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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Contents
Introduction
Let’s Get Cooking!
The Better Way to Eat
Who Blew up the Food?
Who Moved My Cheeseburger?
What You’ll Gain by Cooking It Yourself
But Wait—I Don’t Have Time to Cook!
Chapter 1 - The Truth About Your Food
How Something Easy Got So Complicated
Best Foods Index
The Fat Scorecard
The Meat Scorecard
The Carb Scorecard
The Dairy Scorecard
Nutrition Nuggets
Chapter 2 - The Eat This, Not That! Kitchen
Getting Back to Basics
The $331 Kitchen—Pots and Pans
The $331 Kitchen—Tools
The Perfect Pantry
Kitchen Commandments
Kitchen Wisdom
Chapter 3 - Breakfast
No Laughing Matter
Sunrise Sandwich with Turkey, Cheddar & Guacamole
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon, Asparagus and Goat Cheese
Artichoke-Feta Quiche
French Toast with Vanilla Bourbon and Caramelized Bananas
Sausage Frittata with Mushrooms
Huevos Rancheros
Blueberry Pancakes
Waffles with Ham & Egg
Yogurt Parfait
Crispy Ham Omelet with Cheese & Mushrooms
Breakfast Burritos
Chapter 4 - Appetizers & Small Bites
Out from the Deep Fryer
Artichoke Dip
Teriyaki Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Fiery Buffalo Wings
Crispy Quesadillas with Guacamole
Sliders, 2 Ways
Crab Cakes with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Nachos with Chicken & Black Beans
Tuna Satay Skewers
Bruschetta, 2 Ways
Chicken Fingers with Chipotle-Honey
Melted Brie with Vegetables
Chicken Pot Stickers
Mini Pizzas, 3 Ways
Spicy Potato Skins
Chapter 5 - Soups & Salads
How Restaurants Turned Lettuce into a Junk Food
Grilled Caesar Salad
Warm Goat Cheese Salad
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Caprese Tomato Towers
Grilled Chicken Salad with Cranberries, Avocado, and Goat Cheese
Tuna Niçoise
Chinese Chicken Salad
Butternut Squash Soup
Tortilla Soup
French Onion Soup
Chapter 6 - Sandwiches & Burgers
An exercise in excess
Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Sandwich
Grilled Cheese with Apples and Bacon
Shrimp Roll
Grilled Lamb Gyros
Chicken Panini with Pesto and Peppers
Patty Melt
The Ultimate Burger
Green Chile Cheeseburger
Turkey Sandwich with Guacamole and Bacon
Chicken Salad Sandwich with Curry and Raisins
Blackened Fish Sandwich
The Ultimate BLT
Meat Loaf Sandwich Open-Face with Caramelized Onions
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Cheesesteak Sandwich
Mushroom Melts
The Gobbler
Chapter 7 - Off the Grill
The Best Tool of All
Beer Can Chicken
Grilled Fish Tacos
Grilled Pork & Peaches
Grilled Salmon with Ginger-Soy Butter
Mexican Hot Dogs
Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps
Chicken Fajitas
Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri
Grilled Mahimahi with Red Pepper Sauce
Grilled Steak with Red Wine Butter
Dr Pepper Ribs
Chapter 8 - Pasta
Solving the Pasta Problem
Spaghetti & Meatballs
3-Cheese Ravioli with Cherry Tomatoes
Linguine with Clams
Hearty Lasagna
Butternut Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter
Pesto Gnocchi with Green Beans and Tomatoes
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Loaded Alfredo with Chicken and Vegetables
Pasta Bolognese
Chapter 9 - American Classics
Not-So-Comforting Food
Chicken Pot Pie
Shrimp and Grits
Macaroni & Cheese
Honey-Mustard Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
Turkey Meat Loaf with Spicy Tomato Chutney
Beer Brisket
Prime Rib with Italian Herb Sauce
Stuffed Chicken
Turkey Chili
Cornmeal Catfish with Corn Salsa
Loaded Pizza
Herb Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables
French Pot Roast
Chapter 10 - Ethnic Dishes
Lost in Translation
The Wok Matrix
Shrimp Lo Mein
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Mole Enchiladas
Roast Pork Loin Porchetta-Style with Lemony White Beans
Chicken Fried Rice
Halibut in a Bag
Shrimp Scampi
Chicken Marsala
Miso Cod with Spicy Cucumbers
Chicken Parmesan
Pork Chile Verde
Seared Scallops with White Beans and Spinach
Short Ribs Braised in Guinness
Chapter 11 - Sides, Snacks & Sauces
Remaking the Mini Me’s
Spice Roasted Nuts
Cole Slaw
Brussels and Bacon
Smashed Potatoes
Quinoa Pilaf
Pan-Roasted Mushrooms
Sautéed Spinach
Grilled Mexican-Style Corn
Simmered Lentils
Smoky Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Homemade Chips
Spicy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Fries
Roasted Squash
Sweet and Sour Onions
Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
8 Great Condiments!
Pesto
Guacamole
Hummus
Pickled jalapeño
Pickled Onions
Caramelized Onions
Roasted Garlic
Pepperonata
Chapter 12 - Desserts & Drinks
The Smoothie Matrix
The Anatomy of a Dessert Disaster
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Strawberry Shortcake with Balsamic
Crispy Apple Turnover
Ricotta Cheesecake with Warm Blueberries
Espresso Granita
Grilled Apricots
Banana-Rum Splits
Olive Oil Ice Cream
Ice Cream Sandwiches
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