The Newlywed Cookbook

by Miller, Robin

• ISBN13: 9781402205750
• ISBN10: 1402205759
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-01
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc

Summary

Honey, what's for dinner?

Table of Contents

Introduction	xiii
Pizza and Bread
Deep Dish Pizzas	1	(1)
Calzones with Turkey Sausage and Mozzarella	2	(1)
Caramelized Red Onion and Rosemary Focaccia	3	(1)
Rolled Basil-Pesto Bread	4	(1)
French Bread	5	(1)
Honey Wheat Bread	6	(1)
Super Moist Banana Bread	7	(1)
Oat-Buttermilk Quick Bread	8	(1)
Pumpkin-Orange Spice Loaf	9	(1)
Apple Spice Bread	10	(1)
Buttermilk-Chive Biscuits	11	(2)
Pasta and Risotto
Spinach Lasagna	13	(1)
White Lasagna with Five Cheeses	14	(1)
Shells with Roasted Vegetables	15	(1)
Penne with Caramelized Onions, Herbed Zucchini, and Feta	16	(1)
Linguine with Sweet Sausage	16	(1)
Pasta e Fagioli	17	(1)
Linguine with Roasted Garlic-Basil Pesto	17	(1)
Mac'n Cheese	18	(1)
Bowties with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Fennel	19	(1)
Thai Noodles with Peanuts (Pad Thai)	20	(1)
Penne with Andouille and Parmesan	21	(1)
Spinach Fettucine with Fresh Tomatoes	22	(1)
Linguine with White Clam Sauce	23	(1)
Spaghetti Bolognese	24	(1)
Bowtie Primavera in a Pink Sauce	25	(1)
Eggplant Parmesan Casserole	26	(1)
Rigatoni with Wild Mushrooms	27	(1)
Creamy Rigatoni with Gorgonzola	28	(1)
Fusilli Puttanesea	28	(1)
Spaghetti Carbonara	29	(1)
Chinese Noodles with Ginger and Vegetables	29	(1)
Black (Squid Ink) Noodles with Spicy Tomato Ragout	30	(1)
Stuffed Shells with Mustard Greens	31	(1)
Baked Ziti	32	(1)
Wild Mushroom Risotto	33	(1)
Lobster-Corn Risotto	34	(1)
Chicken, Turkey, Duck, and Game Birds
Tarragon-Crusted Chicken with Braised Baby Vegetables	35	(1)
Oven-Baked ``Fried'' Chicken	36	(1)
Sweet-n-Sour Chicken	36	(1)
Tandoori Chicken	37	(1)
Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas	37	(1)
Garlic-Lemon Chicken Thighs	38	(1)
Layered Mexican Chicken with Corn Tortillas	39	(1)
Dijon Chicken with Asparagus	40	(1)
Chicken Fried Rice	41	(1)
Cajun Chicken with Cornbread Dressing	41	(1)
Chicken Marsala with Jack Cheese	42	(1)
Chicken Curry with Lemongrass and Figs	43	(1)
Spicy Roast Chicken with Caramelized Onion and Red Pepper Relish	44	(1)
Roast Chicken with Apples, Sweet Onions, and Dried Fruit	45	(1)
Chicken Fajitas	46	(1)
Pesto-Crusted Chicken Breas	47	(1)
Chicken Noodle Stew	48	(1)
Almond-Crusted Drumsticks	49	(1)
Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Acorn Squash	50	(1)
Chicken Lo Mein	51	(1)
Jamaican Jerk Chicken	52	(1)
Rolled Chicken with Spinach and Blue Cheese	53	(1)
Chicken Parmesan	54	(1)
Chicken Cacciatore	55	(1)
Chicken Pot Pie	56	(1)
Turkey Chop Suey	57	(1)
Turkey Tetrazzini	58	(1)
Moroccan Turkey Salad	59	(1)
Peking Duck	60	(1)
Cornish Hens with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Pine Nut-Rice Stuffing	61	(2)
Beef, Pork, Veal, Venison, and Lamb
Wild Mushroom Stuffed Steaks	63	(1)
Grilled Flank Steak with Peppercorn Melange	64	(1)
Horseradish-Crusted Filet Mignon	65	(1)
Stir-Fried Sesame Beef with Yellow Rice	66	(1)
Beef Pinwheels	67	(1)
Best-Ever Meatloaf	68	(1)
Cheese Steaks with Fried Onions	68	(1)
Sloppy Joes	69	(1)
Beef Stroganoff	69	(1)
Beef Pot Pie	70	(1)
Pot Roast with Root Vegetables	71	(1)
Meatballs with Five Different Sauces	72	(1)
Beef and Bean Burritos	73	(1)
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Barley and Ham	74	(1)
Honey-Mustard Glazed Ham	75	(1)
Glazed Sesame Pork	75	(1)
Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches	76	(1)
Stuffed Pork Chops	77	(1)
Chinese Dumplings with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce	78	(1)
Barbecued Spareribs	79	(1)
Olive-Crusted Veal Chops with Garlic and Rosemary	79	(1)
Veal Chops with Porcini-Sherry Sauce	80	(1)
Chili-Crusted Venison	81	(1)
Curried Lamb and Lentil Stew	81	(1)
Grilled Lamb Chops with Yogurt-Mint Sauce	82	(1)
Seafood and Shellfish
Herb-Grilled Salmon with Papaya-Chile Salsa	83	(1)
Barbecue-Roasted Salmon	84	(1)
Tarragon-Crusted Salmon with Mustard Sauce	84	(1)
Seared Tuna with Anchovy-Olive Crust and Roasted Fennel	85	(1)
Caper-Crusted Swordfish with Black Olives	86	(1)
Red Snapper Livornese	86	(1)
Braised Red Snapper in Cilantro Broth	87	(1)
Parmesan-Crusted Flounder	87	(1)
Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with Parsnips and Red Onion	88	(1)
Spicy Paella	89	(1)
Quick Crab Cakes	90	(1)
Crab-Stuffed Poblano Chiles with Mango Salsa	91	(1)
Crab and Shrimp Enchiladas	92	(1)
Coriander Shrimp with Garlic Spinach	93	(1)
Spicy Shrimp Scampi	94	(1)
Shrimp Hot Pot	94	(1)
Roasted Mussels in Garlic-Shallot Broth	95	(1)
Seafood Salad	95	(1)
Shellfish Marinara	96	(1)
Side Dishes, Salads, and Salsas
Sourdough Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella	97	(1)
Mixed Greens with Tomato-Gringer Dressing	98	(1)
Lentil Salad with Feta and Bell Peppers	98	(1)
Roasted Corn and Garlic Couscous	99	(1)
Rice and Peas with Lemon-Chipotle Dressing	99	(1)
Black Beans and Rice	100	(1)
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Pine Nuts	100	(1)
Italian-Style Stuffed Artichokes	101	(1)
Braised Zucchini with Sundried Tomatoes	102	(1)
New Potato Salad with String Beans and Artichokes	102	(1)
Sweet Potato Bay Fries	103	(1)
Scalloped Potatoes with Gorgonzola	103	(1)
Oven-Roasted Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Two Cheeses	104	(1)
Sauteed Baby Carrots with Dill	104	(1)
Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Celery Root and Fresh Chives	105	(1)
Whipped Candied Sweet Potatoes	105	(1)
Broiled Leeks with Parmesan Bread Crumbs	106	(1)
Roasted Red Peppers and String Beans	106	(1)
Baked Polenta with Spicy Vegetable Ragout	107	(1)
Creamy Polenta with Smoked Gouda	108	(1)
Wild Mushroom Saute	108	(1)
Parmesan-Almond-Crusted Broccoli	109	(1)
Two Bean Mango Salsa	109	(1)
Tomato and Roasted Corn Salsa	110	(1)
Desserts and Other Sweet Treats
Banana-Nut Scones	111	(1)
Apple-Oat Muffins with Mixed Fruit	112	(1)
Blueterry Muffins	113	(1)
Cherry Shortbread	114	(1)
Creamy Vanilla Cheesecake	115	(1)
Gooey Chocolate Squares with Whipped Cream and Fresh Raspberries	116	(1)
Apple Pie	117	(1)
Apple Strudel	118	(1)
Fruit Tart with Chocolate Ganache	119	(1)
Chocolate Chip Pound Cake	120	(1)
Best-Ever Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Cream lcing	121	(1)
Peanut Bars	122	(1)
Apricot-Almond Bars	122	(1)
Chocolate Oat Squares	123	(1)
Lemon Cornmeal Bars	124	(1)
Carrot Cake Bars	125	(1)
Peanut Biscotti	126	(1)
Super-Rocky, Rocky Road Brownies	127	(1)
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies	128	(1)
Butter Cookies	129	(1)
Ginger Snaps	130	(1)
Peanut Butter Cookies	131	(1)
Chocolate Chip Meringue Kisses	131	(1)
Chocolate Chunk Cookies	132	(4)
Special Occasions
New Year's Eve	135	(1)
Chicken and Wild Mushrooms in Champagne Cream	136	(1)
Orzo Confetti	136	(1)
Sugar Snap Peas with Roasted Shallots	137	(1)
Orange-Pecan Pie	138	(2)
Valentine's Day	139	(1)
Broiled Lobster Tails	140	(1)
Steamed Asparagus Bundles with Tomato Vinaigrette	140	(1)
Basmati Pilaf with Toasted Almonds and Cumin Seeds	141	(1)
Mixed Berry Sweetheart Shortcake	141	(2)
Thanksgiving	142	(1)
Roast Turkey with Fresh Herbs	143	(1)
Caramelized Bell Peppers and Pearl Onions	143	(1)
Sourdough Stuffing with Sweet Italian Sausage	144	(1)
Maple-Orange Sweet Potatoes	144	(1)
Wild Mushroom Gravy	145	(1)
Cranberry-Corn Relish	145	(1)
Pumpkin Pie with Hazelnut Crust	146	(2)
Christmas Dinner	147	(1)
Christmas Goose	148	(1)
Cranberry Cornbread Dressing	149	(1)
Spaetzle	149	(1)
Red Cabbage	150	(1)
Walnut-Fudge Torte	150	(2)
Oven-Roasted Chestnuts	152	(2)
One-Year Anniversary	153	(1)
Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons	154	(1)
Crispy Broiled Scallops with Spicy Black Beans	154	(1)
Passion Fruit Sherbet	155	(2)
Sunday Brunch	156	(1)
Spinach and Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Shallots	157	(1)
Onion Tart with Parmesan	158	(1)
Swirled Pumpkin Cake	159	(1)
Pecan-Raisin Sticky Buns	160	(1)
Apple-Cinnamon Coffee Cake	161	(1)
Chocolate Chip Pancakes	162	(1)
Crunchy Roasted Granola	162	(2)
Super Bowl Sunday	163	(1)
Super Chili	164	(1)
Four Bean Vegetarian Chili	165	(1)
Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Green Chile Salsa	166	(1)
Parmesan-Sesame Bread Sticks	166	(1)
Almond-Raisin Oatmeal Bars	167	(2)
Picnic for Two	168	(1)
Pasta Salad with Almonds and Grapes	169	(1)
Sundried Tomato Pesto with Sourdough Bread	169	(1)
Chocolate-Hazelnut Cookies with White Chocolate Chips	170	(2)
Breakfast in Bed	171	(1)
Breakfast Quesadillas	172	(1)
Strawberry Smoothie	172	(1)
Corn and Red Potato Hash	173	(2)
When In-Laws Come for Dinner	174	(1)
Sure-Fire Shish Kebabs	175	(1)
Rice, Corn, and Green Chile Timbales	176	(1)
Cnocolate-Swirled Cheesecake	177	(2)
Herbs and Spices	179	(14)
Cooking Terms	193	(8)
Equipment	201	(6)
Index	207	(19)
About the Author	226

Excerpts

Congratulations! Best wishes for a long and happy life together! Now, what's for dinner?<br><br>There's nothing more romantic than dinner for two, prepared at home and served over candlelight. But how realistic is that these days? The fact is, many couples consist of two working people and dinner isn't exactly a priority. That's a shame because some of life's funniest moments and fondest memories happen over a pot of simmering sauce. <br><br>Before the big day, I'm sure you enjoyed registering for lots of new toys at your favorite store. There you were, drooling over the multi-function blenders, heavy-duty mixers, coffee makers with the espresso/cappuccino options and shimmering pots and pans. Now that your kitchen is stocked, what are you supposed to do with it? <br><br>I realize you can't be bothered with lengthy recipes, discouraging ingredient lists and intimidating cooking techniques. If preparing the meal seems daunting, you're likely to skip it altogether. The result? The fabulous new cookware never gets used and you both survive on a diet of take-out pizza, Chinese food, and ready-made meals from the market. <br><br>Now for the good news, The Newlywed Cookbook can change all that. Perfect for couples and cooks of all levels, this collection of more than two hundred recipes features meals that are simple to prepare, yet unique in composition. You may recognize some of the dishes as meals you ate as a child. The rest were developed to give you countless, innovative solutions to the inevitable "What's for dinner?" question every night of the week. The selection is vast--from bread and pizza to pasta, chicken, beef, seafood, side dishes, desserts and special occasions--and all the recipes were created with clarity and simplicity in mind. Although the meals are easy to prepare, they boast complex flavors, vibrant colors and contrasting textures. Believe it or not, extraordinary meals require just a handful of ingredients.<br><br>It's time to christen those gifts. Ideally, each gadget, saucepan and casserole dish would come with a fool-proof recipe. Since they don't, I've included a comprehensive guide at the back of this book called "Equipment." For example, learn how to use your stand mixer to make a perfect chocolate cake, your blender for creamy basil pesto and your food processor for quick pastry dough.<br><br>On to the pantry. With our growing fascination for international ingredients and cross-cultural cuisine, aromatic herbs and exotic spices have become pantry staples. Knowing how and when to use them is critical. In "Herbs and Spices," you'll find a description of each herb or spice, its inherent flavor and what sweet and/or savory dish it's most suited to. <br><br>What if I told you to make a slurry, whisk it into the coulis in the Bain-Marie and then finish the dish with a chiffonade of basil? You're not off and running? You soon will be after you check out the "Cooking Terms" chapter. It's not advanced Latin, it's simply translating unfamiliar cooking terms into plain, workable English. <br><br>Party day is every day. The "Special Occasions" chapter includes fantastic ideas for menu planning, whether entertaining two or twenty-two. These special times include New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, One-Year Anniversary, Sunday Brunch, Super Bowl Sunday, Picnic for Two, Breakfast in Bed and When In-Laws Come for Dinner. <br>The recipes for each occasion are extremely versatile, so feel free to use them anytime--Cinco de Mayo, Columbus Day, 4th of July, your best friend's birthday, election day or whenever the urge to cook something fabulous strikes you.<br><br>Rip off those bows, tear away the wrapping paper and get cooking...together.<br>