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stuffed tomatoes, 289

sun-dried tomato and feta tri-tip, 344

sun-dried tomato dip, 35

super duper garlic dip, 36

three, and broccoli soup, 176–77

vegetarian no-noodle lasagna, 293

walnut and sage potatoes au gratin, 112

ziti, 166

cheesecake, 409–10

cherry(ies):

dried, and blue cheese meatloaf, 302–3

jubilee, 411

Chex party mix, 386

chicken:

adobo, 246

applesauce, 239

apricot, 240

bacon and cheese, 241

balsamic, with spring vegetables, 243

barbecued, and cornbread casserole, 144–45

broth, 185–86

and brown rice casserole, 148–49

brown sugar, 244

buffalo, dip, 25

buffalo, lasagna, 146

buffalo wing soup, 178

chipotle, with sweet potatoes, 255

chow mein, 354–55

coq au vin, 256–57

cordon bleu, 247–48

cream cheese, 258

creamy corn and spinach enchilada casserole, 153

and dumplings soup, 182–83

enchilada casserole, 154

fajitas, 311

“fried,” 259

harvest stew, 194–95

Indian curry, 363–64

Indonesian peanut butter, 261

lazy, 262

lemon, 367

lemon-and-herb-roasted, 263

lettuce wraps, 368

makhani (Indian butter chicken), 352

maple-Dijon, 264

margarita, 265

masala, 249

Mediterranean, 266

mole, 330–31

Moroccan, 267

nachos, 26

nuggets, 250–51

Parmesan, 252–53

potpie, 150–51

presidential chili, 131–32

and rice soup, 184

rotisserie-style, 268–69

salsa, 270

salsa, and black bean soup, 206

Spanish braised, 273

sweet-and-sour, with mango lettuce wraps, 274–75

tacos, 254

tamales, 374–75

tandoori, 376–77

teriyaki drumettes, 38

Thai curry, 379–80

tortilla soup, 210

20- to 40-clove garlic, 236

Vietnamese roasted, 381

whole entire, 279

wings, hoisin, 29

wings, sweet and spicy, 37

chile verde, 306–7

chili:

basic, 119

clean-out-the-pantry, 125

presidential, 131–32

white, 136

white bean and apple, 137

chili peppers,
see
pepper(s), chili

chimichangas, 352–53

chocolate:

-covered strawberries and apples, 412

five-layer brownies, 64

fondue, 388

Frito candy, 413

-in-a-mug, 432

and marshmallow fondue, 387

mousse, 414

peanut butter brownies, 72

peanut clusters, 420

peppermint hot/peppermint mocha, 13–14

puppy chow/monkey mix, 397

rocky road candy, 424

chow mein, 354–55

cioppino, 220–21

coconut:

beef, 308

cake, 67–68

soup, Thai, 378

coffee:

gingerbread latte, 11

java roast, 321

peppermint hot chocolate/peppermint mocha, 13–14

pumpkin spice latte, 15

coffee cake, blueberry, 66

corn:

chicken tacos, 254

chowder, 188

clean-out-the-pantry minestrone soup, 187

cowboy stew, 189

fish chowder, 223

jalapeño pudding, 96

jambalaya, 155

on the cob, 85

on the cob, steak, and potatoes, 323

risotto, 87

salsa chicken, 270

and spinach enchilada casserole, creamy, 153

and sweet potato medley, southwestern, 106

taco soup, 135

tamale pie, 164–65

tortilla soup, 210

white chili, 136

cornbread, 69

and barbecued chicken casserole, 144–45

stuffing, 86

tamale pie, 164–65

Cornish game hens, bacon-wrapped, 242

crab:

cioppino, 220–21

dip, 27

Cracker Jack, 389

cranberry(ies):

balsamic syrup, tomatoes and goat cheese with, 39

barbecue sauce, turkey meatballs with, 40

brie with pecans and, 24

nuts and bolts trail mix, 393

orange dip, 390

pork roast, 310

pot roast glazed with red wine and, 338

puppy chow/monkey mix, 397

sauce, 88

crayons, 433

crème brûlée, 415

cumin, baked sweet potatoes with chili, lime and, 80

curry(ied):

Indian, 363–64

roasted cauliflower soup with honey and, 205

Thai, 379–80

tomato potatoes, 111

vegetarian, 292

D

desserts, 400–26

apple crisp, 402

apple dumplings, 403–4

bananas Foster, 405

blueberry buckle, 406

bread pudding, 407

brownie-in-a-mug, 432

caramel apples, 408

cheesecake, 409–10

cherries jubilee, 411

chocolate-covered strawberries and apples, 412

chocolate Frito candy, 413

chocolate mousse, 414

coconut cake, 67–68

crème brûlée, 415

dulce de leche, 416

five-layer brownies, 64

honey cake, 70–71

peach compote, 417

peach pie, 418

peanut butter brownies, 72

peanut (not brittle) candy, 419

peanut clusters, 420

pound cake, 74

pumpkin pudding (crustless pumpkin pie), 421–22

rice pudding, 423

rocky road candy, 424

stuffed and baked apples, 425

tapioca pudding, 426

dill and lemon salmon, 226

dips:

bacon and cheese, 20

black bean and goat cheese, 22

buffalo chicken, 25

crab, 27

cranberry-orange, 390

cream cheese, sausage and Rotel, 28

hot and spicy artichoke, 30

not-too-spicy bean, 32

pumpkin pie, 396

spinach and artichoke, 34

sun-dried tomato, 35

super duper garlic, 36

duck:

honey and apricot glazed, 260

Peking, 371

dulce de leche, 416

E

egg(s):

feta, and mushroom breakfast casserole, 49

hash brown breakfast casserole, 51

Mexican breakfast casserole, 52–53

eggplant:

Indian curry, 363–64

“Parmesan” with feta, 282

ratatouille, 286–87

vegetarian no-noodle lasagna, 293

enchilada casserole, 154

creamy corn and spinach, 153

F

falafel, 357–58

fajitas, 311

fish,
see
seafood

fondue, 382–99

chocolate, 388

chocolate and marshmallow, 387

fancy cheese, 392

peanut butter, 394

pizza, 395

fun stuff, 428–39

air freshener, 430

baby food, 431

brownie-in-a-mug, 432

crayons, 433

glycerin soap, 434

play dough, 435–36

recycled candles, 437

salt dough creations, 438

Shrinky Dinks, 439

G

garlic:

baked potatoes, 91

chicken, 20- to 40-clove, 236

dip, super duper, 36

ginger beef with onions and, 314

roasted, 33

roasted cabbage and potatoes, 103

toasted, broccoli with hazelnuts and, 82

ginger:

beef with onions and garlic, 314

gingerbread latte, 11

teriyaki tofu, 283

granola, 50

green bean(s):

casserole, 92

creamy vegetables, 90

grits, overnight, 56

gumbo, 193

H

haggis, 315–16

ham:

chicken cordon bleu, 247–48

hash brown breakfast casserole, 51

lima bean casserole cassoulet, 128

maple, 327

split pea soup, 208

hazelnuts, broccoli with toasted garlic and, 82

hirino psito, 319

honey:

and apricot glazed duck, 260

and cinnamon glazed carrots, 93

lentils, 94

and orange tofu, 284

roasted cauliflower soup with curry and, 205

J

jam, strawberry, 58

jambalaya, 155

L

lamb:

chops, 322

chops, smoky spiced, 343

dolmas, 356

gyros, 360–61

haggis, 315–16

leg of, 324

leg of, with prunes, 325

olive, and onion tagine, 200

vindaloo, 366

lasagna, 156–57

buffalo chicken, 146

leek-potato soup, 204

lemon:

chicken, 367

and dill salmon, 226

-and-herb-roasted chicken, 263

pepper ribs, 326

lentil(s):

honey, 94

soup, Moroccan, 129–30

lima bean casserole cassoulet, 128

lime, baked sweet potatoes with chili, cumin and, 80

obster bisque, 227–28

M

mahimahi with asparagus, broccoli, and spinach, 229–30

mango:

lettuce wraps, sweet-and-sour chicken with, 274–75

salsa, turkey cutlets in, 278

maple:

Dijon chicken, 264

ham, 327

marshmallow(s):

and chocolate fondue, 387

Rice Krispies treats, 398

rocky road candy, 424

meat, 294–347

albondigas soup, 170

basic chili, 119

chow mein, 354–55

creamy corn and spinach enchilada

casserole, 153

hearty oxtail stew, 196–97

marinated, 328

presidential chili, 131–32

sloppy Joes, 271–72

Spanish rice, 161

veal marsala, 346

veal piccata, 347

see also
bacon; beef; ham; lamb; pork;

sausage

meatless main dishes, 280–93

eggplant “Parmesan” with feta, 282

ginger teriyaki tofu, 283

honey and orange tofu, 284

Indian spinach and tofu, 285

ratatouille, 286–87

stuffed portabello mushrooms, 288

stuffed tomatoes, 289

sweet-and-sour tofu, 290

tofu in peanut sauce, 291

vegetarian curry, 292

vegetarian no-noodle lasagna, 293

minestrone soup, clean-out-the-pantry, 187

mole, 330–31

mushroom(s):

cream of, soup, 191

egg, and feta breakfast casserole, 49

stuffed portobello, 288

supereasy spaghetti sauce, 163

vegetarian no-noodle lasagna, 293

ziti, 166

mustard:

A-1 and Dijon steak, 297

maple-Dijon chicken, 264