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Welcome to My Favorite Recipes!

This is a section I've been wanting to add to our web site for a long time!  I have lots of favorite recipes I would like to keep track of and be able to access easily.   I would also like to share recipes with friends and family.  However, even though I may have altered some of the ingredients or techniques, the majority of these recipes come from cookbooks, which are covered under copyright laws. 

So, as a first attempt at creating something useful, I have put together a table of favorite recipes, where I provide the name of the cookbook, page number, my own comments, and any authorized links to the recipe itself.  Over time, as I can get permission from the publishing company or the author, I will add more links to recipes.  I will ALWAYS attempt to give credit where credit is due and will link to the cookbook on www.amazon.com to make it easy to order.  Even though I now have over 900 cookbooks (I love to read them), I have a few favorites that I will initially focus on.  You will find the recipes sorted by both the role they play in the meal (appetizer, vegetable, or dessert), as well as by major ingredient (mushrooms, carrots, or scallops).  So one recipe may appear in two or three spots.  I have done this because I, personally, look for recipes based on ingredients that I have on hand or want to use up, and I sometimes have trouble finding them in my traditionally-organized cookbooks. 

I hope you can get some good cooking ideas of your own from my efforts.  You can send me feedback and share your ideas on email at jangrady@aol.com.   Good cooking! 

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INGREDIENT/CATEGORY RECIPE NAME COOKBOOK/SOURCE COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
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Aioli Aioli with Basil Vegetables on the Grill: A Menu Cookbook by Kelly McCune Good served with grilled vegetables.
Almonds Almond Zabaglione with Strawberries The Taste of Summer, Pg. 299
Almonds Apple Almond Tart The Cuisine of California, Pg. 254 Recipe called for 8 medium Golden Delicious apples, but I found that 4 large ones were enough.
Almonds Chocolate Almond Souffle Cake The Cuisine of California, Pg. 248 Can be made ahead.  Looks beautiful and tastes great.
Almonds Cranberry Almond Relish The California Cook, Pg. 419
Almonds Crustless Almond and Pear Tart Pears: A Country Garden Cookbook, Pg. 73 A wonderful dessert that's easy to prepare and looks elegant.
Almonds Mexican Chicken with Raisins and Almonds The Cuisine of California, Pg. 149
Almonds Pear-Raspberry Almond Tart The California Cook, Pg. 361 Outstanding dessert!
Almonds Spicy Almond Couscous The California Cook, Pg. 303 Yummy and easy.
Amaretto Almond Zabaglione with Strawberries The Taste of Summer, Pg. 299
Anchovies Caesar Salad All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 96
Anchovies The Gourmet Fried Egg Sandwich Quick Cuisine, Pg. 22 It's easy to get hooked on these!
Appetizer Baked Goat Cheese with Chutney Vinaigrette The Taste of Summer, Pg. 66
Appetizer Baked Sonoma Goat Cheese with Emerald Sauce The Cuisine of California, Pg. 25 Serve as a first course.  It looks beautiful.
Appetizer Cajun Popcorn The New Basics Cookbook, Pg. 30
Appetizer Creole Crab Slather All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 58
Appetizer Creole Tart
Appetizer Doris's Dip
Appetizer Double Cheese Spread with Zesty Italian Salsa The Taste of Summer, Pg. 49
Appetizer Filled Belgian Endive Leaves with Fresh Goat Cheese Filling Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook, Pg. 8
Appetizer Goat Cheese and Pesto Torta with Hazelnuts The Taste of Summer, Pg. 48
Appetizer Goat Cheese with Rustic Salsa The California Cook, Pg. 25 A nice easy appetizer.
Appetizer Herbed Garlic Cheese Bread American Bistro, Pg. 27 Serve as appetizer or with pasta.
Appetizer Herman's Bean Dip
Appetizer Herman's Oyster Mushroom Hors Doeuvres
Appetizer Hot Pepper Jelly Cheesecake Fast Appetizers, Pg. 40 Yummy and easy appetizer to bring for a party.  Especially nice for Christmas with either red or green pepper jelly.
Appetizer Kalamata Olive Puree All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 60
Appetizer Light Tahini Dip with Crudites Yamuna's Table, Pg. 29
Appetizer My Favorite Aioli Pedaling Through Provence Cookbook, Pg. 15 Fantastic garlicky dip!
Appetizer Parmesan Crisps American Bistro, Pg. 26 Good with spreads or cheeses or crumbled over a salad.
Appetizer Pear, Pistachio, and Chicken Liver Mousse The California Cook, Pg. 3
Appetizer Pita Chips All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 66
Appetizer Roasted Eggplant and Vegetable Pate Yamuna's Table, Pg. 36
Appetizer Roasted Eggplant-Garlic Spread American Bistro, Pg. 23 Can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated.  Serve on crackers or bread.  COOKING NOTE:  Instead of brushing the eggplant slices with olive oil, I sprayed them with olive oil.
Appetizer Spicy Lemon Shrimp The Cuisine of California, Pg. 7 Serve as an appetizer or first course.
Appetizer Spinach-Carrot Terrine The Cuisine of California, Pg. 17 Serve as a first course or as an accompaniment to the main course.
Appetizer Two-Olive Spread American Bistro, Pg. 22 If you like olives, this is good served on tiny slices of baguette.   Can be made up to 1 week ahead and refrigerated.
Appetizer Yogurt Cheese Balls Yamuna's Table, Pg. 32 Too soft to roll as balls, but great as a dip with chopped cashews on top.
Appetizer Zesty Yogurt Slather All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 56
Apple cider Baked Beans with Bourbon and Apple Cider The Taste of Summer, Pg. 253
Apples Apple Almond Tart The Cuisine of California, Pg. 254 Recipe called for 8 medium Golden Delicious apples, but I found that 4 large ones was enough.
Apples Baked Apples Filled with Berries Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook, Pg. 226 Terrific with rabbit stew.
Apples Pear or Apple Clafoutis Pedaling Through Provence Cookbook, Pg. 227
Apples Puffed Apple-Orange Oven Pancake The California Cook, Pg. 119 Be careful not to burn the butter and also add only a small amount of finely chopped apple.
Apples Sauteed Potatoes with Onion, Apple, and Mint The Cuisine of California, Pg. 213
Apricots, fresh Pork Tenderloin with Apricot-Bourbon Sauce The Taste of Summer, Pg. 204 Good served with Cracked Wheat Vegetable Salad.
Apricots, dried Armenian Lentil and Apricot Soup Please to the Table : The Russian Cookbook, Pg. 88 Wonderful soup!
Apricots, dried or fresh Thai Chicken Salad The Taste of Summer, Pg. 164 I used dried apricots and added some lettuce to the salad.
Armenian dishes Armenian Lentil and Apricot Soup Please to the Table : The Russian Cookbook, Pg. 88 Wonderful soup!
Asian dishes Asian Salad Dressing American Bistro, Pg. 48 I've used this dressing on a simple salad when I've made a stir-fry dish.   It has a hint of sweetness.  I've tried different herbs in it.
Asparagus Springtime Salmon Salad The California Cook, Pg. 113
Asparagus Wine Country Chicken Salad The California Cook, Pg. 109 Delicious and easy to prepare ahead for a nice luncheon.
Avocado Bean and Cheese Chimichangas with Guacamole Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes, Pg. 26
Avocado Three Lettuce Salad with Tomato Tarragon Dressing The Taste of Summer, Pg. 130
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Bacon New England Clam Chowder The New Basics Cookbook, Pg. 372
Bananas Banana Bliss All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 509
Basil Aioli with Basil Vegetables on the Grill: A Menu Cookbook by Kelly McCune Good served with grilled vegetables.
Basil Seared Scallops in Chipotle Cream USA Cookbook, Pg. 475 If you love scallops, this recipe is outstanding!  The recipe says it serves 6, but I make 1 1/2 pounds of scallops and two times the recipe of sauce for only four people.  I serve it with a big salad and lots of sliced baguettes to dip into the sauce.  It's terrific! 
Basil Double Cheese Spread with Zesty Italian Salsa The Taste of Summer, Pg. 49
Basil Spinach Pesto The Taste of Summer, Pg. 351
Beans Baked Beans with Bourbon and Apple Cider The Taste of Summer, Pg. 253
Beans Bean and Cheese Chimichangas with Guacamole Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes, Pg. 26
Beans Chicken Chili The Taste of Summer, Pg. 213 Great for a crowd.
Beans Southwestern-style Beef Chili American Bistro, Pg. 95 A tasty chili for a crowd. 1 1/2 recipes serves 18 (with leftovers)
Beans Southwestern-Style Salad Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes, Pg. 55
Beans Spicy Black Bean Soup with Nachos Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes, Pg. 84 We both loved it!
Beans Three-Bean Chili Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes, Pg. 99
Beans Warm Bean Soup with Braised Greens The Rose Pistola Cookbook, Pg. 64
Beans White Bean and Sausage Soup with Peppers The Silver Palate Cookbook, Pg. 159
Beans White Bean, Leek, and Sausage Soup The Instant Bean, Pg. 106
Beans White Bean, Pasta, and Swiss Chard Soup Williams-Sonoma Soup, Pg. 90
Beef Beef Stroganoff Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 67
Beef Curried Hamburger Meal Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 69
Beef Flemish Beef Stew Cooked in Beer Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook, Pg. 177
Beef Grilled Entrecote American Bistro, Pg. 93
Beef Grilled Roast Beef with Shallot-Chive Sauce The California Cook, Pg. 233 A nice dish for a dinner party.  I serve with Three-Cheese Mashed Potatoes and a tossed salad.
Beef Grilled Roast Beef with Sour Cream Herbed Sauce The Taste of Summer, Pg. 220 Terrific recipe!  Tender beef and cooling sauce.
Beef Mongolian Beef The Quick Recipe Cookbook, Pg 91 This is a recipe for Mongolian Lamb, but it tasted great made with some sliced filet mignon.
Beef Rhineland-Style Sauerbraten with Raisin Gravy The New German Cookbook, Pg. 143
Beef Sizzlin' Fajitas Grill Pan Cookbook, Pg. 76
Beef Southwestern-style Beef Chili American Bistro, Pg. 95 A tasty chili for a crowd. 1 1/2 recipes serves 18 (with leftovers)
Beef Steak Diane Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 62
Beef Tenderloin of Beef with Roasted Shallots and Tarragon The Cuisine of California, Pg. 183 Wonderful cream sauce.
Beef Tenderloin Saute Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 64
Beef Thai Satay with Cucumbers and Peanut Sauce Jim Fobel's Big Flavors, Pg. 242 Terrific recipe.  I made it with fillet mignon, but it could be made with pork or chicken.
Beef Zinfandel-Braised Short Ribs with Mustard Spaetzle and Aromatic Vegetables The Kitchen Sessions with Charlie Trotter, Pg. 174 I made this recipe for 10 people, which took time and a lot of steps, but the ribs were wonderful, very tender and tasty.  No one even needed a knife to cut them.  And the plates looked beautiful.
Beets Mixed Greens with Roasted Beets and Toasted Walnuts American Bistro, Pg. 51 If you like beets, this salad has a wonderful combination of flavors.   Be careful.  The beets stain everything in sight!
Blueberries Wild Rice, Portobello Mushroom, Blueberry & Walnut Salad The New Cook's Tour of Sonoma, Pg. 250 Yummy!  Great for making ahead.
Bourbon Baked Beans with Bourbon and Apple Cider The Taste of Summer, Pg. 253
Bourbon Pork Tenderloin with Apricot-Bourbon Sauce The Taste of Summer, Pg. 204 Good served with Cracked Wheat Vegetable Salad.
Bread Herbed Garlic Cheese Bread American Bistro, Pg. 27 Serve as appetizer or with pasta.
Bread Spiced Pumpkin Hazelnut Bread The California Cook, Pg. 313
Breakfast dishes French Toast Supreme Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 27
Breakfast dishes The Gourmet Fried Egg Sandwich Quick Cuisine, Pg. 22 It's easy to get hooked on these!
Brie Pecan Baked Brie The Schwarzbein Principle Vegetarian Cookbook, Pg. 88
Brownies Chocolate Truffle Brownies The California Cook, Pg. 386 I make these a lot.
Brownies Fudgy Brownies The Taste of Summer, Pg. 322
Bread/crackers Parmesan Crisps American Bistro, Pg. 26 Good with spreads or cheeses or crumbled over a salad.
Butter Ancho Chile Butter The Cuisine of California, Pg. 277
Buttermilk Herbed Cucumber Soup with Walnuts The Taste of Summer, Pg. 83
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Caesar Salad Caesar Salad with Mixed Baby Lettuces and Parmesan Toasts The California Cook, Pg. 76 and 311 I used a bit less lemon juice than the recipe calls for.
Caesar Salad Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Grill Pan Cookbook, Pg. 89
Cajun dishes Cajun Popcorn The New Basics Cookbook, Pg. 30
Cake Chocolate Almond Souffle Cake The Cuisine of California, Pg. 248 Can be made ahead.  Looks beautiful and tastes great.
Cake Chocolate Celebration Cake American Bistro, Pg. 153 Nice birthday cake!
Cake Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake The California Cook, Pg. 375 Especially good served warm from the oven.
Cake Chocolate Freak-Out The California Cook, Pg. 379
Capers Lemon Rice with Capers and Parsley The Cuisine of California, Pg. 220
Caramel Caramel Sauce American Bistro, Pg. 155 I had to make this twice to get it to work.  When I used a larger sauce pan and put it over high heat, it only took 6 minutes to turn a golden brown and smell like caramel. Continually swirl the pan and watch carefully so it doesn't burn.
Caramel Chocolate Caramel Walnut Torte The Cuisine of California, Pg. 250 Terrific dessert.  Takes about 6 1/2 hours, but it's worth it.
Carrots Couscous with Carrots and Mint Quick Cuisine, Pg. 99
Carrots Dilled Carrot Soup The Cuisine of California, Pg. 36 Can use a hand-held blender instead of putting soup in food processor or blender.
Carrots Country Garden Pasta Salad The Cuisine of California, Pg. 107
Carrots Mexican Chicken with Raisins and Almonds The Cuisine of California, Pg. 149
Carrots Roasted Cumin Carrots The Olives Table, Pg. 142
Carrots Saute of Carrots and Turnips The Cuisine of California, Pg. 202 I made with carrots only.
Carrots Spinach-Carrot Terrine The Cuisine of California, Pg. 17 Serve as a first course or as an accompaniment to the main course.
Carrots Sugared Mashed Carrots All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 197
Carrots Thai Chicken Salad The Taste of Summer, Pg. 164 I used dried apricots and added some lettuce to the salad.
Carrots Three Lettuce Salad with Tomato Tarragon Dressing The Taste of Summer, Pg. 130
Carrots Warm Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing The Taste of Summer, Pg. 157 Make sure to use plenty of grainy mustard in the dressing or it tastes too bland.  Also a touch of balsamic vinegar might help.
Casserole Macaroni with White Cheddar Sauce Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes, Pg. 112
Cassoulet Cassoulet James McNair's Stews and Casseroles, Pg. 82 My favorite cassoulet recipe to date!
Cassoulet Quick Cassoulet Cooking to Beat the Clock, Pg. 47 Really quick and tastes yummy!
Celery Autumn Rice with Red Peppers and Pine Nuts The Cuisine of California, Pg. 218
Cheese Bean and Cheese Chimichangas with Guacamole Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes, Pg. 26
Cheese Cheese Souffle with Spinach and Chicken The Taste of Summer, Pg. 104 Took about 2 hours to make.
Cheese Pecan Baked Brie The Schwarzbein Principle Vegetarian Cookbook, Pg. 88
Cheese Three-Cheese Mashed Potatoes 50 Best Mashed Potatoes, Pg. 20 I use jack, cheddar, and parmesan in these potatoes.
Cheese Macaroni with White Cheddar Sauce Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes, Pg. 112
Cheese Quesadillas Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes, Pg. 46
Cheese Southwestern-Style Salad Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes, Pg. 55
Cheese, feta Greek Salad All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 112
Cheesecake Cheesecake Souffle The Cuisine of California, Pg. 245
Cherries Black Forest Cherry Pudding The New German Cookbook, Pg. 329
Cherries Cherry Cheese Pie    
Cherries Grilled Cherry- marinated Leg of Lamb Caprial Cooks for Friends, Pg. 84 Wonderful taste!  We grilled about 6 - 8 minutes per side for medium rare, but watch carefully and don't overcook!  We used a butterflied leg of lamb.  Her recipe wasn't clear on that.  I also used frozen defrosted cherries instead of fresh.
Chicken Baby Bisteeyas All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 380
Chicken Baked Mustard-Tarragon Chicken Quick Cuisine, Pg. 49
Chicken Braised Chicken Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook, Pg. 121 Yummy cream sauce!
Chicken Cheese Souffle with Spinach and Chicken The Taste of Summer, Pg. 104 Took about 2 hours to make.
Chicken Chicken a l'Orange Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 84
Chicken Chicken and Vegetables with Pesto Williams-Sonoma Stir-Fry, Pg. 26
Chicken Chicken Breasts in Curried Fruit Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 81
Chicken Chicken Breasts with Sage and Rosemary Quick Cuisine, Pg. 47 Tasted great, but chicken didn't brown.
Chicken Chicken Chili The Taste of Summer, Pg. 213 Great for a crowd.
Chicken Chicken Chili in a Slow Cooker    
Chicken Chicken Curry with Tropical Fruit and Basmati Rice Cooking to Beat the Clock, Pg. 58
Chicken Chicken Fajitas Williams-Sonoma Stir-Fry, Pg. 37 This is my favorite way to make fajitas.
Chicken Chicken Fajitas with Mango Salsa Cooking to Beat the Clock, Pg. 54 Really fast and easy.  I just used store-bought mango salsa.
Chicken Chicken Picadillo Enchiladas All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 384 Great for a crowd!
Chicken Chicken Salad with Chinese Noodles The California Cook, Pg. 107
Chicken Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce Grill Pan Cookbook, Pg. 95
Chicken Chicken Soup Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 84
Chicken Curried Chicken The Schwarzbein Principle Cookbook, Pg. 237
Chicken Ginger Mustard Chicken The Olives Table, Pg. 256
Chicken Golden Chicken Curry All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 381
Chicken Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Grill Pan Cookbook, Pg. 89
Chicken Grilled Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Paste The Taste of Summer, Pg. 205
Chicken Grilled Lemon-Mustard Chicken The Cuisine of California, Pg. 138 Yummy and easy!
Chicken Grilled Lime-Cilantro Chicken with Tomatillo Salsa American Bistro, Pg. 76 Southwestern-style grilled chicken.  Nice fresh taste.  Tender chicken.
Chicken Grilled Marinated Chicken with Dijon Mustard, Tarragon, and Port The Taste of Summer, Pg. 204
Chicken Grilled Orange Mustard Chicken The California Cook, Pg. 195 Very "mustardy".
Chicken Hoisin Chicken Stir-Fry The 5 in 10 Chicken Breast Cookbook, Pg. 85
Chicken Indonesian Chicken Satay The 5 in 10 Chicken Breast Cookbook, Pg. 114 Yummy and quick for a weekday meal.  Make extra sauce to serve with chicken and rice.
Chicken Long-Simmered Chicken with Lots and Lots of Garlic Pedaling Through Provence Cookbook, Pg. 160
Chicken Mexican Chicken with Raisins and Almonds The Cuisine of California, Pg. 149
Chicken Moroccan Chicken Soup Cooking to Beat the Clock, Pg. 116
Chicken Pecan-Crusted Chicken The Quick Recipe Cookbook, Pg. 25
Chicken Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry The 5 in 10 Chicken Breast Cookbook, Pg. 87
Chicken Quick and Fragrant Indian Chicken Quick Cuisine, Pg. 46 Good served with Coconut Rice and Minted Yogurt and Cucumber Salad.
Chicken Sauteed Butterflied Chicken with Mushrooms and Sage The Perfect Recipe, Pg. 88
Chicken Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Mustard and Tarragon The Cuisine of California, Pg. 145 Terrific sauce!
Chicken Supremes of Chicken Veronique Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 81
Chicken Thai Chicken Salad The Taste of Summer, Pg. 164 I used dried apricots and added some lettuce to the salad.
Chicken Warm Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing The Taste of Summer, Pg. 157 Make sure to use plenty of grainy mustard in the dressing or it tastes too bland.  Also a touch of balsamic vinegar might help.
Chicken Wine Country Chicken Salad The California Cook, Pg. 109 Delicious and easy to prepare ahead for a nice luncheon.
Chicken Yakitori Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 83
Chicken livers Pear, Pistachio, and Chicken Liver Mousse The California Cook, Pg. 3
Chiles Green Chile Salsa The Cuisine of California, Pg. 273
Chiles Sausages with Lentils and Ancho Chile Butter The Cuisine of California, Pg. 180
Chiles, ancho Ancho Chile Butter The Cuisine of California, Pg. 277
Chiles, Serrano Mexican Chicken with Raisins and Almonds The Cuisine of California, Pg. 149
Chiles, Serrano Scallops Brochette with Spicy Caribbean Salsa The Taste of Summer, Pg. 181
Chiles, Serrano Tomatillo Salsa American Bistro, Pg. 183 The spiciness was just right when made with 1 Serrano chile.
Chili Chicken Chili The Taste of Summer, Pg. 213 Great for a crowd.
Chili Chicken Chili in a Slow Cooker    
Chili Southwestern-style Beef Chili American Bistro, Pg. 95 A tasty chili for a crowd. 1 1/2 recipes serves 18 (with leftovers)
Chili Three-Bean Chili Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes, Pg. 99
Chinese dishes Ellen's Hot and Sour Soup All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 136
Chinese dishes Mongolian Beef The Quick Recipe Cookbook, Pg 91 This is a recipe for Mongolian Lamb, but it tasted great made with some sliced filet mignon.
Chinese dishes Shrimp and Leeks with Toasted Pine Nuts Williams-Sonoma Stir-Fry, Pg. 57
Chipotle Seared Scallops in Chipotle Cream USA Cookbook, Pg. 475 If you love scallops, this recipe is outstanding!  The recipe says it serves 6, but I make 1 1/2 pounds of scallops and two times the recipe of sauce for only four people.  I serve it with a big salad and lots of sliced baguettes to dip into the sauce.  It's terrific! 
Chives Baked Yams with Sour Cream and Chives The Cuisine of California, Pg. 216
Chives Steamed New Potatoes with Chive Butter The Cuisine of California, Pg. 212
Chocolate Belgian Chocolate Ganache Tart Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook, 309 Terrific make-ahead chocolate dessert!
Chocolate Bittersweet Hot Fudge Sauce The Taste of Summer, Pg. 334 Serve with Frozen Praline Mousse.
Chocolate Chocolate Almond Souffle Cake The Cuisine of California, Pg. 248 Can be made ahead.  Looks beautiful and tastes great.
Chocolate Chocolate Caramel Walnut Torte The Cuisine of California, Pg. 250 Terrific dessert.  Takes about 6 1/2 hours, but it's worth it.
Chocolate Chocolate Celebration Cake American Bistro, Pg. 153 Nice birthday cake!
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake The California Cook, Pg. 375 Especially good served warm from the oven.
Chocolate Chocolate Freak-Out The California Cook, Pg. 379
Chocolate Chocolate Fudge Cake Seriously Simple, Pg. 162 Terrific cake.  Leftovers keep well.
Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook, Pg. 306 Outstanding!  Totally make-ahead.
Chocolate Chocolate Sauce All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 551 I added Amaretto to the sauce.
Chocolate Chocolate Truffle Brownies The California Cook, Pg. 386 I make these a lot.
Chocolate Chocolate Whipped Cream Serve with warm chocolate cake.  Pass separately.  Put 1/4 cup chocolate chips in small glass measuring cup and melt in microwave oven on 50% power for 6 minutes.  Let cool.  Whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream in chilled bowl.  Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.  Fold in cooled chocolate and blend well.
Chocolate Fudgy Brownies The Taste of Summer, Pg. 322
Chocolate Heath Bar Chocolate Chip Cookies American Bistro, Pg. 152 I made these with Skor bars, instead of Heath bars.  They were wonderfully crunchy and full of chocolate.  Watch them carefully in the oven so they don't burn.  I baked them at 350 degrees for only 7 or 8 minutes, instead of the higher heat and longer time called for in the recipe.
Chocolate Profiteroles All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 549
Chocolate Warm Chocolate Pudding Cakes American Bistro, Pg. 151 This is my current FAVORITE dessert.  But follow the directions carefully and don't overcook.  Also, eat them when they're warm, because they don't keep well.  I serve them with French Vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate, white White Chocolate Terrine with Strawberries and Praline The Taste of Summer, Pg. 329
Chutney Baked Goat Cheese with Chutney Vinaigrette The Taste of Summer, Pg. 66
Cilantro Skewered Shrimp with Cilantro and Green Salsa The Cuisine of California, Pg. 128
Clams New England Clam Chowder The New Basics Cookbook, Pg. 372
Coconut Coconut Rice Quick Cuisine, Pg. 96
Cookies Heath Bar Chocolate Chip Cookies American Bistro, Pg. 152 I made these with Skor bars, instead of Heath bars.  They were wonderfully crunchy and full of chocolate.  Watch them carefully in the oven so they don't burn.  I baked them at 350 degrees for only 7 or 8 minutes, instead of the higher heat and longer time called for in the recipe.
Corn Corn Chowder with Red Peppers The Taste of Summer, Pg. 90
Corn Rice Pilaf with Corn and Peanuts The California Cook, Pg. 306
Couscous Couscous with Carrots and Mint Quick Cuisine, Pg. 99
Couscous Spicy Almond Couscous The California Cook, Pg. 303 Yummy and easy.
Crab Creole Crab Slather All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 58
Crab Joe's Mustard Sauce USA Cookbook, Pg. 484 This sauce is great served with crab or shrimp.
Cracked wheat Cracked Wheat Vegetable Salad The Taste of Summer, Pg. 147 Good served with Pork Tenderloin topped with Apricot-Bourbon Sauce.
Cranberries Cranberry Almond Relish The California Cook, Pg. 419
Cranberries, dried Cranberry-Orange Cornmeal Muffins American Bistro, Pg. 159 Terrific for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Cream Creamy Mushroom Soup Quick Cuisine, Pg. 33 I used one half white mushrooms and one half portabella mushrooms.
Cream Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 163 This soup is outstanding!  I used fresh shiitakes, instead of dried.
Cream Minty Pea Soup Quick Cuisine, Pg. 32
Cream New England Clam Chowder The New Basics Cookbook, Pg. 372
Cream Seared Scallops in Chipotle Cream USA Cookbook, Pg. 475 If you love scallops, this recipe is outstanding!  The recipe says it serves 6, but I make 1 1/2 pounds of scallops and two times the recipe of sauce for only four people.  I serve it with a big salad and lots of sliced baguettes to dip into the sauce.  It's terrific! 
Cream cheese Cheesecake Souffle The Cuisine of California, Pg. 245
Cream cheese Goat Cheese and Pesto Torta with Hazelnuts The Taste of Summer, Pg. 48
Cream cheese Hot Pepper Jelly Cheesecake Fast Appetizers, Pg. 40 Yummy and easy appetizer to bring for a party.  Especially nice for Christmas with either red or green pepper jelly.
Cheddar Cheese Cheddar Cheese Soup Grilling from the Garden, Pg. 71 Outstanding soup!!
Creme Brulee Creme Brulee The Silver Palate Cookbook, Pg. 307
Creole dishes Creole Crab Slather All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 58
Creole dishes Creole Tart with Shrimp From Chef Kirk Rose at The Mountain Room Restaurant in Yosemite Yummy appetizer or very light entree.
Cucumber Cucumber Salad with Mustard Dressing The New German Cookbook, Pg. 288
Cucumber Fresh Minted Yogurt-and-Cucumber Salad Quick Cuisine, Pg. 142 This salad is easy and wonderful, especially with Indian food.
Cucumber Herbed Cucumber Soup with Walnuts The Taste of Summer, Pg. 83
Curry Barbecued Lamb with Orange Tahini Peanut Sauce The Taste of Summer, Pg. 227 Good with Vegetable Lemon Rice and Grilled Japanese Eggplant.
Curry Golden Chicken Curry All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 381
Curry Marinated Roast Rack of Lamb with Spicy Peanut Sauce The Cuisine of California, Pg. 172
Curry Quick and Fragrant Indian Chicken Quick Cuisine, Pg. 46 Good served with Coconut Rice and Minted Yogurt and Cucumber Salad.
Curry Powder My Own Curry Powder All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 260
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Dessert Almond Zabaglione with Strawberries The Taste of Summer, Pg. 299
Dessert Bailey's Creme Brulee From the chef (Rich) at Reidy O'Neil's Restaurant in San Diego
Dessert Banana Bliss All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 509
Chocolate Belgian Chocolate Ganache Tart Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook, 309 Terrific make-ahead chocolate dessert!
Dessert Cheesecake Souffle The Cuisine of California, Pg. 245
Dessert Cherry Cheese Pie    
Dessert Creme Brulee The Silver Palate Cookbook, Pg. 307
Dessert Crepes Suzette Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 148 Outstanding!
Dessert Crustless Almond and Pear Tart Pears: A Country Garden Cookbook, Pg. 73 A wonderful dessert that's easy to prepare and looks elegant.
Dessert Frozen Honey-Vanilla Mousse The Cuisine of California, Pg. 239 Outstanding dessert!  I served it with Raspberry Sauce.
Dessert Frozen Praline Mousse The Taste of Summer, Pg. 326 Wonderful dessert.  Takes time, but it's worth it.
Dessert Pear-Raspberry Almond Tart The California Cook, Pg. 361 Outstanding dessert!
Dessert Profiteroles All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 549
Dessert Pumpkin Caramel Flan American Bistro, Pg. 148 A nice change of pace from regular pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.
Dessert Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Gingersnap Crust American Bistro, Pg. 154 A nice change of pace from regular pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.
Dessert Tiramisu with Toasted Hazelnuts and Chocolate The California Cook, Pg. 369 Terrific!  Lasts days in the frig.
Dessert Warm Chocolate Pudding Cakes American Bistro, Pg. 151 This is my current FAVORITE dessert.  But follow the directions carefully and don't overcook.  Also, eat them when they're warm, because they don't keep well.
Dessert White Chocolate Terrine with Strawberries and Praline The Taste of Summer, Pg. 329
Dill Dilled Carrot Soup The Cuisine of California, Pg. 36 Can use a hand-held blender instead of putting soup in food processor or blender.
Drink Non-alcoholic Aperitif In wine glass, place ice, 1/3 full Italian Fruit Syrup, 1/3 full San Pellegrino, float of cream, stir
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Eggnog Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Eggnog Brandy Sauce The California Cook, Pg. 373 and 424 Made with a loaf of Spiced Pumpkin-Hazelnut Bread.
Eggplant Grilled Japanese Eggplant The Taste of Summer, Pg. 251
Eggplant Roasted Eggplant-Garlic Spread American Bistro, Pg. 23 Can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated.  Serve on crackers or bread.  COOKING NOTE:  Instead of brushing the eggplant slices with olive oil, I sprayed them.
Eggplant Sauteed Lamb Medallions on a Bed of Eggplant with Red Peppers The Cuisine of California, Pg. 168
Eggplant Spicy Brown Rice with Eggplant and Tomatoes The Cuisine of California, Pg. 223 Can serve with Grilled Lemon-Mustard Chicken.
Eggs Caesar Salad All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 96
Eggs Cheese Strata Deluxe Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 21
Eggs Cheesecake Souffle The Cuisine of California, Pg. 245
Eggs Eggs Ranchero Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 18
Eggs The Gourmet Fried Egg Sandwich Quick Cuisine, Pg. 22 It's easy to get hooked on these!
Eggs Homemade Mayonnaise The New Basics Cookbook, Pg. 775
Eggs Individual Quiches Cookery for 1 or 2, Pg. 22
Egg yolks Almond Zabaglione with Strawberries The Taste of Summer, Pg. 299
Endive Warm Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing The Taste of Summer, Pg. 157 Make sure to use plenty of grainy mustard in the dressing or it tastes too bland.  Also a touch of balsamic vinegar might help.
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Fennel Grilled Veal Sausages with Sauteed Apples and Caramelized Fennel and Red Onions American Bistro, Pg. 98 This is wonderful served with an assortment of mustards.
Fish and Chips Fish and Chips with Beer Batter
Fish Tacos San Diego Fish Tacos Cooking to Beat the Clock, Pg. 77 These were terrific!!
Flan Pumpkin Caramel Flan American Bistro, Pg. 148 A nice change of pace from regular pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.
French Bread Three-Onion Soup The Cuisine of California, Pg. 34 Takes about 2 1/2 hours to make.  Tastes yummy!
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Garlic Herbed Garlic Cheese Bread American Bistro, Pg. 27 Serve as appetizer or with pasta.
Garlic Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 102
Garlic Long-Simmered Chicken with Lots and Lots of Garlic Pedaling Through Provence Cookbook, Pg. 160
Garlic Roasted Garlic 50 Best Mashed Potatoes, Pg. 53
Goat cheese Baked Goat Cheese with Chutney Vinaigrette The Taste of Summer, Pg. 66
Goat cheese Baked Sonoma Goat Cheese with Emerald Sauce The Cuisine of California, Pg. 25 Serve as a first course.  It looks beautiful.
Goat cheese Double Cheese Spread with Zesty Italian Salsa The Taste of Summer, Pg. 49
Goat cheese Goat Cheese and Pesto Torta with Hazelnuts The Taste of Summer, Pg. 48
Goat cheese Goat Cheese with Rustic Salsa The California Cook, Pg. 25 A nice easy appetizer.
Goat cheese Orzo with Goat Cheese The Taste of Summer, Pg. 120 Good served with Grilled Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Paste.
Gorgonzola Pear and Gorgonzola Salad For dressing, mix 3 T. fresh orange juice, 1 1/2 T. blood orange vinegar, 1 T. whipping cream, salt and pepper. While whisking, add 1/4 c. olive oil. For salads, arrange torn red lettuce leaves, 1/4 c. toasted walnut chunks, 2 sliced pears, and 2 ozs. Gorgonzola chunks.  Drizzle on dressing and serve.
Gravy Tarragon Sauce    
Greek dishes Greek Salad All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 112
Greek dishes Greek-Salad-Filled Pita Breads The Schwarzbein Principle Vegetarian Cookbook, Pg. 188
Greek dishes Zesty Yogurt Slather All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 56
Green beans Warm Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing The Taste of Summer, Pg. 157 Make sure to use plenty of grainy mustard in the dressing or it tastes too bland.  Also a touch of balsamic vinegar might help.
Greyere cheese Three-Onion Soup The Cuisine of California, Pg. 34 Takes about 2 1/2 hours to make.  Tastes yummy!
Grill pan dishes Grilled Veal Chops with Fresh Thyme American Bistro, Pg. 97 This worked well on a grill pan.
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Hazelnuts Goat Cheese and Pesto Torta with Hazelnuts The Taste of Summer, Pg. 48
Hazelnuts Spiced Pumpkin Hazelnut Bread The California Cook, Pg. 313
Herbs Grilled Lemon-Mustard Chicken The Cuisine of California, Pg. 138 Yummy and easy!
Herbs Herb Vinaigrette American Bistro, Pg. 176
Herbs Herbed Cucumber Soup with Walnuts The Taste of Summer, Pg. 83
Herbs Sausages with Lentils and Ancho Chile Butter The Cuisine of California, Pg. 180
Herbs Scallops with Fresh Tomatoes, Herbs, and White Wine The Cuisine of California, Pg. 130
Herbs Summer Vinaigrette The Taste of Summer, Pg. 340
Hot Pepper Jelly Hot Pepper Jelly Cheesecake Fast Appetizers, Pg. 40 Yummy and easy appetizer to bring for a party.  Especially nice for Christmas with either red or green pepper jelly.
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Indian dishes Coconut Rice Quick Cuisine, Pg. 96
Indian dishes Fresh Minted Yogurt-and-Cucumber Salad Quick Cuisine, Pg. 142 This salad is easy and wonderful, especially with Indian food.
Indian dishes Golden Chicken Curry All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 381
Indian dishes Mulligatawny Soup with Toasted Spices and Nuts Yamuna's Table, Pg. 99 Outstanding soup!!
Indian dishes Quick and Fragrant Indian Chicken Quick Cuisine, Pg. 46 Good served with Coconut Rice and Minted Yogurt and Cucumber Salad.
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Jicama Orange, Kiwi, and Jicama Salad with Lime Dressing The Cuisine of California, Pg. 95
Jicama Skewered Shrimp with Cilantro and Green Salsa The Cuisine of California, Pg. 128
Jicama Warm Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing The Taste of Summer, Pg. 157 Make sure to use plenty of grainy mustard in the dressing or it tastes too bland.  Also a touch of balsamic vinegar might help.
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Lamb Grilled Cherry- marinated Leg of Lamb Caprial Cooks for Friends, Pg. 84 Wonderful taste!  We grilled about 6 - 8 minutes per side for medium rare, but watch carefully and don't overcook!  We used a butterflied leg of lamb.  Her recipe wasn't clear on that.  I also used frozen defrosted cherries instead of fresh.
Lamb Grilled Lamb Chops with Cilantro-Mint Sauce Seriously Simple, Pg. 101
Lamb Grilled Lamb Chops with Cranberry-Rosemary Marinade The California Cook, Pg. 242 Bob loved this.  Served with a rice pilaf.
Lamb Lamb Brochettes with Crunchy Raita The California Cook, Pg. 247
Lamb Marinated Roast Rack of Lamb with Spicy Peanut Sauce The Cuisine of California, Pg. 172
Lamb Barbecued Lamb with Orange Tahini Peanut Sauce The Taste of Summer, Pg.227 Good with Vegetable Lemon Rice and Grilled Japanese Eggplant.
Lamb Grilled Lamb Chops with Wine-Mint Marinade The Taste of Summer, Pg. 232 Good with Grilled Japanese Eggplant and Crispy Grilled Potatoes.
Lamb Indonesian Leg of Lamb The California Cook, Pg. 250
Lamb Lamb Chops with Lemon and Rosemary Grill Pan Cookbook, Pg. 66
Lamb Sauteed Lamb Medallions on a Bed of Eggplant with Red Peppers The Cuisine of California, Pg. 168
Leeks Risotto with Leeks, Tomatoes, and Nicoise Olives The California Cook, Pg. 141
Leeks Shrimp and Leeks with Toasted Pine Nuts Williams-Sonoma Stir-Fry, Pg. 57
Leeks Three-Onion Soup The Cuisine of California, Pg. 34 Takes about 2 1/2 hours to make.  Tastes yummy!
Leeks White Bean, Leek, and Sausage Soup The Instant Bean, Pg. 106
Lemons Confetti Lemon Sorbet All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 551
Lemons Grilled Lemon-Mustard Chicken The Cuisine of California, Pg. 138 Yummy and easy!
Lemons Lemon Curd The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, Pg. 187 This is a recipe for Lime Curd Tart, but I used it to make curd from Meyer lemons.  It was very sweet and very tart.  Yummy!
Lemons Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 102
Lemons Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dressing All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 103
Lemons Spicy Lemon Shrimp The Cuisine of California, Pg. 7 Serve as an appetizer or first course.
Lemons Vegetable Lemon Rice The Taste of Summer, Pg. 273 Good served with Barbecued Lamb with Orange-Tahini Peanut Sauce.
Lemons Warm Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing The Taste of Summer, Pg. 157 Make sure to use plenty of grainy mustard in the dressing or it tastes too bland.  Also a touch of balsamic vinegar might help.
Lentils Cream of Lentil Soup The Daily Soup Cookbook, Pg. 130
Lentils Lentil Soup in the Slow Cooker    
Lentils Lentil Soup with Thyme and Balsamic Vinegar The California Cook, Pg. 55 I used sliced Aidell's Moroccan Sausage with Pistachios instead of ham, mushrooms instead of celery, and added garlic and ground cumin.
Lentils Moroccan Curried Lentil Soup The Schwarzbein Principle Cookbook, Pg. 107
Lentils Sausages with Lentils and Ancho Chile Butter The Cuisine of California, Pg. 180
Lentils Savory Lentil Salad All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 287
Lentils, red Armenian Lentil and Apricot Soup Please to the Table : The Russian Cookbook, Pg. 88 Wonderful soup!
Limes Orange, Kiwi, and Jicama Salad with Lime Dressing The Cuisine of California, Pg. 95
Limes Warm Scallop Salad Dressed with Tomato, Mint, and Lime The Cuisine of California, Pg. 87
Lobster Lobster Bisque The Schwarzbein Principle Cookbook, Pg. 120 Rich and yummy!!
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Mangos Chicken Fajitas with Mango Salsa Cooking to Beat the Clock, Pg. 54 Really fast and easy.  I just used store-bought mango salsa.
Marmalade Yacout Tomato Marmalade All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 219
Marsala Cheesecake Souffle The Cuisine of California, Pg. 245
Mayonnaise Homemade Mayonnaise The New Basics Cookbook, Pg. 775
Mexican dishes Ancho Chile Butter The Cuisine of California, Pg. 277
Mexican dishes Bean and Cheese Chimichangas with Guacamole Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes, Pg. 26
Mexican dishes Chicken Fajitas Williams-Sonoma Stir-Fry, Pg. 37 This is my favorite way to make fajitas.
Mexican dishes Chicken Picadillo Enchiladas All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 384 Great for a crowd!
Mexican dishes Mexican Chicken with Raisins and Almonds The Cuisine of California, Pg. 149
Mexican dishes Quesadillas Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes, Pg. 46
Mint Couscous with Carrots and Mint Quick Cuisine, Pg. 99
Mint Fresh Minted Yogurt-and-Cucumber Salad Quick Cuisine, Pg. 142 This salad is easy and wonderful, especially with Indian food.
Mint Grilled Lamb Chops with Wine-Mint Marinade The Taste of Summer, Pg. 232 Good with Grilled Japanese Eggplant and Crispy Grilled Potatoes.
Mint Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dressing All Around the World Cookbook, Pg. 103
Mint Minty Pea Soup