Table Of Contents:
Foreword xiv

Sherry Gold

Dave Gold
Introduction: A Brief History xvi
Menus xxii

Hors d'Oewires and Appetizers 1(38)

Antipasto 2(1)

Artichoke-Spinach Bake 3(1)

Beet and Chive Toasts 4(1)

Gruyere Beignets 5(1)

Chapatis 6(2)

Classic Fried Calamari with Tuna Caper Mayonnaise 8(2)

Corn Fritters 10(1)

Devilish Eggs 11(1)

Eggs a la Russe 12(1)

Asian Chicken Tartlettes 13(1)

Clams Casino 14(1)

Golden Fried Oysters with Louisiana Mayo 15(1)

Jawa (Spicy Fried Meatballs) 16(2)

Nut-Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon 18(1)

One-Bite Ham and Cheese Pies 19(1)

Sardine Toasts a la Nicholas 20(1)

Fried Spinach Balls 21(1)

Tea-Marbled Eggs with Spicy Peanut Sauce 22(2)

Stuffed Yam Croquettes 24(1)

Deviled Crab 25(1)

Yummy Chicken Balls with Peanut Pesto 26(2)

Mushroom Turnovers 28(2)

Clam and Curry Butter Stars 30(1)

Baked Scallops 31(1)

Spicy Corn and Pepper Spread 32(1)

Crab Filling 33(1)

Ginger Jalapeno Rice Cakes 34(2)

Toasts, Cups, and Stars 36(3)

Corn Cups

Golden Croustades

Grilled Stars

Herbed Pita Chips

Sides and Soups 39(36)

Asian Soul Slaw 40(1)

Alu Bhaji (Savory Fried Potatoes) 41(1)

Cabbage Skillet 42(1)

Corn Pudding 43(1)

Spicy Oyster Chowder 44(1)

Maine Corn Chowder 45(1)

Green Beans au Gratin 46(1)

Fried Pineapples 47(1)

Hopping John 48(1)

Texas Beans and Hominy 49(1)

Carrot Ring 50(1)

Maryland Crab Soup 51(1)

Indian Chick Peas 52(1)

Indian Chick Peas on the Go 53(1)

Creamed Asparagus 54(1)

Gingered Beets 55(1)

Coconut Milk Rice 56(2)

Lentils in Garlic 58(2)

Spinach Souffle with Bechamel Sauce 60(2)

Fried Rice 62(2)

Company Mashed Potatoes 64(1)

Mississippi Black-Eyed Peas 65(1)

Ham Chowder with Sweet Potato Biscuits 66(2)

Orange-Spiced Yams/Sweet Potatoes 68(1)

Spinach Loaf with Creole Sauce 69(1)

Tomato Corn Soup 70(1)

Swamp Cabbage Salad with Spicy Dressing 71(1)

Tomato Pudding 72(1)

Spicy Sesame Noodles 73(2)

Main Courses 75(42)

Frittata Italiana 76(2)

Vegetables in Coconut Gravy 78(2)

Spanish Toast 80(1)

Toad in the Hole 81(1)

Salmon Souffle with Hollandaise Sauce 82(2)

Curried Tuna Salad 84(1)

Tuna and Rice Souffle 85(1)

Green Chile Torte 86(1)

Jhinga Molee 87(1)

Macaroni and Cheese 88(2)

Hawaiian Ham Pie 90(2)

Chicken Bundles 92(1)

Mexican Chicken 93(1)

Chicken Tetrazzini 94(2)

Wedding Day Chicken Supreme 96(2)

Curried Chicken with Cashews 98(2)

Salmon Potato Chip Casserole 100(1)

Tuna Noodle Casserole 101(1)

Spaghetti alla Carbonara 102(1)

Pasta con Sarde 103(1)

Pasta Pomodoro 104(1)

Pasta with Smoked Mussels and Capers 105(1)

Steak Dianne 106(2)

Jambalaya 108(1)

Turkey Tostadas 109(1)

Corned Beef Casserole 110(1)

Easter ``Ham'' Drizzled with Raisin Cider Sauce 111(1)

Red Flannel Hash 112(1)

Sloppy Joes 113(1)

Pizza 114(3)

Baked Goods and Desserts 117(52)

Pastry for Savory Pie Crust 118(1)

Hominy Cakes 119(1)

Naan 120(2)

Raisin Bacon Muffins 122(1)

Apricot Tartlettes 123(1)

Flambeed Bananas Drizzled with Dulce de Leche 124(2)

Banana Bread Pudding with Dulce de Leche 126(2)

Banana Date Bread 128(1)

Crazy Delicious 30-Minute Chocolate Cake 129(1)

Creme Caramel 130(2)

Delicious Orange Cheesecake 132(1)

Strawberry Cheesecake 133(1)

Delicious Toffee Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies 134(1)

Peanutty Peanut Butter Cookies 135(1)

Better for You Banana Bread 136(1)

Not ``Too Regular'' Regular Cake 137(1)

One-Bowl Brownies 138(1)

Cream Cheese Brownies 139(1)

Coconut Rocky Road Brownies 140(1)

Peanut Butter Brownies 140(1)

Peach Crisp 141(1)

Pinot Noir Poached Pear Tart 142(2)

Warm Bundles 144(1)

Fruit Cocktail Cake 145(1)

Pooh Bread 146(2)

Fluffy Omelets 148(1)

Chocolate Coconut Crispy Treats 149(1)

Violet's Morning Cake 150(1)

Recipe for Happiness 151(2)

Equivalents and Substitutions 153(16)
Glossary of Cooking Terms 169(6)
Create Your Own Recipes 175(18)
Index 193