The Bride & Groom First and Forever Cookbook

by Cushner, Susie; Whiteford, Sara Corpening; Barber, Mary Corpening

• ISBN13: 9780811834933
• ISBN10: 081183493X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-04-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

The bestselling creators of Smoothies, Super Smoothies and Wraps are together again, this time with a fabulous cookbook for newlyweds. With over 125 simple but sophisticated recipes, new, and not so new, cooks will be able to prepare great meals for their new spouse, friends, business associates and, of course, the intimidating in-laws. Learn which are the best staples to stock in the pantry and bar, which pots and pans are really needed and which appliances are the most useful. Recipes include Classic Lasagna, Honey-Mustard Glazed Salmon and Silken Chocolate Tart, as well as the basic building blocks of sauces, relishes and vinaigrettes. Included are menus for major holidays, a glossary of cooking terms, a guide to seasonal fruits and vegetables and even a section of ultra-fast dinner ideas.

Author Biography

Mary Corpening Barber and Sara Corpening Whiteford are identical twin sisters and the acclaimed owners of Thymes Two Catering in San Francisco.

Mary Corpening Barber and Sara Corpening Whiteford are identical twin sisters and the acclaimed owners of Thymes Two Catering in San Francisco.

Susie Cushner is a Boston-based photographer whose work can be found in Viva la Vida (0-8118-3184-1), as well as Gourmet and Saveur magazines.

Table of Contents

Introduction	10	(4)
Kitchen Basics
Essential Cutlery	14	(1)
Essential Pots and Pans	14	(1)
Basic Baking Equipment	15	(1)
Basic Cooking Utensils	16	(1)
Basic Appliances	16	(1)
Kitchen Extras (Not Essential but Great Add-ons)	17	(1)
Basic Glassware and Bar Accessories	17	(3)
The Global Pantry
Pantry Essentials	20	(6)
A Guide to Herbs and Spices	26	(1)
Stocking the Home Bar	27	(3)
Basics & Beyond
Chicken Stock	30	(1)
Vegetable Stock	31	(1)
Mayonnaise	32	(1)
Our ``Can't-Do-Without'' Marinade	33	(1)
Roasted Garlic Two Ways	34	(2)
``Gussied-Up'' Marinara Sauce	36	(1)
Summertime Marinara Sauce	37	(2)
Flaky Piecrust	39	(2)
Pizza Dough	41	(2)
Croutons	43	(1)
Caesar Dressing	44	(1)
Balsamic Vinaigrette	45	(1)
Mighty Mint Vinaigrette	45	(1)
Peanut Sauce	46	(1)
Tahini-Ginger Dipping Sauce	47	(1)
Pesto	48	(1)
Cranberry Relish	49	(1)
Caramelized Onions	50	(1)
Pimiento Cheese Spread	51	(3)
Appetizers, Finger Foods & Snacks
Warm Artichoke and Green Onion Dip	54	(1)
Lemony-Tarragon Crab Dip with Salt-and-Vinegar Potato Chips	55	(2)
Crudites with Green Onion-Mint Dip	57	(1)
Guacamole	58	(1)
1-2-3 Mexican Dip	59	(1)
Artichokes with Lemon-Garlic Butter	60	(1)
Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Olive Tarts	61	(1)
Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Pesto Torta	62	(2)
Chicken Satay	64	(1)
Herbed Buttermilk Popcorn	65	(1)
Smoked Salmon Platter	66	(2)
Marinated Olives and Feta Cheese	68	(1)
Party Pecans	69	(3)
Soups & Salads
Chicken Soup for Your Soul Mate	72	(1)
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Brie Crostini	73	(1)
Summer Garden Gazpacho	74	(2)
Mrs. Birdsong's Cabbage Soup	76	(3)
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Creme Heart Swirls	79	(2)
Thai-Style Corn Soup with Shrimp and Green Curry	81	(1)
Sherry-Spiked French Onion Soup	82	(1)
Butter Lettuce with Mango, Goat Cheese, and Mighty Mint Vinaigrette	83	(3)
Red Leaf Lettuce with Grapes, Blue Cheese, Pecans, and Balsamic Vinaigrette	86	(2)
Green Beans, Beets, and Goat Cheese with Sherry Vinaigrette	88	(1)
Arugula with Cranberries, Cambozola, Walnuts, and Raspberry Vinaigrette	89	(2)
Summer Tomato Stack	91	(1)
Confetti Coleslaw	92	(1)
Asian Spinach Salad with Hoisin-Glazed Salmon	93	(1)
Orzo Salad with Lemon, Feta, and Pine Nuts	94	(2)
Caesar Salad with Lemon-Pepper Shrimp	96	(1)
Mexican Chicken Salad with Taco-Ranch Dressing	97	(4)
Classics & All-Time Favorities
Brie and Champagne Fondue	101	(1)
Individual Four-Cheese Pizzas	102	(1)
Classic Lasagna	103	(2)
Roast Chicken and Vegetables for Two	105	(2)
Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Glazed Apples	107	(2)
Personalized Chicken Potpies	109	(2)
Beef Brugundy	111	(1)
``Oh-Baby!'' Baby Back Ribs	112	(1)
Sweet-and-Sour Brisket	113	(1)
Texas Chili with All the Fixin's	114	(2)
Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese	116	(1)
Better Than Grandma's Meat Loaf	117	(4)
Entrees
Wild Mushroom Risotto	121	(1)
Bow Tie Pasta with Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Boursin	122	(2)
Linguine with Scallops, Spinach, and Bacon in Champagne-Cream Sauce	124	(2)
Pasta with Pesto, Shrimp, and Sweet 100s	126	(2)
Salmon with Honey-Mustard Glaze	128	(1)
Corn Chip-Crusted Halibut with Creamy Salsa and Cilantro	129	(2)
Grilled Tuna with Soy-Ginger Glaze and Pickled Cucumbers	131	(1)
Chicken with Prosciutto, Fontina, and Mushroom Sauce	132	(1)
Chicken ``Divine''	133	(2)
Grilled Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Salsa	135	(2)
Holiday Turkey	137	(2)
Prime Rib with Red Wine Gravy	139	(2)
Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salsa and Blackberry Syrup	141	(1)
Lamb Chops with Mint-Mustard Sauce	142	(3)
Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Lemon and Rosemary	145	(2)
Grilled London Broil Fajitas	147	(2)
Filets Mignon with Green Peppercorns and Brandy-Cream Sauce	149	(3)
Side Dishes
Roasted Asparagus	152	(1)
Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts	153	(2)
Sweet Corn with Jalapeno Essence	155	(1)
Broccoli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Parmesan	156	(1)
Maple-Glazed Spiced Carrots	157	(1)
Sweet Peas with Red Onion and Mint	158	(2)
Roasted Tomato Pie	160	(1)
Sausage and Roasted Garlic Stuffing	161	(1)
Spicy Chipotle Black Beans	162	(1)
Creamy-Dreamy Mashed Potatoes	163	(1)
Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream and Chives	164	(2)
Killer Roasted Potatoes	166	(1)
Sweet Potatoes with Praline Topping	167	(2)
Wild Rice with Dried Cranberries, Green Onions, and Pecans	169	(1)
Coconut Rice	170	(1)
Couscous with Melted Leeks and Thyme	171	(4)
Breakfast & Brunch
Eggs Benedict	175	(2)
Frittata with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Cream Cheese, and Basil	177	(1)
Sausage and Cheddar Cheese Strata	178	(2)
French Toast with Hot Buttered Rum-Maple Syrup	180	(1)
Peanut Butter Toast with Icy-Cold Banana Milk	181	(2)
Mom's ``Flyaway'' Pancakes with Melted Berries	183	(2)
Quick-and-Easy Drop Biscuits	185	(1)
Yogurt-Granola Parfaits	186	(2)
Unbelievable Banana Bread	188	(1)
Rise-and-Shine Smoothie	189	(4)
Sweets
Spiced Carrot Cake with Fluffy Cream Cheese Icing	193	(2)
Shhh, Don't Tell---Chocolate Fudge Birthday Cake!	195	(2)
Strawberry Shortcakes d'Amour	197	(3)
Very Vanilla Cheesecake	200	(2)
Peanut Butter Pie Sealed with Kisses	202	(1)
Silken Chocolate Tart	203	(1)
Pumpkin Pie with Bourbon-Spiked Whipped Cream	204	(3)
Nectarine Tarts for Two	207	(1)
Harvest Apple Crisp	208	(2)
Shortbread Sweethearts	210	(1)
Daddy's Oatmeal Cookies	211	(1)
Our Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies (Mary vs. Sara)	212	(2)
Oooey-Gooey Caramel Candy Brownies	214	(1)
Raspberry-Almond Dream Cream	215	(2)
Puckery Lemon Parfaits with Summer Berries	217	(2)
``Hidden-Treasure'' Bread Pudding	219	(3)
The Global Bar
Sauza Margaritas	222	(1)
Raspberry Champagne Sparklers	222	(1)
Strawberry Daiquiris	223	(2)
Mojitos	225	(1)
Cosmopolitans	225	(1)
Vodka-Spiked Lemonade with Red Rocks	226	(1)
Classic Martinis	226	(1)
Great Robert's Whiskey Sour Slush	227	(1)
Citrusy Sangria	228	(1)
Mary's Bloody Marys	229	(3)
Cooking Side-by-Side
Breakfast in Bed	232	(1)
Elegant Supper for two	233	(1)
Romantic picnic	234	(4)
Inspirational Menus for Holidays & Special Occasions
Super Bowl Party	238	(1)
Valentine's Day	239	(1)
Easter Brunch	240	(1)
Fourth of July	241	(1)
Thanksgiving	242	(1)
Hanukkah	243	(1)
Christmas	244	(1)
Picnic Lunch	245	(1)
Cocktail Party	246	(1)
Summer Seated Dinner	247	(1)
Fireside Gathering	248	(1)
First Anniversary	249	(3)
Dinners & Desserts in a Dash
Linguini Alfredo with Clams	252	(1)
Stuffed Chicken Parmesan	252	(1)
Tuna with White Beans, Artichokes, and Black Olive Tapenade	253	(1)
Cumin-Crusted Halibut with Salsa Verde	253	(1)
Pasta with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce	254	(1)
Chicken, Chipotle, and Tortilla Soup	254	(2)
Pork, Bell Pepper, and Snow Pea Stir-Fry	256	(1)
Green Curry with Shrimp	256	(1)
Chinese Chicken Salad	257	(1)
Chicken with Tarragon Mustard and Pretzels	257	(1)
Chocolate Fondue	258	(1)
Triple-Decker Pound Cake with Raspberries and Lemon Glaze	258	(2)
Hazelnut Hot Chocolate	260	(1)
Rum-Spiked Coconut Tapioca	260	(1)
Cherry Potpies	261	(1)
Definitions of Commonly Used Cooking Terms	262	(1)
Guide to Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables	263	(3)
Index	266	(6)
Table of Equivalents	272