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Dinner: A Love Story

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by Jenny Rosenstrach


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  A

  Acid, boosting flavors with, 27

  Anchovies, Beluga Lentil Soup with, 231–32

  Andy-owned dinners, 51–56

  Andy’s Homemade Chicken Stock, 289

  Andy’s Manhattan, 136, 137

  Apple(s)

  Butternut Squash Soup with, 101–2

  Curried Chicken with, 14–15

  and Fennel Slaw, 243

  “Gazette” (aka Galette), 263–64

  and Onions, Mustardy Pork Chops with, 220–21

  Potatoes, and Onions, Baked Sausage with, 109

  Apricot-Mustard Baked Chicken, 132, 133

  Arroz con Polio, 52–53

  Artichokes

  and Spinach, Spaghetti with, 120–21

  stocking pantry with, 120

  Arugula

  Parmesan, Lemon, and Ricotta, White Pizza with, 275, 278–79

  and Prosciutto, Flatbread Pizza with, 135

  Asparagus

  with Chopped Egg and Onion, 241–42

  Fish Presents, 169–70

  Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63

  Assumed Stay-at-Homer, 104

  Avocado(s)

  and Black Bean Salad, Fried Flounder with, 143–44

  Dinnertime Breakfast Burritos, 115–16

  and Pickled Onions, Kale with, 249–50

  Taco Soup, 159–60

  Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63

  Awkward Silence strategy, 253

  B

  The Babbo Cookbook (Batali), 225

  Baby books, 123–28

  Back-Pocket Recipes, 74–78

  Bacon

  adding to risotto, 76

  Chicken with Bacon-y Brussels Sprouts, 156

  -Corn Hash, 29

  and Leeks, Homemade Fettuccine with, 228–30

  Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63

  Balsamic Vinaigrette, 163

  Barbecue Salmon, Sweet, 215

  Barbecue Sauce, 238

  Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (Garten), 47

  Barley Salad, Herbed, 245

  Basil

  Baked Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce, 267

  -Corn-Tomato Salad, Simple, 241

  Pan-fried Hawaiian Pizza, 280, 281

  BBQ Chicken, 238

  BBQ Ribs, 239–40

  Bean(s). See also Green beans

  Black, and Avocado Salad, Fried Flounder with, 143–44

  Black, Burritos, 53–55

  Chickpea Fries, 210–11

  Dinnertime Breakfast Burritos, 115–16

  Turkey Chili, 100

  White, and Tomato Soup, 292–93

  White, Kale, and Sausage Stew, 250–51

  Beef

  Emily’s Meat Loaf, 20–21

  Great-Grandma Turano’s Meatballs, 194–97, 195

  Lazy Bolognese, 98–99

  Porcupine Meatballs, 17–21

  Short Ribs, Braised, 40–41

  Stew, Belgian, 265–66

  Swedish Meatballs, 197–98

  Tony’s Steak, 172, 173

  Beer

  Belgian Beef Stew, 265–66

  Dark & Stormy, 136, 137

  Beets and Goat Cheese “Fluff,” 241

  Belgian Beef Stew, 265–66

  Beluga Lentil Soup with Anchovies, 231–32

  Birthdays, holidays, and celebrations. See also Entertaining

  including children at, 177–78

  recording details about, 44–45

  at restaurants, 80

  Bolognese, Lazy, 98–99

  Bourbon

  Andy’s Manhattan, 136, 137

  -Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin, 71–72

  Branding strategies for reluctant eaters, 171

  Bread knives, 25

  Breads. See also Tortillas

  Devika’s Roti, 145–47

  Flatbread Pizza with Arugula and Prosciutto, 135

  Grilled, 244–45

  no-knead, recipes for, 268–69

  Broccoli

  adding to Back-Pocket Pasta, 78

  Crispy, and Sausage, Orecchiette with, 157

  Browning and searing foods, 26–27

  Brussels Sprouts

  adding to Back-Pocket Pasta, 78

  Bacon-y, Chicken with, 156

  Bulgur wheat

  Lamb Kibbeh with Mint-Yogurt Sauce, 81–82

  Burgers

  Lamb Sliders, 206–7

  Turkey, California-style, 208

  Burritos

  Black Bean, 53–55

  Dinnertime Breakfast, 115–16

  how to fold, 55

  Butter

  cooking with, 27, 112

  organic, buying, 112

  Buttermilk Oven-fried Chicken with Rainbow Salad, 165–66

  C

  Cabbage

  Mexi-Slaw, 237, 243

  Old-Fashioned Coleslaw, 242

  Pomegranate Pork Loin with, 37–38, 39

  Rainbow Salad, 166

  Cacio e Pepe, 134

  California-style Turkey Burgers, 208

  Carrot(s)

  Belgian Beef Stew, 265–66

  Roast Chicken, 287–88

  Casserole with lid, 25

  Cauliflower, adding to Back-Pocket Pasta, 78

  Chard

  and Ricotta Omelet, 114–15

  Sautéed, with Horseradish, 243

  Cheese

  Back-Pocket Pasta with Herbs and Bread Crumbs, 78

  Baked Ziti with Sausage and Vegetables, 41–42

  Black Bean Burritos, 53–55

  Cacio e Pepe, 134

  Devika’s Chicken Pizza, 148

  Dinnertime Breakfast Burritos, 115–16

  Flatbread Pizza with Arugula and Prosciutto, 135

  Goat, “Fluff” and Beets, 241

  Greek-Style Shrimp with Feta, 70

  Grilled Chicken Mediterranean Plate, 160–61

  Mushroom and Onion Pizza on Whole Wheat Crust, 273–76

  Pan-fried Hawaiian Pizza, 280, 281

  Parmesan, buying, 112–13

  Ricotta and Chard Omelet, 114–15

  Salad Pizza, 276–77

  Sausage and Ricotta Pizza, 272, 274

  Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Frittata, 117–18

  stuffing meat loaf with, 20

  Taco Soup, 159–60

  Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63

  White Pizza with Arugula Parmesan, Lemon, and Ricotta, 275, 278–79

  Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Caramelized Onions, Spinach, and Parmesan, 204

  Zucchini and Feta Pizza, 277–78

  Chef’s knives, 25

  Chicken

  Arroz con Polio, 53–53

  Back-Pocket Tacos, 77

  with Bacon-y Brussels Sprouts, 156

  Baked, Apricot-Mustard, 132, 133

  Baked, in Creamy Tomato Sauce, 267

  BBQ, 238

  breasts, pounding thin, 12

  Buttermilk Oven-fried, with Rainbow Salad, 165–66

  Curried, with Apples, 14–15

  Cutlets, Breaded (aka Grandma Jody’s Chicken), 11–12, 13

  Grilled, Mediterranean Plate, 160–61

  Grilled, Yogurt-Marinated, 264–65

  Monogrammed Mini Pot Pies, 174–75, 175

  nuggets, homemade, 113–14

  nuggets, serving to kids, 110–11

  Peanut Butter Noodles, 261–63, 262

  Pizza, Devika’s, 148

  Pot Pie with Sweet Potatoes, 33–34

  Roast, 287–88

  Soup with Orzo, 290–91, 291

  Stock, Andy’s Homemade, 289

  Taco Soup, 159–60

  Thighs, Pan-roasted, with Braised Leeks, 282–84

  Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63

  Chicken sausages
r />   Kale, Sausage, and White Bean Stew, 250–51

  Chickpea Fries, 210–11

  Children

  and bedtimes, 395

  developmental milestones, 189

  dinner conversation with, 252–53

  and entertaining, logistics of, 177–85, 184–85

  establishing rituals for, 93–94

  having two under age two, 123–37

  at holiday parties, 177–78

  leaving, when going to work, 92

  second-born, 149–66

  sharing responsibility for, 104–6

  very young, and dinner routines, 93–94, 294

  Children, and new foods. See Reluctant eaters

  Chili, Turkey, 100

  Chips for Details game, 193

  Chocolate

  Icebox Cookies, Mexican, 72–74

  Playdate Cookies, 139–41, 140

  Citrus Vinaigrette, 163

  Clams, Spaghetti with (and Extras), 56

  Classic Italian Cookbook (Hazan), 48

  Clean-Up Duty, 108

  Cocktails

  Andy’s Manhattan, 136, 137

  Dark & Stormy, 136, 137

  as evening ritual, 66

  Jenny’s Gin and Tonic, 136, 137

  Martini, 136, 137

  mock, during pregnancy, 103

  and New Parenthood, 128, 136, 137

  Coconut milk

  Curried Chicken with Apples, 14–15

  Thai-ish Salmon, 215–16

  Control freaks, 254–60

  Conversation, mealtime, 252–53

  Cookbooks

  collecting, 45–49

  signature recipes from, 225

  Cookies

  Mexican Chocolate Icebox, 72–74

  Play date, 139–41, 140

  Cooking techniques and tips adding acidity to dishes, 27

  adding milk to hot liquids, 33

  browning and searing, 26–27

  choosing simple recipes, 27, 297

  cooking with butter, 27

  deglazing, 27

  flattening chicken breasts, 12

  grilling foods, 246–47

  thawing spinach quickly, 122

  Corn

  -Bacon Hash, 39

  Black Bean Burritos, 53–55

  Rainbow Salad, 166

  Salmon Salad, 62–63, 64–65

  Spaghetti with Clams (and Extras), 56

  -Tomato-Basil Salad, Simple, 241

  Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63

  Cucumbers

  Grilled Chicken Mediterranean Plate, 160–61

  Lamb Kibbeh with Mint-Yogurt Sauce, 81–82

  Peanut Butter Noodles, 261–63, 262

  Salmon Salad, 62–63, 64–65

  Curried dishes

  Curried Chicken with Apples, 14–15

  Thai-ish Salmon, 215–16

  Customizing strategies for reluctant eaters, 172–74

  D

  Dark & Stormy, 136, 137

  Dear Grill-o-phobe, 246–47

  Deconstructed Dinners, 158–63

  Deglazing, 27

  Denial and self-delusion strategies, 202–3

  Desserts

  addiction to, 67

  Apple “Gazette” (aka Galette), 263–64

  Grilled Peaches, 72

  Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies, 72–74

  Playdate Cookies, 139–41, 140

  Devika’s Chicken Pizza, 148

  Devika’s Boti, 145–47

  Dinner: A Love Story (blog), xix–xx, 259–60

  Dinner Diary, xvi, xx, 7–10

  Dip, Todd’s Minty Pea, 230–31

  Drinks. See Cocktails

  Dumplings, Pork, 141–42

  Dutch ovens, 24

  E

  Egg(s)

  Chopped, and Onion, Asparagus with, 241–42

  Dinnertime Breakfast Burritos, 115–16

  Fried, Spinach, and Soy Sauce, Quinoa with, 121

  keeping fridge stocked with, 120

  organic, flavor of, 110–14

  and Potato Salad, Classic, 244

  Ricotta and Chard Omelet, 114–15

  Spaghetti Omelet, 122

  Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Frittata, 117–18

  Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63

  Emily’s Meat Loaf, 20–21

  Entertaining

  food snobs, 221–25

  make-ahead meals, 37–42

  post-children, 177–85, 184–85

  pre-children, 34–45

  rules for, 36–37, 43–45

  seasonal menus for, 224

  Equipment, essential, 22–25

  Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (Hazan), 235

  F

  Family Dinner, 189–298

  committing to, 164, 293–94

  conversations at, 252–53

  cooking to the “weakest link,” 199

  denial and self-delusion strategies, 202–3

  early years routine, 191–94

  entertaining guests, 221–25

  general guidelines for, 294–98

  having a sense of control over, 254–60

  homemade breads and pizza, 268–69

  homemade stock and love, 284–87

  importance of rituals, 218–19

  introducing kale to kids, 248–49

  introducing salmon to kids, 213–14

  keeping it in perspective, 297–98

  most popular blog recipes, 261–67

  pasta night with friends, 226–28

  psychological strategies for the cook, 199–203

  successful, criteria for, 295–96

  transitioning from kid to grown-up food, 205–6

  vacation cooking, 232–36

  very first (Meatball Milestone), 189–91

  Fast Food Nation (Schlosser), 111

  Fennel and Apple Slaw, 243

  Fettuccine, Homemade, with Leeks and Bacon, 228–30

  The Fine Art of Italian Cooking (Bugialli), 48, 225

  Fish. See also Shellfish

  Beluga Lentil Soup with Anchovies, 231–32

  browning and searing, 26–27

  Cakes, 58–60, 59

  Fried Flounder with Black Bean and Avocado Salad, 143–44

  Grilled, Tacos, 237, 239

  Grilled, with Smoked Paprika Butter, 240

  Pan-Fried, Sandwiches, 209

  Presents, 169–70

  Royal Salmon with Yogurt-Mustard-Dill Sauce, 214

  Salmon Salad, 62–63, 64–65

  Sweet Barbecue Salmon, 215

  Thai-ish Salmon, 215–16

  Flanagan, Gaitlin, 90

  Flatbread Pizza with Arugula and Prosciutto, 135

  Flounder, Fried, with Black Bean and Avocado Salad, 143–44

  Food snobs, 221–25

  Freezing foods, 98

  Fries

  Chickpea, 310–11

  Spicy Oven, 311

  Zucchini (aka “Green French Fries”), 212

  Frittata, Spinach, Tomato, and Feta, 117–18

  Fruits. See also specific fruits

  Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63

  G

  Garlic Vinaigrette, 163

  Gifts, registering for, 22–25

  Gilchrist, Ellen, 89

  Gin

  Martini, 136, 137

  and Tonic, Jenny’s, 136, 137

  Gourmet magazine, 50

  The Gourmet Cookbook (Reichl), 48

  Grains

  Arroz con Pollo, 52–53

  Back-Pocket Risotto, 76

  Herbed Barley Salad, 245

  Lamb Kibbeh with Mint-Yogurt Sauce, 81–82

  Porcupine Meatballs, 17–21

  Quinoa with Fried Egg, Spinach, and Soy Sauce, 121

  Roast Vegetables with Polenta, 60–61

  Great-Grandma Turano’s Meatballs, 194–97, 195

  Greek-Style Shrimp with Feta, 70

  Green beans

  Fish Presents, 169–70

  Salmon Salad, 62–63, 64–65
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br />   Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63

  Greens. See also Cabbage; Spinach

  Crispy Kale, 244

  Fish Presents, 169–70

  Flatbread Pizza with Arugula and Prosciutto, 135

  introducing kale to kids, 248–49

  Kale, Sausage, and White Bean Stew, 250–51

  Kale with Avocado and Pickled Onions, 249–50

  Ricotta and Chard Omelet, 114–15

  Salad Pizza, 276–77

  Sautéed Chard with Horseradish, 243

  Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63

  White Pizza with Arugula, Parmesan, Lemon, and Ricotta, 275, 278–79

  Guilt, 6, 90, 92, 255–56, 258–59, 294

  H

  Ham

  Pan-fried Hawaiian Pizza, 280, 281

  Happy Birthday Scallops, 26–29

  Hawaiian Pizza, Pan-fried, 280, 281

  Herbed Barley Salad, 245

  Hominy

  Taco Soup, 159–60

  Horseradish, Sautéed Chard with, 243

  How to Cook Everything (Bittman), 48, 50

  How to Cook Everything Vegetarian (Bittman), 48

  J

  Jenny-owned dinners, 57–65

  Jenny’s Gin and Tonic, 136, 137

  Just Married, 3–82

  collecting cookbooks, 45–49

  cooking classes, 26–29

  cooking old family recipes, 15–21

  developing no-recipe meals, 74–78

  entertaining (pre-children), 34–45

  equality-minded marriages, 3–6

  essential kitchen equipment, 22–25

  first recipes made, 11–15

  learning to cook, 6–11

  literary debut dinner party, 30–34

  making and “owning” recipes, 5o-65

  meeting talented cooks, 68–74

  spousal influences, 66–67

  undercover restaurant dinners, 79–82

  K

  Kale

  with Avocado and Pickled Onions, 249–50

  Crispy, 244

  Fish Presents, 169–70

  introducing, to kids, 248–49

  Sausage, and White Bean Stew, 250–51

  Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63

  Kibbeh, Lamb, with Mint-Yogurt Sauce, 81–82

  Kitchen equipment, 22–25

  Kitchen heart-sinkers, 108

  Knives, 25

  L

  Lamb

  Chops, 155

  Kibbeh with Mint-Yogurt Sauce, 81–82

  Sliders, 206–7

  Lazy Bolognese, 98–99

 

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