Index

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

Salade Niçoise, 42–43, photo

Tapenade, 14

Appetizers, list of, 22

Apple

Brown Betty, 331

Cheese, and Nut Balls, 34

and Grape Gratin, 330

-Pear Gratin Gloria, 350, 351

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

Chickpea Salad, 48, 49

and Ham Soup, 68

Lima, Fricassee of, 144, 145

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)

Cold Peach Soup with, 82, 83

Crisp, 336

Lime Mousse with, 349, photo

Tart, 334, photo

Borscht, 60

Bread(s). See also Toast(s)

Banana, 332

Breakfast Rolls, 94, photo

and Cheese Soup, 61

Cornmeal and Cheddar, 101

Focaccia, 99

Fougasse, 93–94, photo

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

Choucroute, 300, 301

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

Red, Potatoes with, 30, 31

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

Mishmash, 35, photo

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

Sticks, 102, photo

Tart, 105, 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

Legs, Crispy, 276–77, photo

Livers Persillade, 283

Niçoise in Puff Pastry, 274–75

and Spinach Salad, 271, photo

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

Mousse, Instant, 366, photo

Rochers with Nuts in Vanilla Sauce, 364

Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream with, 363, photo

Choucroute, 300, 301

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

Poêlé, 152, 153

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

-Yogurt Soup, Cold, 84, 85

Curry, Piquant Lamb, 314, 315

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

Broiled, Japonaise, 158, 159

“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

Potato Omelet, 180, photo

in a Spinach Nest, 262, 263

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

Fried Sole Fingers, 248, 249

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

Fougasse, 93–94, photo

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

Choucroute, 300, 301

and Cornbread Dressing, 289

Creamy Black-Eyed Pea Soup, 142

Fricassee of Peas with, 166

and Mushrooms, Gratin of Eggs with, 264–65

Steaks, Broiled, 306, photo

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

Curry, Piquant, 314, 315

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

Vinaigrette, 160–61, photo

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

Salade Niçoise, 42–43, photo

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

Instant Chocolate, 366, photo

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

Soup, 72, 73

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

in Hot Sauce, 200, photo

Ravigote, 202, 203

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

Fougasse, 93–94, photo

Greek Salad, 41

Instant Gravlax with, 234–35, photo

Niçoise, and Scallions, Shad Roe with, 232, 233

Red Pepper, and Artichoke Salad, 50, photo

Salade Niçoise, 42–43, photo

Tapenade, 14

Tomato Brouillade with, 266, 267

Warm French Bread and Stilton Tartine, 115

Omelet, Potato, 180, photo

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

Primavera, 122–23, photo

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

with Kirsch, 356, photo

Parfait, Frozen, 355, photo

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

Choucroute, 300, 301

Corn, and Cod Chowder, 69

Creamy Stewed, 172, photo

and Leek Soup, 76–77

Mashed, with Garlic, 173

Omelet, 180, photo

and Onions, Oven-Roasted, 174

Parsley, with Butter, 171

Persillade, 176, photo

Ragout of, 175

with Red Caviar, 30, 31

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

Bartlett Pears in, 352, photo

Cheese Sticks, 102, photo

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

Gratin, 358, 359

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

Potted Smoked, 238–39, 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

Cassoulet with, 292–93, photo

Choucroute, 300, 301

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)

au Gratin, 184, 185

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

Cocotte Eggs with, 268, photo

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

and Chicken Salad, 271, photo

Fish Patties with, 244–45

Nest, Eggs in a, 262, 263

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

Blueberry, 334, photo

Cheese, 105, photo

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

Provençale, 188–89, photo

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

Soup with Chives, 78, photo

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

Salade Niçoise, 42–43, photo

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

Soup, Chunky, 64, photo

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

Canapés, 39, photo

and Eggplant Gratin, 194, photo

Flan, 193