The Cookbook for Men Whose Wives Don't Cook

by Hamilton, Christopher

• ISBN13: 9781419622427
• ISBN10: 1419622420
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-12-31
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Summary

A humorous step by step guide to preparing, cooking, and serving anything from a quick and easy 10 minute meal for one to a lavish feast for many. This book is geared towards the person who has difficulty telling a pot from a pan, yet still wants to eat well. Inside you will find guided recipes for beef, poultry, pork, salads, appetizers, breakfasts, and desserts with options to fit your time, taste, budget, and dietary needs. It's a real-world cookbook for real-world people written by a guy who had to learn to cook as soon as he found out his wife didn't!

Author Biography

Christopher Hamilton resides in Burlington, Ontario, Canada with his wife, Nancy, and two daughters, Sarah-Lynn and Heather. For 18 years he has worked in the transportation industry, dabbled in literary fiction, short stories, music, and, of course, cooking. In his spare time he pursues a second career as a wildlife photographer and conservationist. Currently you will find him at home cooking dinner.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xi
Before You Start	1	(6)
Tools of the Trade	7	(8)
Glossary of Cooking Terms	15	(4)
Tables of Weights and Measures	19	(4)
Storage Guide/Healthy Eating	23	(6)
Serving and Presentation	29	(6)
Beef	35	(20)
Beef Boats	38	(1)
Beef Stew	39	(3)
Beef Stuff	42	(1)
Prime Rib Roast	43	(3)
Quick Roast	46	(1)
Slow Roast	47	(1)
Chili	48	(1)
Sloppy Joes	49	(1)
Buredaca Stew	50	(1)
Shepherd's Pie	51	(4)
Barbeque	55	(12)
Salmon on a Cedar Plank	60	(1)
Shrimp	60	(1)
Hamburgers	60	(1)
Ribs	61	(1)
Veggies	62	(1)
Corn	62	(1)
Taters	63	(1)
Sauteed Onions	64	(1)
Mixed Vegetables	64	(1)
Kabobs	65	(2)
Poultry	67	(10)
Chicken Soup	70	(2)
Shake and Bake	72	(1)
Honey Lemon Chicken	72	(1)
Glazed Oven Roasted Chicken Breasts	72	(1)
Fried Chicken	73	(1)
Whole Oven Roasted Chicken	73	(2)
Turkey	75	(2)
Pork	77	(8)
Pork Chops	79	(1)
Pork Roasts	80	(1)
Pork Tenderloin	80	(1)
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin	81	(1)
Big Ol' Pork Roast	82	(1)
Ham Steaks	82	(1)
Black Forest Ham	83	(2)
Stir Fry	85	(4)
Fish/Venison/Game	89	(4)
Pastas	93	(10)
Pasta Sauces	95	(2)
Spaghetti	97	(1)
Fettuccini Alfredo	98	(1)
Mac and Cheese	98	(1)
Lasagna	98	(3)
Pirogues	101	(1)
Manicotti	101	(1)
Pizza	102	(1)
Salads/Sandwiches	103	(8)
Tossed Salad	105	(1)
Caesar Salad	106	(1)
Cole Slaw	107	(1)
Tuna Salad	108	(1)
Salmon Salad	108	(1)
Egg Salad	108	(1)
Potato Salad	109	(1)
Pasta Salad	110	(1)
Bean Salad	110	(1)
BBQ Chicken Salad	110	(1)
Breads	111	(4)
Appetizers/Sides	115	(14)
Veggie Tray	117	(2)
Fruit Tray	119	(1)
Cheese Tray	120	(1)
Shrimp Cocktail	120	(1)
Salmon Ball	121	(1)
Meatballs	122	(1)
Nachos	123	(1)
Cooked Vegetables	123	(1)
Beets	124	(1)
Baked Beans	124	(1)
Rice	124	(1)
Gravy	124	(1)
Mushrooms	125	(1)
Stuffed Peppers	125	(1)
Soups	126	(1)
French Onion Soup	126	(3)
Desserts	129	(8)
Cake	131	(1)
Pies	132	(1)
Ice Cream	133	(1)
Apple Sauce	133	(1)
Marshmallows	134	(1)
Turds	134	(1)
Fruit Tray	134	(1)
Chocolate Wafer Log	134	(1)
Jell-O	135	(1)
Chocolate Covered Strawberries	135	(2)
Breakfasts	137	(10)
Pancakes	139	(1)
French Toast	140	(1)
Broiled Grapefruit	140	(1)
Cereal	141	(1)
Fruit	141	(1)
Home Fries	141	(1)
Eggs	142	(1)
Fried Eggs	142	(3)
Boiled Eggs	145	(1)
Waffles	146	(1)
Hash Browns	146	(1)
Steak and Eggs	146	(1)
Afterword	147