Cooking FUNdamentals

Looking for dishes that the everyone will like? Look no further! Cooking FUNdamentals is a family-friendly (a.k.a. kid-friendly!) cookbook that presents quick, simple, and exciting ways to get people cooking in the kitchen. Cooking FUNdamentals offers traditional recipes with a modern twist, as well as a wide selection of recipes to appeal to everyone from the vegetarian to the pickiest of eaters! Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - Funky Finger Foods: spicy eggplant & red pepper dip; holey moley! guacamole; cheddar fondue; bruschetta; black bean dip; spinach & ricotta pizza. Chapter 2 - Viva La Sopa: very veggie; french onion; split pea; vichyssoise; gazpacho; black bean. Chapter 3 - Salads...Tossed Delights: mixed greens 101; homemade croutons; caesar; greek; spinach; waldorf; baby red potato salad w/ dill. Chapter 4 - Get Fresh: Making the Most of Seasonal Produce: asparagus w/ sautéed almonds and garlic; mashed potatoes; tomato gratin; roasted carrots; steamed parsnips with parsley and butter. Chapter 5 - The Main Event: sizzling stir fry: ginger chicken w/ carrots; sizzling stir fry: spicy broccoli and scallions; chicken curry; meatloaf; enchiladas (beef, chicken, vegetable, refried bean); fettucini with plum tomatoes, yellow peppers & parmesan; lasagna. Chapter 6 - Sweet Temptations: soft & chewy chocolate chip cookies; the best vanilla cake w/ buttercream frosting; chocolate cake w/ marshmallow icing; cinnamon apple crisp; peach cobbler; fudgy brownies. Chapter 7 - Breakfast: The 24 Hour Meal: cinnamon swirl french toast; pancakes (buttermilk, buckwheat, blueberry); omelet ( vegetable, cheddar & bacon, swiss & tomato); brown sugar banana muffins; pumpkin muffins; apple ginger muffins. Cooking FUNdamentals contains 56 yummy, healthy and quick recipes!