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A
A.1. Original Sauce, about, 35
Anchovies, garnishing with, 160
Anchovy paste, about, 35
Aquavit
Bloody Maja, 87
Arancini, Orzo, alla Milanese, 110–11
Asian Jerky, 154
Asian Sesame Pickles, 148
Asparagus, pickling, 149
Avocado
Cooler, 128
and Mango, Tuna Poke with, 97, 98
B
Bacon
cooking in oven, 154
glazes for, 155
-Infused Vodka, 41
Welsh Rarebit Grilled Cheese, 76
Ballpark Bloody, 75
Bar food
Baked Kale Chips, 70
Baked Shrimp Scampi Rolls, 90–91
Black Bean Spread, 125
Black Olive and Raisin Tapenade, 99
Celery Stuffed with Pimiento Cheese, 77
Chilean Potato Puffs (Papas Duquesas), 134–35
Crispy Spiced Garbanzo Beans, 129
Deviled Eggs Niçoise, 115, 116
Ginger Gravlax with Cilantro Mustard Sauce, 100–101
Muffuletta Quesadilla, 124
Orzo Arancini alla Milanese, 110–11
Smoked Salmon Spread, 88
Southwest Smoked Salmon Pinwheels, 132
Spanish Potato and Sausage Tortilla, 83
Tuna Poke with Mango and Avocado, 97, 98
Welsh Rarebit Grilled Cheese, 76
Basil
Sicilian Sipper, 89
Bean(s)
Black, Spread, 125
Dilly, 149
Garbanzo, Crispy Spiced, 129
Beef
Asian Jerky, 154
Beef consommé
Bloody Bull, 71
Bullshot, 119
Beer
Bloody Bull, 71
Bitters, cocktail, 33
Bloody Bull, 71
Bloody Maja, 87
Bloody Mary
mixing and “rolling,” 59
Rim Mix, 58
tangy flavors for, 38
Bloody Mary (contemporary)
Avocado Cooler, 128
Bullshot, 119
Hold the Tomatoes Martini, 120–21
Mixed Sangrita, 133
Bloody Mary (classic)
Ballpark Bloody, 75
Bloody Bull, 71
Bloody Maja, 87
Korean Cocktail, 102
Sake to Me, 103
Sicilian Sipper, 89
Bloody Mary Mixes
Basic, with Canned Juice, 47
Basic Bloody Caesar Mix, 50
bottled, taste tests on, 52–54
Grilled Tomato, 49
Raw Tomato, 48
Bok choy, garnishing with, 143
Bourbon
-Maple Bacon Glaze, 155
Bragg Liquid Aminos, about, 35
Bullshot, 119
C
Cachaça
Cajun seasoning, about, 57
Carrot(s)
garnishing with, 143
Pickles, Gingered, 147
Celery bitters, about, 33
Celery Stuffed with Pimiento Cheese, 77
Cheese
garnishing with, 156
Herbed Parmesan Crisps, 157
Muffuletta Quesadilla, 124
Orzo Arancini alla Milanese, 110–11
Parmesan Shallot Fingers, 86
Pimiento, Celery Stuffed with, 77
Smoked Salmon Spread, 88
Welsh Rarebit Grilled, 76
Chilean Potato Puffs (Papas Duquesas), 134–35
Chile peppers
capsaicin in, 29
Green Goddess Ice Cubes, 63
Grilled Tomato Bloody Mary Mix, 49
Harissa, 30
Scoville heat levels, 29
Spicy Vodka, 43
Cholula Hot Sauce, about, 28
Cilantro
about, 131
Citrus Vodka, 42
Clam juice
Basic Bloody Caesar Mix, 50
Cucumbers
Asian Sesame Pickles, 148
Avocado Cooler, 128
garnishing with, 143
Green Goddess Ice Cubes, 63
Sweet and Tangy Pickles, 146
D
Deviled Eggs Niçoise, 115, 116
Dilly Beans, 149
E
Eggs
hard cooking directions, 117
Spanish Potato and Sausage Tortilla, 83
Endive, garnishing with, 143
F
Fennel, garnishing with, 143
Fish sauce (nam pla), about, 35
Fruit, garnishing with, 150
G
Garnishes
Asian Jerky, 154
Asian Sesame Pickles, 148
cheese, 156
cooked vegetables, 144
Dilly Beans, 149
fruits, 150
Gingered Carrot Pickles, 147
Herbed Parmesan Crisps, 157
herbs, 143
meats, 151
more ideas for, 162
presentation pointers, 142
raw vegetables, 143
seafood, 160
selecting, 140
skewered, creating, 141
Sweet and Tangy Pickles, 146
Gin
Citrus, 42
Hold the Tomatoes Martini, 120–21
Gingered Carrot Pickles, 147
Ginger Gravlax with Cilantro Mustard Sauce, 100–101
Glazes, for bacon, 155
Gochujang, about, 27
Grapefruit juice
Citrus Vodka, 42
fresh squeezed, for drinks, 38
Grapes
Avocado Cooler, 128
Green Goddess Ice Cubes, 63
Grilling seasonings, about, 57
H
Ham
Muffuletta Quesadilla, 124
Harissa
about, 28
Homemade, 30
Herbs. See also Basil; Cilantro
garnishing with, 143
Herbed Parmesan Crisps, 157
Horseradish, about, 31
chile peppers in, 29
Cholula, 28
gochujang, 27
Harissa (homemade), 30
harissa, about, 28
peri-peri sauce, 28
Pickapeppa, 28
sambal oelek, 27
Tabasco, 25
I
Ice Cubes
aesthetic and flavor additions to, 61–62
Green Goddess, 63
sparkling clear, tips for, 60
J
Jerky
Asian, 154
K
Kale Chips, Baked, 70
Kimchi
Korean Cocktail, 102
L
Lea & Perrins Sauce, about, 37
Lemon juice
Citrus Vodka, 42
fresh squeezed, for drinks, 38
Lettuce, garnishing with, 143
Lime juice
Citrus Vodka, 42
fresh squeezed, for drinks, 38
Liquor, infused, about, 40
M
Mango
and Avocado, Tuna Poke with, 97, 98
two species of, 98
Martini, Hold the Tomatoes, 120–21
Meat. See also Beef; Pork
garnishing with, 151
Muffuletta Quesadilla, 124
Mustard
Ballpark Bloody, 75
Parmesan Shallot Fingers, 86
Welsh Rarebit Grilled Cheese, 76
N
O
Old Bay seasoning, about, 57, 58
Olive(s)
Black, and Raisin Tapenade, 99
Muffuletta Quesadilla, 124
Orange bitters, about, 33
Orzo Arancini alla Milanese, 110–11
P
Papas Duquesas (Chilean Potato Puffs), 134–35
Passata di Pomodoro (Strained Tomatoes), 23
Peppered Balsamic Bacon Glaze, 155
Peppers. See also Chile peppers
garnishing with, 143
Harissa, 30
Peri-peri sauce, about, 28
Pickapeppa Sauce, about, 28
Pickle brine, flavors in, 38
Pickled vegetables, for garnishes, 145
Asian Sesame, 148
Dilly Beans, 149
Gingered Carrot, 147
Sweet and Tangy, 146
Pisco
about, 107
Pork
Muffuletta Quesadilla, 124
Spanish Potato and Sausage Tortilla, 83
Potato
Puffs, Chilean (Papas Duquesas), 134–35
and Sausage Tortilla, Spanish, 83
Q
Quesadilla, Muffaletta, 124
R
Raisin and Black Olive Tapenade, 99
Rum
compared with cachaça, 107
S
Sake to Me, 103
Salmon
Ginger Gravlax with Cilantro Mustard Sauce, 100–101
smoked, for garnishes, 160
Smoked, Pinwheels, Southwest, 132
Smoked, Spread, 88
Sambal oelek, about, 27
Sangrita, Mixed, 133
Sauces. See also Hot Sauce
A.1.Original Sauce, 35
Bragg Liquid Aminos, 35
soy, about, 35
Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce (nam pla), 35
Worcestershire, about, 34
Sausage(s)
Muffuletta Quesadilla, 124
and Potato Tortilla, Spanish, 83
Seafood
Baked Shrimp Scampi Rolls, 90–91
Deviled Eggs Niçoise, 115, 116
garnishing with, 160
Ginger Gravlax with Cilantro Mustard Sauce, 100–101
Smoked Salmon Spread, 88
Southwest Smoked Salmon Pinwheels, 132
Tuna Poke with Mango and Avocado, 97, 98
Shallot Parmesan Fingers, 86
Sherry
Shrimp
garnishing with, 160
Sicilian Sipper, 89
Smoked Salmon
for garnishes, 160
Pinwheels, Southwest, 132
Spread, 88
Southwest Smoked Salmon Pinwheels, 132
Soy sauce, about, 35
Spanish Potato and Sausage Tortilla, 83
Spice-Rubbed Bacon Glaze, 155
Spicy Sesame Bacon Glaze, 155
Spicy Vodka, 43
Spreads
Black Bean, 125
Black Olive and Raisin Tapenade, 99
Smoked Salmon, 88
T
Tabasco, about, 25
Tajin, about, 57
Tapenade, Black Olive and Raisin, 99
Tequila
about, 106
Bacon-Infused, 41
Mixed Sangrita, 133
Spicy, 43
Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce (nam pla), 35
Tomatillo(s)
Avocado Cooler, 128
Green Goddess Ice Cubes, 63
Tomato(es). See also Tomato Juice
Ballpark Bloody, 75
Basic Bloody Caesar Mix, 50
cherry, garnishing with, 143
Deviled Eggs Niçoise, 115, 116
Grilled, Bloody Mary Mix, 49
Raw, Bloody Mary Mix, 48
Sake to Me, 103
Strained (Passata di Pomodoro), 23
Welsh Rarebit Grilled Cheese, 76
Tomato Juice
Ballpark Bloody, 75
Basic Bloody Caesar Mix, 50
Basic Bloody Mary Mix with Canned Juice, 47
best brands of, 20
Bloody Bull, 71
Bloody Maja, 87
Cooked, 21
Korean Cocktail, 102
Mixed Sangrita, 133
Sake to Me, 103
Sicilian Sipper, 89
Tortilla, Spanish Potato and Sausage, 83
Tuna
Deviled Eggs Niçoise, 115, 116
Poke with Mango and Avocado, 97, 98
V
Vegetables. See also specific vegetables
cooked, for garnishes, 144
green, blanching, 144
pickled, for garnishes, 145
raw, for garnishes, 143
Vietnamese or Thai fish sauce (nam pla), 35
Vinegars, 38
Vodka
Avocado Cooler, 128
Bacon-Infused, 41
Ballpark Bloody, 75
Bloody Bull, 71
Bullshot, 119
Citrus, 42
Hold the Tomatoes Martini, 120–21
Korean Cocktail, 102
Sicilian Sipper, 89
Spicy, 43
W
Wasabi, about, 32
Watermelon
Welsh Rarebit Grilled Cheese, 76
Worcestershire sauce, about, 34