Leeks
and Bacon, Homemade Fettuccine with, 228–30
Braised, Pan-roasted Chicken Thighs with, 282–84
Legumes. See also Bean(s)
Beluga Lentil Soup with Anchovies, 231–32
Devika’s Boti, 145–47
Lentil, Beluga, Soup with Anchovies, 231–32
Loserati Special: Chicken Pot Pie, 30–34
M
Mad-Sad-Glad game, 252
Main dishes
Andy-owned dinners, 51–56
Apricot-Mustard Baked Chicken, 132, 133
Arroz con Polio, 52–53
Back-Pocket Pasta with Herbs and Bread Crumbs, 78
Back-Pocket Bisotto, 76
Back-Pocket Tacos, 77
Baked Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce, 267
Baked Sausage with Apples, Potatoes, and Onions, 109
Baked Ziti with Sausage and Vegetables, 41–42
BBQ Chicken, 238
BBQ Ribs, 239–40
Belgian Beef Stew, 265–66
Black Bean Burritos, 53–55
Bourbon-Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin, 71–72
Braised Beef Short Ribs, 40–41
Breaded Chicken Cutlets (aka Grandma Jody’s Chicken), 11–12, 13
Breaded Vinegary Pork Chops, 18–19
Buttermilk Oven-fried Chicken with Rainbow Salad, 165–66
Cacio e Pepe, 134
California-style Turkey Burgers, 208
Chicken Pot Pie with Sweet Potatoes, 33–34
Chicken with Bacon-y Brussels Sprouts, 156
Curried Chicken with Apples, 14–15
Devika’s Chicken Pizza, 148
Dinnertime Breakfast Burritos, 115–16
Emily’s Meat Loaf, 20–21
Fish Cakes, 58–60, 59
Fish Presents, 169–70
Flatbread Pizza with Arugula and Prosciutto, 135
Fried Flounder with Black Bean and Avocado Salad, 143–44
Great-Grandma Turano’s Meatballs, 194–97, 195
Greek-Style Shrimp with Feta, 70
Grilled Chicken Mediterranean Plate, 160–61
Grilled Fish Tacos, 237, 239
Grilled Fish with Smoked Paprika Butter, 240
Homemade Fettuccine with Leeks and Bacon, 228–30
Jenny-owned dinners, 57–65
Kale, Sausage, and White Bean Stew, 250–51
Lamb Chops, 155
Lamb Kibbeh with Mint-Yogurt Sauce, 81–82
Lamb Sliders, 206–7
Lazy Bolognese, 98–99
Monogrammed Mini Pot Pies, 174–75, 175
Mushroom and Onion Pizza on Whole Wheat Crust, 273–76
Mustardy Pork Chops with Apples and Onions, 220–21
Orecchiette with Sausage and Crispy Broccoli, 157
Pan-fried Fish Sandwiches, 209
Pan-fried Hawaiian Pizza, 280, 281
Pan-roasted Chicken Thighs with Braised Leeks, 282–84
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops, 28–29
Peanut Butter Noodles, 261–63, 262
Pomegranate Pork Loin with Cabbage, 37–38, 39
Porcupine Meatballs, 17–21
Pork Dumplings, 141–42
Pork Shoulder Ragù with Pappardelle, 179–83, 180–81
Quinoa with Fried Egg, Spinach, and Soy Sauce, 121
Ricotta and Chard Omelet, 114–15
Roast Chicken, 287–88
Roast Vegetables with Polenta, 60–61
Royal Salmon with Yogurt-Mustard-Dill Sauce, 214
Salad Pizza, 276–77
Salmon Salad, 62–63, 62–65
Sausage and Ricotta Pizza, 272, 274
Spaghetti Omelet, 122
Spaghetti with Clams (and Extras), 56
Spaghetti with Spinach and Artichokes, 120–21
Spicy Shrimp with Yogurt, 130
Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Frittata, 117–18
Swedish Meatballs, 197–98
Sweet Barbecue Salmon, 215
Thai-ish Salmon, 215–16
Tony’s Steak, 172, 173
Turkey Chili, 100
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
Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken, 264–65
Zucchini and Feta Pizza, 277–78
Make-ahead meals, for guests, 37–42
Manhattan, Andy’s, 136, 137
Marketing strategies for reluctant eaters, 166–75
Martha Stewart’s Great Food Fast (Martha Stewart Living Magazine), 49
Martha Stewart’s Hors d’Oeuvres Handbook (Stewart), 47
Martini, 136, 137
Mastering the Art of French Cooking (Child), 47, 225
Maternity leave, 88–89
Meat. See also Beef; Lamb; Pork browning and searing, 26–27
Meatball Milestone, 189–91
Meatballs
Great-Grandma Turano’s, 194–97, 195
Porcupine, 17–21
Swedish, 197–98
Meat Loaf, Emily’s, 20–21
Medicine (parental), 137
Menus, seasonal, 224
Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies, 72–74
Mexi-Slaw, 237, 243
Milk, adding to hot liquids, 33
Mint
Todd’s Minty Pea Dip, 230–31
-Yogurt Sauce, Lamb Kibbeh with, 81–82
Zucchini and Feta Pizza, 277–78
Misdirection Play strategy, 253
Momofuku (Chang), 225
Monogrammed Mini Pot Pies, 174–75, 175
Morning Duty, 104–6
Mushroom(s)
Baked Ziti with Sausage and Vegetables, 41–42
and Onion Pizza on Whole Wheat Crust, 273–76
Roast Vegetables with Polenta, 60–61
Mustardy Pork Chops with Apples and Onions, 220–21
My Bread (Lahey), 49, 268–69
N
Negative Assertion game, 252–53
Nesting and expecting, 98–103
New Parenthood, 87–185. See also Reluctant eaters
assigning work to noncook, 104–10
best babysitter meals, 145–48
cocktails for, 128, 136, 137
dinner party logistics, 177–85
effects of sleep-deprivation, 123–28
establishing dinner routine, 90–94
four-day workweek, 138–44
the onion trick, 176–77
pregnancy and birth, 87–90, 95–97, 103
quick egg-based dinners, 114–18
quick nesting recipes, 98–102
quick-to-make dinners, 130–35
returning to work, 90
shopping rituals, 118–22
transitioning to wholesome foods, 110–14
Nobu: The Cookbook (Matsuhisa), 225
Noncooks, assigning work to, 104–10
Noodles, Peanut Butter, 261–63, 262
Nuclear Option strategy, 253
Nuts
Peanut Butter Noodles, 261–63, 262
Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63
O
Omelets
Ricotta and Chard, 114–15
Spaghetti, 122
The Omnivore’s Dilemma (Pollan), 111
Onion(s)
and Apples, Mustardy Pork Chops with, 220–21
Caramelized, Spinach, and Parmesan, Whole Wheat Spaghetti with, 204
caramelizing, 176–77
keeping pantry stocked with, 120
and Mushroom Pizza on Whole Wheat Crust, 273–76
Pickled, and Avocado, Kale with, 249–50
The Onion Trick, 176–77
Operation 30 Days, 153–55
Orecchiette with Sausage and Crispy Broccoli, 157
Orenstein, Peggy, 90
Organic foods, 111–14
P
Pantry items
essentia
l foods, 120
unfamiliar, buying, 43
upgrading, 112–14
Paring knives, 25
Pasta
Back-Pocket, with Herbs and Bread Crumbs, 78
Baked Ziti with Sausage and Vegetables, 41–42
Cacio e Pepe, 134
Chicken Soup with Orzo, 290–91, 291
Homemade Fettuccine with Leeks and Bacon, 228–30
Lazy Bolognese, 98–99
making from scratch, 226–28
Orecchiette with Sausage and Crispy Broccoli, 157
Peanut Butter Noodles, 261–63, 262
Pork Shoulder Ragù with Pappardelle, 179–83, 180–81
Spaghetti Omelet, 122
Spaghetti with Clams (and Extras), 56
Spaghetti with Spinach and Artichokes, 120–31
stocking pantry with, 120
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Caramelized Onions, Spinach, and Parmesan, 204
Peaches, Grilled, 72
Peanut Butter
buying, 112, 114
Noodles, 361–63, 262
Pea(s)
adding to risotto, 76
Dip, Todd’s Minty, 230–31
Peanut Butter Noodles, 261–63, 262
Rainbow Salad, 166
Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63
Peppers
Rainbow Salad, 166
Two-bowl Chopped Salads, 161–63
Pineapple
Grilled, Salsa, Spicy, 237, 242
Pan-fried Hawaiian Pizza, 280, 281
Pizza Crust
buying, 270
Homemade, 270–71
no-knead, about, 269
Pizzas
Chicken, Devika’s, 148
Flatbread, with Arugula and Prosciutto, 135
Mushroom and Onion, on Whole Wheat Crust, 273–76
Pan-fried Hawaiian, 280, 281
Salad, 276–77
Sausage and Ricotta, 272, 274
tailoring, for reluctant eaters, 269
White, with Arugula, Parmesan Lemon, and Ricotta, 275, 278–79
Zucchini and Feta, 277–78
Pizza Sauce, 271
Playdate Cookies, 139–41, 140
Polenta, Roast Vegetables with, 60–61
Pomegranate Pork Loin with Cabbage, 37–38, 39
Porcupine Meatballs, 17–21
Pork. See also Bacon; Ham;
Sausage(s)
BBQ Ribs, 239–40
Chops, Breaded Vinegary, 18–19
Chops, Mustardy, with Apples and Onions, 220–21
Dumplings, 141–42
Emily’s Meat Loaf, 20–21
Flatbread Pizza with Arugula and Prosciutto, 135
Loin, Pomegranate, with Cabbage. 37–38, 39
making Back-Pocket Tacos with, 77
Shoulder Ragù with Pap-pardelle, 179–83, 180–81
Swedish Meatballs, 197–98
Tenderloin, Bourbon-Marinated Grilled, 71–72
Potatof(es)
Apples, and Onions, Baked Sausage with, 109
Belgian Beef Stew, 265–66
Campfire, with Crème Fraîche, 245
and Egg Salad, Classic, 244
Fish Presents, 169–70
Roast Chicken, 287–88
Salmon Salad, 62–63, 64–65
Spicy Oven Fries, 211
Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Frittata, 117–18
Sweet, Chicken Pot Pie with, 33–34
Pot Pies
Chicken, with Sweet Potatoes, 33–34
Monogrammed Mini, 174–75, 175
Poultry. See Chicken; Turkey
Praising the cook, 108
Pregnancy and birth, 87–90, 95–97, 103
Prosciutto and Arugula, Flatbread Pizza with, 135
Q
Quinoa
with Fried Egg, Spinach, and Soy Sauce, 121
stocking pantry with, 120
R
Rainbow Salad, 166
Real Food movement, 111–14
Recipes
for company, choosing, 36
cooking with out (“back-pocket”), 74–78, 297
expensive ingredients in, 43
making and “owning,” 50–65
note about, xxiii
quick, for New Parenthood, 128
reading, before making, 36
Recipe Starter Kit, 15–21
simple, choosing, 297
unfamiliar ingredients in, 43
Reddy, Kate, 90
Registry items for wedding, 22–25
Reluctant eaters
branding strategies, 171
customizing strategies, 172–74
deconstructing dinner strategies, 158–63
introducing kale to, 248–49
introducing salmonto, 213–16
maintaining sanity around, 150–55
marketing strategies, 166–75
selected meals for, 155–66, 169–70, 172, 174–75
special pizza toppings for, 269
Restaurants
family meals at, 294
undercover dinners at, 79–82
Rice
Arroz con Polio, 52–53
Back-Pocket Risotto, 76
Porcupine Meatballs, 17–21
Ricotta and Chard Omelet, 114–15
Risotto, Back-Pocket, 76
The Ritual, 318–19
Roti, Devika’s, 145–47
Routines, importance of, 218–19
Rum
Dark & Stormy, 136, 137
S
Salad dressings
Balsamic Vinaigrette, 163
Basic Vinaigrette, 163
Citrus Vinaigrette, 163
Creamy, 163
Garlic Vinaigrette, 163
Salad Pizza, 276–77
Salads
Barley, Herbed, 245
Black Bean and Avocado, Fried Flounder with, 143–44
Chopped, Two-bowl, 161–63
Corn-Tomato-Basil, Simple, 241
Fennel and Apple Slaw, 243
Mexi-Slaw, 237, 243
Old-Fashioned Coleslaw, 242
Potato and Egg, Classic, 244
Rainbow, 166
Salmon, 62–63, 64,-65
Salmon
introducing to kids, 213–16
Royal, with Yogurt-Mustard-Dill Sauce, 214
Salad, 62–63, 64–65
Sweet Barbecue, 215
Thai-ish, 215–16
Salsa, Spicy Grilled Pineapple, 237, 242
Salt, buying, 112
Sandwiches. See also Burgers; Tacos
Pan-Fried Fish, 209
Sauces
Barbecue, 238
Pizza, 271
Yogurt, 206–7
Sausage(s)
adding to risotto, 76
Baked, with Apples, Potatoes, and Onions, 109
and Crispy Broccoli, Orecchiette with, 157
Kale, and White Bean Stew, 250–51
and Ricotta Pizza, 272, 274
and Vegetables, Baked Ziti with, 41–42
Saute pans, 24
Scallops, Sea, Pan-Seared, 28–29
Searing foods, 26–27
Self-delusion strategies, 202–3
Shellfish
adding shrimp to tomato soup, 292
Greek-Style Shrimp with Feta, 70
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops, 28–29
Spaghetti with Clams (and Extras), 56
Spicy Shrimp with Yogurt, 130
Shopping rituals, 118–22
Shrimp
adding to tomato soup, 292
Greek-Style, with Feta, 70
Spicy, with Yogurt, 130
Side dishes
Asparagus with Chopped Egg and Onion, 241–42
Back-Pocket Pasta with Herbs and Bread Crumbs, 78
Back-Pocket Risotto, 76
Beets and Goat Cheese “Fluff,” 241
Cacio e Pepe, 134
Campfire Potatoes with Crème Fraîche, 245
Chickpea Fries,
210–11
Classic Potato and Egg Salad, 244
Corn-Bacon Hash, 29
Crispy Kale, 244
Devika’s Rti, 145–47
Fennel and Apple Slaw, 243
Grilled Bread, 244–45
Grilled Peaches, 72
Herbed Barley Salad, 245
Kale with Avocado and Pickled Onions, 249–50
Mexi-Slaw, 237, 243
Old-Fashioned Coleslaw, 242
Rainbow Salad, 166
Sauteed Chard with Horseradish, 243
Simple Corn-Tomato-Basil Salad, 241
Spicy Grilled Pineapple Salsa, 237, 242
Spicy Oven Fries, 211
Zucchini Fries (aka “Green French Fries”), 212
The Silver Palate Cookbook (Rosso and Lukens), 45–46, 47
The Silver Spoon Cookbook (Phaidon Press), 49
Slaws
Fennel and Apple, 243
Mexi-, 237, 243
Old-Fashioned Coleslaw, 242
Sleep-deprivation, 123–28
Sliders, Lamb, 206–7
Soups
Beluga Lentil, with Anchovies, 231–32
Butternut Squash, with Apples, 101–2
Chicken, with Orzo, 290–91, 291
Taco, 159–60
Tomato and White Bean, 292–93
Spaghetti
Cacio e Pepe, 134
with Clams (and Extras), 56
Omelet, 122
Peanut Butter Noodles, 261–63, 262
with Spinach and Artichokes, 120–21
stocking pantry with, 120
Whole Wheat, with Caramelized Onions, Spinach, and Parmesan, 204
Spice, Yemeni, 82
Spinach
and Artichokes, Spaghetti with, 120–21
Baked Ziti with Sausage and Vegetables, 41–42
Caramelized Onions, and Parmesan, Whole Wheat Spaghetti with, 204
Fried Egg, and Soy Sauce, Quinoa with, 121
frozen, stocking freezer with, 120
frozen, thawing quickly, 122
stuffing meat loaf with, 20
Tomato, and Feta Frittata, 117–18
Squash
adding to Back-Pocket Pasta, 78
Butternut, Soup with Apples, 101–2
Zucchini and Feta Pizza, 277–78
Zucchini Fries (aka “Green French Fries”), 212
Starter cookbooks, 45–49
Stews
Beef, Belgian, 265–66
Kale, Sausage, and White Bean, 250–51
Stocks
homemade, and love, 284–87
Homemade Chicken, Andy’s, 289
Sunday morning shopping rituals, 118–22
Swedish Meatballs, 197–98
Sweet Potatoes
Chicken Pot Pie with, 33–34
Monogrammed Mini Pot Pies, 174–75, 175
T
Tacos
Back-Pocket, 77
Grilled Fish, 237, 239
Taco Soup, 159–60
Thai-ish Salmon, 215–16
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