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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Introduction
Getting It to the Table
Moist-Heat Cooking Methods
Dry-Heat Cooking Methods
New Year’s Day Open House
Sunday Roast Pork Dinner
Valentine’s Day Steak Dinner
Saint Patrick’s Day Corned Beef
Easter Leg of Lamb Dinner
Baked Ham Buffet
Passover
Al Fresco Dinner
Fourth of July Picnic
Barbecued Ribs Cookout
Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving
New-Fashioned Thanksgiving
Southern-Style Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve Buffet
Christmas Goose
Roast Beef Christmas Dinner
Labor Day in the Backyard
Eat Your Vegetables
Boiled Artichokes with Rosemary-Lemon Butter
Stuffed Artichokes with Romano and Oregano
Grilled Artichokes with Pimentón Allioli
Artichoke Bottoms with Mascarpone Potatoes Duchesse
Braised Baby Artichokes, Carrots, and Rosemary
Asparagus with Gremolata Butter
Steamed Asparagus with Blender Hollandaise Sauce
Asparagus and Pine Nut Sauté
Warm Shaved Asparagus with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
Asparagus and Spring Vegetable Ragout with Tarragon Cream
Asparagus and Cremini with Balsamic Sauce
Roasted Asparagus with Prosciutto–Red Pepper Confetti
Grilled Asparagus with Seared Lemon and Tarragon
Green Beans with Hot-and-Sweet Almonds
Haricots Verts with Shiitakes and Shallots
Southern Stewed Green Beans with Bacon and Tomatoes
Homemade Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole with Crispy Shallots
Retro Green Bean Casserole
Romano Green Beans with Tomato, Pancetta, and Rosemary Sauce
Grilled Green Beans with Soy-Ginger
Minestrone Secco with Fresh Beans, Zucchini, and Prosciutto
Summer Succotash
Fava Bean and Swiss Chard Sfagata
Simple Braised Belgian Endive
Belgian Endive with Crisp Gruyère Topping
Bok Choy with Jalapeño and Charred Onions
Baby Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce
Broccoli with Easy Lemon-Butter Sauce
Pan-Steamed Broccoli with Hunan Sauce
Broccoli and Cheddar Casserole
Roasted Broccolini with East-West Butter Sauce
Broccoli Rabe and Garbanzo Beans
Broccoli Rabe and Farro Gratin
Brussels Sprouts Chiffonade with Pancetta and Parmesan
Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate and Balsamic Vinegar
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Maple Syrup
Stir-Fried Chinese Cabbage with Ramen Topping
Steamed Cabbage with Bacon and Old Bay
Farmhouse Green Cabbage with Root Vegetables and Bacon
Roasted Cabbage with Sour Cream and Mustard Glaze
French Sauerkraut with Cider and Apples
Sauerkraut with Beer, Bacon, and Mustard Seeds
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage with Apples
Italian Red Cabbage with Red Wine and Chestnuts
Pan-Cooked Cauliflower with Brown Butter and Lemon
Basic Mashed Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower Mimosa
Sautéed Cauliflower with Pancetta, Sage, and Grape Tomatoes
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Za’atar Crust
Cantonese Celery and Almonds
Celery with Tarragon and Lemon Sauce
Sicilian Swiss Chard with Currants and Pine Nuts
Chard Puttanesca
French Chard and Goat Cheese Tian
Chayote and Mushrooms with Jalapeño and Cotija
Cajun-Style Stuffed Chayote
Poblano and Cheese Casserole
Boiled Corn with Bbq Butter
Pan-Toasted Corn with Bacon and Miso
Summer Sauté of Corn, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil
Real Creamed Corn
Southwestern Hominy with Monterey Jack and Cilantro
Mexican Grilled Corn on the Cob
Chipotle Corn Pudding
Roasted Eggplant and Tomatoes with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
Giambotta
Eggplant-Parmesan Gratin
Roasted Ratatouille
Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Ginger and Garlic
Braised Fennel with Orange-Butter Sauce
Roasted Fennel with Parmesan Crust and Lemon
Skillet Kale and Garlic
Sweet and Spicy Greens with Sweet Potatoes
Portuguese Kale with Linguiça
Garbanzo Beans with Tuscan Kale
Steamed Collard Greens with Spicy Tofu
Smothered Collard Greens with Pot Likker
Greek Greens (Horta)
Braised Kohlrabi and Carrots with Lemon and Caraway
Roasted Kohlrabi with Dijon and Garlic
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic and Rosemary
Mushrooms Bourguignon
Cantonese Braised Shiitake Mushrooms with Baby Bok Choy
Portobello Mushrooms “Fondue”
Wild Mushroom and Fontina Tart
Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushrooms
Searing Sauté of Okra, Tomatoes, Ginger, and Lime
Brunswick Stew
Buttered Fresh Peas with Lettuce
Piselli E Prosciutto
Snow Peas and Grape Tomatoes with Vietnamese Sauce
Pan-Charred Sugar Snap Peas with Mint Chutney
Mini-Peppers Agrodolce
Tomato-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Crumbed and Roasted Red Peppers
Radicchio and Garbanzo Bean Braise
Spinach with Garlic Chips
Classic Creamed Spinach
Spinach and Shallot Timbales
Pan-Roasted Butternut Squash with Garlic and Rosemary
Butternut Squash and Potato Gratin
Spaghetti Squash with Basil, Walnuts, and Parmesan
Sweet and Smoky Acorn Squash
Roasted Butternut Squash with Crispy Garbanzo Beans
Mashed Kabocha Squash with Maple Syrup
Slow-Roasted Tomatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
Risi E Bisi Tomatoes
Tomatoes with Mascarpone Spinach
Scalloped Tomatoes with Gorgonzola Crumbs
Grilled Tomatoes with Pesto and Burrata
Fried Green Tomatoes with Sauce Ravigote
Zucchini Sauté with Lemon and Dill
Roasted Summer Squash with Pepitas and Cilantro
Zucchini and Scallion Croustade
Zucchini Pie with Polenta Crust
Southern-Style Summer Squash Casserole
Italian Squash Casserole
Zucchini with Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Stuffing
Grilled Summer Squash with Mint and Goat Cheese
From the Root Cellar
Roasted Beets with Balsamic-Orange Glaze
Shredded Beets with Scallions and Walnuts
Cider-Braised Beets
Carrots with Pomegranate Glaze
Classic Glazed Carrots Vichy
Baby Carrots and Apple Sauté with Rosemary
Carrots with Creamy Thai Sauce
Carrot and Sweet Potato Purée
Carrot and Chive Timbales
Carrot and Shallot Gratin
Root Vegetable and Fruit Tsimmis
Celery Root Purée
Celery Root, Potato, and Garlic Gratin
Roast Garlic Heads
Simple Roasted Garlic Cloves
Melted Leeks with Crème Fraîche and Chives
Leek and Chèvre Tart
Roasted Vidalia Onion Wedges with Gruyère Crumbs
Onion Tarte Tatin
Buttermilk Onion Rings
Baby Onions Monegasque
Cipollini with Balsamic-Honey Glaze
Classic Creamed Onions
Wine-Glazed Shallots with Thyme
Parsley Root and Carrots with Honey Walnuts
Parsnip, Apple, and Bacon Hash
Parsnip Oven Fries with Lemon-Pepper Salt
Roasted Parsnip and Pear Purée
Classic Baked Potatoes
Double-Baked Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Cremini Mushrooms
Perfect Whipped Potatoes
Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole
Mascarpone Potatoes Duchesse
Champ Potato Mash with Buttery Scallions
Garlicky Smashed Potatoes
Smoked and Smashed Bbq Potatoes
Potatoes Au Gratin
Classic Scalloped Potatoes
Gratin Dauphinois
Potato and Fennel Gratin
Potato, Bacon, and Onion Tartiflette
Potato Gratin Squares with Roquefort and Herbs
Potatoes Anna
Boulangère Potatoes
Potato and Leek Kugel
Crisp Oven Steak Fries with Garlic and Parsley
Roasted Lemon Potatoes and Artichokes
“Roasties” (Oven-Fried Potatoes) with Rosemary Salt
Crispy Roast Potatoes with Pimentón Allioli
Boiled Baby Potatoes with Green Beans and Pesto
Steamed Potatoes with Kale Pesto
Braised Potatoes with Shallots and Thyme
Potato Pancakes (Latkes) with Chive Sour Cream
Italian Mashed Potato Pancakes
Swiss Potato Cake (Rösti)
Classic Hash Browns
San Francisco Home Fries with Sour Cream and Scallions
Classic French Fries
Braised Radishes with Scallions
Rutabaga and Yukon Gold Mash with Caramelized Onions
Rutabaga, Apple, and Walnut Gratin
Korean Scallion Pancake
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Ginger-Lime Butter
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Honey Butter
Braised Sweet Potatoes with Red Curry Sauce
Sweet Potato Oven Fries with Jerk Seasoning
Lemon Sweet Potatoes with Meringue Topping
Sweet Potato and Pear Casserole with Bourbon, Bacon, and Maple Syrup
Steamed Boniato with Orange Mojo
Mashed Turnips with Garlic
Pan-Roasted Turnips and Apples
Classic Yuca with Garlicky Mojo
A Hill of Beans
Slow-Baked Boston Beans
Sweet and Tangy Beans
Beer and Maple Beans
Texan Pot of Pintos
Root Beer Baked Beans
Hoppin’ John
Enchilada Beans
Mexican Black Beans with Chorizo
Caribbean Black Beans
Chipotle Black Bean Cakes
Refried Beans
Spanish Garbanzos with Ham
Pinto and Corn Sauté
White Beans with Wine and Herbs
White Bean Purée with Thyme-Garlic Crumbs
French Flageolets with Tomatoes and Thyme
Italian Lentils and Pancetta
Lentil and Brown Rice Pilaf
Garbanzo Flour Fries with Aïoli
Righteous Rice and Great Grains
Perfect Steamed Rice
Basic Baked Rice
Coconut-Lime Rice
French Rice with Shallots
Spiced Basmati Rice
Jasmine Rice with Green Tea, Edamame, and Ginger
Red Rice with Sesame Broccolini
Rice and Vermicelli Pilaf with Pine Nuts
Golden-Crusted Persian Rice
Classic Spanish Rice
Arroz Con Gandules
Chinese Fried Rice with Shiitakes, Snap Peas, and Eggs
Kimchi Fried Rice with Celery and Scallions
Spicy Fried Rice with Corn and Cilantro
Saffron and Spring Vegetable Risotto
Risotto with Radicchio and Pancetta
Wild Rice with Shallots and Thyme
Annie’s Two-Rice “Pizza” Casserole
Basic Soft and Creamy Polenta
Creamy Grits with Garlic Butter
Cheese and Grits Soufflé
Bulgur with Dried Apricots and Pistachios
Farro, Butternut Squash, and Wilted Arugula
Freekeh with Zucchini, Yogurt, and Dill
Kasha with Bow-Tie Pasta and Caramelized Onions
Kasha with Portobellos and Thyme
Toasted Millet Pilaf with Currants
Quinoa with Carrot and Mint
Rainbow Quinoa with Spinach and Walnuts
Crisp Quinoa Cakes
The Side Salad Bowl
Blue Ribbon Potato Salad
New Potato and Pea Salad with Green Garlic Aïoli
Herbed French Potato Salad
Dill Pickle Potato Salad
Loaded Potato Salad with Sour Cream, Bacon, and Cheddar
Warm German Potato and Bacon Salad
Coleslaw with Celery Seed Dressing
Marinated Sweet and Tangy Slaw
Coleslaw with Apples and Poppy Seeds
Barbecue Shack Chopped Slaw
Slaw with Radishes and Cilantro
Napa Cabbage Slaw with Hoisin-Ginger Dressing
Mediterranean Macaroni Salad
Spicy Pasta Salad with Pepperoncini
Orzo and Vegetable Salad with Pesto Dressing
Farfalle and Broccoli Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing
Couscous Salad with Saffron Vinaigrette
Noodle and Vegetable Salad with Peanut-Tea Dressing
Black-Eyed Peas and Kale Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Bean Salad with Avocado, Grilled Corn, and Red Pepper
Marinated Lentil, Tomato, and Chèvre Salad
Italian Rice, Cherry Tomato, and Basil Salad
Bulgur Salad with Blood Oranges and Mint
Farro, Cherry, and Feta Salad
Quinoa, Red Pepper, and Romaine Salad with Moroccan Spices
Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Ricotta Salata, Dried Cranberries, and Pistachios
Grilled Broccoli, Red Pepper, and Pine Nut Salad
Raw Broccoli Salad with Bacon, Sunflower Seeds, and Raisins
Kohlrabi, Apple, and Almond Slaw
Cucumber Salad with Yogurt and Dill
Chopped Greek Salad with Feta and Olives
Classic Taboulleh
Three-Bean Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
Yellow and Green Beans with Olive Vinaigrette
Sugar Snap Peas and Grape Tomatoes in Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette
Layered Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon
Mrs. caviglia’s Italian Bread Salad
Fattoush with Persian Cucumbers and Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Garlic Lover’s Antipasti Salad
Grilled Hearts of Romaine with Garlic Crumbs and Caesar-Ranch Dressing
Baby Spinach, Fresh Fig, and Pancetta Salad
Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Salad
Kale and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Spicy Pepitas
Tomato, Grilled Corn, and Basil Salad
Gemelli Salad with Toy Box Tomatoes, Baby Mozzarella, and Green Olivada
Almost Cobb Salad with Sugar Snap Peas and Corn
Peruvian Salad with Corn and Fresh Shell Beans
Grilled Summer Vegetables with Harissa Vinaigrette
Carrot Slaw with Miso Vinaigrette
Carrot Ribbons with Pomegranate Dressing
Celery Root and Chive Rémoulade
Mexican Christmas Eve Salad
Chopped Salad with Pears, Parmesan, and Walnuts
Baby Spinach Salad with Grilled Asian Pears and Goat Cheese
Fresh Ambrosia Salad with Blood Oranges and Pineapple
Watercress, Tangerine, and Hazelnut Salad
Oranges, Dates, and Shallots on Baby Arugula
Retro Cranberry Gelatin Salad
Prosecco Mimosa Salad
Strawberry and Cream Cheese Salad
Classic Vinaigrette
Orange-Ginger Dressing
Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Mustard-Honey Vinaigrette
Retro Red French Dressing
Japanese Carrot Dressing
Raspberry, Chipotle, and Poppy Seed Dressing
Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing
Creamy Caesar Dressing
The Best Ranch Dressing
Thousand Island Dressing
Yogurt, Tahini, and Garlic Dressing
Pasta and Friends
Macaroni and Cheese with Cheddar and Gruyère
Stovetop Macaroni and Pimiento Cheese
Almost Alfredo Ziti with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
French Macaroni and Cheese with Leeks
Baked Ziti with Broccoli and Gorgonzola
Noodles Romanoff
Crisp Egg Noodles with Poppy Seeds
Apple and Sour Cream Noodle Kugel
Sweet Noodle Kugel with Rosemary and Black Pepper
Orzo with Lemon, Parmesan, and Peas
Toasted Orzo Pilaf with Corn and Rosemary
Orzo, Spinach, and Feta Casserole
Classic Spaëtzle
Couscous with Garbanzos and Herbs
Buttered Couscous with Scallions and Cumin
Israeli Couscous with Red Bell Pepper and Scallion
Roman-Style Semolina Gnocchi
Old-Fashioned Dumplings
German Potato Dumplings
The Bread Basket
Buttermilk Cornbread
Moist and Sweet Cornbread
Jalapeño, Bacon, and Corn Muffins
Buttermilk and Sage Spoon Bread
Scallion and Jalapeño Hush Puppies
Everyday Biscuits
Extra-Tender Buttermilk Biscuits
Angel Biscuits
Whole Wheat, Cheddar, and Sage Drop Biscuits
Buttermilk Cloverleaf Rolls
Old-Fashioned Dinner Rolls
Fluffy Potato Rolls
Brazilian Cheese Rolls
Pumpernickel Ale Rolls
Sweet Potato and Pecan Dinner Rolls
Seeded Bread Stick Twists
Overnight Focaccia
Beer and Gouda Bread
Savory Green Olive Muffins
Gruyère and Thyme Scones
Irish Soda Bread
Currant and Caraway Soda Bread
Brown Bread with Dried Cranberries
Popovers
Herbed Yorkshire Puddings
Classic Herb Stuffing
Giblet Turkey Stock
Ham, Kale, and Cornbread Dressing
Sourdough and Roasted Root Vegetables Stuffing
Rice Medley Dressing with Blueberries and Pistachios
Pickles, Relishes, and Sauces
Bread and Butter Pickles
Overnight Dill and Garlic Pickles
Spicy Sake and Ginger Pickles
Giardiniera
Napa Cabbage Kimchi
Pickled Okra
Classic Cucumber and Pepper Relish
Chow-Chow
Corn and Jalapeño Relish
Blueberry, Lime, and Rosemary Chutney
Fig, Red Wine, and Herb Jam
Spiced Peaches with Bourbon
Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Jellied Cranberry-Lemon Sauce
Southern Cranberry Sauce
Mulled Cider–Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry and Dried Pineapple Mostarda
Stuffed Celery with Liptauer Cheese Spread
Deviled Eggs with Horseradish and Bacon
Pesto
Italian Salsa Verde
Fire-Kissed Ranchero Salsa
Green Tomatillo Salsa
Mango-Habanero Ketchup
Fresh Horseradish Cream
Bacon, Onion, and Bourbon Marmalade
Romesco
Muhammara
Tzatziki
Beurre Blanc
Homemade Sweet and Hot Ale Mustard
Tomato and Red Pepper Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Gravy 101
Classic Pan Sauce
Acknowledgments
About the Author
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