INDEX

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A

almond(s):

-chocolate tapioca pudding, 282

ginger chicken, 248

raisin nut oatmeal, 115

sugared cinnamon, 199

wasabi, 124

appetizers:

apricot barbecue wings, 212

baked herbed feta, 24

beer and cheddar fondue, 213

big barbecue Little Smokies, 120

double artichoke dip, 121

fruit and horseradish cream cheese spread, 122

grape jelly and chili sauce Little Smokies, 25

meatballs in peanut chili sauce, 214

orange-glazed meatballs, 123

pineapple party meatballs, 215

ranch party mix, 26

taco dip, 27–28

thyme for goat cheese, 29

wasabi almonds, 124

apple(s):

candied acorn squash, 55

caramel fondue, 96

caramel spiced cider, 16

coffee cake, 194–95

halves, baked maple, 95

multigrain porridge, 21

-pecan bread pudding, 113–14

scalloped, 102

stuffing with sausage and, 236

apricot(s):

barbecue wings, 212

chicken with dates and, 165

-glazed pork roast, 255

and teriyaki chops, 276

artichoke:

dip, double, 121

pasta, 153

B

baby food, 291

bacon:

potluck beans, 230

ultimate breakfast casserole, 117–18

banana maple oat bread, 208–9

basil:

Herb, the catfish, 159

pesto chicken and sweet potatoes layered dinner, 174–75

pesto lasagna, 154

pesto minestrone soup, 225

bean(s), 13

baked, soup, 42–43

black, with cilantro, 44

and cheese burrito casserole, 69

chicken enchilada chili, 138

chili macaroni and cheese, 180

and corn soup, smoky, 39

cowboy, 49–50

dry, 296–97

end of summer harvest soup, 33–34

green, creamy turkey and, 247

hoppin’ John, 51

Indian spiced lentils with chicken, 139–40

lentil soup, 35

minestrone soup, 130

Moroccan chicken with lentils, 86

pepperoni pizza chili, 141

pesto minestrone soup, 225

pineapple baked, 142

poor man’s chili, 52

pork and, “real,” 229

potluck, 230

red, and rice, coconut, 45–46

sloppy lentils, 143

and smoked sausage stew, 144

soup, calico, 47–48

succotash, 66

sweet potato chili (vegan!), 231

taco lasagna, 275

Tex-Mex pot roast, 277

vegetable-stuffed peppers, 79

vegetarian baked, 53

vegetarian chili shepherd’s pie, 80

vegetarian tortilla soup, 134–35

white, Italian chili, 228

zesty burger soup, 40

beef:

Asian shredded, 256–57

big easy meatloaf, 178–79

bourguignon, 258–59

chili macaroni and cheese, 180

cowboy beans, 49–50

Dijon corned, 260

dry rub ribs, 181

ground, layered casserole, 90

Hawaiian barbecue ribs, 261

juicy burgers, 89

leftovers for breakfast, 20

loose meat sandwiches, 264

macaroni and (American chop suey), 254

old-fashioned pot roast, 266

orange, 267

peperoncini, sandwiches, 185

pepperoni pizza chili, 141

puffy pizza casserole, 269–70

ravioli lasagna, 272

simple pepper steak, 187

snowy day ribs, 273

stew, Hungarian, 127

stock, 292–93

super simple cranberry roast, 188

sweet and savory pot roast, 189

sweet mustard roast, 190

taco lasagna, 275

taco pie, 191–92

Tex-Mex pot roast, 277

Thai, 278

zesty burger soup, 40

beer:

and cheddar fondue, 213

cheese soup, 218

beets, orange-glazed, 150

beverages:

Boston tea punch, 204

caramel apple spiced cider, 16

Caribbean coffee, 205

coconut hot chocolate, 109

Irish coffee, 17

luncheon lemonade, 18

witch’s brew, 110–11

bok choy:

ginger tilapia with, 157

orange beef, 267

brandy spiced peaches, 281

bread:

maple banana oat, 208–9

pudding, apple-pecan, 113–14

stuffing with apple and sausage, 236

ultimate breakfast casserole, 117–18

breakfasts:

apple-pecan bread pudding, 113–14

cheesy sausage bake, 207

leftovers for, 20

maple banana oat bread, 208–9

multigrain porridge, 21

raisin nut oatmeal, 115

sausage and tomato casserole, 210

southwestern hash brown bake, 116

steel cut oatmeal, 22

ultimate casserole, 117–18

broth, 7, 107

chicken, 294–95

vegetable, 300

brussels sprouts, best, 146

burrito casserole, bean and cheese, 69

C

cake:

coffee, apple, 194–95

lemon pudding, 98

peanut butter cup, 100–101

triple chocolate (aka chocolate mess), 286

caramel:

apple spiced cider, 16

fondue, 96

turtle pudding, 287

carnitas, 88

carrot(s), 7

dill baby, 149

pioneer dinner, 92

pudding, 147

roasted root vegetables, 63

sweet and savory pot roast, 189

casseroles, 14

bean and cheese burrito, 69

layered ground beef, 90

puffy pizza, 269–70

sausage and tomato breakfast, 210

spinach, 235

ultimate breakfast, 117–18

catfish:

Herb the, 159

Italian, 240

cauliflower gratin, 148

cheese:

baked chicken with feta and fennel, 243

baked herbed feta, 24

baked potato soup, 31

and bean burrito casserole, 69

beer and cheddar fondue, 213

beer soup, 218

cauliflower gratin, 148

chili macaroni and, 180

cream, and fruit and horseradish spread, 122

creamed corn, 233

creamy ranch mashed red potatoes, 56–57

eggplant Parmesan, 72–73

enchilada stack, 70–71

goat, thyme for, 29

layered ground beef casserole, 90

leftovers for breakfast, 20

Oreo cookie cheesecake, 283–84

pesto lasagna, 154

pizza chicken, 176

pizza potatoes, 151

potatoes au Gruyère, 234

ravioli lasagna, 272

sausage breakfast bake, 207

“scalloped” potatoes, 64

southwestern hash brown bake, 116

spinach bisque, 131

spinach casserole, 235

taco dip, 27–28

taco lasagna, 275

taco pie, 191–92

ultimate breakfast casserole, 117–18

vegetable-stuffed peppers, 79

vegetarian chili shepherd’s pie, 80

cheesecake, Oreo cookie, 283–84

Chex cereal:

ranch party mix, 26

sticky dessert, 103

chicken:

African peanut stew, 217

apricot barbecue wings, 212

with apricots and dates, 165

baked, with feta and fennel, 243

big bayou jambalaya, 219–20

broth, 294–95

cacciatore, 164

country captain, 245–46

easy peanut butter, 82

enchilada chili, 138

General Tso’s, 83

ginger almond, 248

green pepper, 166–67

herb garden, 168

herb-roasted, with summer tomatoes, 169–70

honey garlic, 84

Indian spiced lentils with, 139–40

korma, 244

lean, mean and green tortilla soup, 128

leftovers for breakfast, 20

marmalade curry, 85

Moroccan, with lentils, 86

mulligatawny, 222

noodle soup, old-fashioned, 36–37

pad Thai, 249–50

pizza, 176

shredded, 299

stew, Ethiopian, 126

sweet garlic barbecue, 251

white wine coq au vin, 252

chili:

chicken enchilada, 138

Italian white bean, 228

macaroni and cheese, 180

pepperoni pizza, 141

poor man’s, 52

sweet potato (vegan!), 231

vegetarian, shepherd’s pie, 80

chocolate:

-almond tapioca pudding, 282

cake, triple (aka chocolate mess), 286

hot, coconut, 109

mint fondue, 99

peanut butter cup cake, 100–101

pot de crème with ganache, 196

turtle pudding, 287

cider, caramel apple spiced, 16

cilantro, black beans with, 44

cinnamon:

almonds, sugared, 199

raisin rice pudding, 97

clam chowder:

Manhattan, 129

New England, 223–24

coconut:

hot chocolate, 109

meatballs in peanut chili sauce, 214

red beans and rice, 45–46

coffee:

Caribbean, 205

Irish, 17

coffee cake, apple, 194–95

corn:

and bean soup, smoky, 39

cheesy creamed, 233

and crab soup, 221

lean, mean and green tortilla soup, 128

poor man’s chili, 52

succotash, 66

Tex-Mex pot roast, 277

turkey stew, 132–33

vegetarian chili shepherd’s pie, 80

zesty burger soup, 40

country captain, 245–46

crab and corn soup, 221

cranberry(ies):

fruit and horseradish cream cheese spread, 122

roast, super simple, 188

curry marmalade chicken, 85

custard, vanilla, 104

D

dates, chicken with apricots and, 165

desserts:

apple coffee cake, 194–95

baked maple apple halves, 95

brandy spiced peaches, 281

caramel fondue, 96

chocolate-almond tapioca pudding, 282

chocolate pot de crème with ganache, 196

cinnamon raisin rice pudding, 97

holiday pears, 197

lemon pudding cake, 98

mint chocolate fondue, 99

Oreo cookie cheesecake, 283–84

peanut butter cup cake, 100–101

raspberry fondue, 198

red wine-poached pears, 285

scalloped apples, 102

sticky cereal, 103

sugared cinnamon almonds, 199

triple chocolate cake (aka chocolate mess), 286

turtle pudding, 287

vanilla custard, 104

dill:

baby carrots, 149

Herb, the catfish, 159

dips:

double artichoke, 121

taco, 27–28

E

eggplant Parmesan, 72–73

eggs:

Ethiopian chicken stew, 126

leftovers for breakfast, 20

ultimate breakfast casserole, 117–18

enchilada:

chili, chicken, 138

stack, cheese, 70–71

F

fennel:

baked chicken with feta and, 243

Greek fish in foil, 158

fish and seafood:

big bayou jambalaya, 219–20

country captain, 245–46

crab and corn soup, 221

ginger tilapia with bok choy, 157

Greek fish in foil, 158

Herb, the catfish, 159

Italian catfish, 240

Manhattan clam chowder, 129

New England clam chowder, 223–24

orange and honey tilapia, 160

salmon loaf, 161–62

salmon with lime butter, 241

fondues:

beer and cheddar, 213

caramel, 96

mint chocolate, 99

raspberry, 198

freezer staples, 7–8

G

garlic:

barbecue chicken, sweet, 251

honey chicken, 84

red potatoes with rosemary and, 61

roasted, spoonbread, 62

ginger:

almond chicken, 248

and pear pork chops, 184

tilapia with bok choy, 157

gluten-free foods, 5–6

grape jelly and chili sauce Little Smokies, 25

green beans, creamy turkey and, 247

H

ham:

honey-glazed, with thyme, 262

leftovers for breakfast, 20

herb(s), 107

the catfish, 159

garden chicken, 168

-roasted chicken with summer tomatoes, 169–70

honey:

garlic chicken, 84

-glazed ham with thyme, 262

and orange tilapia, 160

hoppin’ John, 51

horseradish and fruit cream cheese spread, 122

J

jambalaya, big bayou, 219–20

L

lamb, leg of, with rosemary and lemon, 263

lasagna:

pesto, 154

ravioli, 272

taco, 275

lemon:

baked tofu, 74

leg of lamb with rosemary and, 263

pudding cake, 98

lemonade, luncheon, 18

lentil(s):

Indian spiced, with chicken, 139–40

Moroccan chicken with, 86

sloppy, 143

soup, 35

lime butter, salmon with, 241

M

macaroni:

and beef (American chop suey), 254

and cheese, chili, 180

maple:

apple halves, baked, 95

banana oat bread, 208–9

-glazed pork chops, 91

marinara/pasta sauce, 298

marmalade curry chicken, 85

meal planning, 6

meat:

ground, 7

honey-glazed ham with thyme, 262

leftovers for breakfast, 20

leg of lamb with rosemary and lemon, 263

marinara/pasta sauce, 298

meatballs in peanut chili sauce, 214

orange-glazed meatballs, 123

pineapple party meatballs, 215

portion sizes of, 13–14

potluck beans, 230

ultimate breakfast casserole, 117–18

venison roast, 279

see also beef; pork; sausage

meatballs:

orange-glazed, 123

in peanut chili sauce, 214

pineapple party, 215

meatloaf, big easy, 178–79

minestrone soup, 130

pesto, 225

mint chocolate fondue, 99

money-saving shortcuts, 6–9

mulligatawny, 222

mushroom(s):

pork chops, 265

portobello, sandwiches, 75

teriyaki portobello, 155

mustard:

Dijon corned beef, 260

roast, sweet, 190

O

oat(s):

bread, maple banana, 208–9

multigrain porridge, 21

raisin nut oatmeal, 115

steel cut oatmeal, 22

onions, 7

steak and, tofu, 76

orange:

beef, 267

-glazed beets, 150

-glazed meatballs, 123

and honey tilapia, 160

marmalade curry chicken, 85

P

pad Thai, 249–50

pantry staples, 7–8

party mix, ranch, 26

pasta:

American chop suey (macaroni and beef), 254

artichoke, 153

chili macaroni and cheese, 180

pesto lasagna, 154

ravioli lasagna, 272

pasta/marinara sauce, 298

pea, yellow split, soup with smoked paprika, 136

peaches, brandy spiced, 281

peanut (butter):

chicken, easy, 82

chili sauce, meatballs in, 214

cup cake, 100–101

Indonesian pork, 268

stew, African, 217

pear(s):

and ginger pork chops, 184

holiday, 197

red wine-poached, 285

peperoncini beef sandwiches, 185

pepper(s), bell:

big bayou jambalaya, 219–20

green, chicken, 166–67

Hungarian beef stew, 127

Italian catfish, 240

orange beef, 267

steak, simple, 187

vegetable-stuffed, 79

pepperoni:

pizza chili, 141

pizza potatoes, 151

pesto:

chicken and sweet potatoes layered dinner, 174–75

lasagna, 154

minestrone soup, 225

pineapple:

baked beans, 142

chops, spicy, 274

party meatballs, 215

peanut butter Indonesian pork, 268

sweet potatoes, 60

pioneer dinner, 92

pizza:

casserole, puffy, 269–70

chicken, 176

pepperoni, chili, 141

potatoes, 151

pork:

Asian shredded, 256–57

and beans, “real,” 229

carnitas, 88

chops, maple-glazed, 91

chops, mushroom, 265

chops, pear and ginger, 184

dry rub ribs, 181

Greek ribs, 182–83

honey-glazed ham with thyme, 262

leftovers for breakfast, 20

peanut butter Indonesian, 268

pulled, with sauerkraut, 271

roast, apricot-glazed, 255

root beer pulled, 186

spicy pineapple chops, 274

sticky chops, 93

super simple cranberry roast, 188

sweet mustard roast, 190

teriyaki and apricot chops, 276

porridge, multigrain, 21

portion sizes, 13–14

potato(es):

baked, soup, 31

cheesy sausage breakfast bake, 207

creamy ranch mashed red, 56–57

au Gruyère, 234

Irish, 58

layered ground beef casserole, 90

leftovers for breakfast, 20

New England clam chowder, 223–24

old-fashioned pot roast, 266

pesto minestrone soup, 225

pioneer dinner, 92

pizza, 151

red, with rosemary and garlic, 61

roasted root vegetables, 63

scalloped, 64

southwestern hash brown bake, 116

vegetarian chili shepherd’s pie, 80

pot de crème with ganache, chocolate, 196

poultry, see chicken; turkey

pudding:

apple-pecan bread, 113–14

cake, lemon, 98

carrot, 147

chocolate-almond tapioca, 282

cinnamon raisin rice, 97

turtle, 287

vanilla custard, 104

punch, Boston tea, 204

R

raisin:

cinnamon rice pudding, 97

nut oatmeal, 115

raspberry fondue, 198

ravioli lasagna, 272

rice:

coconut red beans and, 45–46

country captain, 245–46

Italian, 59

multigrain porridge, 21

pudding, cinnamon raisin, 97

sun-dried tomato risotto, 238

vegetable-stuffed peppers, 79

risotto, sun-dried tomato, 238

root beer pulled pork, 186

rosemary:

herb garden chicken, 168

leg of lamb with lemon and, 263

red potatoes with garlic and, 61

S

salmon:

with lime butter, 241

loaf, 161–62

sandwiches:

juicy beefy burgers, 89

loose meat, 264

not-so-sloppy joes, 173

peperoncini beef, 185

portobello mushroom, 75

sloppy lentils, 143

sauce, marinara/pasta, 298

sauerkraut:

pulled pork with, 271

soup, 38

sausage(s):

big barbecue Little Smokies, 120

big bayou jambalaya, 219–20

big easy meatloaf, 178–79

cheesy breakfast bake, 207

grape jelly and chili sauce Little Smokies, 25

hoppin’ John, 51

Italian white bean chili, 228

pepperoni pizza chili, 141

pioneer dinner, 92

pizza potatoes, 151

smoked, and bean stew, 144

southwestern hash brown bake, 116

stuffing with apple and, 236

sweet potato and chorizo soup, 226

and tomato breakfast casserole, 210

seafood, see fish and seafood

shepherd’s pie, vegetarian chili, 80

shrimp:

big bayou jambalaya, 219–20

country captain, 245–46

side dishes:

best brussels sprouts, 146

candied acorn squash, 55

carrot pudding, 147

cauliflower gratin, 148

cheesy creamed corn, 233

creamy ranch mashed red potatoes, 56–57

dill baby carrots, 149

Irish potatoes, 58

Italian rice, 59

orange-glazed beets, 150

pineapple sweet potatoes, 60

pizza potatoes, 151

potatoes au Gruyère, 234

red potatoes with rosemary and garlic, 61

roasted garlic spoonbread, 62

roasted root vegetables, 63

“scalloped” potatoes, 64

spaghetti squash, 65

spinach casserole, 235

stuffing with apple and sausage, 236

succotash, 66

sun-dried tomato risotto, 238

sloppy joes, not-so-, 173

sloppy lentils, 143

slow cooker, choosing, 9

soups, 13, 14

baked bean, 42–43

baked potato, 31

beer cheese, 218

calico bean, 47–48

crab and corn, 221

creamy tomato, 32

end of summer harvest, 33–34

lean, mean and green tortilla, 128

lentil, 35

Manhattan clam chowder, 129

minestrone, 130

mulligatawny, 222

New England clam chowder, 223–24

old-fashioned chicken noodle, 36–37

pesto minestrone, 225

sauerkraut, 38

smoky bean and corn, 39

spinach bisque, 131

sweet potato and chorizo, 226

vegetarian tortilla, 134–35

yellow split pea, with smoked paprika, 136

zesty burger, 40

spices, 6–7

spinach:

bisque, 131

casserole, 235

minestrone soup, 130

pesto lasagna, 154

split pea, yellow, soup with smoked paprika, 136

spoonbread, roasted garlic, 62

spreads:

baked herbed feta, 24

fruit and horseradish cream cheese, 122

thyme for goat cheese, 29

squash:

candied acorn, 55

end of summer harvest soup, 33–34

spaghetti, 65

staples:

baby food, 291

beef stock, 292–93

chicken broth, 294–95

dry beans, 296–97

marinara/pasta sauce, 298

pantry and freezer items, 7–8

shredded chicken, 299

vegetable broth, 300

yogurt, 301–2

stews, 13

African peanut, 217

big bayou jambalaya, 219–20

Ethiopian chicken, 126

Hungarian beef, 127

smoked sausage and bean, 144

turkey, 132–33

stock, 7

beef, 292–93

stuffing with apple and sausage, 236

succotash, 66

sweet potato(es):

African peanut stew, 217

chili (vegan!), 231

and chorizo soup, 226

old-fashioned chicken noodle soup, 36–37

pesto chicken and, layered dinner, 174–75

pineapple, 60

roasted root vegetables, 63

turkey stew, 132–33

T

taco:

dip, 27–28

lasagna, 275

pie, 191–92

tapioca pudding, chocolate-almond, 282

tea punch, Boston, 204

thyme:

for goat cheese, 29

Herb, the catfish, 159

herb garden chicken, 168

honey-glazed ham with, 262

tilapia:

ginger, with bok choy, 157

orange and honey, 160

tofu, 13

baked, 68

“fish” cakes, 77–78

lemon baked, 74

steak and onions, 76

tomato(es), 107

end of summer harvest soup, 33–34

poor man’s chili, 52

and sausage breakfast casserole, 210

succotash, 66

summer, herb-roasted chicken with, 169–70

tomato, sun-dried, risotto, 238

tomatoes, canned:

African peanut stew, 217

American chop suey (macaroni and beef), 254

artichoke pasta, 153

baked bean soup, 42–43

bean and cheese burrito casserole, 69

big bayou jambalaya, 219–20

calico bean soup, 47–48

cheese enchilada stack, 70–71

chicken cacciatore, 164

chicken enchilada chili, 138

chicken korma, 244

chili macaroni and cheese, 180

country captain, 245–46

cowboy beans, 49–50

Ethiopian chicken stew, 126

hoppin’ John, 51

Italian rice, 59

Italian white bean chili, 228

lentil soup, 35

Manhattan clam chowder, 129

marinara/pasta sauce, 298

minestrone soup, 130

mulligatawny, 222

pepperoni pizza chili, 141

pesto minestrone soup, 225

“real” pork and beans, 229

sauerkraut soup, 38

simple pepper steak, 187

soup, creamy, 32

sweet garlic barbecue chicken, 251

sweet potato chili (vegan!), 231

Tex-Mex pot roast, 277

turkey stew, 132–33

vegetarian tortilla soup, 134–35

zesty burger soup, 40

tortilla(s):

bean and cheese burrito casserole, 69

cheese enchilada stack, 70–71

soup, lean, mean and green, 128

soup, vegetarian, 134–35

taco lasagna, 275

turkey:

big easy meatloaf, 178–79

cowboy beans, 49–50

and green beans, creamy, 247

Japanese takeout, 171–72

loose meat sandwiches, 264

not-so-sloppy joes, 173

stew, 132–33

V

vanilla custard, 104

vegetable broth, 300

vegetarian main courses:

artichoke pasta, 153

baked tofu, 68

bean and cheese burrito casserole, 69

cheese enchilada stack, 70–71

chili shepherd’s pie, 80

eggplant Parmesan, 72–73

lemon baked tofu, 74

pesto lasagna, 154

portobello mushroom sandwiches, 75

steak and onions tofu, 76

teriyaki portobello mushrooms, 155

tofu “fish” cakes, 77–78

vegetable-stuffed peppers, 79

venison roast, 279

W

wasabi almonds, 124

witch’s brew, 110–11

Y

yogurt, 301–2