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Cover
Title
Acknowledgments
Contents
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 KITCHEN BASICS
Essential Cutlery
Essential Pots and Pans
Basic Baking Equipment
Basic Cooking Utensils
Basic Appliances
Kitchen extras (not essential but great add-ons)
Basic Glassware and Bar Accessories
CHAPTER 2 THE GLOBAL PANTRY
Pantry Essentials
A Guide to Herbs and Spices
Stocking the Home Bar
CHAPTER 3 BASICS & BEYOND
Chicken Stock
VEGETABLE STOCK
Mayonnaise
Our “Can’t-Do-Without” Marinade
ROASTED GARLIC TWO WAYS
“Gussied-Up” MARINARA SAUCE
Summertime MARINARA SAUCE
Flaky PIECRUST
PIZZA DOUGH
Croutons
CAESAR DRESSING
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
MIGHTY MINT VINAIGRETTE
PEANUT SAUCE
TAHINI-GINGER DIPPING SAUCE
PESTO
CRANBERRY RELISH
Caramelized Onions
PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD
CHAPTER 4 APPETIZERS FINGER FOODS & SNACKS
Warm ARTICHOKE AND GREEN ONION DIP
LEMONY-TARRAGON CRAB DIP WITH SALT-AND-VINEGAR POTATO CHIPS
CRUDITÉS WITH GREEN ONION–MINT DIP
GUACAMOLE
1-2-3 Mexican Dip
ARTICHOKES WITH LEMON-GARLIC BUTTER
CARAMELIZED ONION, GRUYèRE, AND OLIVE TARTS
GOAT CHEESE, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, AND PESTO TORTA
CHICKEN SATAY
HERBED BUTTERMILK POPCORN
SMOKED SALMON PLATTER
MARINATED OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE
PARTY PECANS
CHAPTER 5 SOUS & SALADS
CHICKEN SOUP for Your Soul Mate
CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP WITH BRIE CROSTINI
SUMMER GARDEN GAZPACHO
Mrs. Birdsong’s Cabbage Soup
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH CRÈME HEART SWIRLS
THAI-STYLE CORN SOUP WITH SHRIMP AND GREEN CURRY
Sherry-Spiked FRENCH ONION SOUP
BUTTER LETTUCE WITH MANGO, GOAT CHEESE, AND MIGHTY MINT VINAIGRETTE
RED LEAF LETTUCE WITH GRAPES, BLUE CHEESE, PECANS, AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
GREEN BEANS, BEETS, AND GOAT CHEESE WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE
ARUGULA WITH CRANBERRIES, CAMBOZOLA, WALNUTS, AND RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE
SUMMER TOMATO STACK
CONFETTI COLESLAW
ASIAN SPINACH SALAD WITH HOISIN-GLAZED SALMON
ORZO SALAD WITH LEMON, FETA, AND PINE NUTS
CAESAR SALAD WITH LEMON-PEPPER SHRIMP
MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH TACO-RANCH DRESSING
CHAPTER 6 ALL-TIME & FAVORITES
BRIE AND CHAMPAGNE FONDUE
INDIVIDUAL FOUR-CHEESE PIZZAS
Classic LASAGNA
ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES FOR TWO
PAN-FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH GLAZED APPLES
PERSONALIZED CHICKEN POTPIES
BEEF BURGUNDY
“Oh-Baby!” BABY BACK RIBS
SWEET-AND-SOUR BRISKET
TEXAS CHILI with All the Fixin’s
Stovetop MACARONI AND CHEESE
Better Than Grandma’S MEAT LOAF
CHAPTER 7 ENTRÉES
WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO
BOW TIE PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, AND BOURSIN
Linguine with Scallops, Spinach, and Bacon in Champagne-Cream Sauce
PASTA WITH PESTO, SHRIMP, AND SWEET 100S
SALMON WITH HONEY-MUSTARD GLAZE
CORN CHIP–CRUSTED HALIBUT WITH CREAMY SALSA AND CILANTRO
GRILLED TUNA WITH SOY-GINGER GLAZE AND PICKLED CUCUMBERS
CHICKEN WITH PROSCIUTTO, FONTINA, AND MUSHROOM SAUCE
CHICKEN “DIVINE”
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SALSA
HOLIDAY TURKEY
PRIME RIB WITH RED WINE GRAVY
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH MANGO SALSA AND BLACKBERRY SYRUP
LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT-MUSTARD SAUCE
GRILLED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB WITH LEMON AND ROSEMARY
GRILLED LONDON BROIL FAJITAS
FILETS MIGNON WITH GREEN PEPPERCORNS AND BRANDY-CREAM SAUCE
CHAPTER 8 SIDE DISHES
ROASTED ASPARAGUS
SPINACH WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS
SWEET CORN WITH JALAPEñO Essence
BROCCOLI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND PARMESAN
MAPLE-GLAZED SPICED CARROTS
SWEET PEAS WITH RED ONION AND MINT
ROASTED TOMATO PIE
SAUSAGE AND ROASTED GARLIC STUFFING
SPICY CHIPOTLE BLACK BEANS
CREAMY-DREAMY MASHED POTATOES
POTATO PANCAKES WITH SOUR CREAM AND CHIVES
Killer Roasted Potatoes
SWEET POTATOES WITH PRALINE TOPPING
WILD RICE WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES, GREEN ONIONS, AND PECANS
COCONUT RICE
COUSCOUS WITH MELTED LEEKS AND THYME
CHAPTER 9 BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
EGGS BENEDICT
FRITTATA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, CREAM CHEESE, AND BASIL
SAUSAGE AND CHEDDAR CHEESE STRATA
FRENCH TOAST WITH HOT BUTTERED RUM–MAPLE SYRUP
PEANUT BUTTER TOAST WITH ICY-COLD BANANA MILK
Mom’s “Flyaway” PANCAKES WITH MELTED BERRIES
QUICK-AND-EASY DROP BISCUITS
YOGURT-GRANOLA PARFAITS
UNBELIEVABLE BANANA BREAD
RISE-AND-SHINE SMOOTHIE
CHAPTER 10 SWEETS
SPICED CARROT CAKE WITH FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE ICING
Shhh, Don’t Tell—CHOCOLATE FUDGE BIRTHDAY CAKE!
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES d’Amour
Very VANILLA CHEESECAKE
PEANUT BUTTER PIE Sealed with Kisses
SILKEN CHOCOLATE TART
PUMPKIN PIE WITH BOURBON-SPIKED WHIPPED CREAM
NECTARINE TARTS for Two
Harvest APPLE CRISP
SHORTBREAD SWEETHEARTS
Daddy’s OATMEAL COOKIES
Our Favorite CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (Mary vs. Sara)
Oooey-Gooey CARAMEL CANDY BROWNIES
RASPBERRY-ALMOND DREAM CREAM
Puckery LEMON PARFAITS WITH SUMMER BERRIES
“Hidden-Treasure” BREAD PUDDING
CHAPTER 11 THE GLOBAL BAR
SAUZA MARGARITAS
RASPBERRY CHAMPAGNE SPARKLERS
STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRIS
MOJITOS
COSMOPOLITANS
VODKA-SPIKED LEMONADE with Red Rocks
Classic MARTINIS
Citrusy SANGRIA
Mary’s BLOODY MARYS
CHAPTER 12 COOKING SIDE-BY-SIDE
BREAKFAST IN BED
ELEGANT SUPPER FOR TWO
ROMANTIC PICNIC
CHAPTER 13 INSPIRATIONAL MENUS FOR HOLIDAYS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS
SUPER BOWL PARTY
VALENTINE’S DAY
EASTER BRUNCH
FOURTH OF JULY
THANKSGIVING
HANUKKAH
CHRISTMAS
PICNIC LUNCH
COCKTAIL PARTY
SUMMER SEATED DINNER
FIRESIDE GATHERING
FIRST ANNIVERSARY
CHAPTER 14 DINNERS & DESSERTS IN A DASH
LINGUINE ALFREDO WITH CLAMS
STUFFED CHICKEN PARMESAN
TUNA WITH WHITE BEANS, ARTICHOKES, AND BLACK OLIVE TAPENADE
CUMIN-CRUSTED HALIBUT WITH SALSA VERDE
PASTA WITH ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER SAUCE
CHICKEN, CHIPOTLE, AND TORTILLA SOUP
PORK, BELL PEPPER, AND SNOW PEA STIR-FRY
GREEN CURRY WITH SHRIMP
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON MUSTARD AND PRETZELS
CHOCOLATE FONDUE
TRIPLE-DECKER POUND CAKE WITH RASPBERRIES AND LEMON GLAZE
HAZELNUT HOT CHOCOLATE
RUM-SPIKED COCONUT TAPIOCA
CHERRY POTPIES
DEFINITIONS OF COMMONLY USED COOKING TERMS
GUIDE TO SEASONAL FRUITS & VEGETABLES
INDEX
TABLE OF EQUIVALENTS
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