Contents
Introduction
Recipes:
Appetizers and Salads
Welsh Pasties ~ A traditional miner's lunch
Can't Get Enough Of It Shrimp Mousse ~ An elegant party dish
Liver Pâté For That Special Guy in Your Life ~ An appetizer
Simple Salad Dressing ~ Easy and fast
Taco Salad ~ Loaded with goodness
Golden Fruit Salad ~ A summer treat
Cabbage Salad ~ An unusual variation
Easy Crab Meat Appetizer ~ No one will guess the ingredients
Salad Fit for Caesar ~ A twist on the well known Caesar salad
Black Bean Salad ~ A cool meal for a hot summer evening
Soups
My Mother's Calico Bean Soup ~ A flexible recipe for a blustery day
Baked Garlic Soup ~ A hearty soup
Terri's Corn & Sausage Chowder ~ A stick-to-your-ribs winter soup
Turkey Soup ~ An "after the holidays" treat
Turkey Soup ~ A hearty winter soup
Out of this World Fruit Soup ~ For a summer meal
Korhely Leves ~ Sauerkraut Soup
Meat
Brunswick, Georgia Stew ~ A traditional Southern dish
Pancet ~ A chicken and pasta dish from the Philippines
Quick Hamburger Stew ~ A fast one-pot meal
Old Fashioned Comfort Stew ~ A meal that will speak to a man's heart
Sweet & Sour Pork ~ An Oriental favorite
Mama's Southern Style Chicken & Dressing ~ Cornbread dressing with chicken
Chicken Napoli ~ A perfect dish for a dinner for two
The "Oh my God, you invited company and didn't tell me" Casserole
~ A quick one-dish meal
"Summerland" Chili ~ A traditional chili
Texas Red Chili ~ The staple of that state
Ham and Potatoes Crockpot ~ A meal for a man
French Canadian Meat Pie ~ A holiday tradition
Easy Stuffed Peppers ~ A good make-ahead to keep in the freezer
Chili Casserole ~ An easy family meal
Taco Casserole ~ Flour tortillas layered with meat and sauce
Venison Meatloaf ~ For the hunter in your family
Carnatzlach ~ Rumanian meatballs
Barbecue Venison ~ A one-pot meal
Seafood
Sushi for the Squeamish ~ Where East meets West
Pirate Key Shrimp Creole ~ A spicy shrimp dish
Starlight Shrimp ~ A shrimp dish for romance
I'm Tired Tuna Casserole ~ We all feel that way sometimes
Lemon Pepper Fish ~ A fast dinner
Marie's "Killer" Tuna-Noodle Casserole ~ A family favorite
Soy-Ginger Marinated Salmon ~ This dish is good for you
Scalloped Oysters ~ A holiday treat
Eggs and Cheese
No Crust Quiche ~ A recipe created for celiacs
Deviled Eggs ~ A traditional recipe with a twist
Grandma's Macaroni & Cheese ~ A meal in the oven
Western Omelet ~ A traditional lunch favorite
Easy Hearty Lasagna ~ A simple fare
Cheese Potatoes ~ A simple Irish dish
Crustless Quiche ~ The timeless favorite with a modern touch
Vegetables, Sides and Sauces
Apple Mallow Yam Yums ~ A great accompaniment for your turkey dinner
Yorkshire Pudding ~ A traditional English recipe
PicNic Baked Beans ~ An easy, frugal and tasty dish
Soomey's Sweet & Sour Meatballs ~ A sauce with an Oriental twist
Western Sourdough Flapjacks ~ A pancake from the Old West
Camper Stew ~ A vegetarian main course
Baked Beans ~ A pioneer favorite
Tomato Tart ~ A tasty way to use the harvest
Vermont Style Baked Beans ~ With maple syrup, naturally
Scrambled Pancakes ~ A fun meal for children or the young at heart
Spaghetti Sauce from Scratch-or not ~ Use the bounty of your garden
Red Lentils and Tomato Pasta Sauce ~ Vegetarian recipe
Perfect Béchamel Sauce —every time ~ A useful tool for good cooking
Desserts
Apple Crisp ~ The traditional favorite
Rice Pudding ~ An easy variation on an old favorite
Crimson Kiss Pie ~ A no-bake dessert
Fruit Cocktail Dessert ~ A simple yet elegant dessert
The Pudding of Love ~ A peachy dessert
Bread Pudding & Vanilla Sauce ~ A traditional favorite
Chocolate Pudding or Pie Filling ~ Always a favorite
Cakes and Pies
Nana's Pound Cake ~ A heritage classic
Gram's Watermelon Pound Cake ~ A fun holiday treat
The Happy Holiday Igloo Pound Cake ~ An imaginative creation
Red Velvet Cake ~ A cake no Southern belle can do without
Tomato Soup Cake ~ A heritage recipe
Vinegar Pie ~ An old fashioned dessert
Dundee Cake ~ Traditional English cake with fruit
The Power of Pineapple ~ An exotic pie
Mud Cake ~ A simple cocoa cake
Whiskey Cake ~ This is a show stopper
Chocolate Surprise Cake ~ Guess the secret ingredient!
Apple and Cardamom Cake ~ An exotic flavor combination
Impressive Ending ~ An upside down cheese cake
Cookies and Squares
Nana's Pumpkin Squares ~ Comfort food
Honey of a Banana-Nut Shortbread ~ An imaginative treat
Date Squares ~ A perennial favorite
Andy's Favorite Oatmeal Fudge Cookies ~ A fudge recipe with a difference
Joanie's Healthy Hi-Fi Cookies ~ A quick meal in a cookie
Enchanting Jumbo Cookies ~ A soft chewy cookie with possibilities
Fruit Chip Cookies ~ An inventive creation
Spice Bars ~ A tasty snack
Sex in the Pan Squares ~ Now you are curious!
Breads and Rolls
Wheat-free Honey and Poppy Seed Bread ~ A recipe with variations
No Sugar Cinnamon Rolls ~ A sugar free treat
Beerocks ~ A meal in a bun
Honey Wheat Bread ~ Unbelievably moist and light!
Cheddar Herb Bread ~ For cheese lovers
Beer Bread ~ A robust bread to serve with chili
Corn Bread ~ Get your skillet ready
Tepertos Pogacsa 1998 ~ An unusual snack
Grandma's Banana Bread ~ Quick and simple
Sausage Rolls ~ Easy fare for busy lives
Confections
Snow Logs ~ A recipe for gift giving
Cherries in the Snow ~ A delightful holiday treat
Christmas Cracker Surprise ~ A fun Christmas project
Chocolate Fudge ~ Fudge as it should be
Entertaining
The Sunshine Cracker's Ambrosia ~ A traditional Christmas appetizer
Pee-Pee Punch ~ A no-stain punch
Mozart's Birthday Syllabub ~ An elegant dessert
Eggnog ~ The perennial favorite adapted to modern living
Heavenly Ambrosia ~ A tasty dessert
Lazy Day Dip ~ An easy dip for your next party
Party Crunch ~ Used to be known as Nuts and Bolts
Pizza Burger ~ A great snack or party nibble
Table of Common Measure Conversions
Epilogue: The Official List of Cooking Skill Levels
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