Newlywed Cookbook, 3E Book

Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION

PIZZA AND BREAD

Deep Dish Pizzas

Calzones with Turkey Sausage and Mozzarella

Caramelized Red Onion and Rosemary Focaccia

Rolled Basil-Pesto Bread

French Bread

Honey Wheat Bread

Super Moist Banana Bread

Oat-Buttermilk Quick Bread

Pumpkin-Orange Spice Loaf

Apple Spice Bread

Buttermilk-Chive Biscuits

PASTA AND RISOTTO

Spinach Lasagna

White Lasagna with Five Cheeses

Shells with Roasted Vegetables

Penne with Caramelized Onions, Herbed Zucchini, and Feta

Linguine with Sweet Sausage

Pasta e Fagioli

Linguine with Roasted Garlic-Basil Pesto

Mac 'n' Cheese

Bowties with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Fennel

Thai Noodles with Peanuts

Penne with Andouille and Parmesan

Spinach Fettuccine with Fresh Tomatoes

Linguine with White Clam Sauce

Spaghetti Bolognese

Bowtie Primavera in a Pink Sauce

Eggplant Parmesan Casserole

Rigatoni with Wild Mushrooms

Creamy Rigatoni with Gorgonzola

Fusilli Puttanesca

Spaghetti Carbonara

Chinese Noodles with Ginger and Vegetables

Black (Squid Ink) Noodles with Spicy Tomato Ragout

Stuffed Shells with Mustard Greens

Baked Ziti

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Lobster-Corn Risotto

CHICKEN, TURKEY, DUCK, AND GAME BIRDS

Tarragon-Crusted Chicken with Braised Baby Vegetables

Oven-Baked "Fried" Chicken

Sweet-n-Sour Chicken

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

Garlic-Lemon Chicken Thighs

Layered Mexican Chicken with Corn Tortillas

Dijon Chicken with Asparagus

Chicken Fried Rice

Cajun Chicken with Cornbread Dressing

Chicken Marsala with Jack Cheese

Chicken Curry with Lemongrass and Figs

Spicy Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Onion and Red Pepper Relish

Roasted Chicken with Apples, Sweet Onions, and Dried Fruit

Chicken Fajitas

Pesto-Crusted Chicken Breasts

Chicken Noodle Stew

Almond-Crusted Drumsticks

Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Acorn Squash

Chicken Lo Mein

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Rolled Chicken with Spinach and Blue Cheese

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Pot Pie

Turkey Chop Suey

Turkey Tetrazzini

Moroccan Turkey Salad

Peking Duck

Cornish Hens with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Pine Nut-Rice Stuffing

BEEF, PORK, VEAL, VENISON, AND LAMB

Wild Mushroom Stuffed Steaks

Grilled Flank Steak with Peppercorn Mélange

Horseradish-Crusted Filet Mignon

Stir-Fried Sesame Beef with Yellow Rice

Beef Pinwheels

Best-Ever Meatloaf

Cheese Steaks with Fried Onions

Sloppy Joes

Beef Stroganoff

Beef Pot Pie

Meatballs with 5 Different Sauces

Pot Roast with Root Vegetables

Beef and Bean Burritos

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Barley and Ham

Honey-Mustard Glazed Ham

Glazed Sesame Pork

Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Stuffed Pork Chops

Chinese Dumplings with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce

Barbecued Spareribs

Olive-Crusted Veal Chops with Garlic and Rosemary

Veal Chops with Porcini-Sherry Sauce

Chili-Crusted Venison

Curried Lamb and Lentil Stew

Grilled Lamb Chops with Yogurt-Mint Sauce

SEAFOOD AND SHELLFISH

Herb-Grilled Salmon with Papaya-Chile Salsa

Barbecue-Roasted Salmon

Tarragon-Crusted Salmon with Mustard Sauce

Seared Tuna with Anchovy-Olive Crust and Roasted Fennel

Caper-Crusted Swordfish with Black Olives

Red Snapper Livornese

Braised Red Snapper in Cilantro Broth

Parmesan-Crusted Flounder

Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with Parsnips and Red Onion

Quick Crab Cakes

Spicy Paella

Crab-Stuffed Poblano Chiles with Mango Salsa

Crab and Shrimp Enchiladas

Coriander Shrimp with Garlic Spinach

Shellfish Marinara

Spicy Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Hot Pot

Roasted Mussels in Garlic-Shallot Broth

Seafood Salad

SIDE DISHES, SALADS, AND SALSAS

Sourdough Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Mixed Greens with Tomato-Ginger Dressing

Lentil Salad with Feta and Bell Peppers

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Pine Nuts

Roasted Corn and Garlic Couscous

Rice and Peas with Lemon-Chipotle Dressing

Black Beans and Rice

Braised Zucchini with Sundried Tomatoes

Italian-Style Stuffed Artichokes

New Potato Salad with String Beans and Artichokes

Sweet Potato Bay Fries

Sautéed Baby Carrots with Dill

Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Celery Root and Fresh Chives

Oven-Roasted Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Two Cheeses

Scalloped Potatoes with Gorgonzola

Whipped Candied Sweet Potatoes

Broiled Leeks with Parmesan Bread Crumbs

Roasted Red Peppers and String Beans

Creamy Polenta with Smoked Gouda

Baked Polenta with Spicy Vegetable Ragout

Wild Mushroom Sauté

Parmesan-Almond-Crusted Broccoli

Tomato and Roasted Corn Salsa

Two Bean Mango Salsa

DESSERTS AND OTHER SWEET TREATS

Banana-Nut Scones

Apple-Oat Muffins with Mixed Fruit

Blueberry Muffins

Cherry Shortbread

Creamy Vanilla Cheesecake

Gooey Chocolate Squares with Whipped Cream and Fresh Raspberries

Apple Pie

Apple Strudel

Fruit Tart with Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

Best-Ever Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Cream Icing

Peanut Bars

Apricot-Almond Bars

Chocolate Oat Squares

Lemon Cornmeal Bars

Carrot Cake Bars

Peanut Biscotti

Super-Rocky, Rocky Road Brownies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Butter Cookies

Ginger Snaps

Peanut Butter Cookies

Chocolate Chip Meringue Kisses

Chocolate Chunk Cookies

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

NEW YEAR'S EVE

Chicken and Wild Mushrooms in Champagne Cream

Orzo Confetti

Sugar Snap Peas with Roasted Shallots

Orange-Pecan Pie

VALENTINE'S DAY

Broiled Lobster Tails

Steamed Asparagus Bundles with Tomato Vinaigrette

Basmati Pilaf with Toasted Almonds and Cumin Seeds

Mixed Berry Sweetheart Shortcake

THANKSGIVING

Roasted Turkey with Fresh Herbs

Caramelized Bell Peppers and Pearl Onions

Sourdough Stuffing with Sweet Italian Sausage

Maple-Orange Sweet Potatoes

Wild Mushroom Gravy

Cranberry-Corn Relish

Pumpkin Pie with Hazelnut Crust

CHRISTMAS DINNER

Christmas Goose

Cranberry Cornbread Dressing

Spaetzle

Red Cabbage

Oven-Roasted Chestnuts

Walnut-Fudge Torte

ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons

Crispy Broiled Scallops with Spicy Black Beans

Passion Fruit Sherbet

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Spinach and Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Shallots

Onion Tart with Parmesan

Swirled Pumpkin Cake

Pecan-Raisin Sticky Buns

Apple-Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Crunchy Roasted Granola

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

Super Chili

Four Bean Vegetarian Chili

Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Green Chile Salsa

Parmesan-Sesame Bread Sticks

Almond-Raisin Oatmeal Bars

PICNIC FOR TWO

Pasta Salad with Almonds and Grapes

Sundried Tomato Pesto with Sourdough Bread

Chocolate-Hazelnut Cookies with White Chocolate Chips

BREAKFAST IN BED

Breakfast Quesadillas

Strawberry Smoothie

Corn and Red Potato Hash

WHEN IN-LAWS COME FOR DINNER

Sure-Fire Shish-Kebabs

Rice, Corn, and Green Chile Timbales

Chocolate-Swirled Cheesecake

HERBS AND SPICES

COOKING TERMS

EQUIPMENT

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