Family celebrations with the Cake Boss : recipes for get-togethers throughout the year

548 Pages·2013·61.84 MB·English

by  Valastro

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Contents
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH
Asparagus Frittata
Orzo with Ham, Peas, & Goat Cheese
Antipasto Salad
Pecan Cinnamon Buns
Chocolate Pots de Crème
Strawberry Napoleons
New Year’s Day Top Hat Cupcakes
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER FOR TWO
Smoked Salmon Risotto
Whole Steamed Lobsters with Garlic Butter
Creamed Spinach
Chocolate Semifreddo with Raspberry Sauce
Grand Marnier Soufflés
Valentine’s Day Heart Cake
BAD WEATHER BAKING DAY WITH KIDS
Easy Tomato Soup
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Bacon & Sprouts
Nutty Bumps on a Log
Apple-Oatmeal Cookies
Flourless Coconut-Chocolate Drops
Caramel-Nut Clusters
Spiky Layer Cake
EASTER SUPPER
Crostini with Ricotta & Honey
Baby Spinach & Marinated Artichoke Salad
Creamy Black Pepper Polenta
Pistachio-Crusted Lamb Chops
Roasted Mushrooms with Fresh Parsley
Citrus–Olive Oil Cake
Italian Wheat Pie
Pasta Frolla
Easter Basket Cake
TEA PARTY
Cheddar & Cauliflower Quiche Cutouts
Chocolate Chip Scones
Simple Shortbread Cookies
Strawberry Toaster Pastry
Nutella & Banana Finger Sandwiches
Very Berry Tea
Tea Kettle Cookies
KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
White Chocolate Birthday Popcorn
Pepperoni Pizza Puffs
Baked Broccoli Bites
Sesame Chicken Fingers
Candy Bar Brownie Sundaes
Birthday Party Jersey Cake
MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST IN BED
Basil Egg Strata
Blueberry-Lemon Pancakes
Maple-Glazed Bacon
Chai Tea Lattes
Sugar-Dusted Blackberry Tartlets
Mother’s Day Volcano Mousse Cake
MEMORIAL DAY GRILLING CLASSICS
Barbecued Chicken Wings with Homemade Sauce
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Grilled Fruit Skewers
Scallop & Bell Pepper Kebabs
Roasted & Grilled Baby Back Pork Ribs
Shortcakes with Grilled Peaches & Mascarpone
Memorial Day Grill Cake
MANLY MAN FATHER’S DAY FEAST
Roasted Rib Eyes with Horseradish Butter
Sesame Green Beans
Iceberg Wedges with Blue Cheese Dressing & Bacon
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake
Stout Floats
Father’s Day Beer Cake
FOURTH OF JULY
Chili con Queso
Flank Steak with Italian Salsa Verde
Black-Eyed Peas Salad
Grilled Chili-Lime Shrimp Skewers
Plum Galette
Red, White, & Blue Strawberries
Fourth of July Flag Cake
FALL TAILGATE
Cayenne Peanuts
Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Parmesan
Asian Pork Sliders
Tri-Colore Asian Slaw
Sporty Sugar Cookies
Sugar Cookies
ALL-PURPOSE COCKTAIL PARTY
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Crab Salad in Endive Leaves
Potato Pancakes with Crème Fraîche & Caviar
Bourbon Party Punch
Chocolate Truffles
Pass-Around Vanilla Cakes
Cocktail Cupcakes
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Herbed Turkey with Homemade Gravy
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Kale with Red-Wine Vinegar & Almonds
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Valastro Family Stuffing
Molasses Cookies
Piecrust
Pumpkin Pie with Autumn Leaves
CHRISTMAS EVE
Linguini with White Clam Sauce
Zucchini Fritters
Garlic Bread
Garlic & Rosemary Prime Rib
Ricotta Cheesecake
Chocolate Fondue
Croquembouche
Cream Puff Shells
CHRISTMAS DAY
Marinated Seafood Salad
Baked Ziti
Cherry-Glazed Holiday Ham
Candy Cane Cookies
Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches
Eggnog Ice Cream
Christmas Gift Cake
NEW YEAR’S EVE BUFFET WINNERS
Champagne & Strawberry Cocktails
Lentils with Onions
Sliced Zucchini & Tomato Pizzette
Figs in Blankets
Cotechino Sausage
Tipsy Tiramisù Cups
Poached Pears with Vanilla Gelato
Homemade Nut & Fruit Brittle
Midnight Cookies
New Year’s Eve Cake
APPENDIX
Decorating
Basic Cake Recipes
Vanilla Cake
Chocolate Cake
Carrot Cake
Red Velvet Cake
Frostings & Fillings
Decorator’s Buttercream
Vanilla Frosting
Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Italian Buttercream
Italian Custard Cream
Cream Cheese Frosting
My Dad’s Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Ganache
Lobster Tail Cream
Italian Whipped Cream
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT BUDDY VALASTRO
INDEX