Ever Beef and Potato Stew
and Ham, Macaroni and Cheese with
and Parmesan, Creamy Orzo with
Pecans
Penne
Baked, with Chicken Sausage and Red Bell Pepper Pesto
with Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Spinach
Pepperoni
Pepper(s)
Bell, Stuffed, with Spicy Corn and Black Beans
Chicken and Vegetable “Stir-Fry,”
and Onions, Street Fair Sausages with
Red Bell, Pesto and Chicken Sausage, Baked Penne with
see also Chiles
Pesto
Chicken with Fennel and Tomato Couscous
Red Bell Pepper, and Chicken Sausage, Baked Penne with
Pine Nuts
Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with
Pistachios
and Dried Cherries, Curried Carrots with
White Chocolate and Cherry Bread Pudding
Poached Salmon with Grapefruit and Basil Relish
Poached Swordfish with Warm Tomato and Olive Relish
Polenta
Pork
Chops, Harvest, with Kale and Apples
chops, preventing curled edges
Chops, Sweet and Spicy, with Bok Choy and Shiitakes
double rack of ribs, arranging in slow cooker
loin roast, buying, for slow cooker
Loin with Warm Dijon Potato Salad
ribs, buying for slow-cooker recipes
Roast, Cuban-Style, with Mojo Sauce
roasts, slow cooking, guide for
shredding into bite-size pieces
single rack of ribs, arranging in slow cooker
Tenderloin, Spiced, with Couscous
and Vegetable Soup, Mexican-Style
see also Bacon; Ham; Meatloaf mix; Sausage(s)
Porter-Braised Beef Short Ribs
Potato(es)
Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
Fennel, and Olives, Mediterranean Chicken with
Horseradish Smashed, Braised Steaks with
Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu
Mashed, Creamy Garlic and Parmesan
No-Fuss New England Clam Chowder
Red, Braised, with Rosemary and Garlic
Salad, Warm Dijon, Pork Loin with
Scalloped, with Root Vegetables
see also Sweet Potatoes
Poultry
shredding into bite-size
see also Chicken; Turkey
Provençal-Style Braised Steaks
Provolone
Baked Penne with Chicken Sausage and Red Bell Pepper Pesto
Pudding, bread. See Bread Pudding
Pudding Cakes, Individual Lemon
Q
Quinoa
R
Raisins
Mexican-Style Pulled Pork Tacos
Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Couscous
Red Beans and Rice with Okra and Tomatoes
Rice
and Chicken, Lemony, with Spinach and Feta
Dirty, and Chicken, Southern-Style
Greek-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
and Red Beans, Cajun Turkey Breast with
and Red Beans with Okra and Tomatoes
Ricotta
Spinach, and Egg Casseroles, Individual
Rolls
Rosemary and Garlic White Bean Dip
Rustic Braised Chicken with Mushrooms
Rustic Italian Braised Beef Short Ribs
Rustic Kale, Fennel, and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
S
Saffron
Salads
Arugula, with Balsamic-Mustard Vinaigrette
Warm Dijon Potato, Pork Loin with
Warm Wheat Berry, with Arugula and Dried Cherries
Salmon
Poached, with Grapefruit and Basil Relish
Sandwiches
Street Fair Sausages with Peppers and Onions
Sauces
marinara, jarred, taste tests on
see also Pasta Sauces
Sauerkraut
Sausage(s)
Cajun Turkey Breast with Red Beans and Rice
Hearty Braised Greens with Garlic and Chorizo
Southern-Style Chicken and Dirty Rice
Spicy Chicken and Chorizo Stew
Street Fair, with Peppers and Onions
see also Cocktail Franks
Sausage(s), Chicken
Braised, with White Bean Ragout
and Red Bell Pepper Pesto, Baked Penne with
Scallion(s)
Scalloped Potatoes with Root Vegetables
Seafood. See Fish; Shellfish
Shellfish
No-Fuss New England Clam Chowder
see also Shrimp
Shrimp
Sicilian Chickpea and Escarole Soup
Sides (slow-cooked)
Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts
Beets with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Bourbon and Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Braised Red Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon, Thyme, and Bacon
Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Orzo with Parmesan and Peas
Curried Carrots with Pistachios and Dried Cherries
Hearty Braised Greens with Coconut and Curry
Hearty Braised Greens with Garlic and Chorizo
Italian-Style Braised Green Beans
Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil
Scalloped Potatoes with Root Vegetables
Spanish-Style Braised Green Beans
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Polenta
Warm Wheat Berry Salad with Arugula and Dried Cherries
see also On the Side
Slaws
Slow cookers
arranging double rack of ribs in
arranging single rack of ribs in
doneness times and temperatures
getting to know your slow cooker
using convenience products with
Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Strata
Soups
Chicken and Chickpea, Spicy Chipotle
Chicken and Garden Vegetable, Hearty
Chickpea and Escarole, Sicilian
No-Fuss New England Clam Chowder
Pork and Vegetable, Mexican-Style
Potato, Cheddar, and Ale, Creamy
see also Stews
Southern-Style Chicken and Dirty Rice
Spanish Chicken and Saffron Stew
Spanish-Style Braised Green Beans
Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Couscous
Spice-Rubbed Whole “Roast” Chicken
Spicy Chicken and Chorizo Stew
Spicy Chipotle Chicken and Chickpea Soup
Spinach
Baked Penne with Chicken Sausage and Red Bell Pepper Pesto
Braised Chicken Sausage with White Bean Ragoua
Chicken, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Penne with
and Feta, Lemony Chicken and Rice with
Italian Pork and White Bean Stew
Ricotta, and Egg Casseroles, Individual
Wheat Berry and Wild Mushroom Stew
Squash
butternut, precut and peeled, buying
Hearty Chicken and Garden Vegetable Soup
Mexican-Style Pork and Vegetable Soup
Stews
see also Chili
Strata, Smoky Roasted Red Pepper
Street Fair Sausages with Peppers and Onions
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Spicy Corn and Black Beans
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Polenta
Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops with Bok Choy and Shiitakes
Sweet Potatoes
Mashed, Bourbon and Brown Sugar
Mashed, Whole Barbecue Chicken with
Swiss Chard
Garden Vegetable Tortellini Soup
and Mustard, Chicken Thighs with
Swordfish, Poached, with Warm Tomato and Olive Relish
T
Tacos
Tangy Mango Cocktail Meatballs
Tempeh
Thai Chicken with Asparagus and Mushrooms
Tofu
Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with
Tomatillo
Tomato(es)
Cherry, Mozzarella, and Basil, Orzo with
Italian Sausage Cocktail Meatballs
Italian-Style Braised Green Beans
and Okra, Red Beans and Rice with
and Olive Relish, Warm, Poached Swordfish with
Rustic Italian Braised Beef Short Ribs
Spicy Chicken and Chorizo Stew
Sun-Dried, Chicken, and Spinach, Penne with
Sun-Dried, Kale, and Fennel Sauce, Rustic
sun-dried, rinsing before using
Turkey Pesto Meatballs and Marinara
Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Tortellini
with Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce
Tortillas
Mexican-Style Pulled Pork Tacos
Turkey
Breast, Cajun, with Red Beans and Rice
breast, slow cooking, guide for
Breast with Cranberry and Pear Sauce
U
V
Vegetable(s)
delicate, adding to slow cooker
Garden, and Chicken Soup, Hearty
see also specific vegetables
Vegetarian dinners
Hearty White Bean and Kale Stew
Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu
Individual Ricotta, Spinach, and Egg Casseroles
Red Beans and Rice with Okra and Tomatoes
Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Strata
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Spicy Corn and Black Beans
Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Wheat Berry and Wild Mushroom Stew
Vinegar
W
Walnuts and Blue Cheese, Beets with
Warm Marinated Artichoke Hearts with Feta and Olives
Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Warm Wheat Berry Salad with Arugula and Dried Cherries
Water chestnuts
Chicken and Vegetable “Stir-Fry,”
Wheat Berry(ies)
Salad, Warm, with Arugula and Dried Cherries
White Chocolate
Whole Barbecue Chicken with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Whole “Roast” Spice-Rubbed Chicken
Z
Zucchini