Kate Gosselin's Love Is in the Mix (24 page)

Kate’s Famous K8 Salad, 111

Kate’s Fish in Paper, 50–51

Kate’s Healthy and Delicious Mediterranean Veggie Wrap, 113

Kate’s Hearty Meat Loaf, 53

Kate’s Homemade Pizza, 207–208

Kate’s Pizza Sauce, 209, 211

Kate’s Sausage Cacciatore, 55

Kate’s Summer Zucchini Salad, 117

Kidney beans

Chili, Mommy Style, 133

Lemon

Collin’s “Thomas” Hummus, 197

Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken, 23

Lemon juice

Gosselin Guac, 205

Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken, 23

Luscious Lemon Squares, 185–186

Lettuce

Kate’s Famous K8 Salad, 111

Lima beans

Old Grandma Veggie Beef Soup, 139

Lime juice

Gosselin Guac, 205

Luscious Lemon Squares, 185–186

Macaroni and cheese mix

Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna, and Peas, 25

Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna, and Peas, 25

Mandarin oranges

Pineapple Apple Casserole, 95–96

Maple syrup

Banana Cranberry Whole-Grain Breakfast Muffins, 151

Grandma’s Moon Balls, 201

Holiday Candied Yams, 83

Marshmallows

Holiday Candied Yams, 83

“Sorta Healthy” Cereal Treats, 215

Meat Loaf, 53

Mediterranean flatbread

Toasted Pita Chips, 217

Mediterranean Veggie Wrap, 113

Memorable Pizza Meatballs, 57

Milk pie, 169

Mommy Applesauce, 91

Mommy’s Noodle-y Chicken Soup, 137

Mom’s Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, 59

Monterey Jack

Cara’s Sausage & Bean Bake, 8–9

Easy Chicken Enchiladas, 13

Firecracker Fourth of July Hamburgers, 41

Mom’s Swiss Steak, 27

Moon Balls, 201

Nana Janet Roast, 60–61

Northern beans

Turkey, Corn, and White Bean Chili, 144–145

Nutty Cranberry “Purple” Rice, 93

Oatmeal, 159

Oatmeal Crisp, 164–165

Oats

Banana Cranberry Whole-Grain Breakfast Muffins, 151

Berry Divine Oatmeal Crisp, 164–165

G Kids Gr8 D8 Oatmeal Cookies, 177, 179

Grandma’s No-Bake Chocolate Cookies, 182

Quick and Crumbly Pie Crumb Topping, 191

School Morning Brown Sugar–Cinnamon Oatmeal, 159

Shoka’s Best Barkin’ Biscuits, 213

Old Grandma Veggie Beef Soup, 139

Onion

Asian Spiced Quinoa, 72

Busy Day Beef Stew, 128–129

Cara’s Sausage & Bean Bake, 8–9

Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup, 131

Cheesy Tuna Pockets, 103

Chili, Mommy Style, 133

Every Day Is a Holiday Stuffing, 77

Firecracker Fourth of July Hamburgers, 41

Good Ole Pork Chops and Sauerkraut, 19

Grandma’s Stuffed Peppers, 45

Happy Face Hash Brown Casserole, 80

Healthy Baked Sweet Potato Fries, 79

Kate’s Fish in Paper, 50–51

Kate’s Hearty Meat Loaf, 53

Kate’s Homemade Pizza, 207–208

Kate’s Summer Zucchini Salad, 117

Memorable Pizza Meatballs, 57

Mommy’s Noodle-y Chicken Soup, 137

Mom’s Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, 59

Nana Janet Roast, 60

Old Grandma Veggie Beef Soup, 139

Party Pork Barbeque, 28

Savory Chicken Corn Soup, 142–143

Sizzlin’ Summer Pasta Salad, 119

Summery Tomato Salad, 121

Swedish Meatballs, 67

Turkey, Corn, and White Bean Chili, 144–145

Very Sloppy “Joels,” 123

Orange gelatin powder

Fruity Fruit Dip, 199

Panini, 107–108

Parmesan cheese

Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and
Broccoli, 39

Kate’s Cheesy Bacon Surprise, 20–21

Kate’s Hearty Meat Loaf, 53

Splendid Eggplant Parmesan, 64–65

Party Pork Barbecue, 28–29

Pasta

Cara’s Sausage & Bean Bake, 8–9

Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and
Broccoli, 39

Kate’s Cheesy Bacon Surprise, 20–21

Sizzlin’ Summer Pasta Salad, 119

Pasta Salad, 119

Peanut butter

Gosselin Family Traditional Birthday
Cake, 174, 176

Grandma’s No-Bake Chocolate Cookies, 182

Grandma’s Moon Balls, 201

Shoka’s Best Barkin’ Biscuits, 213

Peas

Happy Face Hash Brown Casserole, 80–81

Kate’s Cheesy Bacon Surprise, 20–21

Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna, and Peas, 25

Old Grandma Veggie Beef Soup, 139

Poppy Seed Chicken, 31

see also
Snap peas; Snow peas

Pecans

Banana Cranberry Whole-Grain Breakfast Muffins, 151

Grandma’s Moon Balls, 201

Kate’s Christmas Day or Any Day Sticky
Buns, 153

Quick and Crumbly Pie Crumb Topping, 191

Perfect Endings: Desserts, 163

Berry Divine Oatmeal Crisp, 164–165

Cream Cheese Icing, 167

Family Yuck Pie, 169

Fast Freezer Apple Pie Filling, 171

Gosselin Family Traditional Birthday
Cake, 174, 176

G Kids Gr8 D8 Oatmeal Cookies, 177, 179

Grandma’s No-Bake Chocolate Cookies, 182

Luscious Lemon Squares, 185–186

Pumpkin Raisin Bread, 189

Quick and Crumbly Pie Crumb Topping, 191

White Chocolate Flag Cake, 193

Picnics, 224, 227

Pineapple

Pineapple Apple Casserole, 95–96

Pineapple Apple Casserole, 95–96

Pinto beans

Chili, Mommy Style, 133

Pita bread

Toasted Pita Chips, 217

Pizza, 207–208

Pizza Meatballs, 57

Pizza sauce

homemade, 209, 211

Kate’s Homemade Pizza, 207–208

Memorable Pizza Meatballs, 57

Poppy Seed Chicken, 31

Poppy seeds

Poppy Seed Chicken, 31

Pork

Asian Pears ’N’ Pork Chops, 7

Good Ole Pork Chops and Sauerkraut, 19

Party Pork Barbecue, 28–29

Totally Teriyaki Marinated Filet
(or Chicken), 33

Pork Barbecue, 28–29

Pork Chops and Sauerkraut, 19

Potatoes

hash brown, frozen, Happy Face Hash Brown Casserole, 80–81

Hungry Tim’s Favorite Panini, 107–108

red, Crispy Potato Fries, 75

russet, “Horsehair” Potato Salad, 104–105

Busy Day Beef Stew, 128–129

Old Grandma Veggie Beef Soup, 139

Shepherd’s Pie, 62–63

Pot Pie Noodles (from Scratch), 141

Powdered skim milk

Grandma’s Moon Balls, 201

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Raisin Bread, 189

Pumpkin carving, 228

Pumpkin Raisin Bread, 189

Quick and Crumbly Pie Crumb Topping, 191

Quinoa

Asian Spiced Quinoa, 72–73

Raisins

Pumpkin Raisin Bread, 189

Ranch dressing, dry

Firecracker Fourth of July Hamburgers, 41

Red pepper

Cheesy tuna pockets, 103

Gosselin Guac, 205

Kate’s Healthy and Delicious Mediterranean Veggie Wrap, 113

Sizzlin’ Summer Pasta Salad, 119

Red raspberries

Berry Divine Oatmeal Crisp, 164–165

Red, White, and Blue Egg Roll-Ups, 155–157

Rice

Farm to Table Stir Fry, 15–16

Grandma’s Stuffed Peppers, 45

Kate’s Sausage Cacciatore, 55

Mom’s Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, 59

Nutty Cranberry Purple Rice, 93

Roast, 60–61

Saffron

Kate’s Fish in Paper, 50–51

Salads and sandwiches.
See
Simply Savory Salads and Sandwiches

Salsa

Easy Chicken Enchiladas, 13

Turkey, Corn, and White Bean Chili, 144–145

Sandwich Sauce, 109

Satisfying Soups and Stews, 127

Busy Day Beef Stew, 128–129

Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup, 131

Chili, Mommy Style, 133

Homemade Turkey (or Chicken) Stock, 135

Mommy’s Noodle-y Chicken Soup, 137

Old Grandma Veggie Beef Soup, 139

Pot Pie Noodles (from Scratch), 141

Savory Chicken Corn Soup, 142–143

Turkey, Corn, and White Bean Chili, 144–145

Sauerkraut

Good Ole Pork Chops and Sauerkraut, 19

Sausage & Bean Bake, 8–9

Sausage Cacciatore, 55

Savory Chicken Corn Soup, 142–143

Scallions

“Horsehair” Potato Salad, 104–105

School Morning Brown Sugar–Cinnamon Oatmeal, 159

Sesame oil

Asian Spiced Quinoa, 72–73

Farm to Table Stir Fry, 15–16

Kate’s Summer Zucchini Salad, 117

Sesame seeds

Asian Spiced Quinoa, 72–73

Farm to Table Stir Fry, 15–16

Kate’s Summer Zucchini Salad, 117

Shallots

Creamy “Herbie” Chicken, 11

Shepherd’s Pie, 62–63

Shoka’s Best Barkin’ Biscuits, 213

Shortbread cookies

Luscious Lemon Squares, 185–186

Sides.
See
Splendid Sides

Simply Savory Salads and Sandwiches, 99

Best Balsamic Vinaigrette, 101

Cheesy Tuna Pockets, 103

“Horsehair” Potato Salad, 104–105

Hungry Tim’s Favorite Panini, 107–108

Hungry Tim’s Special Sandwich Sauce, 109

Kate’s Famous K8 Salad, 111

Kate’s Healthy and Delicious Mediterranean Veggie Wrap, 113

Kate’s Summer Zucchini Salad, 117

Sizzlin’ Summer Pasta Salad, 119

Summery Tomato Salad, 121

Very Sloppy “Joels,” 123

Sizzlin’ Summer Pasta Salad, 119

Sloppy “Joels,” 123–124”

Smoked almonds

Kate’s Famous K8 Salad, 111

Nutty Cranberry “Purple” Rice, 93

Snacks.
See
“Friday Night” Fun Foods

Snap peas

Kate’s Sausage Cacciatore, 55

Snow peas

Farm to Table Stir Fry, 15–16

Kate’s Healthy and Delicious Mediterranean Veggie Wrap, 113

“Sorta Healthy” Cereal Treats, 215

Soups and stews.
See
Satisfying Soups and Stews

Sour cream

Easy Chicken Enchiladas, 13

Happy Face Hash Brown Casserole, 80–81

“Horsehair” Pototo Salad, 104

Poppy Seed Chicken, 31

Pumpkin Raisin Bread, 189

Spaghetti Sauce, 37

Spinach leaves

Kate’s Healthy and Delicious Mediterranean
Veggie Wrap, 113

Sizzlin’ Summer Pasta Salad, 119

Splendid Eggplant Parmesan, 64–65

Splendid Sides, 71

Asian Spiced Quinoa, 72–73

Crispy Potato Fries, 75

Every Day Is a Holiday Stuffing, 77

Happy Face Hash Brown Casserole, 80–81

Healthy Baked Sweet Potato Fries, 79

Holiday Candied Yams, 83

Homemade Gravy, 85

Jamie Broccoli, 87

Kate’s Basic Bread (Maker) Recipe, 89

Mommy Applesauce, 91

Nutty Cranberry “Purple” Rice, 93

Pineapple Apple Casserole, 95–96

Steak

Farm to Table Stir Fry, 15–16

Mom’s Swiss Steak, 27

Totally Teriyaki Marinated Filet
(or Chicken), 33

Sticky Buns, 153

Stir Fry, 15–16

Strawberries

Strawberry Pancake Compote, 161

White Chocolate Flag Cake, 193

Strawberry Pancake Compote, 161

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, 59

Stuffed Peppers, 45

Stuffing

homemade, 77

Shepherd’s Pie, 62–63

Summery Tomato Salad, 121

Sundried tomatoes

Kate’s Fish in Paper, 50–51

Sunshine Starters, 147

Banana–Chocolate Chip Pancakes, 149

Banana Cranberry Whole-Grain Breakfast Muffins, 151

Kate’s Christmas Day or Any Day Sticky
Buns, 153

Red, White, and Blue Egg Roll-Ups, 155–157

School Morning Brown Sugar–Cinnamon Oatmeal, 159

Strawberry Pancake Compote, 161

Swedish Meatballs, 67

Sweet potatoes

Busy Day Beef Stew, 128–129

Healthy Baked Sweet Potato Fries, 79

Holiday Candied Yams, 83

Swiss Steak, 27

Tabbouleh salad

Kate’s Healthy and Delicious Mediterranean Veggie Wrap, 113

Tahini paste

Collin’s “Thomas” Hummus, 197

Teriyaki Marinated Filet (or Chicken), 33

Thanksgiving, 230–231

Tips

budgeting, 260–261

cooking ahead, 254–255

grocery shopping, 256

involving children, 259

kitchen organization, 273–276

leftovers, 276–278

organic foods, 268–269

packing lunches, 261–266

personal diet, 272

picky eaters, 258

sick kid diet, 267

talking at the dinner table, 257

vacation, 270

Toasted Pita Chips, 217

Toffee bits

“Sorta Healthy” Cereal Treats, 215

Tomatoes

Busy Day Beef Stew, 128

Chili, Mommy Style, 133

Family Favorite Spaghetti Sauce, 37

Grandma’s Stuffed Peppers, 45

Kate’s Fish in Paper, 50–51

Kate’s Homemade Pizza Sauce, 209, 211

Kate’s Sausage Cacciatore, 55

Mom’s Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, 59

Old Grandma Veggie Beef Soup, 139

Sizzlin’ Summer Pasta Salad, 119

Summery Tomato Salad, 121

Tomato Salad, 121

Tomato sauce

Kate’s Pizza Sauce, 209, 211

Tortillas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas, 13

Totally Teriyaki Marinated Filet (or Chicken), 33

Tuna

Cheesy Tuna Pockets, 103

Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna, and Peas, 25

Turkey

Homemade Turkey (or Chicken) Stock, 135

Homemade Turkey Pot Pie, 47–48

see also
Ground turkey

Turkey, Corn, and White Bean Chili, 144–145

Turkey (or Chicken) Stock, 135

Turkey Pot Pie, 47–48

Valentine’s Day Hearts, 253

Vegetables

asparagus

Kate’s Fish in Paper, 50–51

broccoli

Asian Spiced Quinoa, 72–73

Farm to Table Stir Fry, 15–16

Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli, 39

Jamie Broccoli, 87

cabbage

Farm to Table Stir Fry, 15–16