The Can't Cook Book: Recipes for the Absolutely Terrified! (55 page)

Sweet Pea & Onion Frittata,
52
,
53

eggplant,
229

buying & storing,
157

& Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted,
156
,
157

English Muffin with Peanut Butter, Banana, & Coconut,
221
,
221

F

fennel,
229

feta:

& Bean Flatbread,
224
,
224

Freaky Greek Pasta,
126
,
127

figs,
229

fish & seafood,
107
–21

Bass, Bread Crumb,
112
,
113

checking for doneness,
41

Clams, Slammin’ Pasta with,
138
,
139

Halibut, Hoisin,
116
,
117

Halibut over Spinach, Perfect,
114
,
115

Salmon, Succulent Lemon-Thyme,
110
,
111

Seafood Watch,
40

sold with skin on,
41

storage guidelines for,
232

Striped Bass & Tomatoes, Roasted,
108
,
109

Tuna & Apple Pita Pizza,
227
,
227

washing,
43

see also
shrimp

Flatbread, Feta & Bean,
224
,
224

flour, measuring,
42

Flourless Fudge Cake with Whipped Cream,
210
,
211

food processors,
16
,
16
,
17

food safety pointers,
233

Freaky Greek Pasta,
126
,
127

freezing foods,
233

French Toast, Shepherd’s,
56
,
57

Fried Eggs over Broiled Tomatoes,
48
,
49

Fries, Oven (Carrot Fries, Parsnip Fries, & Russet Potato Fries),
162
,
163

Frittata, Sweet Pea & Onion,
52
,
53

fruit:

washing,
43

see also specific fruits

Fudge Cake, Flourless, with Whipped Cream,
210
,
211

G

garlic,
26
–27,
229

chopping,
19
,
27

peeling,
27

removing a clove,
26

& Rosemary Cannellini Beans,
186
,
187

smashing,
26

Ginger-Cherry-Almond Drops,
208
,
209

grains,
177
–85

Brown Rice Pilaf,
178
,
179

Bulgur Wheat Pilaf, Sweet Pea,
180
,
181

Couscous Salad with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, & Mint,
184
,
185

Quinoa, Toasted Pine Nut & Cranberry,
182
,
183

Rice, Stir-fried, with Sunny-side Up Eggs,
188
,
189

grapefruit,
229

Broiled, with Almonds & Honey,
222
,
222

grapes,
229

graters,
12
,
14

Greek Pasta, Freaky,
126
,
127

green beans,
229

with Almonds,
148
,
149

buying & storing,
149

greens, washing,
43

Grilled Chicken, Herb-, Fast & Juicy,
74
,
75

Guacamole,
93
f

H

halibut:

Hoisin,
116
,
117

over Spinach, Perfect,
114
,
115

Hamburger, the Most Simple, Broiled, Perfect,
94
,
95

herb(s),
32
–33

chopping,
33

-Grilled Chicken, Fast & Juicy,
74
,
75

picking or stripping leaves,
32

-Roasted Beef with Potatoes & Carrots,
90
,
91

storing,
33

Hoisin Halibut,
116
,
117

honey:

Nut Broiled Bananas,
212
,
213

Shallot Vinaigrette,
193
f

Huevos Rancheros,
54
,
55

I

Ice Cream, Marinated Strawberries with,
214
,
215

instant-read meat thermometers,
12
,
14
,
231

Italian cooking:

Chicken Parm,
77
f

Pizza Margherita,
142
,
143

Sweet Pea & Onion Frittata,
52
,
53

Tomato Bruschetta, Summer,
170
,
171

see also
pasta

K

kale,
229

buying & storing,
175

Chips,
174
,
175

Salads–3 Easy Recipes! (Toasted Sesame Seed Vinaigrette, Honey-Shallot Vinaigrette, & Caesar Vinaigrette),
192
,
193

washing,
43

kidney beans, in Your First Chili,
96
,
97

knives,
6
,
7

L

lamb:

Chops, Broiled, with Mint Jelly,
104
,
105

internal temperature & doneness of,
231

patting dry before cooking,
43

storage guidelines for,
232

Lasagna, Slow-Cooker,
134
,
135

leftovers, storage guidelines for,
232

lemon(s),
229

Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Arugula &,
76
,
77

Freaky Greek Pasta,
126
,
127

Ricotta Pancakes,
58
,
59

Roasted Asparagus with,
154
,
155

& Sage Chicken,
82
,
83

Thyme Roasted Portobello Mushrooms,
164
,
165

Thyme Salmon, Succulent,
110
,
111

zesting or juicing,
19
,
24
–25

lettuce:

Butter, Salad with Pine Nuts & Parsley,
194
,
195

washing,
43

lime(s),
229

Mexican Corn,
172
,
173

zesting or juicing,
24
–25

loaf pans,
11
,
15

lunch or dinner quickies,
224
–27

Apple-Cheddar Melt,
225
,
225

Arugula, Dates, Blue Cheese, & Almonds,
225
,
225

Cottage Cheese–Stuffed Avocado with Hot Sauce,
226
,
226

Feta & Bean Flatbread,
224
,
224

Prosciutto, Pear, & Parmesan,
226
,
226

Rice Cake with Cucumbers & Salsa,
224
,
224

Sliced Tomato & Egg Open-Faced Sandwich,
227
,
227

Tuna & Apple Pita Pizza,
227
,
227

M

Maple, Oatmeal, & Raisin Cookies,
206
,
207

Margherita Pizza,
142
,
143

marinades:

Barbecue,
82
,
83

Lemon & Sage,
82
,
83

Mustard & Rosemary,
82
,
83

Yogurt & Cumin,
82
,
83

marinara:

Pizza Margherita,
142
,
143

Spaghetti,
132
,
133

Marinated Strawberries with Ice Cream,
214
,
215

measurement conversions & equivalents,
234

measuring cups,
3
,
10
,
14

measuring spoons,
3
,
10
,
14

meat,
87
–105

patting dry,
43