Get Cooking: 150 Simple Recipes to Get You Started in the Kitchen (48 page)

Baked Cut-Up Chicken with, 151–53

Bites, Bacon-Wrapped, 232–33

dried, stocking up on, xvi

Fruity Clafoutis, 257

G

Garlic

Pesto, 220

Prawns, Pan-Seared, 164–65

preparing, xviii

Roasted, Nuts, and Raisins, Farfalle with, 88–89

Roasted, Paste, 5

Giblets, cooking, 153

Ginger

fresh, preparing, xix

Gingery Gingerbread, 250–51

-Soy-Sesame Vinaigrette, 54–55

Gingerbread, Gingery, 250–51

Goat Cheese

Artichoke, Tomato, and Red Onion Focaccia, 106–7

Hazelnuts, and Golden Raisins, Wilted Spinach Salad with, 56–57

Grains

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apple-Almond-Cherry Basmati Pilaf, 97–99

bulgur, 182–83

Cornbread, 101–2

couscous, 182–83

Creamy Polenta, 105

rice, how to cook, 181–82

“soaking” grains, 182–83

Greek Salad with Oregano-Laced Vinaigrette, 46–47

Greek-Style Stuffed Eggplant, 116–17

Green Beans

All-American Three-Bean Salad, 38–39

Amandine, Seriously Good, 202–3

Greens.
See also
Cabbage; Lettuce; Spinach

buying, 31

dark leafy, parboiling, 213

Dark Leafy, with Very Sweet Onions, 212–13

packaged salad mixes, about, 31

Pasta Shells with Chickpeas and Arugula, 86–87

preparing tossed salad with, 33–34

storing, 31–32

varieties of, 32

washing, 31

Guacamole, 224–25

H

Hazelnuts, Goat Cheese, and Golden Raisins, Wilted Spinach Salad with, 56–57

Herbs.
See also
Basil; Cilantro; Parsley

adding to salads, 32–33

Oregano-Laced Vinaigrette, 47

storing, 32

“Hollandaise,” Shortcut, 161

Honey

about, 35

-Balsamic Dressing, Creamy, 36

-Mustard Dressing, 36–37

Hot and Sour Soup with Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms, 20–21

Hot Fudge Sundaes, 239–40

Hummus, 226–27

I

Iceberg Wedges, Old-Fashioned, with Luxurious Bleu Cheese Dressing, 50–51

Ice cream

Hot Fudge Sundaes, 239–40

Italian-Style Peppers and Sausages (Peperoni e Salsiccia), 166–67

Italian Tomato Sauce, Homemade, 67–68

J

Jicama, about, 60

L

Lasagna, Spinach, Quick and Easy, 72–73

Lentil, Red, Soup, North African, 24–25

Lettuce

Caesar Salad with Its Own From-Scratch Dressing, 44–45

Chinese Chicken Salad with Soy-Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette, 54–55

Old-Fashioned Iceberg Wedges with Luxurious Bleu Cheese Dressing, 50–51

packaged salad mixes, about, 31

Taco Salad with Cumin-Lime-Cilantro Dressing, 58–60

Lime-Cumin-Cilantro Dressing, 59

Linguine

with Clam Sauce, 76–77

with Spinach and Peas, 82–83

M

Mac & Cheese, Genuine Homemade, 74–75

Mango and Chickpea Curry, 118–19

Maple syrup, buying, xv

Marinara Sauce, 68

Mayonnaise, for salad dressings, 31

Meat.
See also
Beef; Pork

buying, 146–47

checking for doneness, 149

cooking, 148–49

internal cooking temperatures, 150

menu accompaniments, 148

raw, handling, 148

resting, before serving, 149–50

storing, 147–48

USDA grades, 147

Meatballs, 71

Meatballs, Spaghetti and, 69–71

Mozzarella

Balls, Fresh, with Basil and Tomatoes (Bocconcini Skewers), 223

Pasta Shells with Chickpeas and Arugula, 86–87

Quick and Easy Spinach Lasagna, 72–73

Mushroom(s)

cleaning, 113

Popover Pie, 112–13

Portobello Faux Burgers, 140–41

Shiitake, Fresh, Hot and Sour Soup with, 20–21

storing, 113

Thai Green Curry with Coconut Milk, Vegetables, and Tofu, 120–21

Vegetable-Tofu Stir-Fry with Orange-Ginger Glaze, 122–24

-Zucchini Ragout over Creamy Polenta, 103–4

Mustard

-Honey Dressing, 36–37

Sauce, Braised Brussels Sprouts in, 210–11

N

Noodles

Chinese-Style Peanut, 92–93

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, 6–7

North African Red Lentil Soup, 24–25

Nuts

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apple-Almond-Cherry Basmati Pilaf, 97–99

Original-ish Waldorf Salad, 52–53

Roasted Garlic, and Raisins, Farfalle with, 88–89

Seriously Good Green Beans Amandine, 202–3

Slightly Sweet Cajun-Spiced, 230–31

toasting, 53

Wilted Spinach Salad with Hazelnuts, Goat Cheese, and Golden Raisins, 56–57

O

Oils

olive, buying, xv, 63

roasted nut and seed, about, xv

toasted sesame, about, xv

Onion(s)

and Asparagus, Roasted, Rigatoni al Forno with, 80–81

Fried, Skillet Potatoes with, 192–93

Grandma Betty’s Brisket, 173–75

and Peppers, Fajita-Style, 206–7

preparing, xix

Red, –Caramelized Balsamic, Soup with Cheese-Topped Croutons, 8–9

Urban-Grilled Summer Squash, 214–15

Very Sweet, Dark Leafy Greens with, 212–13

Oregano-Laced Vinaigrette, 47

P

Panko breadcrumbs, about, 163

Parmesan

Caesar Salad with Its Own From-Scratch Dressing, 44–45

Fricos, 12–13

Parsley

chopping, xx

Potatoes, Boiled, 188–89

Party snacks

Bacon-Wrapped Fruit Bites, 232–33

Bocconcini Skewers (Fresh Mozzarella Balls with Basil and Tomatoes), 223

Crostini, Any Style (Little Italian Toasts), 221–22

Guacamole, 224–25

Hummus, 226–27

Luxury Potato Bites, 234–35

Peppy Pepitas, 228

Pesto, 220

Slightly Sweet Cajun-Spiced Nuts, 230–31

Pasta

Chinese-Style Peanut Noodles, 92–93

cooking and serving, 64–65

Couscous, 182–83

Farfalle with Roasted Garlic, Nuts, and Raisins, 88–89

garnishes for, 65

Genuine Homemade Mac & Cheese, 74–75

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, 6–7

ingredients, warming, tip for, 85

leftover, serving ideas, 66

Linguine with Clam Sauce, 76–77

Linguine with Spinach and Peas, 82–83

menu accompaniments, 65

pantry ingredients for, 64

Penne with Broccoli and Pesto, 84–85

Quick and Easy Spinach Lasagna, 72–73

recipe ideas, 62–63

Rigatoni al Forno with Roasted Asparagus and Onions, 80–81

Salad, Best, 48–49

sauces for, 67–68

serving sizes and yields, 63

shapes, 63–64

Shells with Chickpeas and Arugula, 86–87

Spaghetti alla Carbonara, 78–79

Spaghetti and Meatballs, 69–71

with Tuna, White Beans, and Artichoke Hearts, 90–91

Peanut Butter

Chinese-Style Peanut Noodles, 92–93

–Chocolate Crunchy Things, 242–43

Pea(s)

defrosting, 83

Green, and Feta Quiche, 110–11

and Spinach, Linguine with, 82–83

Penne with Broccoli and Pesto, 84–85

Peperoni e Salsiccia (Italian-Style Peppers and Sausages), 166–67

Pepitas, Peppy, 228

Peppers

chiles de árbol, about, 229

Greek Salad with Oregano-Laced Vinaigrette, 46–47

and Onions, Fajita-Style, 206–7

and Sausages, Italian-Style (Peperoni e Salsiccia), 166–67

slicing and chopping, xvii

Steak Fajitas, 176–78

Vegetable-Tofu Stir-Fry with Orange-Ginger Glaze, 122–24

Pesto, 220

Pesto and Broccoli, Penne with, 84–85

Pie, Mushroom Popover, 112–13

Pizza dough, working with, 107

Polenta, Creamy, 105

Pomegranate molasses, about, xvi

Popover Pie, Mushroom, 112–13

Pork.
See also
Bacon

internal cooking temperatures, 150

Peperoni e Salsiccia (Italian-Style Peppers and Sausages), 166–67

Potato(es)

Baked, 184–85

Baked Stuffed, 114–15

Bites, Luxury, 234–35

buying and storing, 180

Corn Chowder, 16–17

Mashed, 186–87

Mashed, White Cheddar Soup, 18–19

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew, 170–72

Parsley, Boiled, 188–89

Peperoni e Salsiccia (Italian-Style Peppers and Sausages), 166–67

Roasted Fingerlings, 190–91

Salad, Basic and Beyond, 40–41

Skillet, with Fried Onions, 192–93

Sweet, Your Basic Mashed, 194–95

Poultry.
See also
Chicken; Turkey

buying, 147

menu accompaniments, 148

raw, handling, 148

storing, 147–48

Prawns, Garlic, Pan-Seared, 164–65

Prunes

Bacon-Wrapped Fruit Bites, 232–33

Baked Cut-Up Chicken with Fruit, 151–53

Pumpkin seeds.
See
Pepitas

Q

Quiche, Green Pea and Feta, 110–11

R

Raisins

Golden, Goat Cheese, and Hazelnuts, Wilted Spinach Salad with, 56–57

Original-ish Waldorf Salad, 52–53

Roasted Garlic, and Nuts, Farfalle with, 88–89

Ranch Dressing, Homemade, 37

Rice

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apple-Almond-Cherry Basmati Pilaf, 97–99

how to cook, 181–82

Rigatoni al Forno with Roasted Asparagus and Onions, 80–81

Russian Dressing, 37

S

Salad dressings

about, 30–31

Caesar Dressing, 45

Creamy Balsamic-Honey Dressing, 36

Cumin-Lime-Cilantro Dressing, 59

Homemade Ranch Dressing, 37

Honey-Mustard Dressing, 36–37

Luxurious Bleu Cheese Dressing, 51

Oregano-Laced Vinaigrette, 47

Raspberry-Shallot Dressing, 35–36

Russian Dressing, 37

Soy-Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette, 54–55

Salads

add-ins and add-ons for, 32–33

Caesar, with Its Own From-Scratch

Dressing, 44–45

Chicken, Chinese, with Soy-Ginger-Sesame

Vinaigrette, 54–55

Greek, with Oregano-Laced Vinaigrette, 46–47

Mostly Classic Cole Slaw, 42–43

Old-Fashioned Iceberg Wedges with

Luxurious Bleu Cheese Dressing, 50–51

packaged salad mixes, about, 31

Pasta, Best, 48–49

Potato, Basic and Beyond, 40–41

Taco, with Cumin-Lime-Cilantro Dressing, 58–60

Three-Bean, All-American, 38–39

tossed green, assembling, 33–34

Waldorf, Original-ish, 52–53

Wilted Spinach, with Hazelnuts, Goat Cheese, and Golden Raisins, 56–57

Salmon

Burgers, 132–33

Poached, 160–61

Salts, “designer,” about, xvi

Sauces

Bolognese, 68

Marinara, 68

Shortcut “Hollandaise,” 161

Tomato, Homemade Italian, 67–68

Sausages and Peppers, Italian-Style (Peperoni e Salsiccia), 166–67

Scallions, slicing, xx

Seafood.
See
Fish; Shellfish

Seeds

Peppy Pepitas, 228

toasting, 25

Shallot(s)

about, 35

-Raspberry Dressing, 35–36

Shellfish

buying, 147

cooking, 148–49

internal cooking temperatures, 150

Linguine with Clam Sauce, 76–77