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A

All-Season Tomato Sauce

Almond(s)

Spanish-Style Braised Green Beans

Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Couscous

and Tomato Pesto, Penne with

American Chop Suey

Anchovies

canned, taste tests on

fillets vs. paste

Appetizers

Asian Glazed Wings

Barbecued Cocktail Franks

Beef and Black Bean Taco Dip

Beer and Cheddar Fondue

Chili con Queso

Creamy Crab Dip

Garlicky Shrimp

Italian Sausage Cocktail Meatballs

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Refried Bean Dip

Rosemary and Garlic White Bean Dip

Smoky Honey-Lime Glazed Wings

Spicy Mustard Cocktail Franks

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Tangy Mango Cocktail Meatballs

Warm Marinated Artichoke Hearts with Feta and Olives

Apples and Kale, Harvest Pork Chops with

Applesauce Spice Cake

Apricot-Ginger Glazed Chicken, Easy

Artichoke(s)

Braised

and Capers, Lemony Chicken with

frozen, cooking with

Hearts, Warm Marinated, with Feta and Olives

and Spinach Dip

trimming

Arugula

and Dried Cherries, Warm Wheat Berry Salad with

Salad with Balsamic-Mustard Vinaigrette

Asian Beef Noodle Soup

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

Asian Glazed Wings

Asian-Style Braised Short Ribs

Asparagus and Mushrooms, Thai Chicken with

Atlanta Brisket

Avocados

Chunky Chipotle Guacamole

Monterey Chicken and Rice

B

Bacon

Lemon, and Thyme, Brussels Sprouts with

taste tests on

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

Barbecued Cocktail Franks

Barbecue sauce, taste tests on

Basil

Cherry Tomatoes, and Mozzarella, Orzo with

and Grapefruit Relish, Poached Salmon with

pesto, small-batch, preparing

Bean(s)

Asian Beef Noodle Soup

baked, taste tests on

Black, and Beef Taco Dip

Black, and Corn, Spicy, Stuffed Bell Peppers with

Black, Soup

black, taste tests on

Campfire

Cheesy Chicken and Frito Casserole

chickpeas, taste tests on

Cowboy Steak and

dried, shopping for

dried, sorting

Easy Barbecue Turkey Chili

Green, Italian-Style Braised

Green, Spanish-Style Braised

green, trimming

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu

kidney, taste tests on

Moroccan Chicken Stew

Moroccan-Spiced Beef Stew

Navy, Soup, U.S. Senate

Provençal-Style Chicken Stew

Red, and Rice, Cajun Turkey Breast with

Red, and Rice with Okra and Tomatoes

Refried

Refried, Dip

Sicilian Chickpea and Escarole Soup

Smoky Ranch Chili

Southern Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Spicy Chipotle Chicken and Chickpea Soup

Tamale Pie

Three, and Beef Chili

Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Weeknight Beef Chili

White, and Escarole Sauce

White, and Kale Stew, Hearty

White, and Pork Stew, Italian

White, and Rosemary Garlic Dip

White, Ragout, Braised Chicken Sausage with

see also Lentil(s)

Beef

American Chop Suey

Asian-Style Braised Short Ribs

Atlanta Brisket

and Black Bean Taco Dip

blade steaks, about

Braised Steaks with Horseradish Smashed Potatoes

Braised Steaks with Mushrooms and Onions

broth, taste tests on

and Cabbage Soup, Russian

Cheeseburger Pasta Bake

Chili, Weeknight

Classic Pot Roast

Corned, and Cabbage Dinner, Classic

Cowboy Steak and Beans

Easy Mexican Lasagna

easy-prep cuts, for slow cooker recipes

Noodle Soup, Asian

oxtails, buying

Oxtail Soup, Old-Fashioned

and Potato Stew, Easiest-Ever

Provençal-Style Braised Steaks

Ragu with Warm Spices

Roast, Easy, with Mushroom Gravy

roasts, slow cooking, guide for

Short Ribs, Porter-Braised

Short Ribs, Rustic Italian Braised

short ribs, trimming

shredding into bite-size pieces

Stew, Hearty

Stew, Moroccan-Spiced

and Three-Bean Chili

see also Meatloaf mix

Beer

and Brats, Game Day

and Cheddar Fondue

Porter-Braised Beef Short Ribs

Beets

with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

removing skin from

Berries. See Cranberry(ies); Raspberry

Black Bean Soup

Black-Eyed Pea Soup, Southern

Blue Cheese and Walnuts, Beets with

Bok Choy and Shiitakes, Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops with

Bourbon

Bread Pudding

and Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Sauce

Braised Artichokes

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

about

Game Day Brats and Beer

Bread croutons, preparing

Bread-crumb topping, preparing

Bread Pudding

Bourbon

drying bread for

Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Strata

White Chocolate and Cherry

Breads and toasts

Garlic Bread

Garlic Flatbreads

Garlic Toasts

Golden Northern Cornbread

Pita Chips

Quick Dinner Rolls

Scallion-Cheddar Muffins

Sesame Rolls

Soft and Cheesy Breadsticks

Broccoli

and Chicken, Penne with

florets, prepping

Lemony Steamed

and Parmesan, Macaroni and Cheese with

toasted

Broccoli Rabe with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Broths, taste tests on

Brownie Wedges, Fudgy

Brussels Sprouts

Balsamic-Glazed, with Pine Nuts

with Lemon, Thyme, and Bacon

Bulgur

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Buttermilk Coleslaw

Butternut Squash Risotto

C

Cabbage

Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

and Beef Soup, Russian

Buttermilk Coleslaw

and Corned Beef Dinner, Classic

Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops with Bok Choy and Shiitakes

Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw

see also Sauerkraut

Cajun seasoning, about

Cajun Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Cajun Turkey Breast with Red Beans and Rice

Cakes

Applesauce Spice

Carrot

Chocolate, Flourless

Chocolate Cheesecake

Chocolate Fudge, Individual

Pudding, Individual Lemon

Rich and Creamy Cheesecake

Campfire Beans

Capers

and Artichokes, Lemony Chicken with

Pasta Puttanesca with Shrimp

Provençal-Style Braised

taste tests on

Caribbean-Style Chicken Drumsticks

Carrot(s)

Cake

Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Classic Pot Roast

Curried, with Pistachios and Dried Cherries

Honey-Rosemary Glazed

Moroccan-Spiced Beef Stew

Scalloped Potatoes with Root Vegetables

Casseroles

American Chop Suey

Baked Penne with Chicken Sausage and Red Bell Pepper Pesto

Cheeseburger Pasta Bake

Cheesy Chicken and Frito

Easy Mexican Lasagna

Farmhouse Chicken

Individual Ricotta, Spinach, and Egg

Italian Pork and Polenta Bake

Lemony Chicken and Rice with Spinach and Feta

Monterey Chicken and Rice

Shepherd’s Pie with Chicken

Spinach Manicotti

Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie

Cauliflower

Lamb Curry

Cheddar

and Beer Fondue

Corn Pudding

Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Peas

Pepperoni Macaroni and Cheese

Potato, and Ale Soup, Creamy

-Scallion Muffins

Scalloped Potatoes with Root Vegetables

taste tests on

Cheese

Baked Penne with Chicken Sausage and Red Bell Pepper Pesto

Blue, and Walnuts, Beets with

Cheeseburger Pasta Bake

Cheesy Chicken and Frito Casserole

Cheesy Polenta

Chicken Pizzaiola

Chocolate Cheesecake

Cream, Frosting

Creamy Crab Dip

feta, taste tests on

goat, taste tests on

Greek-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

hard, grating

Individual Ricotta, Spinach, and Egg Casseroles

Italian Meatloaf

Lemony Chicken and Rice with Spinach and Feta

Macaroni and, with Broccoli and Parmesan

Macaroni and, with Ham and Peas

Monterey Chicken and Rice

Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil

Pepperoni Macaroni and

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Rich and Creamy Cheesecake

ricotta, taste tests on

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Spinach Manicotti

storing

Tex-Mex Meatloaf

Unstuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu

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

Cheeseburger Pasta Bake

Cheesecakes

Chocolate

Rich and Creamy

Cherry(ies)

Dried, and Arugula, Warm Wheat Berry Salad with

Dried, and Pistachios, Curried Carrots with

Grunt

and Pears, Pork Loin with

-Sage Glazed Chicken, Easy

and White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Chicken

Adobo

Apricot-Ginger Glazed, Easy

Asian, Lettuce Wraps

Asian Glazed Wings

Balsamic-Braised, with Swiss Chard

breasts, taste tests on

and Broccoli, Penne with

broth, taste tests on

Cacciatore Sauce

Casserole, Farmhouse

Cherry-Sage Glazed, Easy

and Chickpea Soup, Spicy Chipotle

Chili, Tomatillo

and Chorizo Stew, Spicy

cooking times

Cordon Bleu, Unstuffed

and Dirty Rice, Southern-Style

Drumsticks, Caribbean-Style

Drumsticks, Fig-Balsamic Glazed

and Frito Casserole, Cheesy

and Garden Vegetable Soup, Hearty

Lemony, with Artichokes and Capers

Mediterranean, with Potatoes, Fennel, and Olives

Mole

with Mushrooms, Rustic Braised

Noodle Soup, Asian

parts, slow cooking, guide for

Pesto, with Fennel and Tomato Couscous

Pizzaiola

Pomodoro

and Potatoes, Lemony

Provençal

Ragu, Weeknight

and Rice, Lemony, with Spinach and Feta

and Rice, Monterey

and Rice Soup, Lemony

and Saffron Stew, Spanish

Shepherd’s Pie with

shredding into bite-size pieces

Sloppy Janes

Smoky Honey-Lime Glazed Wings

Stew, Moroccan

Stew, Provençal-Style

Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Spinach, Penne with

tenderloins, buying

Thai, with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Thighs with Swiss Chard and Mustard

Tomatillo, Soft Tacos

and Vegetable “Stir-Fry,”

whole, slow cooking, guide for

Whole Barbecue, with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Whole “Roast” Pesto

Whole “Roast” Spice-Rubbed

wings, cutting up

Chicken Sausage

Braised, with White Bean Ragout

mild vs. hot Italian

and Red Bell Pepper Pesto, Baked Penne with

Chickpea(s)

canned, taste tests on

and Chicken Soup, Spicy Chipotle

and Escarole Soup, Sicilian

Moroccan Chicken Stew

Moroccan-Spiced Beef Stew

Provençal-Style Chicken Stew

Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Chiles

chipotle, in adobo, about

Chunky Chipotle Guacamole

Fiery Mustard Baby Back Ribs

habaneros, working with

Spicy Chipotle Chicken and Chickpea Soup

Tamale Pie

Tex-Mex Meatloaf

Tomatillo Chicken Chili

Tomatillo Chicken Soft Tacos

Chili

Barbecue Turkey, Easy

Beef, Weeknight

Beef and Three-Bean

Pork, New Mexican Red

Smoky Ranch

Tomatillo Chicken

Vegetarian, Hearty

Chili con Queso

Chili powder

about

taste tests on

Chili sauces, hot, about

Chocolate

Cake, Flourless

Cheesecake

Fudge Cakes, Individual

Fudgy Brownie Wedges

White, and Cherry Bread Pudding

white, chips, taste tests on

Chunky Chipotle Guacamole

Cider vinegar, taste tests on

Cilantro

Chunky Chipotle Guacamole

Rice

Clam Chowder, No-Fuss New England

Clam juice, taste tests on

Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Classic Pot Roast

Cocktail Franks

Barbecued

Spicy Mustard

Coconut milk

Chicken Adobo

Hearty Braised Greens with Coconut and Curry

Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu

Lamb Curry

Red Lentil Stew

taste tests on

Thai Chicken with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Thai-Style Shrimp Curry

Coleslaw

Buttermilk

Sweet and Tangy

Collard Greens

Hearty Braised Greens with Coconut and Curry

Hearty Braised Greens with Garlic and Chorizo

Quick

Southern Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Cooking for Two

Asian-Style Braised Short Ribs

Balsamic-Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard

Black Bean Soup

Braised Steaks with Mushrooms and Onions

Chicken Provençal

Easy Pulled Pork

Hearty Beef Stew

Lemony Chicken and Potatoes

Moroccan Chicken Stew

New Mexican Red Pork Chili

Penne with Chicken and Broccoli

Pesto Meatballs and Marinara

Poached Salmon

Red Lentil Stew

Smothered Pork Chops

Southern-Style Chicken and Dirty Rice

Sweet and Sour Sticky Ribs

Weeknight Beef Chili

Corn

and Black Beans, Spicy, Stuffed Bell Peppers with

Chicken and Vegetable “Stir-Fry,”

Easy Barbecue Turkey Chili

Pudding

and Shrimp Chowder, Cajun

see also Hominy

Cornbread, Golden Northern

Cornmeal

Golden Northern Cornbread

see also Polenta

Couscous

about

Fennel and Tomato, Pesto Chicken with

Spiced Pork Tenderloin with

Toasted

Cowboy Steak and Beans

Crab

Dip, Creamy

grades of

Cranberry(ies)

and Pear Sauce, Turkey Breast with

Sauce

Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie

Cream, Whipped

Cream Cheese

Chocolate Cheesecake

Creamy Crab Dip

Frosting

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Rich and Creamy Cheesecake

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Creamy Crab Dip

Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Orzo with Parmesan and Peas

Creamy Potato, Cheddar, and Ale Soup

Creamy Pumpkin-Chai Soup

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

Crème Brûlée

Cuban-Style Pork Roast with Mojo Sauce

Curried dishes

Curried Carrots with Pistachios and Dried Cherries

Curried Lentil Soup

Hearty Braised Greens with Coconut and Curry

Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu

Lamb Curry

Thai-Style Shrimp Curry

Curry paste, about

Curry powder, taste tests on

D

Desserts

Bourbon Bread Pudding

Cherry Grunt

Crème Brûlée

Fudgy Brownie Wedges

Warm Peach-Raspberry Compote

Warm Pineapple-Mango Compote

White Chocolate and Cherry Bread Pudding

see also Cakes

Dips

Beef and Black Bean Taco

Beer and Cheddar Fondue

Chili con Queso

Chunky Chipotle Guacamole

Crab, Creamy

Paprika Mayonnaise

Pepperoni Pizza

Refried Bean

Rosemary and Garlic White Bean

Spinach and Artichoke

E

Easiest-Ever Beef and Potato Stew

Easy Apricot-Ginger Glazed Chicken

Easy “Baked” Potatoes

Easy Barbecued Spareribs

Easy Barbecue Turkey Chili

Easy Cherry-Sage Glazed Chicken

Easy Mashed Potatoes

Easy Meaty Ziti

Easy Mexican Lasagna

Easy Pulled Pork

Easy Rice Pilaf

Easy Roast Beef with Mushroom Gravy

Egg

Ricotta, and Spinach Casseroles, Individual

whites, whipping

Enchilada sauce, about

Escarole

about

and Chickpea Soup, Sicilian

and White Bean Sauce

F

Farmhouse Chicken Casserole

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

trimming and slicing

Feta

Greek-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

and Olives, Warm Marinated Artichoke Hearts with

and Spinach, Lemony Chicken and Rice with

taste tests on

Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Fiery Mustard Baby Back Ribs

Fig(s)

-Balsamic Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

Moroccan-Spiced Beef Stew

Fish

delicate, removing from slow cooker

Hearty Fisherman’s Stew

Poached Salmon

Poached Salmon with Grapefruit and Basil Relish

Poached Swordfish with Warm Tomato and Olive Relish

wild vs. farmed salmon

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Foil collars and slings

Foil rack, preparing

Fondue, Beer and Cheddar

Foolproof Green Salad

Frito and Chicken Casserole, Cheesy

Frosting, Cream Cheese

Fruit

citrus, zesting

dried, chopping

see also specific fruits

Fudgy Brownie Wedges

G

Game Day Brats and Beer

Garam masala, taste tests on

Garden Vegetable Tortellini Soup

Garlic

Bread

Flatbreads

fresh, dried equivalent for

Garlicky Shrimp

and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Creamy

prepeeled vs. fresh

and Rosemary, Braised Red Potatoes with

Toasts

Ginger

-Apricot Glazed Chicken, Easy

fresh, dried equivalent for

grating

Hoisin-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Goat cheese

taste tests on

Warm Wheat Berry Salad with Arugula and Dried Cherries

Golden Northern Cornbread

Grains

bulgur, about

Cheesy Polenta

Golden Northern Cornbread

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Italian Pork and Polenta Bake

polenta, shopping for

quinoa, about

Quinoa and Vegetable Stew

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Polenta

Tamale Pie

Warm Wheat Berry Salad with Arugula and Dried Cherries

wheat berries, about

Wheat Berry and Wild Mushroom Stew

see also Rice

Grapefruit and Basil Relish, Poached Salmon with

Greek-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

Green Beans

Braised, Italian-Style

Braised, Spanish-Style

Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu

trimming

Greens

Arugula Salad with Balsamic-Mustard Vinaigrette

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Balsamic-Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard

Chicken Thighs with Swiss Chard and Mustard

Collard, Quick

escarole, about

Escarole and White Bean Sauce

Foolproof Green Salad

Garden Vegetable Tortellini Soup

Harvest Pork Chops with Kale and Apples

hearty, preparing

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

Southern Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Spanish Lentil Stew

Warm Wheat Berry Salad with Arugula and Dried Cherries

see also Spinach

Guacamole, Chunky Chipotle

H

Ham

hocks, smoked, about

Holiday Glazed

and Peas, Macaroni and Cheese with

slow cooking, guide for

Unstuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu

U.S. Senate Navy Bean Soup

Harvest Pork Chops with Kale and Apples

Hearty Beef Stew

Hearty Braised Greens with Coconut and Curry

Hearty Braised Greens with Garlic and Chorizo

Hearty Chicken and Garden Vegetable Soup

Hearty Fisherman’s Stew

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Hearty White Bean and Kale Stew

Herbs

dried, judging freshness of

herbes de Provence, about

tired, reviving

see also specific herbs

Hoisin (sauce)

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Asian Glazed Wings

Asian-Style Braised Short Ribs

-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

taste tests on

Holiday Glazed Ham

Hominy

about

Mexican-Style Pork and Vegetable Soup

Tomatillo Chicken Chili

Honey-Rosemary Glazed Carrots

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Braised Steaks with

Hot chili sauces, about

I

Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu

Individual Chocolate Fudge Cakes

Individual Lemon Pudding Cakes

Individual Ricotta, Spinach, and Egg Casseroles

Ingredients, tastings of

anchovies

andouille sausagess

Arborio rice

bacon

baked beans

balsamic vinegar

barbecue sauce

beef broth

black beans

capers

cheddar cheese

chicken breasts

chicken broth

chickpeas

chili powder

cider vinegar

clam juice

coconut milk

curry powder

diced tomatoes

extra-virgin olive oil

feta cheese

garam masala

goat cheese

hoisin sauce

jarred salsa

ketchup

kidney beans

kielbasa sausages

liquid smoke

macaroni

marinara sauce

Parmesan

penne

precooked rice

red bell peppers

ricotta cheese

sauerkraut

tomato paste

tomato puree

tortellini

vegetable broth

white chocolate chips

whole-grain mustard

Italian Meatloaf

Italian Pork and Polenta Bake

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

Spanish Lentil Stew

and White Bean Stew, Hearty

Ketchup, taste tests on

L

Lamb

Curry

cutting, for stew

Lasagna, Easy Mexican

Lemon(s)

Pudding Cakes, Individual

storing

Lemony Chicken and Potatoes

Lemony Chicken and Rice Soup

Lemony Chicken and Rice with Spinach and Feta

Lemony Chicken with Artichokes and Capers

Lemony Steamed Broccoli

Lentil(s)

about

Red, Stew

Salad, Warm Mediterranean

Soup, Curried

Stew, Spanish

Lettuce Wraps, Asian Chicken

Liquid smoke, taste tests on

M

Macaroni

American Chop Suey

and Cheese, Pepperoni

Cheeseburger Pasta Bake

and Cheese with Broccoli and Parmesan

and Cheese with Ham and Peas

taste tests on

Mango

Cocktail Meatballs, Tangy

-Pineapple Compote, Warm

Maple Mashed Butternut Squash

Marinara sauce, jarred, taste tests on

Mayonnaise, Paprika

Meat. See Beef; Lamb; Pork

Meatballs

Cocktail, Italian Sausage

Cocktail, Tangy Mango

and Marinara, Spicy

Pesto, and Marinara

Turkey Pesto, and Marinara

Meatloaf

Italian

Tex-Mex

Meatloaf mix

Easy Meaty Ziti

Greek-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

Italian Meatloaf

Pesto Meatballs and Marinara

Spicy Meatballs and Marinara

Tangy Mango Cocktail Meatballs

Tex-Mex Meatloaf

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

about

Soup with Ramen and Tofu

Monterey Chicken and Rice

Monterey Jack cheese

Beef and Black Bean Taco Dip

Chili con Queso

Easy Mexican Lasagna

Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Peas

Pepperoni Macaroni and Cheese

Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Strata

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Spicy Corn and Black Beans

Tamale Pie

Moroccan Chicken Stew

Moroccan-Spiced Beef Stew

Mozzarella

Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil, Orzo with

Chicken Pizzaiola

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Muffins, Scallion-Cheddar

Mushroom(s)

and Asparagus, Thai Chicken with

Chicken Cacciatore Sauce

Gravy, Easy Roast Beef with

Italian Pork and Polenta Bake

Miso Soup with Ramen and Tofu

and Onions, Braised Steaks with

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

porcini, buying

Rustic Braised Chicken with

Shepherd’s Pie with Chicken

storing

Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops with Bok Choy and Shiitakes

Wild, and Wheat Berry Stew

Wild, Sauce, Creamy, Tortellini with

Mustard

Baby Back Ribs, Fiery

Cocktail Franks, Spicy

and Swiss Chard, Chicken Thighs with

whole-grain, taste tests on

N

New Mexican Red Pork Chili

No-Fuss New England Clam Chowder

Noodle(s)

Beef Soup, Asian

Chicken Soup, Asian

Egg, Parsley

Miso Soup with Ramen and Tofu

ramen, about

Nuts

Beets with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Bourbon Bread Pudding

Curried Carrots with Pistachios and Dried Cherries

Penne with Tomato and Almond Pesto

pine, about

Pine, Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with

Spanish-Style Braised Green Beans

Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Couscous

toasting

White Chocolate and Cherry Bread Pudding

O

Okra and Tomatoes, Red Beans and Rice with

Old-Fashioned Beef Oxtail Soup

Olive(s)

about

Chicken Provençal

and Feta, Warm Marinated Artichoke Hearts with

Greek-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

Pasta Puttanesca with Shrimp

Potatoes, and Fennel, Mediterranean Chicken with

Provençal-Style Braised Steaks

Provençal-Style Chicken Stew

Spanish-Style Braised Green Beans

and Tomato Relish, Warm, Poached Swordfish with

Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Onions

Game Day Brats and Beer

and Mushrooms, Braised Steaks with

and Peppers, Street Fair Sausages with

slicing into rings

Smothered Pork Chops

yellow vs. white

On the Side

Arugula Salad with Balsamic-Mustard Vinaigrette

Bourbon Sauce

Broccoli Rabe with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Buttermilk Coleslaw

Cheesy Polenta

Chunky Chipotle Guacamole

Cilantro Rice

Cranberry Sauce

Cream Cheese Frosting

Easy Mashed Potatoes

Easy Rice Pilaf

Foolproof Green Salad

Garlic Bread

Garlic Flatbreads

Garlic Toasts

Golden Northern Cornbread

Lemony Steamed Broccoli

Paprika Mayonnaise

Parsley Egg Noodles

Pita Chips

Potatoes with Lemon and Parsley

Quick Collard Greens

Quick Dinner Rolls

Roasted Broccoli

Scallion-Cheddar Muffins

Sesame Rolls

Soft and Cheesy Breadsticks

Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw

Toasted Couscous

Whipped Cream

Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil

P

Paprika

about

Mayonnaise

Parmesan

and Broccoli, Macaroni and Cheese

Butternut Squash Risotto

Cheesy Polenta

and Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Creamy

Italian Pork and Polenta Bake

and Peas, Creamy Orzo with

pregrated, about

Soft and Cheesy Breadsticks

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Polenta

taste tests on

Tortellini with Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce

Parsley

about

Egg Noodles

Parsnips

Old-Fashioned Beef Oxtail Soup

Scalloped Potatoes with Root Vegetables

Pasta

cooking water, reserving

couscous, about

Creamy Orzo with Parmesan and Peas

Easy Meaty Ziti

Garden Vegetable Tortellini Soup

Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil

Pesto Chicken with Fennel and Tomato Couscous

Puttanesca with Shrimp

Russian Beef and Cabbage Soup

slow cooking, guide for

Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Couscous

Spinach Manicotti

Toasted Couscous

tortellini, taste tests on,

Tortellini with Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce

see also Macaroni; Noodle(s); Penne

Pasta sauces

Beef Ragu with Warm Spices

Chicken Cacciatore

Escarole and White Bean

marinara, jarred, taste tests on

Rustic Kale, Fennel, and Sun-Dried Tomato

Shredded Pork Ragu

Spicy Meatballs and Marinara

Tomato, All-Season

Turkey Pesto Meatballs and Marinara

Weeknight Chicken Ragu

Peach-Raspberry Compote, Warm

Pear(s)

and Cherries, Pork Loin with

and Cranberry Sauce, Turkey Breast with

Peas

Black-Eyed, Soup, Southern

Easiest-Ever Beef and Potato Stew

and Ham, Macaroni and Cheese with

Lamb Curry

and Parmesan, Creamy Orzo with

snow, trimming

Thai-Style Shrimp Curry

Pecans

Bourbon Bread Pudding

Penne

alla Vodka

Baked, with Chicken Sausage and Red Bell Pepper Pesto

with Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Spinach

with Chicken and Broccoli

Pasta Puttanesca with Shrimp

taste tests on

with Tomato and Almond Pesto

Pepperoni

Chicken Pizzaiola

Macaroni and Cheese

Pizza Dip

Pepper(s)

American Chop Suey

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

bell, cutting

Bell, Greek-Style Stuffed

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

red bell, taste tests on

Roasted Red, Strata, Smoky

see also Chiles

Pesto

Chicken, Whole “Roast,”

Chicken with Fennel and Tomato Couscous

Meatballs and Marinara

Red Bell Pepper, and Chicken Sausage, Baked Penne with

small-batch, preparing

Tomato and Almond, Penne with

Turkey Meatballs and Marinara

Pineapple-Mango Compote, Warm

Pine Nuts

about

Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with

Pistachios

and Dried Cherries, Curried Carrots with

White Chocolate and Cherry Bread Pudding

Pita Chips

Poached Salmon

Poached Salmon with Grapefruit and Basil Relish

Poached Swordfish with Warm Tomato and Olive Relish

Polenta

Cheesy

and Pork Bake, Italian

shopping for

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil

Tamale Pie

Pork

Chili, New Mexican Red

chops, blade-cut, about

Chops, Harvest, with Kale and Apples

chops, preventing curled edges

Chops, Smothered

Chops, Sweet and Spicy, with Bok Choy and Shiitakes

country-style ribs, about

double rack of ribs, arranging in slow cooker

Easy Barbecued Spareribs

Fiery Mustard Baby Back Ribs

loin roast, buying, for slow cooker

Loin with Pears and Cherries

Loin with Warm Dijon Potato Salad

and Polenta Bake, Italian

Pulled, Easy

Pulled, Tacos, Mexican-Style

ribs, buying for slow-cooker recipes

Roast, Cuban-Style, with Mojo Sauce

Roast, Southwestern

roasts, slow cooking, guide for

Shredded, Ragu

shredding into bite-size pieces

single rack of ribs, arranging in slow cooker

Smoky Ranch Chili

Sweet and Sour Sticky Ribs

Tenderloin, Hoisin-Glazed

tenderloin, prepping

Tenderloin, Spiced, with Couscous

and Vegetable Soup, Mexican-Style

Vindaloo

and White Bean Stew, Italian

see also Bacon; Ham; Meatloaf mix; Sausage(s)

Porter-Braised Beef Short Ribs

Potato(es)

“Baked,” Easy

and Beef Stew, Easiest-Ever

Cheddar, and Ale Soup, Creamy

and Chicken, Lemony

Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Classic Pot Roast

Farmhouse Chicken Casserole

Fennel, and Olives, Mediterranean Chicken with

green patches on, removing

Hearty Beef Stew

Hearty Fisherman’s Stew

Horseradish Smashed, Braised Steaks with

Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu

with Lemon and Parsley

Mashed, Creamy Garlic and Parmesan

Mashed, Easy

mashed, preparing

No-Fuss New England Clam Chowder

Quinoa and Vegetable Stew

Red, Braised, with Rosemary and Garlic

Salad, Warm Dijon, Pork Loin with

Scalloped, with Root Vegetables

Shepherd’s Pie with Chicken

see also Sweet Potatoes

Poultry

shredding into bite-size

pieces

see also Chicken; Turkey

Provençal-Style Braised Steaks

Provençal-Style Chicken Stew

Provolone

Baked Penne with Chicken Sausage and Red Bell Pepper Pesto

Italian Meatloaf

Pudding, bread. See Bread Pudding

Pudding, Corn

Pudding Cakes, Individual Lemon

Pumpkin-Chai Soup, Creamy

Q

Quick Collard Greens

Quick Dinner Rolls

Quinoa

about

and Vegetable Stew

R

Raisins

Chicken Mole

Mexican-Style Pulled Pork Tacos

Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Couscous

Raspberry-Peach Compote, Warm

Red Beans and Rice with Okra and Tomatoes

Red Lentil Stew

Refried Bean Dip

Refried Beans

Rice

Arborio, taste tests on

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Butternut Squash Risotto

and Chicken, Lemony, with Spinach and Feta

and Chicken, Monterey

and Chicken Soup, Lemony

Cilantro

Dirty, and Chicken, Southern-Style

Greek-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

Pilaf, Easy

precooked, taste tests on

and Red Beans, Cajun Turkey Breast with

and Red Beans with Okra and Tomatoes

Rich and Creamy Cheesecake

Ricotta

Spinach, and Egg Casseroles, Individual

Spinach Manicotti

taste tests on

Risotto, Butternut Squash

Roasted Broccoli

Rolls

Quick Dinner

Sesame

Rosemary and Garlic White Bean Dip

Russian Beef and Cabbage Soup

Rustic Braised Chicken with Mushrooms

Rustic Italian Braised Beef Short Ribs

Rustic Kale, Fennel, and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

S

Saffron

about

and Chicken Stew, Spanish

Salads

Arugula, with Balsamic-Mustard Vinaigrette

Buttermilk Coleslaw

Green, Foolproof

Lentil, Warm Mediterranean

Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw

Warm Dijon Potato, Pork Loin with

Warm Wheat Berry, with Arugula and Dried Cherries

Salmon

Poached

Poached, with Grapefruit and Basil Relish

wild vs. farmed

Salsa, jarred, taste tests on

Sandwiches

Sloppy Janes

Street Fair Sausages with Peppers and Onions

Sauces

Bourbon

Cranberry

enchilada, about

hot chili, about

marinara, jarred, taste tests on

see also Pasta Sauces

Sauerkraut

Game Day Brats and Beer

Russian Beef and Cabbage Soup

taste tests on

Sausage(s)

andouille, taste tests on

bratwurst, about

Cajun Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Cajun Turkey Breast with Red Beans and Rice

Chicken Pizzaiola

chorizo, about

Game Day Brats and Beer

Hearty Braised Greens with Garlic and Chorizo

Hearty Fisherman’s Stew

Italian, Cocktail Meatballs

kielbasa, taste tests on

Pepperoni Macaroni and Cheese

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

removing meat from casings

Southern Black-Eyed Pea Soup

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

mild vs. hot Italian

and Red Bell Pepper Pesto, Baked Penne with

Scallion(s)

-Cheddar Muffins

storing

Scalloped Potatoes with Root Vegetables

Seafood. See Fish; Shellfish

Seeds, toasting

Sesame Rolls

Shellfish

crabmeat, grades of

Creamy Crab Dip

No-Fuss New England Clam Chowder

see also Shrimp

Shepherd’s Pie with Chicken

Sherry vinegar, about

Shredded Pork Ragu

Shrimp

and Corn Chowder, Cajun

Curry, Thai-Style

deveining

Garlicky

Hearty Fisherman’s Stew

Pasta Puttanesca with

sizes and counts

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 Artichokes

Braised Red Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic

Brussels Sprouts with Lemon, Thyme, and Bacon

Campfire Beans

Corn Pudding

Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Orzo with Parmesan and Peas

Curried Carrots with Pistachios and Dried Cherries

Easy “Baked” Potatoes

Hearty Braised Greens with Coconut and Curry

Hearty Braised Greens with Garlic and Chorizo

Honey-Rosemary Glazed Carrots

Italian-Style Braised Green Beans

Maple Mashed Butternut Squash

Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil

Refried Beans

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

Buttermilk Coleslaw

Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw

Sloppy Janes

Slow cookers

adding aromatics to

adding delicate vegetables to

adding meaty flavors to

arranging double rack of ribs in

arranging single rack of ribs in

best meat cuts for

buying pork loin roasts for

cooking chicken in

cooking ham in

cooking pasta in

cooking roasts in

cooking turkey breast in

cooking whole chicken in

doneness times and temperatures

foil collars and slings for

getting to know your slow cooker

keys to slow cooker success

making foil rack for

microwaving ingredients for

ratings of

removing delicate fish from

skimming surface fat from

spraying sides of

using a soufflé dish in

using convenience products with

Smoky Honey-Lime Glazed Wings

Smoky Ranch Chili

Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Strata

Smothered Pork Chops

Soft and Cheesy Breadsticks

Soups

Beef and Cabbage, Russian

Beef Noodle, Asian

Beef Oxtail, Old-Fashioned

Black Bean

Black-Eyed Pea, Southern

Cajun Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Chicken and Chickpea, Spicy Chipotle

Chicken and Garden Vegetable, Hearty

Chicken and Rice, Lemony

Chicken Noodle, Asian

Chickpea and Escarole, Sicilian

Garden Vegetable Tortellini

Lentil, Curried

Miso, with Ramen and Tofu

Navy Bean, U.S. Senate

No-Fuss New England Clam Chowder

Pork and Vegetable, Mexican-Style

Potato, Cheddar, and Ale, Creamy

Pumpkin-Chai, Creamy

pureeing safely

Roasted Tomato, Creamy

Tomato Florentine

see also Stews

Southern Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Southern-Style Chicken and Dirty Rice

Southwestern Pork Roast

Spanish Chicken and Saffron Stew

Spanish Lentil Stew

Spanish-Style Braised Green Beans

Spice blends, about

Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Couscous

Spice-Rubbed Whole “Roast” Chicken

Spicy Chicken and Chorizo Stew

Spicy Chipotle Chicken and Chickpea Soup

Spicy Meatballs and Marinara

Spicy Mustard Cocktail Franks

Spinach

and Artichoke Dip

baby, storing

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

Manicotti

Miso Soup with Ramen and Tofu

Ricotta, and Egg Casseroles, Individual

thawed, squeezing water from

Tomato Florentine Soup

Wheat Berry and Wild Mushroom Stew

Squash

Butternut, Maple Mashed

butternut, precut and peeled, buying

Butternut, Risotto

Creamy Pumpkin-Chai Soup

Hearty Chicken and Garden Vegetable Soup

Mexican-Style Pork and Vegetable Soup

Stews

Beef, Hearty

Beef, Moroccan-Spiced

Beef and Potato, Easiest-Ever

Chicken, Moroccan

Chicken, Provençal-Style

Chicken and Chorizo, Spicy

Chicken and Saffron, Spanish

Hearty Fisherman’s

Lentil, Spanish

Pork and White Bean, Italian

Pork Vindaloo

Quinoa and Vegetable

Red Lentil

Wheat Berry and Wild Mushroom

White Bean and Kale, Hearty

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 Sour Sticky Ribs

Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops with Bok Choy and Shiitakes

Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw

Sweet Potatoes

Mashed, Bourbon and Brown Sugar

Mashed, Whole Barbecue Chicken with

shopping for

Spanish Lentil Stew

Thai-Style Shrimp Curry

Swiss Chard

Balsamic-Braised Chicken with

Garden Vegetable Tortellini Soup

and Mustard, Chicken Thighs with

Swordfish, Poached, with Warm Tomato and Olive Relish

T

Tacos

Mexican-Style Pulled Pork

Soft, Tomatillo Chicken

Taco seasoning, about

Tamale Pie

Tangy Mango Cocktail Meatballs

Tempeh

about

Tamale Pie

Tex-Mex Meatloaf

Thai Chicken with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Thai-Style Shrimp Curry

Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie

Toasted Couscous

Tofu

buying

Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with

and Ramen, Miso Soup with

Tomatillo

Chicken Chili

Chicken Soft Tacos

Tomato(es)

and Almond Pesto, Penne with

Beef and Three-Bean Chili

Beef Ragu with Warm Spices

Cheeseburger Pasta Bake

Cherry, Mozzarella, and Basil, Orzo with

Chicken Cacciatore Sauce

Chicken Mole

Chicken Pomodoro

Chicken Provençal

diced, taste tests on

dicing

Easy Barbecue Turkey Chili

Florentine Soup

Italian Sausage Cocktail Meatballs

Italian-Style Braised Green Beans

and Okra, Red Beans and Rice with

and Olive Relish, Warm, Poached Swordfish with

paste, taste tests on

Pesto Meatballs and Marinara

Pork Vindaloo

Provençal-Style Chicken Stew

puree, taste tests on

Roasted, Soup, Creamy

Ro-tel, about

Rustic Italian Braised Beef Short Ribs

Sauce, All-Season

Shredded Pork Ragu

Smoky Ranch Chili

Spicy Chicken and Chorizo Stew

Spicy Meatballs and Marinara

Sun-Dried, and Basil Polenta

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

Weeknight Beef Chili

Weeknight Chicken Ragu

Tortellini

with Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce

taste tests on

Tortillas

corn, storing

Easy Mexican Lasagna

Mexican-Style Pulled Pork Tacos

Tomatillo Chicken Soft Tacos

warming

Turkey

Breast, Cajun, with Red Beans and Rice

breast, slow cooking, guide for

Breast with Cranberry and Pear Sauce

Chili, Easy Barbecue

Pesto Meatballs and Marinara

Pot Pie, Thanksgiving

U

Unstuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu

U.S. Senate Navy Bean Soup

V

Vegetable(s)

broth, taste tests on

delicate, adding to slow cooker

Garden, and Chicken Soup, Hearty

Garden, Tortellini Soup

and Quinoa Stew

see also specific vegetables

Vegetarian dinners

Butternut Squash Risotto

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Hearty White Bean and Kale Stew

Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Tofu

Individual Ricotta, Spinach, and Egg Casseroles

Miso Soup with Ramen and Tofu

Quinoa and Vegetable Stew

Red Beans and Rice with Okra and Tomatoes

Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Strata

Spanish Lentil Stew

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Spicy Corn and Black Beans

Tamale Pie

Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Wheat Berry and Wild Mushroom Stew

Vinegar

cider, taste tests on

sherry, about

Vodka, Penne alla

W

Walnuts and Blue Cheese, Beets with

Warm Marinated Artichoke Hearts with Feta and Olives

Warm Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Warm Peach-Raspberry Compote

Warm Pineapple-Mango Compote

Warm Wheat Berry Salad with Arugula and Dried Cherries

Water chestnuts

Asian Beef Noodle Soup

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken and Vegetable “Stir-Fry,”

Weeknight Beef Chili

Weeknight Chicken Ragu

Wheat Berry(ies)

about

Salad, Warm, with Arugula and Dried Cherries

and Wild Mushroom Stew

Whipped Cream

White Chocolate

and Cherry Bread Pudding

chips, taste tests on

Whole Barbecue Chicken with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Whole “Roast” Pesto Chicken

Whole “Roast” Spice-Rubbed Chicken

Wine, white, for cooking

Z

Zucchini

Hearty Chicken and Garden Vegetable Soup

Mexican-Style Pork and Vegetable Soup