Introduction
GETTING STARTED
Shopping
Shopping Through the Mail
Health Food
Labels
The Herb and Spice Primer
Dadís Basic Kitchen Equipment
The Food Processor
The Microwave
Food Safety and Storage
Freezing
How Long Will It Last
Real Men Do Measure
How to Read a Recipe
Demystifying the Saute Pan
Cleanup
BREAKFAST
The Basic Egg
Boiled Eggs
Scrambled Eggs
Fried Eggs
Poached Eggs
Omelets
Pancakes
French Toast
Breakfast in Bed
Slow Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon, Sour Cream, and Caviar
Mimosa
CafE au Lait
Hot Cereal
Frittata
Home-Fries Supremo
Puffed Pancake
Muffins
A Good Cup of Coffee and a Nice Cup of Tea
Yogurt and Fruit
LUNCH
Six Sandwiches the Kids Will Eat
Grilled Cheese
Turkey Club
Sloppy Joes
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Tunafish Salad
B.L.T.
All-Star Sandwiches
Four All-American Lunches:
Hamburgers
Hot Dogs
Quick Macaroni and Cheese
Chefís Salad
Lunch Treats
Yogurt Smoothie
Dadís Own Egg Cream
Trail Mix
The Lunchbox
Instant No-Recipe Lunches
English Muffin Pizza
Yogurt Buffet
Tuna Patties
Macaroni and Cheese
Instant Burritos
Using Up Leftovers
Quick Leftover Lo Mein
Chilaquiles with Chicken, Tomatoes, and Cheese
Minestrone Deluxe
DINNER
Mapping Out Dinner
Chicken Basics
Cuts, Servings, Storage
Roast Chicken
Broiled Chicken
Fried Chicken
Sauteed Chicken
Perfect Roast Chicken
Oven-Baked Middle Eastern ýFriedO Chicken
Chicken Breast Piccata
Chicken with Tomato and Sausage
Beef Basics
Cuts, Servings, Storage
Broiled Beef
Stewed Beef
Braised Beef
Roast Beef
Pan-Fried Beef and Burgers
Chopping an Onion
Dadís Official Meat Loaf
Roast Beef
Pot Roast
Stuffed Flank Steak
London Broil
Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli
Mexican Feast
Assembling the Feast
Steak Fajitas
Chicken Burritos
Vegetarian Tacos
Dirty Rice
Lemonade Ice Cream Pie
Lamb Basics
Cuts, Servings
Pan-Fried Lamb
Roasting Lamb
Broiling Lamb
Loin Lamb Chops with Red Wine Sauce
Shoulder Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary
Pork Basics
Cuts, Servings, Storage
Roast Pork
Pan-Fried Pork
Baked Ham
Broiled Pork
Hunan Orange-Ginger Roast Loin of Pork
Breaded Pork Chop
Pork Chop and Potato Casserole
Fish Basics
Buying, Servings, Storage
Broiled Fish
Pan-Fried Fish
Baked Fish
Fish Baked in Foil
Poached Fish
The Fish Primer
Red Snapper Baked in Foil
Fillet of Sole with Saffron and Tomato Cream Sauce
Cajun Baked Salmon
Baked Mackerel with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Herbs
Pan-Fried Flounder
The Shellfish Primer
Cajun BBQ Shrimp
Stir-Fried Scallops with Red Pepper, Peas, and Baby Corn
RICE AND POTATOES
Boiled White Rice
Basic Rice Pilaf
Basic Brown Rice
Baked Wild Rice
Kasha
The Basic Potato
Boiled Potatoes
Baked Potatoes
Oven-Roasted Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
French Fries
Oven-Roasted Fries
Baked Potato as a Meal
Stuffed Potatoes with Bacon and Cheese
Pan Roasted New Potatoes
VEGETABLES
Cooking the Basic Vegetable
Boiling
Steaming
Microwaving
Stir-Frying
Artichokes
Curry Dip
Asparagus
Orange Vinaigrette
Beets
Beet and Cucumber Salad
Broccoli
Sauteed Broccoli and Mushrooms
Carrots
Carrots with Orange and Mint
Microwaved Glazed Carrots
Cauliflower
Curried Cauliflower and Potato
Corn
Corn Pudding
Green Beans
Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic
Mushrooms
Peas
Peas with Cream and Almonds
Spinach
Spinach and Cheese
Zucchini
Zucchini and Tomatoes
TWO FANCY DINNERS
A Light Summery Supper
The Timetable
Chicken Tortellini with Prosciutto and Tomato Cream Sauce
Baked Salmon with Herb Crust
Wild Rice with Grapes
Strawberry Mousse
Wine Primer
A Hearty Meal with a Mediterranean Flavor
The Timetable
Melon and Prosciutto
Mozzarella with Tomato and Fresh Basil
Fillet of Beef with Wild Mushrooms
Oven-Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary and Whole Garlic
Poached Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream and Orange Liqueur
The Table Setting
SALADS
The Basic Salad
Greens Primer
Salad Vegetables
The Basic Dressing
Oil and Vinegar
Dadís Own Vinaigrette
Chicken Salad
White Bean and Basil Salad
Greek Salad
Caesar Salad
Spinach Salad
Waldorf Salad
Carrot and Black Bean Salad
Tuna, Chickpea, and Smoked Cheddar Salad
Red Potato Salad
Watercress, Snow Pea, and Melon Salad
Coleslaw
Complete Meal Salads:
Salad Nicoise
Japanese Beef Salad
Chinese Chicken Salad
PASTA
The Pasta Primer
The Pasta Sauce Primer
Basic Tomato Sauce
Meatballs
Dadís Own No-Boil Lasagna
Never-Fail Macaroni Casserole
Eight Steps to Pasta Heaven
Fettuccine with Tomato, Sausage, and Basil
Seafood Linguine
Penne with Tuna, Tomatoes, and Roasted Peppers
Spaghetti Carbonara
Empty Cupboard Pasta
Cold Tortellini Salad
Cold Peanut Noodles
Oriental Noodles with Chicken and Ham
SOUPS AND STEWS
The Basic Soups
Minestrone
Split Pea Soup
Dadís Own Chicken Noodle Soup
New England Clam Chowder
Potato and Escarole Soup
Carrot and Orange Soup
Broccoli and Apple Soup
Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
Homemade Stock
Beef Stock
Chicken Stock
Mexican Chicken Stew
Mediterranean Fish and Seafood Stew
DESSERTS
Oatmeal Chocolate-Chip Cookies
Chocolate Pudding
Hermits
Dadís Own Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Quick and Decadent Chocolate-Peanut Butter-Granola Coconut Bars
Dadís Own Apple Pie
Dadís Own Pie Crust
Daveís Key Lime Pie
Super-Fast Saucepan Brownies
Peach-Blueberry Brown Betty
Tiramisu
The Simplest and Healthiest Dessert
Baked Apples
Melon and Honey and Lime
Poached Pears
Sauteed Bananas with Strawberries
Crystallized Orange Sections
MAKING BREAD AND PIZZA WITH THE KIDS
Bread Basics
Country White Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Pumpernickle Raisin Bread
Cornbread
Irish Soda Bread
Dadís Own Pizza
The Dough
The Toppings
Scones
COOKING IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
The Basic Grill
Techniques
Maintenance
Timing
Marinating
Basting
Dadís Own Barbecue Sauce
Wine-and-Herb Marinade
Oriental Marinade
Barbecued Chicken
Barbecued Spareribs
Lamb Shish Kebab
Grilled Vegetables
Oriental Grilled Swordfish
Pork or Chicken Sate
Peanut Dipping Sauce
Mary Cleaverís Boneless Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary
COOKING FOR A CROWD
Baked Smoked Ham
Dadís Own Chili
Chicken Breasts with Prosciutto and Mozzarella
Red Snapper Vera Cruz
Jambalaya with Shrimp and Chicken
Whole Roast Beef Tenderloin
Moroccan Veal, Sausage, and Chicken with Couscous
Thanksgiving Dinner for Twelve
Roast Turkey
Dadís Own Apple Sausage Stuffing
Quick Cranberry Chutney
Candied Sweet Potatoes
HOW TO THROW YOUR OWN COCKTAIL PARTY
The Drinks
Simple Nibbles and Ethnic Edibles
Spring Rolls and Dim Sum
Guacamole
Miniature Quiches
Pate
Dolmas and Spanakopita
Salmon Caviar
Tapenade and Pesto
Pizza Rotolo
Goat Cheese Pita Pizza
Barbecued Chicken Wings
Hummus or Baba Ghanoush with Pita Triangles
Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce
Cheese and Crackers
A Menu for a Fancy Cocktail Party for 25
The Timetable
The Shopping List
Crudites
Sun-Dried Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Fresh Salsa and Chips
Jerk Chicken Wings
Salmon Hash in Endive
Melon and Prosciutto Rolls
The Cheese Primer
Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce
THROWING A BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR YOUR CHILD
Party Themes
Games
Timetables
Party Food
Munchies
Pizza
Turkey Tacos
Sandwiches
Barbecued Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
Lasagna
Beverages
Cupcakes
Sundaes
The Birthday Cake
Primo Birthday Cake
Luscious Chocolate Frosting
Quick Vanilla Frosting
Frosting and Decorating the Cake
Glossary
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