Chapter III The Soup & Sandwich Deli
Sautéing, Simmering, and Pureeing
Chicken Stock with Roasted Vegetables 58
Feel Good Chicken Soup 59
Tortilla Soup 60
Caramelized Onion Soup 62
"Creamy" Asparagus Soup 63
Sweet Pea Soup with Mint 64
Curried Pumpkin Soup 65
Chilled Gazpacho Soup 66
Potato, Carrot and Leek Soup with Fresh Ginger 68
Black Bean Soup with Toasted Corn and Rosemary 69
Traditional Black Bean Soup 70
Velvety Split Pea Soup 72
Vegetable Soup with Lentils 73
Swiss Cheese Soup 74
Summer Corn Chowder 75
Spinach and Avocado Soup with Tarragon 76
Tomato Soup with Melted Cheddar Cheese Sandwiches 78
Red Bean Soup with Chorizo Sausage and Brown Rice 80
Super Sandwiches and More Super Sandwiches 81 82

Chapter IV Veggies On The Side
Steaming, Boiling, & Roasting
Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon 84
Baked Cauliflower 85
Spinach with Caramelized Onions 86
Fresh Lima Beans with Mint 87
Baked Zucchini with Parmesan Cheese 88
Sherried Mushrooms 89
Candied Carrots 90
Glazed Acorn Squash Rings 91
Julienne Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Carrots in Rosemary Butter 92
Herb Glazed Roasted Tomatoes 93
Cajun Potato Spears 94
Roasted Herb Potatoes 95
Cauliflower Gratin 96
Chilled Roasted Asparagus with Tomato Mayonnaise Salsa 97
Broccoli Cheese Casserole 98
Crispy Broccoli Corn Rice Cakes 99
Vegetable Party Platter with Tuna Sauce 100 101
Ratatouille 102
Rum Soaked Sweet Potatoes 103
Pommes Anna 104
Stuffed Baked Potatoes 105

Chapter V Hot Off The Grill
Marinades and Grilling
Big Juicy Hamburgers with Grilled Onions 109
Spiced Up Turkey Burgers 110
Grilled Chicken Breast with Vegetables 112
Grilled Pork Chops with Mango Salsa 114
Marinated Pork Tenderloin 115
Spicy Caesar Salad with Sliced Grilled Chicken Breasts 116
Grilled Chicken and Baby Back Ribs with Mustard "Cue" 118
Moroccan Spiced Rotisserie Chicken 120
Grilled Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas 121
Grilled Artichokes and Baby Portabella Mushroom Salad 122
Grilled Corn with Thyme Infused Butter 123
Grilled Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Shitake Mushroom Sauce 124
Island Spiced Flank Steak 125
Grilled Stuffed Veal Chops 126
Marinated Grilled Vegetables with Feta Cheese 127
Grilled Swordfish Steaks with White Bean Relish 128
Grilled Herb Shrimp 129
Grilled Florida Lobster Tail with Garlicky Tomato Sauce 130
Grilled Calamari 131

Chapter VI Totally Take Out
Cooking Fast Food Favorites
Pizza with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Basil and Goat Cheese 134
Inspired Greek Pizza 136
Mexican Spiced Pizza 138
Spicy Fried Chicken 139
Buffalo Style Chicken Wings 140
Chicken Wings with Peanut Sauce 141
Chicken Chili with Veggies 142
Chili Con Carne with Gusto 144
Ultimate Potato Skins 145
Smothered Baked Potato with Broccoli, Garlic and Cheese Sauce 146
Slow Roasted Country Style Ribs 147
Sesame Beef Stir Fry 148
Lemon Chicken with Baby Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Shitake Mushrooms 150
Quickie Veggie Stir Fry 151
Chicken Enchiladas with Black Bean Mole Sauce 152
Dolphin Fajitas 154
Fried Spiced Rice 155
Smoked Trout and Brie Quesadilla with Dill Cream Guacamole 156
Mushroom, Bacon and Jack Cheese Quesadilla 157
Shrimp, Roasted Corn and Jalapeno Cheese Quesadilla 158

Chapter VII The Corner Italian Restaurant
Pasta and Sauce
Basic Marinara Sauce 160
Basic Pasta 161
Roasted Garlic Tomatoes 162
Vermicelli with Olive Oil and Fresh Parsley 163
Creamy Fettuccine 164
Rigatoni with Sausage, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Broccoli Raab 165
Spaghetti with Shrimp and Artichoke Hearts 166
Penne Pasta with Ham, Sweet Peas and Vodka Cream Sauce 167
Tortellini with Bolognese Sauce 168
Linguini Carbonara 170
Baked Ziti 171
Baked Eggplant Parmesan 172
Meatballs with Eggplant Topped with Munster Cheese 173
Bow Tie Pasta with Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Proscuitto and Pesto 174
Risotto with Wild Mushrooms 175
Veal and Spinach Filled Manicotti 176
Vegetable Lasagna 178
Tomato and Sautéed Vegetable Sauce 180

Chapter VIII The Cozy Comfort Diner
Roasting, Braising & Stewing
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Ham and Swiss Cheese 183
Roasted Chicken and Vegetables 184
White Raisin Stuffing for Poultry 185
Chicken Pepperoni 186
Pan Chicken with White Wine "Gravy" 187
Rustic Cinnamon Roasted Chicken 188
Rock Cornish Game Hens with Wild Rice Stuffing and Orange Cranberry Glaze 192
Herb and Sherry Roasted Turkey with Savory Gravy 194
Meat Loaf with Mushroom Gravy 195
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes 196
Sweet Potato Hash 199
Home Style Macaroni and Cheese 200
GLOP 201
Peppered Pork Chops with Tomato Caper Cream Sauce 202
Dilled Beef Stroganoff 203
Baked Veal Chops with Red Wine Mushroom Cream Sauce 204
Classic Beef Stew 206
Braised Lamb Shanks with Gramalata Garnish 208
Baked Stuffed Peppers with Lentils 210

Chapter IX Fresh From The Sea
Cooking Seafood
Cracked Stone Crabs with Dilled Mustard Sauce 213
Spicy Baked Shrimp 214
Steamed Dolphin and Veggie Packages 215
Garlicky Soft Shell Crabs 216
Fresh Mussels Steamed in Garlic Tomato Broth 217
Poached Yellow Tail Snapper with Chopped Tomato and Parsley 218
Fresh Tilapia Fillets with Sautéed Bananas 219
Seared Tuna in Oriental Marinade 221
Sole with Parsley, Butter and Caper Sauce 221
Roasted Sea Bass with Red Wine Sauce 222
Roasted Red Snapper with Braised Leeks 223
Roasted Salmon in the Grass with Cucumber Mint Sauce 224
Salmon Livornese 226
Orange Marinated Grouper with Toasted Almond Sauce 228
Outta Hand Orange Roughy with Basil Cream Sauce 229
Salmon Cakes with Sauce Remoulade 230
Vegetable Stuffed Whole Trout with Lemon Sauce 232
Bahamian Style Conch Fritters 234

Chapter X The "In" Bread and Breakfast
Baking Breads and Brunch Foods
Ricotta Bread 236
Herb and Cheese Bread 237
Whole Wheat Baguettes 238
Focaccia Bread 240
Hot Chocolate Rolls 241
Best Cinnamon Rolls 242
Parker House Rolls 244
Jalapeno Corn Muffins 245
Apple Streusel Muffins 246
Pumpkin Apple Muffins 247
Zucchini Bran Muffins 248
Quick Apple Cinnamon Bread 249
Banana Peanut Butter Chip Quick Bread 250
Basic Scones 251
Fluffy Egg and Cheese Casserole 252
Thick Cinnamon French Toast 253
Dicey Potato Casserole 254
Sautéed Ham Steaks and Candied Bacon 255
Scrambled Eggs with Diced Smoked Salmon 256

Chapter XI The After Work Pub
Making Fast Appetizers
Black Bean and Toasted Corn Salsa 258
Roasted Peppers and Anchovies, Roasted Garlic 259
Super Nachos Two Ways 260
Bruschetta with Three Toppings 262
Bruschetta with Goat Cheese 264
Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic and Eggplant Dip 265
Warm Artichoke and Crab Dip 266
Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip 267
Chopped Chicken Liver Spread 268
Smoked Fish Dip 269
Simple Salmon Spread 270
Crab and Artichoke Balls with Key Lime Butter 271
Make Ahead Nibbles 272
Ham and Asparagus Pinwheels Old and New 274
Scallop Topped Zucchini Cakes 276

Chapter XII The Dessert Cafe
Baking Techniques
Key Lime Squares 282
Lemon Coconut Macaroons 283
Iced Orange Treats 284
Crescent Cookies 285
Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Chip Cookies 286
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 287
Iced Chocolate Cake Cookies 288
Snowflake Cookies 289
Simple Cinnamon Cake 290
Sour Cream Coffee Cake 291
Pumpkin Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting 292
Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake Bars 294
Loaded Chocolate Brownies 296
My Favorite Cheesecake 297
Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake 298
Chocolate Shortcake with Strawberries and Chocolate Sauce 300
Apple Strawberry Cobbler 302
Chocolate Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Vanilla Sauce 303
Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce 304
Warm Apple Tart with Almond Crème and Caramel Sauce
Key Lime Buttery Cake 308
Peach Pie Y'All 310
Perfect Pumpkin Pie 312
Chocolate Pudding Pie 314
Sautéed Fruit with Walnut Shortbread 316
Crunchy Chocolate Fudge 317
Chewy Caramels 318

Chapter XIII Upscale Dining Made Easy
Putting It All Together
     Impressive First Courses
Eggplant Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Black Bean Sauce 320
Spinach and Goat Cheese Ravioli with Hazelnut Butter Sauce 322
Spicy Black Bean Cakes with Chili Cream Sauce 324
Lobster Burrito with Cilantro Cream Sauce 326
Portabella Mushrooms Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomatoes served with Mixed Greens 328
Roasted Vegetable Terrine 330
Roasted Yellow Pepper Soup with Avocado Salsa and Sautéed Scallop Garnish 332
     Elegant Entrees
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Jack Daniels Peppercorn Sauce 334
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb 335
The Over Achiever's Twice Baked Potatoes 336
Veal Cutlets with Dill and Sage Cream Sauce 338
Yam Pudding 339
Fresh Kingsklip Fillets with Braised Cabbage and Leeks 340
Sautéed Green Beans and Caramelized Pearl Onions 341
Beef Tenderloins Stuffed with Roasted Peppers, Spinach and Goat Cheese with Port Wine Sauce 342
Pasta Stuffed Eggplant and Pork Medallions 344
Corn Soufflé Casserole 346
     Show Stoppers
Mixed Fresh Berries with Zabaglione Sauce 347
Flourless Chocolate Torte 348
Sticky Toffee Pudding 350
Gingerbread with Poached Pears 352
Hazelnut Heart Cookies 354
Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 356
Chocolate Mahogany Cake 358