Breakfast Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce, 299–300
brine: Chicken Tarragon, 319–20; Party Pork Chops, 112–13
broccoli: Julian’s Summer Frittata, 62–63; Shrimp Risotto with Portobello Mushrooms, 159–60; Slumber Party Potatoes, 73
Brody, Lora, 173
Burgundy Sauce, 126–27
buttermilk: Canterbury Jumbles, 220–21; Chicken Divine, 149–50; Cinnamon Griddle Scones, 195; Crème Fraîche, 127; Got-a-Hot-Date Bars, 252–53; Irish Soda Bread, 191; Strong Arm Cookies, 240–41; Tangy Lime Dressing, 94
C
candy thermometer (note), 259
Canterbury Jumbles, 220–21
capers: Hard-Core Prawn Salad, 317–18; Mediterranean Orzo Salad, 89; Sauce Gribiche, 165
caraway seeds: Irish Soda Bread, 191
carrots: Chilean Sea Bass with Garlic, Basil, and Vegetables, 166
Castle Scones, 196
Catering to Nobody, 1, 6, 15, 78, 79, 109, 208, 248, 258
Cauliflower Mash, or How to Get by Without Potatoes, 314
Cereal Killer Cookies, 216–17
Cereal Murders, The, 12, 43, 69, 71, 118, 176, 191, 205, 212, 214, 216, 218, 264
cheese: Asparagus Quiche, 61; Bleak House Bars, 250–51; Chile Con Queso Dip, 21; Chile Relleno Torta, 41; Chocolate Comfort Cookies, 236–37; Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake, 266–67; Chuzzlewit Cheese Pie, 59–60; Collector’s Camembert Pie, 52–54; Crunch Time Cookies, 246–47; Crustless Jarlsberg Quiche, 42; Diamond Lovers’ Hot Crab Dip, 22–23; Doll Show Shrimp and Eggs, 51; Enchiladas Suizas, 151–53; Ferdinanda’s Florentine Quiche, 64–65; Figgy Salad, 90; Goldilocks’ Gourmet Spinach Soup, 8, 9; Goldy’s Caprese Salad, 102–3; Handcuff Croissants, 24–25; Heirloom Tomato Salad, 98–99; Huevos Palacios, 57–58; In-Your-Face Strawberry Pie (I), 277–78; Jailbreak Potatoes, 72; Julian’s Cheese Manicotti, 43–44; Julian’s Summer Frittata, 62–63; Love Potion Salad, 104–5; Luscious Arugula Salad, 313; Mediterranean Orzo Salad, 89; Mexican Egg Rolls with Spicy Guacamole Dipping Sauce, 19–20; Mexican Pizzas, 45–46; Monster Cinnamon Rolls/Frosting, 179; Nachos Schulz, 16; Not-So-Secret Cheese Spread, 29; Not-So-Skinny Spinach Dip, 27; Penny-Prick Potato Casserole, 74–75; Prosciutto Bites, 26; Provençal Pizza, 50; Prudent Potatoes au Gratin, 76; Quiche Me Quick, 47; Red ’n’ Whites, 214–15; Savory Florentine Cheesecake, 55–56; Schulz’s Guacamole Salad, 82; Shrimp on Wheels, 157–58; Slumber Party Potatoes, 73; Sonora Chicken Strudel, 154; Tangy Lime Dressing, 94; Tomato-Brie Pie, 48–49; Tom’s Layered Mexican Dip, 18; Totally Unorthodox Coeur à la Crème, 295–96; Unorthodox Shepherd’s Pie, 133–34; The Whole Enchilada Pie, 132
cheesecake: Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake, 266–67
cherries: Canterbury Jumbles, 220–21; Chocolate Coma Cookies, 234–35; Chocolate Tartufi Diana, 303–7; Deep-Dish Cherry Pie, 283–85; Stained-Glass Sweet Bread, 198; Strong Arm Cookies, 240–41
Chesapeake Crab Cakes with Sauce Gribiche, 164–65
chicken: André’s Coq au Vin, 139–40; Chicken Divine, 149–50; Chicken Piccata Supreme, 143–44; Chicken Tarragon, 319–20; Chilled Curried Chicken Salad, 100–101; Chopping Spree Salad, 92–94; Enchiladas Suizas, 151–53; Grilled Chicken à l’Orange, 137–38; Low-Fat Chicken Stock, 30–31; Mexican Egg Rolls with Spicy Guacamole Dipping Sauce, 19–20; Portobello Mushroom Stuffed with Grilled Chicken, Pesto, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, 145–46; Rainy Season Chicken Soup, 35–36; Sonora Chicken Strudel, 154; Stir-Fry Chicken with Asparagus, 147–48; Trudy’s Mediterranean Chicken, 141–42
chicken stock: Figgy Piggy, 114–16; Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup, 33–34; Low-Fat Chicken Stock, 30–31; Models’ Mushroom Soup, 32; Rainy Season Chicken Soup, 35–36; Shrimp Risotto with Portobello Mushrooms, 159–60; Shuttlecock Shrimp Curry, 161–62; Turkey Curry with Raisin Rice, 155–56; Unorthodox Shepherd’s Pie, 133–34
chickpeas: Chicky Bread, 186–87
Child, Julia, 6, 8, 38, 172, 326
Chilean Sea Bass with Garlic, Basil, and Vegetables, 166
Chile Con Queso Dip, 21
chiles: Chile Relleno Torta, 41; Enchiladas Suizas, 151–53; Mexican Egg Rolls with Spicy Guacamole Dipping Sauce, 19–20; Sonora Chicken Strudel, 154
Chinese Beef Stir-Fry with Vegetables, 118–19
chocolate: Bleak House Bars, 250–51; Canterbury Jumbles, 220–21; Chocoholic Cookies, 238–39; Chocolate Coating, 306; Chocolate Coma Cookies, 234–35; Chocolate Comfort Cookies, 236–37; Chocolate-Dipped Biscotti, 212–13; Chocolate Glaze, 298; Chocolate-Lovers’ Dipped Fruit, 294; Chocolate Snowcap Cookies, 230–31; Chocolate Tartufi Diana, 303–7; Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake, 266–67; Crunch Time Cookies, 246–47; Double-Shot Chocolate Cake, 281–82; Fudge Soufflé, 268; Ganache, 273–74; Goldy’s Terrific Toffee, 258–59; Got-a-Hot-Date Bars, 252–53; Labor Day Flourless Chocolate Cake with Berries, Melba Sauce, and White Chocolate Cream, 260–63; Lethal Layers, 249; Scout’s Brownies, 254–55; Shoppers’ Chocolate Truffles, 273–74; Spicy Brownies, 256–57; Strong Arm Cookies, 240–41
Chopping Spree, 21, 22, 47, 91, 92, 125, 128, 273, 275
Chopping Spree Salad, 92–94
chutney: Chilled Curried Chicken Salad, 100–101
Chuzzlewit Cheese Pie, 59–60
cilantro: Puerco Cubano, 117
cinnamon: All-American Deep-Dish Apple Pie, 291–93; Breakfast Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce, 299–300; Cinnamon Griddle Scones, 195; Crunchy Cinnamon Toast, 199; Dark Torte, 288–90; Galaxy Doughnuts, 176–77; Happy Endings Plum Cake, 264–65; Honey-I’m-Home Gingersnaps, 208–9; Ice-Capped Gingersnaps, 210–11; Monster Cinnamon Rolls, 178–79
cocoa: Black-and-White Cake, 297–98; Chocoholic Cookies, 238–39; Chocolate Comfort Cookies, 236–37; Chocolate Snowcap Cookies, 230–31; Chocolate Tartufi Diana, 303–7; Fatally Flaky Cookies, 232–33; Scout’s Brownies, 254–55; Spicy Brownies, 256–57; Sweetheart Sandwiches, 218–19
coconut: Canterbury Jumbles, 220–21; Piña Colada Muffins, 192–93
coffee: Labor Day Flourless Chocolate Cake with Berries, Melba Sauce, and White Chocolate Cream, 260–63
coffee cake: Goldy’s Guava Coffee Cake, 200
Cognac: Party Apples, 77
Collector’s Camembert Pie, 52–54
cookies, 208–57; Bleak House Bars, 250–51; Blondes’ Blondies, 224–25; Canterbury Jumbles, 220–21; Cereal Killer Cookies, 216–17; Chocoholic Cookies, 238–39; Chocolate Coma Cookies, 234–35; Chocolate Comfort Cookies, 236–37; Chocolate-Dipped Biscotti, 212–13; Chocolate Snowcap Cookies, 230–31; Crunch Time Cookies, 246–47; Dungeon Bars, 248; Fatally Flaky Cookies, 232–33; Goldy’s Nuthouse Cookies, 244–45; Got-a-Hot-Date Bars, 252–53; Honey-I’m-Home Gingersnaps, 208–9; Ice-Capped Gingersnaps, 210–11; Keepsake Cookies, 226; Lemon Butter Wafers, 222–23; Lethal Layers, 249; Queen of Scots Shortbread, 228–29; Red ’n’ Whites, 214–15; Scout’s Brownies, 254–55; Spicy Brownies, 256–57; Strong Arm Cookies, 240–41; Sweetheart Sandwiches, 218–19
corn: Grilled Slapshot Salad, 85–86; Unorthodox Shepherd’s Pie, 133–34
cranberries: Chocolate Comfort Cookies, 236–37; Grand Marnier Cranberry Muffins, 197; What-to-Do-with-All-the-Egg-Yolks Bread, 180–81
cream: Asparagus Quiche, 61; Bacon-Wrapped Artichokes with Dijon Cream Sauce, 17; Berries with Yogurt Cream, 323–24; Big Bucks Bread Puddings with Hard Sauce, 269–71; Breakfast Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce, 299–300; Castle Scones, 196; Chicken Divine, 149–50; Chocolate Tartufi Diana, 303–7; Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake, 266–67; Chuzzlewit Cheese Pie, 59–60; Crème Fraîche, 127; Double-Shot Chocolate Cake, 281–82; Ferdinanda’s Florentine Quiche, 64–65; Hard Sauce, 271; Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup, 33–34; Huevos Palacios, 57–58; In-Your-Face Strawberry Pie (I), 277–78; Jailbreak Potatoes, 72; Julian’s Summer Frittata, 62–63; Monster Cinnamon Rolls/Frosting, 179; New Potato Salad, 81; Penny-Prick Potato Casserole, 74–75; Prudent Potatoes au
Gratin, 76; Quiche Me Quick, 47; Savory Florentine Cheesecake, 55–56; Shoppers’ Chocolate Truffles, 273–74; Shuttlecock Shrimp Curry, 161–62; Sugar-Free Vanilla Gelato, 301–2; Sweethearts’ Swedish Meatballs in Burgundy Sauce, 125–27; Tangy Lime Dressing, 94; Tomato-Brie Pie, 48–49; Totally Unorthodox Coeur à la Crème, 295–96; Turkey Curry with Raisin Rice, 155–56; Unorthodox Shepherd’s Pie, 133–34; Whipped Cream Topping, 290; White Chocolate Cream, 263
Creamy Citrus Frosting, 223
Crème Fraîche, 127
Cresswell, Jasmine, 107
croissants: Handcuff Croissants, 24–25; Prosciutto Bites, 26
Crumb Crust, 25
Crunch Time, 33, 64, 102, 104, 117, 135, 200, 246, 299
Crunch Time Cookies, 246–47
Crunchy Cinnamon Toast, 199
Crustless Jarlsberg Quiche, 42
currants: Castle Scones, 196
curry: Chilled Curried Chicken Salad, 100–101; Shuttlecock Shrimp Curry, 161–62; Turkey Curry with Raisin Rice, 155–56
D
Dad’s Bread, 170, 174–75
Damson-in-Distress Plum Tart, 272
Dark Tort, 26, 61, 143, 186, 240, 288, 291, 294
Dark Torte, 288–90
dates: Got-a-Hot-Date Bars, 252–53
Davidson, Diane Mott: as cook, 5–6, 8; early food memories of, 2–3, 4–5; and weight loss, 309–11; as writer, 6–8, 10, 12–13, 38, 205–7, 325–27
DeBartlo, Dee Dee, 114
Deep-Dish Cherry Pie, 283–85
demi-glace: Puerco Cubano, 117
desserts, 203–307; All-American Deep-Dish Apple Pie, 291–93; Babsie’s Tarts, 242–43; Berries with Yogurt Cream, 323–24; Big Bucks Bread Puddings with Hard Sauce, 269–71; Black-and-White Cake, 297–98; Breakfast Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce, 299–300; Chocolate Glaze, 298; Chocolate-Lovers’ Dipped Fruit, 294; Chocolate Tartufi Diana, 303–7; Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake, 266–67; Creamy Citrus Frosting, 223; Damson-in-Distress Plum Tart, 272; Dark Torte, 288–90; Deep-Dish Cherry Pie, 283–85; Door-Prize Gingerbread, 286–87; Double-Shot Chocolate Cake, 281–82; Fudge Soufflé, 268; Ganache, 273–74; Goldy’s Terrific Toffee, 258–59; Happy Endings Plum Cake, 264–65; Hard Sauce, 271; In-Your-Face Strawberry Pie (I), 277–78; In-Your-Face Strawberry Pie (II), 279–80; Labor Day Flourless Chocolate Cake with Berries, Melba Sauce, and White Chocolate Cream, 260–63; Shoppers’ Chocolate Truffles, 273–74; Sugar-Free Vanilla Gelato, 301–2; Super Spenders’ Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler, 275–76; Totally Unorthodox Coeur à la Crème, 295–96; Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, 233; White Chocolate Cream, 263. See also cookies
Diamond Lovers’ Hot Crab Dip, 22–23
Dickens, Charles, 59
Dijon Marinade, 114
Dijon Pasta Salad, 83
dips: Chile Con Queso Dip, 21; Diamond Lovers’ Hot Crab Dip, 22–23; Not-So-Skinny Spinach Dip, 27
Doll Show Shrimp and Eggs, 51
Domestic Violence Hotline, 7
Door-Prize Gingerbread, 286–87
Double Shot, 24, 77, 95, 112, 132, 141, 184, 244, 277, 279, 281
Double-Shot Chocolate Cake, 281–82
Doughnuts, Galaxy, 176–77
Dungeon Bars, 248
Dying for Chocolate, 8, 9, 12, 38, 41, 42, 81, 82, 83, 107, 109, 131, 205, 249, 254, 326
E
eggs: Almond Poppy Seed Muffins, 190; Asparagus Quiche, 61; Breakfast Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce, 299–300; Chile Relleno Torta, 41; Chocolate-Dipped Biscotti, 212–13; Chocolate Snowcap Cookies, 230–31; Chocolate Tartufi Diana, 303–7; Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake, 266–67; Chuzzlewit Cheese Pie, 59–60; Crustless Jarlsberg Quiche, 42; Dark Torte, 288–90; Dijon Pasta Salad, 83; Doll Show Shrimp and Eggs, 51; Double-Shot Chocolate Cake, 281–82; Ferdinanda’s Florentine Quiche, 64–65; Fudge Soufflé, 268; Goldy’s Marvelous Mayonnaise, 78; Got-a-Hunch Brunch Rolls, 184–85; Grand Marnier Cranberry Muffins, 197; Hard-Core Prawn Salad, 317–18; Huevos Palacios, 57–58; Julian’s Cheese Manicotti, 43–44; Julian’s Summer Frittata, 62–63; Labor Day Flourless Chocolate Cake with Berries, Melba Sauce, and White Chocolate Cream, 260–63; Meringue-Baked Pecans, 88; Monster Cinnamon Rolls, 178–79; Power Play Potatoes and Fish, 167; Quiche Me Quick, 47; Sauce Gribiche, 164–65; Savory Florentine Cheesecake, 55–56; Scout’s Brownies, 254–55; Spicy Brownies, 256–57; Sugar-Free Vanilla Gelato, 301–2; Tomato-Brie Pie, 48–49; What-to-Do-with-All-the-Egg-Yolks Bread, 180–81
Enchiladas Suizas, 151–53
Exhibition Salad with Meringue-Baked Pecans, 87
F
Faison, Dave, 311
Fatally Flaky, 62, 98, 100, 114, 188, 206, 232, 295, 297
Fatally Flaky Cookies, 232–33
Ferdinanda’s Florentine Quiche, 64–65
Figgy Piggy, 114–16
Figgy Salad, 90
fish: Chilean Sea Bass with Garlic, Basil, and Vegetables, 166; Goalies’ Grilled Tuna, 168; Power Play Potatoes and Fish, 167
fruit: Chocolate-Lovers’ Dipped Fruit, 294
Fudge Soufflé, 268
G
Galaxy Doughnuts, 176–77
Ganache, 273–74
García Márquez, Gabriel, 326
garlic: Chilean Sea Bass with Garlic, Basil, and Vegetables, 166; Collector’s Camembert Pie, 52–54; Garlicky Spinach, 315; Goldy’s Garlic Lamb Chops, 135–36; Julian’s Cheese Manicotti, 43–44; Trudy’s Mediterranean Chicken, 141–42; Wild Girls’ Grilled Mushroom Salad, 91
gelatin powder: Bread Dough Enhancer for Yeast Breads, 173
gelato: Chocolate Tartufi Diana, 303–7
ginger: Door-Prize Gingerbread, 286–87; Honey-I’m-Home Gingersnaps, 208–9; Ice-Capped Gingersnaps, 210–11; Spicy Brownies, 256–57
gluten: Bread Dough Enhancer for Yeast Breads, 173
Goalies’ Grilled Tuna, 168
Goldilocks’ Gourmet Spinach Soup, 8, 9
Goldy’s Caprese Salad, 102–3
Goldy’s Garlic Lamb Chops, 135–36
Goldy’s Guava Coffee Cake, 200
Goldy’s Marvelous Mayonnaise, 78
Goldy’s Nuthouse Cookies, 244–45
Goldy’s Terrific Toffee, 258–59
Got-a-Hot-Date Bars, 252–53
Got-a-Hunch Brunch Rolls, 184–85
Grafton, Sue, 205, 326
Grand Marnier: Chocolate Tartufi Diana, 303–7; Grand Marnier Cranberry Muffins, 197; Keepsake Cookies, 226; Shoppers’ Chocolate Truffles, 273–74
Greenberg, Joanne, 326
greens. See salads
grilling: Anniversary Burgers, 131; Goalies’ Grilled Tuna, 168; Grilled Chicken à l’Orange, 137–38; Grilled Slapshot Salad, 85–86; Love-Me-Tenderloin Grilled Steaks, 123–24; Wild Girls’ Grilled Mushroom Salad, 91
Grilling Season, The, 51, 52, 85, 87, 89, 137, 167, 168, 206, 236, 242, 311
guacamole: Holy Moly Guacamole, 15; Mexican Egg Rolls with Spicy Guacamole Dipping Sauce, 19–20; Nachos Schulz, 16; Schulz’s Guacamole Salad, 82; Tom’s Layered Mexican Dip, 18
guava: Goldy’s Guava Coffee Cake, 200
H
Handcuff Croissants, 24–25
Happy Endings Plum Cake, 264–65
Hard-Core Prawn Salad, 317–18
Hard Sauce, 271
hazelnuts: Chocolate Comfort Cookies, 236–37; Figgy Salad, 90; Hazelnut Crust, 296; In-Your-Face Strawberry Pie (I), 277–78
hearts of palm: Chopping Spree Salad, 92–94
Heirloom Tomato Salad, 98–99
herbs: Tangy Lime Dressing, 94
Hoisin Turkey with Roasted Pine Nuts in Lettuce Cups, 28
Holy Moly Guacamole, 15
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup, 33–34
honey: Got-a-Hunch Brunch Rolls, 184–85; Honey-I’m-Home Gingersnaps, 208–9
horseradish: Anniversary Burgers, 131
Huevos Palacios, 57–58
I
Ice-Capped Gingersnaps, 210–11
ice cream: Black-and-White Cake, 297–98
In-Your-Face Strawberry Pie (I
), 277–78
In-Your-Face Strawberry Pie (II), 279–80
Irish Soda Bread, 191
J
Jailbreak Potatoes, 72
jams: Babsie’s Tarts, 242–43; Bleak House Bars, 250–51; Prosciutto Bites, 26; Totally Unorthodox Coeur à la Crème, 295–96
Jenkins, Emyl, 4, 6
jicama: Chopping Spree Salad, 92–94; Wild Man’s Rice Salad, 79–80
Julian’s Cheese Manicotti, 43–44
Julian’s Five-Grain Bread, 182–83
Julian’s Summer Frittata, 62–63
K
Keepsake Cookies, 226
Kennedy, Karen Johnson, 11, 273
Killer Pancake, 13, 28, 30, 155, 159, 180, 197, 206, 268
Kleiner, Diana, 303
Knight, India, 310
Kornreich, Carole, 102
L
Labor Day Flourless Chocolate Cake with Berries, Melba Sauce, and White Chocolate Cream, 260–63
lamb: Goldy’s Garlic Lamb Chops, 135–36
Last Suppers, The, 12, 45, 145, 157, 166, 178, 190, 206, 220, 222, 266
lecithin: Bread Dough Enhancer for Yeast Breads, 173
Lemon Butter Wafers, 222–23
lemon juice: Chicken Piccata Supreme, 143–44; Chicken Tarragon, 319–20; Chilean Sea Bass with Garlic, Basil, and Vegetables, 166; Got-a-Hunch Brunch Rolls, 184–85
Lemon-Raspberry Cookie Sandwich (variation), 223
Lethal Layers, 249
lime juice: Chicken Piccata Supreme, 143–44; Chopping Spree Salad, 92–94; Puerco Cubano, 117; Tangy Lime Dressing, 94
Love-Me-Tenderloin Grilled Steaks, 123–24
Love Potion Salad, 104–5
low-carb recipes, 309–24; Berries with Yogurt Cream, 323–24; Cauliflower Mash, or How to Get by Without Potatoes, 314; Chicken Tarragon, 319–20; Fried Pecans, 312; Garlicky Spinach, 315; Green Beans Amandine, 316; Hard-Core Prawn Salad, 317–18; Luscious Arugula Salad, 313; Tenderloin of Beef, 321–22
Low-Fat Chicken Stock, 30–31