| Introduction | 1 |
| Menus | 21 |
| Appetizers | 25 |
| Fresh Fast Guacamole | 26 |
| Warm Artichoke Parmigiano Dip | 29 |
| Grilled Asparagus and Oyster Mushrooms with Pecorino Cheese | 30 |
| Mushroom Quesadillas | 33 |
| New-Style Tuna Sashimi | 34 |
| Creamy Lemon Shrimp Salad with Cucumbers and Watercress | 35 |
| Fried Calamari and Artichokes with Hummus Dipping Sauce | 36 |
| Clams Oreganata | 37 |
| Mussels with Hummus Broth and Crusty Italian Bread | 38 |
| Firecracker Shrimp | 39 |
| Garlicky Lemon Shrimp | 41 |
| See-Thru Scallops with Lemon Brown Butter and Celery Leaves | 42 |
| Fennel-Seared Chicken Livers with Watercress and Oranges | 44 |
| Puffy Chicken with Green Curry Basil Sauce | 46 |
| Grilled Stuffed Veal with Basil and Provolone | 47 |
| Fondues | 49 |
| Sharp Cheddar and Beer Fondue with Warm Pretzels | 50 |
| Mushroom Fondue | 51 |
| Salmon and Sesame Swiss Fondue | 52 |
| Tuna Tempura Swiss Fondue with Wasabi Soy | 53 |
| Shrimp Swiss Fondue with Arrabbiata Dipping Sauce | 54 |
| Chicken Swiss Fondue with Dijon Sour Cream and Hummus | 56 |
| Duck Swiss Fondue | 57 |
| Beef Swiss Fondue with Three Sauces | 58 |
| Pigs in a Blanket Swiss Fondue | 59 |
| Soups | 61 |
| Chilled Cucumber Soup with Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche | 62 |
| Rich Mushroom Bouillon | 63 |
| Mushroom Soup with Boursin Croutons | 64 |
| Stracciatella | 65 |
| Corn and Crab Chowder with Tarragon | 66 |
| Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Rice Noodle Soup | 69 |
| Turkey, Green Onion, and Rice Noodle Soup | 70 |
| Beef Shabu-Shabu with Watercress | 71 |
| Roast Beef Borscht | 72 |
| Vietnamese Beef and Basil Soup | 73 |
| Salads | 75 |
| Avocado Salad with Red Onion and Feta | 76 |
| Pico de Gallo Salad with Avocado | 77 |
| Goat Cheese, Radish, and Dried Cranberry Salad | 78 |
| Pear and Stilton Salad | 79 |
| Tomato and Mozzarella Salad | 80 |
| Charred Mackerel with Pears and Caesar Dressing | 81 |
| Shrimp Salad with Red Onion, Mango, and Cilantro | 82 |
| Chicken, Goat Cheese, and Blood Orange Salad | 84 |
| Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Celery and Blue Cheese Salad | 85 |
| Peanut Chicken and Radicchio Salad | 86 |
| Chicken and Chopped Salad | 87 |
| Warm Waldorf Chicken Salad | 88 |
| Chilled Pork Tenderloin Salad with Chopped Olive Dressing | 89 |
| Prosciutto, Parmigiano, Pimiento, and Arugula Salad | 90 |
| Sandwiches | 93 |
| Hot Chicken and Brie Sandwich with Toasted Pecans | 94 |
| Hot Turkey "Coleslaw" Sandwich | 96 |
| Mushroom and Red Onion Burgers | 100 |
| Roast Beef Wrap with Garlic Relish | 101 |
| Ham on Rye with Artichokes and Dijon | 102 |
| Toasted Hot Dog Reuben | 103 |
| Panini | 105 |
| Feta and Kalamata Panini | 106 |
| Smoked Salmon and Swiss Cheese Panini | 107 |
| Roast Beef and Boursin Panini | 108 |
| Prosciutto, Mozzarella, and Tomato Panini | 109 |
| Ham and Gorgonzola Panini | 110 |
| Sides | 113 |
| All-Purpose Mushroom Mix | 115 |
| Cannellini with Tricolor Peppers, Tomato, and Parsley | 116 |
| Good Ol' Rice and Beans | 118 |
| Mamma's Vegetable Giambotta | 119 |
| Scalloped Potatoes with Gruyere Cheese and Mushrooms | 120 |
| Soft Polenta with Wild Mushrooms | 121 |
| Vegetarian Main Dishes | 123 |
| Basil and Potato Frittata with Frisee | 124 |
| Eggplant Parmigiano | 125 |
| Red Onion Frittata with Baby Spinach | 126 |
| Soft Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus on Toasted Croissants | 127 |
| Tofu and Red Pepper Flash-Fry | 128 |
| White Bean and Mushroom Chili | 129 |
| Pasta and Noodle Main Dishes | 133 |
| Rice Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce | 134 |
| Gnocchi with Toasted Garlic, Walnuts, and Bitter Greens | 135 |
| Capellini with Littleneck Clams | 136 |
| Capellini alla Puttanesca | 139 |
| Handkerchief Pasta with Lobster, Bok Choy, and Lemon Cream Sauce | 141 |
| Warm Chicken, Feta, and Melon Seed Pasta Salad | 142 |
| Pierogi with Ham, Dandelion Greens, and Sour Cream Mustard Sauce | 145 |
| Linguine alla Carbonara | 147 |
| Sausage Lasagna | 148 |
| Fish and Shellfish Main Dishes | 151 |
| Sole with Charred Red Onions and Lemon Butter | 152 |
| Parmigiano Flounder with White Beans and Olive Tapenade | 155 |
| Sea Bass with Leeks, Chestnuts, and Dates | 156 |
| Cod Flash-Fry with Mint | 158 |
| Cod Provencal | 159 |
| Red, White, and Green Cod | 160 |
| Trout with Butternut Squash and Blood Oranges | 162 |
| Cornmeal and Red Onion-Crusted Skate with Lime Butter | 164 |
| Black-and-Tan Salmon with Scallions | 165 |
| Honey-Glazed Salmon with Cinnamon, Carrots, and Chicory | 166 |
| Salmon in Butternut Squash Barbecue Sauce | 167 |
| Salmon with Shiitake Mushrooms in Ginger-Soy Broth | 168 |
| Seared Salmon with Sugar Snap Peas and Herring | 169 |
| Mahi-Mahi with Endive and Orange Marmalade Glaze | 170 |
| Grilled Squid with Coconut Broth, Leeks, and Papaya | 171 |
| Savory Seafood Stew | 174 |
| Catfish and Rice Sofrito | 175 |
| Clam Brodettatto with Chorizo and Peas | 176 |
| Curried Mussel Fricassee | 177 |
| Crab Cakes with Avocado Dip and Arugula Salad | 178 |
| Sauteed Scallops with Pickled Ginger Red Cabbage | 179 |
| Shrimp and Broccoli Flash-Fry | 180 |
| Shrimp and Scallion Frittata | 181 |
| Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Couscous and Broccoli Rabe | 182 |
| Shrimp and Noodle Sate Saute | 183 |
| Shrimp Scampi with Grilled Bread | 186 |
| Skewered Shrimp with Beans and Scallions | 187 |
| Poultry Main Dishes | 189 |
| Chicken and Cauliflower Flash-Fry | 190 |
| Chicken and Wild Mushroom Strudel | 192 |
| Chicken with Tomato, Basil, and Crispy Parmigiano Crackers | 194 |
| Chicken with Lemon, Capers, and Red Onions | 196 |
| Golden Chicken and Taleggio Cutlets | 197 |
| Parmigiano Chicken with Molten Provolone | 198 |
| Pretzelized Chicken with Cheddar Horseradish Sauce | 199 |
| Miso-Walnut Chicken with Rainbow Swiss Chard | 200 |
| Turkey Chopped Steak with Peas and Pickled Onions | 201 |
| Tangy Turkey and Snow Pea Stir-Fry | 202 |
| Turkey Cutlets with Red Kidney Beans, Garlic Relish, and Watercress | 203 |
| Turkey, Broccoli, and Cheese Casserole | 206 |
| Duck and Eggplant Flash-Fry | 207 |
| Beef, Pork, and Lamb Main Dishes | 209 |
| Sirloin Tips with Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes | 210 |
| Broiled Flat-Iron Steaks with Pepper Jack Scalloped Potatoes | 211 |
| Grilled Flank Steak with Shredded Carrots and Pickled Ginger | 213 |
| Beef and Broccoli-Coleslaw Stir-Fry | 214 |
| Beef and Broccoli-Coleslaw Stir-Fry | 214 |
| Beef and Onion Flash-Fry | 215 |
| Quick Steak, Pizza Man Style | 216 |
| Beef Curry Saute | 217 |
| Roast Beef and Eggplant Alfredo | 220 |
| Cheesy Roast Beef and Zucchini | 221 |
| Roast Beef, Chestnuts, and Brussels Sprouts in Consomme | 222 |
| Beefy Shepherd's Pie | 223 |
| Ground Beef with Refried Beans, Salsa, and Grilled Zucchini | 224 |
| Ground Beef with Salsa Verde, Radicchio, and Sour Cream | 225 |
| Corned Beef Brisket with Cabbage, Potatoes, and Horseradish | 226 |
| Veal Scaloppini in Artichoke Broth | 227 |
| 12 Eggs in a Pan | 230 |
| Andouille Sausage Jambalaya with Clams and Peas | 231 |
| Barbecue Kielbasa with Corn, Black Beans, and Corn Muffins | 232 |
| Chorizo and Manchego Frittata with Mesclun Salad | 233 |
| Hot Italian Sausage with Fresh Beans and Beets | 234 |
| Chorizo, Smoked Mussel, and Okra Rice Pilaf | 235 |
| Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Stew | 236 |
| Boneless Pork Chops with Potato Pancakes and Mustard Greens | 237 |
| Pork Scaloppini Stuffed with Cheddar | 238 |
| Pork and Zucchini Flash-Fry with Black Bean Sauce | 239 |
| Sauteed Pork with Snow Peas, Walnuts, and Beets | 240 |
| Stuffed Pork Chops with Bourisn and Collards | 242 |
| Grilled Boneless Leg of Lamb with Greek Yogurt Sauce | 244 |
| Grilled Lamb with Sweet-and-Sour Cranberry Sauce | 245 |
| Desserts | 247 |
| Angel Food and Cherry Cake with Ginger Cream | 248 |
| Apricot and Dried Cherry Pound Cake | 249 |
| Blueberry Pomegranate Consomme with Whipped Creme Fraiche | 250 |
| Caramelized Banana Panini | 251 |
| Chocolate Phyllo with Blood Oranges and Dulce de Leche Ice Cream | 254 |
| Cocoa Cookies with Black Raspberry Ice Cream and Chocolate Fudge | 255 |
| Doughnuts and Hot Chocolate | 256 |
| Grilled Pineapple with Cocoa Foam | 257 |
| Instant Tiramisu with Raspberries | 258 |
| Crispy Wonton Wafers with Lemon Curd and Strawberries | 259 |
| Pears in Phyllo Cups with Butter Pecan Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce | 260 |
| Pretty Peach Melba | 261 |
| S'mores Tartlets | 262 |
| Warm Rice Pudding with Rum Raisin Ice Cream | 263 |
| Apple Pan Crumble | 264 |
| Baba au Rum | 265 |
| Butterscotch Chocolate Fondue with Graham Crackers and Banana | 266 |
| Chocolate Cakes with Raspberries and Nutella Mousse | 267 |
| Classic Cannoli | 268 |
| Crispy Golden Croissants with Pumpkin Cream and Candied Ginger | 269 |
| Dutch Apples on Challah with Maple-Walnut Sauce | 270 |
| Guava Tapioca with Macadamia Nuts | 271 |
| Fresh Oranges with Jack Daniel's and Yogurt | 272 |
| Pineapple French Toast | 273 |
| Croissants with Prunes and Armagnac | 274 |
| Thai Bling-Bling Soup | 275 |
| Warm Brownies with a Salty Peanut Sauce | 276 |
| Index | 277 |