The Big Book of Backyard Cooking (42 page)

Grilled Potato and Onion Packages

Grilled Salmon with Green Mustard Sauce

Grilling tips

GRUYÈRE CHEESE

Beef in the Round Sandwiches

Cabbage, Ham, and Gruyère Salad

Horseradish and Mustard–Scented Potato Gratin

Po’ Boys with Corned Beef, Creamy Caraway Coleslaw, and Swiss

Scalloped Potatoes with Crème Fraîche and Gruyère

Yukon Golds Baked with Arugula and Bacon

Guacamole Salsa, Chunky

H

Habanero Chicken Wings

Halibut Fillets with Tomato Orange Butter

HAM

Baked Ham with a Red Currant Mustard Glaze

Cabbage, Ham, and Gruyère Salad

Ham, Cheddar, and Plum Chutney on Whole Wheat

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

Hamburgers.
See
Burgers

HAVARTI CHEESE

Lemon Dill Chicken Burgers

Turkey Burgers with Balsamic Onion Marmalade

Heat of Summer Piña Coladas

HERBS

fresh

Herbes de Provence

Hickory-Smoked Turkey Breast with Herb Stuffing

HONEY

Honey Citrus Chicken

Honey Dressing

Honey Glaze

Honey Peach Sundaes

HORSERADISH

Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Horseradish and Mustard–Scented Potato Gratin

Whipped Horseradish Cream

Hot Apricot Mustard

Hot Spicy Tomato Relish

I

ICE CREAM

Almond Praline Ice Cream

Blueberry Sundaes

Burnt-Sugar Vanilla Ice Cream with Warm Chocolate Sauce

Coconut Banana Smoothies

Coconut Ice Cream

Crème Fraîche Ice Cream

Extra-Special Ice Cream Sandwiches

Heat of Summer Piña Coladas

Honey Peach Sundaes

Jane Hornung’s Chocolate Cardamom Ice Cream

making

Peach Smoothies

Plum Sundaes

Rum Caramel Pecan Sundaes

ICINGS

Cream Cheese Icing

Maple Cream Cheese Icing

Indian Iced Tea

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

Italian Sausages on Toasted Rolls with Sweet Pepper and Onion Sauté

J

Jane Hornung’s Chocolate Cardamom Ice Cream

Julep Iced Tea

K

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

Kentucky Bourbon Cake with Fresh Berries

Kielbasa on Toasted Buns with Hot Apricot Mustard

Kiwi, Mango, and Tomato Salsa

Kuchen, Betty Gorman’s Raspberry

L

LAMB

Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Mint, and Lemon

Grilled Lamb Chops with Orange and Mint Couscous

Lamb Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Lamb Chops with Crushed Garlic, Rosemary, and Red Pepper Flakes

Lamb Chops with Roquefort, Figs, and Rosemary

Provençal Lamb Chops and Summer Vegetables

Lang’s Grilled Oysters

Leeks, cleaning

LEMONS

Backyard Sangria

Banana Daiquiri Sorbet

Creamy Lemon Parfaits with Raspberries

Daiquiri Cheesecake

French Lemonade

Grilled Lemon Parsley Veal Chops

Lemon Dill Chicken Burgers

Lemon Pecan Cake with Lemon Sauce

Lemon Tart—Plain or Fancy

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake with Warm Blueberry Sauce

Old-Fashioned Lemonade

Raspberry Lemonade

Upside-Down Lemon Meringue Pie with Raspberries

Warm Lemon Sauce

LIMES

Caipirinhas

Daiquiri Cheesecake

Lime Cilantro Butter

Lime Pork Chops with Tomato Sour Cream Garnish

Lime Spritzers

Mojitos

LOBSTER

Boiled Lobsters with Two Different Sauces

Grilled Lobster Tails with Citrus Butter

New England Lobster Rolls with Sesame Orange Mayonnaise

storing

M

Mahogany Glaze

MANGOES

Avocado, Mango, and Arugula Salad

Mango Lime Salsa

Mango, Tomato, and Kiwi Salsa

Maple Cream Cheese Icing

Marmalade, Balsamic Onion

MAYONNAISE

Basil Mayonnaise

Chutney Mayonnaise

Cumin Mayonnaise

Saffron Mayonnaise

Sesame Orange Mayonnaise

Wasabi Mayonnaise

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

Mesclun Salad with Fennel, Oranges, and Figs

Mini Chocolate Almond Cupcakes

A Mixed Bag of Beans

Mixed Seafood Grill with Sesame Dipping Sauce

Mojitos

Molasses

Mounds of Mussels with Saffron Mayonnaise

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

MUSHROOMS

Artichoke, Red Pepper, and Olive Confetti

Mushroom and Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan

Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Pepper Boursin and Mixed Greens

Tuna Steaks Topped with Warm Shiitake Mushrooms

MUSSELS

Mounds of Mussels with Saffron Mayonnaise

storing

MUSTARD

Green Mustard Sauce

Hot Apricot Mustard

Mustard Seed Dressing

N

Nectarine Almond Crumble

New England Lobster Rolls with Sesame Orange Mayonnaise

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake with Warm Blueberry Sauce

Nuts, toasting.
See also individual nuts

O

Old-Fashioned Barbecued Chicken

Old-Fashioned Lemonade

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

OLIVES

Artichoke, Red Pepper, and Olive Confetti

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

Coleslaw with Spanish Olives

Roasted Tomato Slices with Olives and Herbs

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

ONIONS

Balsamic Onion Marmalade

Balsamic Roasted Onions

Caramelized Zucchini and Onions

Fried Vidalia Onion Rings Scented with Rosemary

Grilled Potato and Onion Packages

Italian Sausages on Toasted Rolls with Sweet Pepper and Onion Sauté

Sesame Flank Steaks with Grilled Green Onions

Spicy Fried Corn, Vidalias, and Red Peppers

ORANGES

Backyard Sangria

Banana Daiquiri Sorbet

Cape Cod Coolers

Deb Barrett’s Chocolate Orange Biscotti

Fresh Orange Sauce

Mesclun Salad with Fennel, Oranges, and Figs

Orange Almond Cake with Orange Sauce and Ice Cream

Orange and Mint Couscous

Orange Sparklers

Sesame Orange Mayonnaise

Tomato-Orange Butter

Tomato-Orange Salsa

Watercress, Carrot, and Orange Salad in a Honey Dressing

Orzo Salad with Vegetables and Herbs

OYSTERS

Lang’s Grilled Oysters

storing

P

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

Parfaits, Creamy Lemon, with Raspberries

PARMESAN CHEESE

BLT Pasta Salad

Mushroom and Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan

Parmesan Black Pepper Coleslaw

PASTA

BLT Pasta Salad

Orzo Salad with Vegetables and Herbs

PEACHES

Blueberry and Peach Crisp

Ginger Shortcakes with Peaches

Honey Peach Sundaes

Peach Ginger Sauce

Peach Smoothies

Peach Tart with Almond Crust

Turkey Salad with Peaches and Sesame

PEANUTS AND PEANUT BUTTER

Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Sauce

Pear, Cheddar, and Greens with Honey Dressing

PEAS

Orzo Salad with Vegetables and Herbs

Sesame-Scented Sugar Snaps

PECANS

Betty Gorman’s Raspberry Kuchen

Bittersweet Chocolate Toffee Squares

Blueberry and Peach Crisp

Blue Ribbon Apple Pie

Caramel Glazed Banana Nut Loaf

Chocolate Chip Maple Pecan Cookies

Chocolate Heaven Cookies

Chocolate Toffee Brownie Cake

Deb Barrett’s Chocolate Orange Biscotti

Kentucky Bourbon Cake with Fresh Berries

Lemon Pecan Cake with Lemon Sauce

Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Rum Caramel Pecan Sundaes

toasting

Wild and White Rice Salad with Asparagus and Smoked Salmon

Pecorino Romano cheese

Artichokes with Pecorino, Black Pepper, and Olive Oil

Green Beans and Limas with Pecorino

Pepper and Coriander–Coated Tuna Steaks

Pepper Jack Corn Pudding

PEPPERS

Artichoke, Red Pepper, and Olive Confetti

Chicken Clubs à la Provençale

chipotle

Emily Bell’s Forklift Salad

Italian Sausages on Toasted Rolls with Sweet Pepper and Onion Sauté

Polenta Triangles with Corn, Red Peppers, and Green Onions

Provençal Summer Vegetable Tart

Quick Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Red and Yellow Pepper Coleslaw in Lime Dressing

Red and Yellow Pepper Relish

Red Bell Pepper Basil Butter

seeding and chopping

serrano

Smoky Chile Tomato Sauce

Spicy Fried Corn, Vidalias, and Red Peppers

PIE DOUGH

Butter-Rich Savory Pie Dough

Butter-Rich Sweet Pie Dough

PIES

Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

Blue Ribbon Apple Pie

Strawberry Ice-Box Pie

Upside-Down Lemon Meringue Pie with Raspberries

PINEAPPLE

Heat of Summer Piña Coladas

Honey Citrus Chicken

Pink Grapefruit Sorbet

PISTACHIOS

Crab and Pistachio Salad Sandwiches

shelled roasted

PLUMS

Plum Chutney

Plum Sundaes

Plum Tart

sauce

Po’ Boys with Corned Beef, Creamy Caraway Coleslaw, and Swiss

Polenta Triangles with Corn, Red Peppers, and Green Onions

PORK.
See also
Bacon; Ham; Sausages

Butterflied Pork Chops Brushed with Tarragon Mustard Butter

Lime Pork Chops with Tomato Sour Cream Garnish

Pork and Prune Brochettes

Pork Loin in a Rosemary Jacket

Pork Tenderloins with Peach Ginger Sauce

Ribs, Deep South Style

Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Pepper Boursin and Mixed Greens

POTATOES

Boursin Potatoes

German Potato Salad with Fresh Dill

Grilled Potato and Onion Packages

Horseradish and Mustard–Scented Potato Gratin

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

Potato Gratin with Mustard and White Cheddar Cheese

Provençal Lamb Chops and Summer Vegetables

Roasted Potato Salad with Dill and Mint Dressing

Scalloped Potatoes with Crème Fraîche and Gruyère

Skewered Rosemary Red Skins

Yukon Golds Baked with Arugula and Bacon

Zucchini, Potatoes, and Tomatoes Greek Style

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

Provençal Lamb Chops and Summer Vegetables

Provençal Summer Vegetable Tart

Prune and Pork Brochettes

PUDDINGS

Corn and Tomato Pudding with Basil

Pepper Jack Corn Pudding

Pumpkin seeds, roasted

Q

Quick Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Quick Tartar Sauce

R

RASPBERRIES

Betty Gorman’s Raspberry Kuchen

Creamy Lemon Parfaits with Raspberries

Raspberry Banana Smoothies

Raspberry Lemonade

Upside-Down Lemon Meringue Pie with Raspberries

Red and Yellow Pepper Coleslaw in Lime Dressing

Red and Yellow Pepper Relish

Red Bell Pepper Basil Butter

Red Currant Mustard Glaze

Red, Yellow, Orange, and Green Heirloom Tomato Salad

RELISHES

Cucumber Watercress Relish

Hot Spicy Tomato Relish

Quick Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Red and Yellow Pepper Relish

Tomato Mustard Relish

Rhubarb Chutney

Rib-Eye Steaks with Smoky Chile Tomato Sauce

Rib-Eye Steaks with Whipped Horseradish Cream

Ribs, Deep South Style

RICE

Easy Saffron Rice

Wild and White Rice Salad with Asparagus and Smoked Salmon

Rich Terapak’s Three Beans Plus Salad

Roasted Garlic Butter

Roasted Potato Salad with Dill and Mint Dressing

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Lime and Honey

Roasted Tomato Slices with Olives and Herbs

Roquefort, Lamb Chops with Figs, Rosemary, and

Rosemary, crushing

RUM

Banana Daiquiri Sorbet

Caramel Iced Coffee

Heat of Summer Piña Coladas

Mojitos

Rum Caramel Pecan Sundaes

S

SAFFRON

Easy Saffron Rice

Saffron Mayonnaise

SALAD DRESSINGS

Blue Cheese Dressing

Caesar Dressing

Cumin Lime Dressing

Fennel Seed Dressing

Honey Dressing

Mustard Seed Dressing

SALADS

Avocado, Mango, and Arugula Salad

Black Bean, Tomato, and Avocado Salad for a Crowd

BLT Pasta Salad

Cabbage, Ham, and Gruyère Salad

Chicken Salad with Figs and Green Beans in Blue Cheese Dressing

Coleslaw with Spanish Olives

Crab and Pistachio Salad Sandwiches

Creamy Caraway Coleslaw

Easy Chicken Salad with Chutney and Lime

Egg Salad Club Sandwiches

Emily Bell’s Forklift Salad

Extra-Special Tabbouleh with Avocado and Feta

German Potato Salad with Fresh Dill

Grilled Caesar Salad

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

Mesclun Salad with Fennel, Oranges, and Figs

Mushroom and Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

Orzo Salad with Vegetables and Herbs

Parmesan Black Pepper Coleslaw

Pear, Cheddar, and Greens with Honey Dressing

Red and Yellow Pepper Coleslaw in Lime Dressing

Red, Yellow, Orange, and Green Heirloom Tomato Salad

Rich Terapak’s Three Beans Plus Salad