A
Anchovy(ies)
Caesar Salad, 40
Mozzarella Calzone, 97–98
and Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes, 190–91
Parsley, and Carrot Salad in Tomato Boats, 26, photo
Tapenade, 14
Appetizers, list of, 22
Apple
Brown Betty, 331
Cheese, and Nut Balls, 34
and Grape Gratin, 330
Artichoke, Red Pepper, and Olive Salad, 50, photo
Asparagus
Potted Smoked Salmon, 238–39, photo
Steamed, and Mushrooms, Rice with, 136, 137
Avocado(s)
Chicken Salad, 46
Guacamole Piquante, 29
Pan Bagnat, 118
B
Banana(s)
Bread, 332
Foster with Ice Cream, 333
Basil-Tomato Toasts, 33
Bavarian Cream, Orange, 341
Bean(s)
Black, Hummus with Smoked Oysters and Sour Cream, 32, photo
Boston Baked, 143
Cassoulet with Sausages, 292–93, photo
and Ham Soup, 68
Lima, Sausage, and Bread Soup, 66, 67
and Mustard Greens, Sausage Stew with, 298
Tortilla Pizzas, Spicy, 109
White, Puree, 146
Beef
Braised Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce, 326
Fillet Steaks with Shallots, 323
Five-Spice Steak, 322
Pelmeni in Chicken Broth, 86
Steak Marchand de Vin, 324, photo
Tripe Ragout, 327
Beets, in Borscht, 60
Billi Bi, 206
Black-Eyed Pea(s)
and Ham, 142
Soup, Creamy, 142
Blueberry(ies)
Crisp, 336
Borscht, 60
Bread(s). See also Toast(s)
Banana, 332
and Cheese Soup, 61
Cornmeal and Cheddar, 101
Focaccia, 99
Garlic and Herb, 104
Processor Baguettes with Bran, 90–92
Shells, Scallops in, with Parsley, 222, 223
Sticks, French, Gratinée, 100
Broccoli Rabe, Sausage with, 296, photo
C
Cabbage
Borscht, 60
and Caviar, Shrimp with, 214, 215
Coleslaw, 53
Caesar Salad, 40
Cakes
Gateau Claudine, 340
Lemon, Délice, 348
Orange, with Grand Marnier Sauce, 342–43, photo
Calf’s Liver Lyonnaise, 320, 321
Carrot(s)
Anchovy, and Parsley Salad in Tomato Boats, 26, photo
Black Pepper–Honeyed, 151
and Potatoes, Puree of, 150
Cassoulet with Sausages, 292–93, photo
Cauliflower, Steamed, with Lemon Butter, 148
Caviar
and Cabbage, Shrimp with, 214, 215
Cheese
Apple, and Nut Balls, 34
Blue, Tortilla Croque-Monsieur, 113
and Bread Soup, 61
Caesar Salad, 40
Calzone Two Ways, 96–98
Cornmeal and Cheddar Bread, 101
Cornmeal Mush with, 139
Cream, and Dried Fruit, Pears with, 354
Cream, –Salmon Roll-Ups, 24
Cream, –Vegetable Roll-Ups, 25
Fondue au Fromage, 116–17
French Bread Sticks Gratinée, 100
Gratin of Pumpkin with, 186
Greek Salad, 41
Mozzarella and Cilantro Salad, 52
Pizza Maison, 108
and Red Pepper Tartine, 114
Ricotta, Wonton Ravioli, 131
Spicy Bean Tortilla Pizzas, 109
Spicy Sausage and Mushroom Corn Tortilla Pizzas, 112
and Spinach Soufflé, Mom’s, 36–38, photo
Toasts, Pita, 106
and Tomato Corn Tortilla Pizzas, 110, 111
Warm French Bread and Stilton Tartine, 115
Cherries Amandine, Clafoutis of, 338, 339
Chicken
Avocado Salad, 46
Breasts, Grilled, with Sunflower-Cilantro Sauce, 272–73
Legs, Baked, with Mustard Crumbs, 278, photo
Livers Persillade, 283
Niçoise in Puff Pastry, 274–75
Stock, Basic, 15
Sûpremes of, with Paprika, 270, photo
in Vinegar with Garlic and Tomato Sauce, 282
Wings, Sautéed, with Hot Sauce, 280, photo
Chocolate
Rochers with Nuts in Vanilla Sauce, 364
Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream with, 363, photo
Chowder
Clam or Oyster and Corn, 70–71, photo
Corn, Cod, and Potato, 69
Cilantro
and Mozzarella Salad, 52
-Sunflower Sauce, Grilled Chicken Breasts with, 272–73
Cinnamon Sugar Sticks, 367
Clafoutis of Cherries Amandine, 338, 339
Clam(s)
Baked, with a Bread Crust, 208, 209
or Oyster and Corn Chowder, 70–71, photo
Razor, in Butter Sauce, 210, photo
Sauce Gloria, Linguine with, 126–27
Coffee Ice Cream, Crumbled-Cookie, 362
Coleslaw, 53
Corn
and Clam or Oyster Chowder, 70–71, photo
Cod, and Potato Chowder, 69
Cream of, Pudding, 156
Fritters in Beer Batter, 154–55, photo
Cornbread and Ham Dressing, 289
Cornmeal
and Cheddar Bread, 101
Mush with Cheese, 139
Crabmeat Croquettes with Tomato Relish, 218, photo
Crabmeat Salad, 56
Crabs, Soft-Shell, in Tempura Batter, 217
Cranberry Relish with Lime, 18, photo
Crepes Suzette, Gratin of, 346–47, photo
Croque-Monsieur, Blue Cheese Tortilla, 113
Croquettes
Crabmeat, with Tomato Relish, 218, photo
Salmon, with Cucumber Salsa, 237
Cucumber(s)
Relish, Spicy, 17
Salsa, Salmon Croquettes with, 237
Sauce, Tuna Steak au Poivre with, 258–59
D
Daikon Radish, Tuna Tartare on, 28
Damson Plums in Black Currant Syrup, 337
Desserts, list of, 328
Dips and spreads
Black Bean Hummus with Smoked Oysters and Sour Cream, 32, photo
Eggplant “Caviar,” 21
Guacamole Piquante, 29
Red Pepper Dip, 20
Tapenade, 14
Dressing, Cornbread and Ham, 289
Duck Legs with Shallots and Potatoes, 284, photo
E
Eggplant
Borani, 157
“Caviar,” 21
and Zucchini Gratin, 194, photo
Eggs
Cocotte, with Shrimp, 268, photo
Gratin of, with Mushrooms and Ham, 264–65
Mom’s Cheese and Spinach Soufflé, 36–38, photo
Tomato Brouillade with Olives, 266, 267
Zucchini Flan, 193
Equipment, 5–6
F
Figs, Poached Fresh, with Campari, 361
Fish. See also Anchovy(ies); Caviar; Salmon; Tuna
Arctic Char in Sorrel Sauce, 240, photo
Broiled Arctic Char with Lemon Vinaigrette, 242
Corn, Cod, and Potato Chowder, 69
Fillets of Sole in Red Pepper Sauce, 247
Fillets on Watercress au Gratin, 243
Grilled Red Snapper with Herbs, 254
Lemon Sole with Sour Cream and Horseradish Sauce, 246
Patties with Spinach, 244–45
Poached Cod with Black Butter and Capers, 252, 253
Potato and Smoked Bluefish Salad, 55
Sardines in Tomato Sauce, 198
Shad Roe with Niçoise Olives and Scallions, 232, 233
Soy-Garlic Broiled Striped Bass, 251, photo
Striped Bass Grilled en Papillote, 250
Flan, Zucchini, 193
Focaccia, 99
Fondue au Fromage, 116–17
Fritters, Corn, in Beer Batter, 154–55, photo
Fruit. See specific fruits
G
Garlic
Garlicky Roast Turkey, 287–89
and Herb Bread, 104
and Iceberg Sauté, 169
Mashed Potatoes with, 173
Salade à l’Ail, 44
Grains. See also Rice
Processor Baguettes with Bran, 90–92
Grape and Apple Gratin, 330
Grapefruit and Strawberries with Dried Fruit, 344–45
Gravlax, Instant, with Olives, 234–35, photo
Greek Salad, 41
Greens. See also Lettuce; Spinach
Green Salad with Spicy Sausage, 45
Mustard, and Beans, Sausage Stew with, 298
Salade à l’Ail, 44
Guacamole Piquante, 29
H
Ham
and Bean Soup, 68
and Black-Eyed Peas, 142
Blue Cheese Tortilla Croque-Monsieur, 113
and Cornbread Dressing, 289
Creamy Black-Eyed Pea Soup, 142
Fricassee of Peas with, 166
and Mushrooms, Gratin of Eggs with, 264–65
Herbs. See specific herbs
Horseradish
Sauce, 13
and Sour Cream Sauce, Lemon Sole with, 246
Hummus, Black Bean, with Smoked Oysters and Sour Cream, 32, photo
I
Ice Cream
Bananas Foster with, 333
Chocolate Rochers with Nuts in Vanilla Sauce, 364
Crumbled-Cookie Coffee, 362
Vanilla, with Chocolate Sauce, 363, photo
Velvet Hammer, 365
L
Lamb
Chops, Broiled Marinated, 310, photo
Chops, Sautéed, with Spinach, 316
Roast Leg of, with Garlic, 308–9, photo
Shanks with Split Pea Puree, 312
Split Pea Soup with Croutons, 313
Leek(s)
and Potato Soup, 76–77
Soup, Cream of, 75
Vichyssoise, 77
Lemon Cake Délice, 348
Lentil
and Sausage Stew, 294
Soup, Cream of, 295
Lettuce
Buttery Peas and, 168
Caesar Salad, 40
Iceberg and Garlic Sauté, 169
Lime Mousse with Blueberries, 349, photo
Liver, Calf’s, Lyonnaise, 320, 321
Livers, Chicken, Persillade, 283
Lobster
in Paprika Sauce on Toast, 228, photo
Sauté of, with Basmati Rice, 230–31
Stew, Red, 226–27
M
Meat. See Beef; Lamb; Pork; Rabbit; Veal
Mousse
Lime, with Blueberries, 349, photo
Mushroom(s)
and Anchovy-Stuffed Tomatoes, 190–91
Bow-Tie Pasta with, 130
and Cognac Sauce, Veal Chops in, 318, photo
and Ham, Gratin of Eggs with, 264–65
Marinated, 162
Pork Stew à la Saigon, 303
Rice Stick Noodles with, 134, 135
Salad Faro, 51
and Sausage Corn Tortilla Pizzas, Spicy, 112
and Steamed Asparagus, Rice with, 136, 137
Tangy Rice Noodle Salad, 57
Toasts, Spicy, 163
Tomato, and Nut Mix, 19
Tomato, and Nut Sauce, Penne with, 128
Mussels
à la Belge, 199
Gratinée & Billi Bi, 204–6, photo
Mustard
-Broiled Shrimp, 216
Crumbs, Baked Chicken Legs with, 278, photo
Vinaigrette, 12
Mustard Greens and Beans, Sausage Stew with, 298
N
Noodle(s)
Rice, Salad, Tangy, 57
Rice Stick, with Mushrooms, 134, 135
Nut(s)
Cheese, and Apple Balls, 34
Chocolate Rochers with, in Vanilla Sauce, 364
Potatoes with Walnuts and Croutons, 179
O
Olive(s)
Chicken Niçoise in Puff Pastry, 274–75
Greek Salad, 41
Instant Gravlax with, 234–35, photo
Niçoise, and Scallions, Shad Roe with, 232, 233
Red Pepper, and Artichoke Salad, 50, photo
Tapenade, 14
Tomato Brouillade with, 266, 267
Warm French Bread and Stilton Tartine, 115
Onions
Calf’s Liver Lyonnaise, 320, 321
Focaccia, 99
Pearl, and Peas in Cream Sauce, 164, photo
and Potatoes, Oven-Roasted, 174
Orange(s)
Bavarian Cream, 341
Cake with Grand Marnier Sauce, 342–43, photo
Gratin of Crepes Suzette, 346–47, photo
Oyster(s)
or Clam and Corn Chowder, 70–71, photo
Smoked, and Sour Cream, Black Bean Hummus with, 32, photo
P
Pantry ingredients, 8–9
Parsley, Anchovy, and Carrot Salad in Tomato Boats, 26, photo
Pasta
Bow-Tie, with Mushrooms, 130
Linguine with Clam Sauce Gloria, 126–27
Linguine with Stewed Tomato Sauce, 124, photo
Penne with Mushroom, Tomato, and Nut Sauce, 128
Ricotta Cheese Wonton Ravioli, 131
Rigatoni with Red Pepper Sauce, 129
Shrimp Wonton Ravioli, 132–33
Soupe au Vermicelle, 63
Pea, Black-Eyed
and Ham, 142
Soup, Creamy, 142
Pea, Split
Puree, Lamb Shanks with, 312
Soup with Croutons, 313
Peach Soup, Cold, with Blueberries, 82, 83
Pear(s)
-Apple Gratin Gloria, 350, 351
Bartlett, in Puff Pastry, 352, photo
with Cream Cheese and Dried Fruit, 354
Pea(s)
with Ham, Fricassee of, 166
and Lettuce, Buttery, 168
with Mint, Puree of, 167, photo
and Pearl Onions in Cream Sauce, 164, photo
Pepper, Red
Artichoke, and Olive Salad, 50, photo
and Cheese Tartine, 114
Dip, 20
Sauce, Fillets of Sole in, 247
Sauce, Rigatoni with, 129
Pineapple
Pizzas
Cheese and Tomato Corn Tortilla, 110, 111
Maison, 108
Spicy Bean Tortilla, 109
Spicy Sausage and Mushroom Corn Tortilla, 112
Pork. See also Ham; Sausage(s)
Brown Rice Ragout, 138
Chops, Grilled Rosemary, 302
Fillet of, with Sauce Charcuterie, 304, 305
Fricassee of Lima Beans, 144, 145
Loin with Port and Prunes, 299, photo
Stew à la Saigon, 303
Potato(es)
Boiled, Basic, 170
Boulangère, Hash-Brown, 182, photo
Cake, Hash-Brown, 178
and Carrots, Puree of, 150
Corn, and Cod Chowder, 69
and Leek Soup, 76–77
Mashed, with Garlic, 173
and Onions, Oven-Roasted, 174
Parsley, with Butter, 171
Ragout of, 175
Salad, Warm, 54
and Shallots, Duck Legs with, 284, photo
and Smoked Bluefish Salad, 55
Vichyssoise, 77
with Walnuts and Croutons, 179
Poultry. See Chicken; Duck; Quail; Turkey
Prunes and Port, Pork Loin with, 299, photo
Pudding, Cream of Corn, 156
Puff Pastry
Chicken Niçoise in, 274–75
Cinnamon Sugar Sticks, 367
Pumpkin
Gratin of, with Cheese, 186
Soup, Cream of, 74
Q
Quail, Broiled, with Spicy Marinade, 286, photo
R
Rabbit, Roasted, with Spicy Crust, 307
Raspberry
Tart, 357
Relish
Cranberry, with Lime, 18, photo
Spicy Cucumber, 17
Rice
Basmati, Sauté of Lobster with, 230–31
Brown, Ragout, 138
with Mushrooms and Steamed Asparagus, 136, 137
Seafood Risotto with Squid Ink, 220–21
Risotto, Seafood, with Squid Ink, 220–21
S
Salads. See also list of salads
Chicken and Spinach, 271, photo
Salmon
–Cream Cheese Roll-Ups, 24
Croquettes with Cucumber Salsa, 237
Instant Gravlax with Olives, 234–35, photo
Steaks, Minute, 236
Salsa, Spicy Red, 13
Sandwiches
Blue Cheese Tortilla Croque-Monsieur, 113
Pan Bagnat, 118
Red Pepper and Cheese Tartine, 114
Warm French Bread and Stilton Tartine, 115
Sauces
Horseradish, 13
Tomato, Quick, 16
Sausage(s)
with Broccoli Rabe, 296, photo
Cream of Lentil Soup, 295
and Lentil Stew, 294
Lima Bean, and Bread Soup, 66, 67
and Mushroom Corn Tortilla Pizzas, Spicy, 112
Spicy, Green Salad with, 45
Stew with Mustard Greens and Beans, 298
Scallion(s)
Scaloppini of Turkey with, 290, 291
Scallops
in Bread Shells with Parsley, 222, 223
Seafood Risotto with Squid Ink, 220–21
in a Skillet, 224
Vinaigrette, 225
Seafood. See also Fish; Shellfish
Risotto with Squid Ink, 220–21
Shad Roe with Niçoise Olives and Scallions, 232, 233
Shallots
Beef Fillet Steaks with, 323
and Potatoes, Duck Legs with, 284, photo
Shellfish. See also Clam(s); Lobster; Mussels; Oysters; Scallops; Shrimp
Black Bean Hummus with Smoked Oysters and Sour Cream, 32, photo
Clam or Oyster and Corn Chowder, 70–71, photo
Crabmeat Croquettes with Tomato Relish, 218, photo
Crabmeat Salad, 56
Soft-Shell Crabs in Tempura Batter, 217
Shrimp
with Cabbage and Caviar, 214, 215
Mustard-Broiled, 216
Sauté Piquante, 212
Seafood Risotto with Squid Ink, 220–21
in Spicy Broth, 213
Wonton Ravioli, 132–33
Smoked Bluefish and Potato Salad, 55
Sorrel Sauce, Arctic Char in, 240, photo
Soufflé, Mom’s Cheese and Spinach, 36–38, photo
Soups. See also list of soups
Billi Bi, 206
Black-Eyed Pea, Creamy, 142
Cream of Lentil, 295
Split Pea, with Croutons, 313
Spinach
and Cheese Soufflé, Mom’s, 36–38, photo
Fish Patties with, 244–45
Sautéed, with Nutmeg, 187
Sautéed Lamb Chops with, 316
Split Pea
Puree, Lamb Shanks with, 312
Soup with Croutons, 313
Squash. See also Pumpkin; Zucchini
Butternut, Soup, 62
Squid Ink, Seafood Risotto with, 220–21
Stews
Lentil and Sausage, 294
Pork, à la Saigon, 303
Red Lobster, 226–27
Sausage, with Mustard Greens and Beans, 298
Stock, Basic Chicken, 15
Strawberries
and Grapefruit with Dried Fruit, 344–45
in Pekoe Tea, 360
Sunflower (seeds)
-Cilantro Sauce, Grilled Chicken Breasts with, 272–73
Mushroom, Tomato, and Nut Mix, 19
T
Tapenade, 14
Tarts
Raspberry, 357
Toast(s)
Lobster in Paprika Sauce on, 228, photo
Pita Cheese, 106
Spicy Mushroom, 163
Tomato-Basil, 33
Tomato(es)
-Basil Toasts, 33
Boats, Anchovy, Parsley, and Carrot Salad in, 26, photo
Broiled Heirloom, with Bread-and-Scallion Crust, 192
Brouillade with Olives, 266, 267
and Cheese Corn Tortilla Pizzas, 110, 111
Chicken Niçoise in Puff Pastry, 274–75
and Garlic Sauce, Chicken in Vinegar with, 282
Greek Salad, 41
Mozzarella and Cilantro Salad, 52
Mushroom, and Nut Mix, 19
Mushroom, and Nut Sauce, Penne with, 128
Mushroom- and Anchovy-Stuffed, 190–91
Pan Bagnat, 118
Pasta Primavera, 122–23, photo
Pizza Maison, 108
Red Lobster Stew, 226–27
Relish, Crabmeat Croquettes with, 218, photo
Sauce, Quick, 16
Sauce, Sardines in, 198
Soup, Cold Raw, 80
Soup, Hot Cream of, 80
Spicy Red Salsa, 13
Stewed, Sauce, Linguine with, 124, photo
Striped Bass Grilled en Papillote, 250
Tangy Rice Noodle Salad, 57
Warm French Bread and Stilton Tartine, 115
Tortilla
Corn, Pizzas, Cheese and Tomato, 110, 111
Corn, Pizzas, Spicy Sausage and Mushroom, 112
Croque-Monsieur, Blue Cheese, 113
Pizzas, Spicy Bean, 109
Tripe Ragout, 327
Tuna
Carpaccio, 256–57
Pan Bagnat, 118
Steak au Poivre with Cucumber Sauce, 258–59
Tartare on Daikon Radish, 28
Turkey
Garlicky Roast, 287–89
Salad, 47
Scaloppini of, with Scallions, 290, 291
V
Veal
Chops, Grilled Thyme, 317
Chops in Cognac and Mushroom Sauce, 318, photo
Vegetable(s). See also specific vegetables
–Cream Cheese Roll-Ups, 25
Jardinière of, 147
Velvet Hammer, 365
Vichyssoise, 77
Vinaigrette, Mustard, 12
W
Walnuts and Croutons, Potatoes with, 179
Watercress, Fish Fillets on, au Gratin, 243
Wonton (wrappers)
Beef Pelmeni in Chicken Broth, 86
Ravioli, Ricotta Cheese, 131
Ravioli, Shrimp, 132–33
Wafers, Crispy, 107
Y
Yams with Maple Syrup and Butter, 183
Yogurt-Cucumber Soup, Cold, 84, 85
Z
Zucchini
and Eggplant Gratin, 194, photo
Flan, 193