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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Introduction: Why Rituals
- “Bus Stop Social” Ribs
- Pasta Night with Friends: Carbonara
- Classic Negroni
Part I - Holidays We Didn’t Invent
“Everything”
- The $100 Challah
Easter Ham
- Apricot-Rum Glazed Ham
- Ham and Eggs with Parm and Herbs
- Ham Sandwiches (Or Sliders) with Pickled Vegetables
- Split Pea Soup with Leftover Ham and Chive Croutons
The Edible Gift Ritual (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day)
- My Grandma Catrino’s Biscotti
- Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Nut Loaf
- Our Favorite Granola
- Snickerdoodles
Fourth of July, aka Cousinland
- Picnic Chicken
- Crowd-Pleaser Summer Slaw
- German Potato Salad
Halloween Launch Party
- Franks and Beans
- Chicken Chorizo Chili
On Thanksgiving Traditions
- Mom’s Chocolate Pudding Pie
- My Chocolate Pudding Pie
- Mom’s Herb-Roasted Turkey with Gravy
- Gravy
- “Confetti” Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Raisins
- Sausage and Apple Stuffing
- Cranberry Relish
- Potato Gratin with Gruyère
How to Avoid Empty Celebration Syndrome
The Holiday Party
- Interfaith Sliders (Brisket & Ham)
- Ham Sliders
- Potato Latkes with Fixin’s
My Dad’s Genius Entertaining Trick
Christmas in Virginia
- Hubba’s Christmas Cookies
- Cranberry-Marinated Beef Tenderloin
- Curried Carrots with Pecans
- Sybil’s Salad
- Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Fancy-Pants Dinner (New Year’s Eve)
- New Year’s Eve Lobsters with Champagne Butter
- Beet and Blood Orange Salad with Pistachios
- Tea Cup Brownie Sundaes
Part II - Our Family Rituals
- The Walk to the Farmer’s Market
- The Tomato Sandwich
- Grilled Duck Breast with Cherry-Peach Relish
- Grilled Fish with Blender Sauce
- Grilled Smashed Potatoes with Chutney
- Kale Salad with Pomegranates
- Strawberry–Almond Milkshakes
- Pizza with Ramps and Taleggio
- Quinoa Salad with Roast Vegetables, Feta, and Herbs
- Triple Berry Summer Pie with Lattice Crust
The One-on-One Date
- Abby’s Homemade Gnocchi with Basil and Cheese
- Phoebe’s Hatch Burgers
Fruit First Thing
Pickling
- Dill Pickled Vegetables
Lunch with Dad
The Sleepover Breakfast
- Sleepover Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Popovers with Homemade Strawberry Jam
- Strawberry Jam
- Apple-Cinnamon Fritters
Vacation Rituals
- Grilled Fish Sandwiches with Salsa Fresca
- Salsa Fresca
- Spicy Mayo
- Post-Beach Grilled Cheddar and Apple Sandwich with A Side Of Coke
- Cold-Brewed Ice Coffee
Miracle Mashed Potatoes
- Classic Mashed Potatoes
Après Ski
- Cider-Braised Pork Meatballs with Creamy Polenta
- Creamy Polenta
- Broccolini-Chickpea Pizza
Part III - Birthdays
Abby’s Birthdaypalooza
- Brown Butter Apple Pie
- Doughnut Cake
- Andy’s Birthday Breakfasts
- Homemade Sausage, Egg, and Cheese On Homemade Biscuits
Jenny’s Mud Cake
- Rosa’s Mud Cake
Phoebe’s Ice Cream Cake
- Phoebe’s Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Cake with Ganache
- Pick a Country, Any Country
A Sane Parent’s Guide to Throwing an At-Home Birthday Party
- Classic Italian Sub
- Vegetarian Sub
Part IV - Family Dinners
Did I Ever Tell You…?
- Curried Red Lentil Soup with Greens
Sunday Dinners
- Shredded Pork Lettuce Wraps with Pomegranates
- Cilantro-Lime Rice
- Harissa Roasted Chicken
- Baked Polenta with Feta
- Greenest Green Salad
- Grilled Soy-Glazed Pork Chops
- Grilled Halloumi and Asparagus with Pesto
- Sliced Tomatoes with Sea Salt and Chives
- Peach Berry Cobbler
- Grandma Jody’s Lasagna
- Grandma Jody’s Marinara
- “Leaf”
Eating in Front of the TV
- Big World Event Super Nacho Plate
After-Dinner Rituals
- Orecchiette with Sweet Sausage Bolognese
- Salmon and Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce
- Crispy Chickpeas with Yogurt Sauce and Naan
On Signature Dinners
- Burrito Bowls
- Grilled Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Butter and Summer Cabbage
- One-Pan Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Chives
In Conclusion
Rituals and Holidays Organized by Calendar
Acknowledgments
Other Titles
Dedication
About the Author
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