Dad's Own Cookbook

It's time to become the new hero of the kitchen. Or at least put aside your fear of frying (not to mention sauting, roasting, or tossing a salad). Dad's Own Cookbook shows how to do everything from handling a knife properly to juggling three dishes so that dinner comes together on schedule. Its lively charts, tips, and directions replace intimidation with pleasure and camaraderie, and its 150 great recipes will turn the most culinarily challenged dad into the family chef.

Bob Sloan is a professional chef, teacher, and author who runs his own catering business. He lives in New York City with his wife and two sons, both of whom love to cook.

Foreword Introduction
Getting Started:
•    Herb & Spice Primer
•    The Food Processor
•    The Microwave
•    Demystifying the Sauté Pan
Breakfast:
•    The Basic Egg
•    Breakfast in Bed
•    A Good Cup of Coffee & a Nice Cup of Tea
Lunch:
•    Six Sandwiches the Kids will Eat
•    Four All-American Lunches
•    The Lunchbox
•    Instant No-Recipe Lunches
•    Using up Leftovers
Dinner:
•    Chicken Basics
•    Beef Basics
•    How to Cut an Onion
•    Mexican Feast
•    Lamb Basics
•    Pork Basics
•    Fish Basics
•    Fish Primer
•    Shellfish Primer
Rice & Potatoes:
•    The Basic Potato
•    A Baked Potato as a Meal
Vegetables:
•    Cooking the Basic Vegetable
Two Fancy Dinners:
•    A Light Summery Supper
•    The Table Setting
•    Wine Primer
•    A Hearty Meal with a Mediterranean Flavor
Salads:
•    The Basic Salad
•    The Basic Dressing
•    Complete Meal Salads
Pasta:
•    Pasta Primer
•    Pasta Sauce Primer
•    Eight Steps to Pasta Heaven
Soups & Stews:
•    The Basic Soups
•    Homemade Stock
Desserts:
•    The Simplest & Healthiest Dessert
Making Bread & Pizza with the Kids:
•    Bread Basics
•    Dad’s Own Pizza
Cooking in the Great Outdoors:
•    The Basic Grill
Cooking for a Crowd:
•    Thanksgiving Dinner for Twelve
How to Throw Your Own Cocktail Party:
•    The Drinks
•    Simple Nibbles & Ethnic Edibles
•    A Menu for a Fancy Cocktail Party for 25
•    Cheese Primer
Throwing a Birthday Party for Your Child:
•    Party Themes
•    Party Food
•    The Birthday Cake
•    Frosting & Decorating the Cake
Glossary Index