The Big Book of Backyard Cooking (41 page)

Rib-Eye Steaks with Whipped Horseradish Cream

Sesame Flank Steaks with Grilled Green Onions

Sirloin Steaks with Blue Cheese Walnut Butter

Tenderloin Steaks with Hot Spicy Tomato Relish

“True Blues” Hamburgers

Belgian Endive, Watercress, and Cucumber Salad with Mustard Seed Dressing

BERRIES.
See also individual varieties

Chilled Summer Creams with Fresh Berries

Kentucky Bourbon Cake with Fresh Berries

picking

Best Ever Caramel Sauce

Betty Gorman’s Raspberry Kuchen

Biscotti, Deb Barrett’s Chocolate Orange

Bittersweet Chocolate Toffee Squares

Black Bean, Tomato, and Avocado Salad for a Crowd

BLT Pasta Salad

BLTs with Basil Mayo on Toasted Country Bread

BLUEBERRIES

Blueberry and Peach Crisp

Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

Blueberry Sundaes

Chilled Summer Creams with Fresh Berries

Kentucky Bourbon Cake with Fresh Berries

Stovers’ Blueberry Buckle

Warm Blueberry Sauce

BLUE CHEESE

Blue Cheese Dressing

Blue Cheese Walnut Butter

“True Blues” Hamburgers

Blue Ribbon Apple Pie

Boiled Lobsters with Two Different Sauces

Bourbon Cake, Kentucky, with Fresh Berries

BOURSIN CHEESE

Boursin Potatoes

Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Pepper Boursin and Mixed Greens

BRANDY

Backyard Sangria

Caipirinhas

BRATWURSTS

Bratwursts on Toasted Rolls with Caramelized Onions and Creamy Horseradish Sauce Sausages on Toasted Rolls with Tomato Mustard Relish

BROCHETTES

Kathie Alex’s Brochettes of Melon, Prosciutto, and Fresh Mozzarella

Pork and Prune Brochettes

BROWNIES

Chocolate Mint Brownies

Congo Bars

Dark Chocolate Brownies with Cherries and Almonds

Buckle, Stovers’ Blueberry

BULGUR

Extra-Special Tabbouleh with Avocado and Feta

purchasing

BURGERS

BBQ Burgers

Goat Cheese–Stuffed Turkey Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Hamburgers with Chunky Guacamole Salsa and Smoked Bacon

Lamb Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Lemon Dill Chicken Burgers

Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Pepper Boursin and Mixed Greens

Salmon Burgers with Cucumbers and Sesame Mayo

“True Blues” Hamburgers

Tuna Burgers with Pickled Ginger and Wasabi Mayo

Turkey Burgers with Balsamic Onion Marmalade

Turkey Burgers with Honey Mustard, White Cheddar, and Crisp Apple Slices

Burnt-Sugar Vanilla Ice Cream with Warm Chocolate Sauce

Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Mint, and Lemon

Butterflied Pork Chops Brushed with Tarragon Mustard Butter

Butter-Rich Savory Pie Dough

Butter-Rich Sweet Pie Dough

BUTTERS, flavored

Blue Cheese Walnut Butter

Curry Butter

Lime Cilantro Butter

Red Bell Pepper Basil Butter

Roasted Garlic Butter

Tarragon Mustard Butter

Tomato-Orange Butter

Warm Citrus Butter

C

CABBAGE

Beef in the Round Sandwiches

Cabbage, Ham, and Gruyère Salad

Coleslaw with Spanish Olives

Creamy Caraway Coleslaw

Parmesan Black Pepper Coleslaw

Red and Yellow Pepper Coleslaw in Lime Dressing

Sesame and Ginger Coleslaw

Caesar Salad, Grilled

Caipirinhas

CAKES

Almond Ginger Cake with Strawberries and Ginger Cream

Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Icing

Chocolate Pound Cake with Coffee Ice Cream and Warm Chocolate Sauce

Chocolate Toffee Brownie Cake

Daiquiri Cheesecake

Kentucky Bourbon Cake with Fresh Berries

Lemon Pecan Cake with Lemon Sauce

Orange Almond Cake with Orange Sauce and Ice Cream

Cape Cod Coolers

Cape Cod Fried Scallop Rolls

CARAMEL

Best Ever Caramel Sauce

Caramel Almond Squares

Caramel Glazed Banana Nut Loaf

Caramel Iced Coffee

Rum Caramel Pecan Sundaes

sauce, purchased

Caramelized Zucchini and Onions

Caraway seeds, crushing

Cardamom

CARROTS

Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Icing

Coleslaw with Spanish Olives

Sesame and Ginger Coleslaw

Watercress, Carrot, and Orange Salad in a Honey Dressing

Charred T-Bone or Porterhouse Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce

CHEDDAR CHEESE

BBQ Burgers

Ham, Cheddar, and Plum Chutney on Whole Wheat

Pear, Cheddar, and Greens with Honey Dressing

Potato Gratin with Mustard and White Cheddar Cheese

Turkey, Apple, and Cheddar Clubs

Turkey Burgers with Honey Mustard, White Cheddar, and Crisp Apple Slices

Cheese.
See individual varieties

CHEESECAKES

Daiquiri Cheesecake

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake with Warm Blueberry Sauce

CHERRIES

Cherry Almond Tart with a Streusel Topping

Dark Chocolate Brownies with Cherries and Almonds

CHICKEN

Chicken Clubs à la Provençale

Chicken Salad with Figs and Green Beans in Blue Cheese Dressing

Chicken “Scallops” Topped with Tomatoes, Black Olives, and Feta

Chicken with Mango, Tomato, and Kiwi Salsa

Easy Chicken Salad with Chutney and Lime

Fennel and Rosemary–Coated Chicken

Habanero Chicken Wings

Honey Citrus Chicken

Lemon Dill Chicken Burgers

Old-Fashioned Barbecued Chicken

Pan-Grilled Wraps with Chicken, Ginger, and Plum Sauce

Sesame Fried Chicken with Honey Glaze

Sutrisno’s Chicken Satay

Chiles.
See
Peppers

Chili-Rubbed Sirloins with Guacamole Salsa

Chili sauce

Chilled Summer Creams with Fresh Berries

Chimichurri Sauce

CHOCOLATE

Bittersweet Chocolate Toffee Squares

Chocolate Chip Maple Pecan Cookies

Chocolate Coffee Sauce

Chocolate Heaven Cookies

Chocolate Mint Brownies

Chocolate Pound Cake with Coffee Ice Cream and Warm Chocolate Sauce

Chocolate Toffee Brownie Cake

Congo Bars

Dark Chocolate Brownies with Cherries and Almonds

Deb Barrett’s Chocolate Orange Biscotti

Extra-Rich Chocolate Sauce

Jane Hornung’s Chocolate Cardamom Ice Cream

Mini Chocolate Almond Cupcakes

Chunky Guacamole Salsa

Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies

CHUTNEYS

Chutney Mayonnaise

Plum Chutney

Rhubarb Chutney

CITRUS FRUITS.
See also individual fruits

Honey Citrus Chicken

Warm Citrus Butter

zesting

Clam Cakes, Ann Clark’s Golden Fried

COCONUT

Coconut Banana Smoothies

Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing

Coconut Ice Cream

Heat of Summer Piña Coladas

toasting

COFFEE

Caramel Iced Coffee

Chocolate Coffee Sauce

Spiced Iced Coffee

Cold Cuts, Italian, with Artichoke, Red Pepper, and Olive Confetti

COLESLAW

Coleslaw with Spanish Olives

Creamy Caraway Coleslaw

Parmesan Black Pepper Coleslaw

Red and Yellow Pepper Coleslaw in Lime Dressing

Sesame and Ginger Coleslaw

Congo Bars

COOKIES.
See also
Brownies; Squares Chocolate Chip Maple Pecan Cookies Chocolate Heaven Cookies

Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies

Deb Barrett’s Chocolate Orange Biscotti

Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Coriander, dried leaf

CORN

Corn and Tomato Pudding with Basil

Crispy Zucchini and Corn Cakes

Golden Corn Cakes Topped with Goat Cheese and Bacon

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Seasoned Butters

Pepper Jack Corn Pudding

Polenta Triangles with Corn, Red Peppers, and Green Onions

Spicy Fried Corn, Vidalias, and Red Peppers

Cornish Game Hens with Mustard and Rosemary

CORNMEAL

Crispy Zucchini and Corn Cakes

Polenta Triangles with Corn, Red Peppers, and Green Onions

Couscous, Orange and Mint

CRAB

Crab and Pistachio Salad Sandwiches

Spicy Crab Cakes

CRANBERRY JUICE

Cape Cod Coolers

CREAM CHEESE

Best Ever Caramel Sauce

Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

Caramel Almond Squares

Cream Cheese Icing

Daiquiri Cheesecake

Maple Cream Cheese Icing

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake with Warm Blueberry Sauce

Pan-Grilled Wraps with Chicken, Ginger, and Plum Sauce

Creamy Caraway Coleslaw

Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Creamy Lemon Parfaits with Raspberries

CRÈME FRAÎCHE

Crème Fraîche Ice Cream

making

Creole Dipping Sauce

Crisp, Blueberry and Peach

Crispy Zucchini and Corn Cakes

Crumble, Nectarine Almond

CUCUMBERS

Cucumber Watercress Relish

Emily Bell’s Forklift Salad

Orzo Salad with Vegetables and Herbs

Watercress, Cucumber, and Belgian Endive Salad with Mustard Seed Dressing

Cumin Lime Dressing

Cumin Mayonnaise

CUPCAKES

Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing

Mini Chocolate Almond Cupcakes

Curry Butter

D

Daiquiri Cheesecake

Dark Chocolate Brownies with Cherries and Almonds

Deb Barrett’s Chocolate Orange Biscotti

Deep South Barbecue Sauce

Dill

Doneness, testing for

DRINKS

Backyard Sangria

Caipirinhas

Cape Cod Coolers

Caramel Iced Coffee

Coconut Banana Smoothies

French Lemonade

Grapefruit Red Wine Spritzers

Heat of Summer Piña Coladas

Indian Iced Tea

Julep Iced Tea

Lime Spritzers

Mojitos

Old-Fashioned Lemonade

Orange Sparklers

Peach Smoothies

Raspberry Banana Smoothies

Raspberry Lemonade

Spiced Iced Coffee

E

Easy Chicken Salad with Chutney and Lime

Easy Saffron Rice

EGGPLANT

Golden Eggplant Slices with Basil

Gratin of Eggplant and Tomatoes

EGGS

Egg Salad Club Sandwiches

hard-boiled

Emily Bell’s Forklift Salad

Extra-Rich Chocolate Sauce

Extra-Special Ice Cream Sandwiches

Extra-Special Tabbouleh with Avocado and Feta

F

FENNEL

Mesclun Salad with Fennel, Oranges, and Figs

mincing

Provençal Summer Vegetable Tart

Tomato and Fennel Salad with Fennel Seed Dressing

Tomato Fennel Confetti

Wild and White Rice Salad with Asparagus and Smoked Salmon

FENNEL SEEDS

crushing

Fennel and Rosemary–Coated Chicken

Fennel Seed Dressing

FETA CHEESE

Chicken “Scallops” Topped with Tomatoes, Black Olives, and Feta

Extra-Special Tabbouleh with Avocado and Feta

FIGS

Chicken Salad with Figs and Green Beans in Blue Cheese Dressing

Lamb Chops with Roquefort, Figs, and Rosemary

Mesclun Salad with Fennel, Oranges, and Figs

FISH

Barbecued Salmon with a Mahogany Glaze

buying

Grilled Salmon with Green Mustard Sauce

Halibut Fillets with Tomato Orange Butter

Pepper and Coriander–Coated Tuna Steaks

Salmon Burgers with Cucumbers and Sesame Mayo

Salmon Fillets with Fresh Tarragon and Crushed Fennel

Swordfish Steaks with Lime Cilantro Butter

Swordfish Steaks with Mango Lime Salsa

Swordfish with Tomato Orange Salsa

Tuna Burgers with Pickled Ginger and Wasabi Mayo

Tuna Salad with Olives, Tomatoes, and Basil on Crusty Baguettes

Tuna Steaks Topped with Warm Shiitake Mushrooms

Wild and White Rice Salad with Asparagus and Smoked Salmon

Forklift Salad, Emily Bell’s

French Lemonade

Fresh Orange Sauce

Fresh Strawberry Sorbet

Fried Vidalia Onion Rings Scented with Rosemary

G

GARLIC

Garlic-Scented Sirloins with Red and Yellow Pepper Relish

peeling

Roasted Garlic Butter

German Potato Salad with Fresh Dill

GINGER

Almond Ginger Cake with Strawberries and Ginger Cream

Ginger and Garlic Flank Steaks

Ginger Shortcakes with Peaches

GLAZES

Honey Glaze

Mahogany Glaze

Red Currant Mustard Glaze

GOAT CHEESE

Goat Cheese Spread

Goat Cheese–Stuffed Turkey Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Golden Corn Cakes Topped with Goat Cheese and Bacon

Provençal Summer Vegetable Tart

Rich Terapak’s Three Beans Plus Salad

Golden Corn Cakes Topped with Goat Cheese and Bacon

Golden Eggplant Slices with Basil

Golden Fried Clam Cakes, Ann Clark’s

GRAHAM CRACKERS

Daiquiri Cheesecake

Strawberry Ice-Box Pie

GRAPEFRUIT

Grapefruit Red Wine Spritzers

Pink Grapefruit Sorbet

GRAPES

Turkey Salad with Peaches and Sesame

Gratin of Eggplant and Tomatoes

GREEN BEANS

Chicken Salad with Figs and Green Beans in Blue Cheese Dressing

Green Beans and Limas with Pecorino

Green Beans Tossed with Olive Oil and Chives

Green Beans with Balsamic Butter

Green Mustard Sauce

Gremolata

Grilled Asparagus Spears

Grilled Caesar Salad

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Seasoned Butters

Grilled Lamb Chops with Orange and Mint Couscous

Grilled Lemon Parsley Veal Chops

Grilled Lobster Tails with Citrus Butter