The Gigantic Cookbook: Delicious Recipes For Every Taste: The Home Cook Collection, #8

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The Gigantic Cookbook: Delicious Recipes For Every Taste

The Home Cook Collection

By Connor Nicolas

Copyright 2015 Connor Nicolas And The Home Cook Collection

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means--electronic, mechanical, photographic (photocopying), recording or otherwise without prior permission in writing from the author. Some links may contain advertiser links. Thank you for respecting the author’s work.

About The Gigantic Cookbook

Everyone deserves to treat themselves to a beautiful meal...especially you! I’ve included some of the most delicious dinners, vegetarian and non, including hundreds and hundreds of recipes for soups, delectable meats and fish, drinks and sweets so you can indulge yourself and all the gods and goddesses in your life. Completely indexed with resources included, you will find something for every taste in The Gigantic Cookbook from The Home Cook Collection. So, what are you waiting for? Throw on an apron and get to it!

Books By Connor Nicolas

The Gigantic Breakfast And Brunch Cookbook

The Gigantic Lunch Cookbook

The Gigantic Dinner Cookbook

The Gigantic Vegetarian Cookbook

The Gigantic Meat And Fish Cookbook

The Gigantic Dessert Cookbook

The Gigantic Drink Cookbook

The Gigantic Cookbook

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About Connor Nicolas

Connor Nicolas is the author of several bestselling cookbooks featured in The Home Cook Collection. Additionally, she developed a line of hair and skincare products featuring sustainable, easy-to-find items. Those resulting recipe books will be released by her publisher in early 2016. When not writing, crafting, whipping her kitchen into chaos or filling the bellies and hearts of those within a cookie's throw, Connor likes to read, play with her babies (skin and fur), wander the woods of California and laugh until she cries. Catch up with Connor at her website at connornicolas.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/madebyconnor, Facebook at facebook.com/madebyconnor, Pinterest at pinterest.com/connornicolas, Tumblr at tumblr.com/blog/madebyconnor, LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/madebyconnor and Google+ at google.com/+ConnornicolasMADE.

Table Of Contents

Breakfast

Asparagus And Swiss Quiche

Deviled Eggs With Dill

Fruit Salad And Poppy Seed Dressing

Hash Browns With Onions

Honey Lime Fruit Salad

Mushroom Crepes

Potato Frittata With Spinach

Spicy Roasted Potatoes

Spinach Mushroom Quiche

Super Veggie Omelet

Baked French Toast

Banana Bread French Toast

Banana Crepes

Bran Muffins

Blueberry Lemon Quinoa

Buttermilk Pancakes

Caramel Apple French Toast

Chocolate Banana Pancakes

Chocolate Waffles

French Toast Casserole

Gluten-Free Pancakes

Granola

Oatmeal Pancakes

Creamy Strawberry Crepes

Stuffed French Toast

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Coconut Oatmeal

Wheat Germ Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

Bacon And Cheddar Cheese Muffins

Bacon Breakfast Sandwich

Canadian Bacon Casserole

Chicken and Waffles

Crab Scramble

Ham Breakfast Enchiladas

Ham Crepes

Sausage Casserole

Sausage Mushroom Quiche

Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

Shrimp and Grits

Apple Pear Crumble

Apricot Date Bars

Banana Sour Cream Bread

Blackberry and Blueberry Sorbet

Blueberry Scones

Chocolate Donut Holes

Cinnamon Butterscotch Bundt Coffee Cake

Sauced Baked Apples

Banana Strawberry Smoothie

Bright Blueberry Smoothie

Sparkling Blueberry Cooler

Fresh Chocolate Mint Smoothie

Sinful Hot Chocolate

Sweet Iced Coffee

Lemon Strawberry Smoothie

Sunny Mango Smoothie

Go Big Nectar Mimosas

Passionate Peach Smoothie

Thick Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie

Lunch

Granny Smith Apple And Brie Omelet

Arugula Soy Salad

Avocado Citrus Salad

Avocado Gazpacho

Quick Bean Chili

Bean Salad

Broccoli Salad

Cauliflower Soup

Couscous Primavera

Cucumber Sandwich

Spicy Gazpacho

Green Goddess Salad

Pasta Primavera

Lentil Burgers

Cranberry Spinach Salad

Panzanella Salad

Roquefort Pear Salad

Portobello Burgers

Red Potato Salad

Easy Spinach Quiche

Spinach Roasted Garlic Soup

Strawberry Soup

Vegetable Chowder

Vegetable Lasagna

Vegetable Pot Pie

Watermelon Gazpacho

Asparagus And Chorizo Salad

Asian Burgers

Bacon And Cheese Soufflé

Beef Lettuce Wraps

Clam Chowder

Chicken Coconut Soup

Chili Pepper Pork And Rice Noodles

Slow Roasted Chicken

Crockpot BBQ Pork

Honey Chicken Kabobs

Maple Pork Loin

Salmon With Butter And Parsley

Vietnamese Sandwich

Shepherd’s Pie

Shrimp Cakes

Stuffed Burgers

Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Tuna Salad Sandwiches With Lemon

Turkey Panini

Banana Cream Pie

Blueberry Tart

Blackberry Cookies

Chai Rice Pudding

Chocolate Fudge

Lemon Cookies

Lemon Mousse

Cheesecake Bars

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Pound Cake

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Vanilla Shortbread Treats

Vegan Cupcakes

Yogurt Cornbread

Bellini Martini

Blood Orange Basil Sparkler

Cantaloupe Agua Fresca

Chambord Margarita

Champagne Rum Martini

Gingered Cucumber Lemonade

Cucumber-Mint Sparkler

Mai-Tai

Maple Cocktail

Nectarine Raspberry Agua Fresca

Papaya Smoothie

Pimm’s Cup

Pisco Sour

Rum Punch

Strawberry Daiquiri

Watermelon Spritzer

Zombie

Dinner

Artichoke Stew

Barley And Mushroom Casserole

Bruschetta With Peas

Caprese Sandwiches

Lemony Green Beans

Eggplant Parmesan

Angel Hair Pasta with Olive Oil, Garlic and Chili Flakes

Mushroom Bisque

Mushroom Pie

Mushroom Puffs

Pasta Quatro Fromage With Spinach

Curried Quinoa

Ravioli with Mushrooms

Spinach And Feta Pastries

Chilled Tomato Soup

Tomato Tarts

Veggie Burgers

Gingered Vegetable Bowl

Vegetable Mélange With Sweet Potato Cakes

Vegetable And Rice Stir Fry

Zucchini Cakes

Zucchini Crudo

Chicken And Broccoli Casserole

Chicken And Spinach Soup

Grilled Chicken Club

Chicken Marsala

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Watermelon

Chorizo Strata

Easy Cobb Salad

Crab Chowder

Crab Cakes

Balsamic Filet Mignon

Grouper Parmesan

Baked Haddock

Lamb Roast with Couscous Stuffing

Italian Meatballs

Pasta Fagioli

Pasta Puttanesca

Creamy Baked Pork Chops

Garlic Roast Pork

Pork Tenderloin Scallopini

Coke Pot Roast

Brown Sugar Salmon

Sausage Soup

Braised Short Ribs

Shrimp And Capers

Shrimp And Coconut Soup

Grilled Shrimp with Citrus Tabbouleh

Grilled Skirt Steak Sandwich with Corn

Pan-Seared Strip Steak with Caramelized Onions

Swordfish Piccata

Apple Brown Betty

Apricot Pie

Blueberry Cake

Carmel Cream Puffs

Cashew Bites

Chocolate Bourbon Balls

Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches

Chocolate Galette

Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

Baby Coconut Cakes

Cranberry Apple Cobbler

Mini Crème Brûlée

Espresso Granita

Fruit And Cream Torte

Honey Tarts

Puff Pastry Ice Cream Sandwiches

Lemon Pastries

Lemon Pound Cake

Lemon Shortbread

Nectarine Blueberry Crumble

Fresh Peach Cobbler

Grilled Peaches

No Bake Ice Box Peanut Butter Pie

Pear Tart

Apple Cider Lemon Fizz

Bananas Foster Shots

Berry Punch

Blackberry Champagne Cocktail

Fizzy Lime Black Tea

Perfect Bloody Mary

Blue Curaçao Martini

Homemade Blueberry Vodka Martini

Hot Chai Punch

Champagne Cocktails

Chocolate Martini

Mini Chocolate Ice Cream Martinis

Frothy Liqueur Coffee

Mocha Coffee

Classic Cosmo

Cosmopolitan Punch

Cranberry Brandy Cocktail

Spicy Cranberry Sipper

Cranberry Sparkle

Creamy Frosted Crème de Menthe Shots

Classic Daiquiri

Minted Eggnog Punch

Ginger Peach Margarita

Gingered Rum Cocktail

Gingered Vanilla Vodka Cocktail

Grapefruit Cocktail

Kamikaze

Manhattan

Classic Margarita

Traditional Dry Martini

Mint Julep

Peppermint Shots

Pomegranate Cooler

Warm Raspberry Cider

Raspberry Martini

Raspberry Mint Punch

Fresh Raspberry Shots

Hot Buttered Rum

Sparkling Sangria

Tom Collins

Vodka Gimlet

Wassail

Whiskey Sour

Hot Wine

Resources

Index

Breakfast

Asparagus And Swiss Quiche

Deviled Eggs With Dill

Fruit Salad And Poppy Seed Dressing

Hash Browns With Onions

Honey Lime Fruit Salad

Mushroom Crepes

Potato Frittata With Spinach

Spicy Roasted Potatoes

Spinach Mushroom Quiche

Super Veggie Omelet

Baked French Toast

Banana Bread French Toast

Banana Crepes

Bran Muffins

Blueberry Lemon Quinoa

Buttermilk Pancakes

Caramel Apple French Toast

Chocolate Banana Pancakes

Chocolate Waffles

French Toast Casserole

Gluten-Free Pancakes

Granola

Oatmeal Pancakes

Creamy Strawberry Crepes

Stuffed French Toast

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Coconut Oatmeal

Wheat Germ Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

Bacon And Cheddar Cheese Muffins

Bacon Breakfast Sandwich

Canadian Bacon Casserole

Chicken and Waffles

Crab Scramble

Ham Breakfast Enchiladas

Ham Crepes

Sausage Casserole

Sausage Mushroom Quiche

Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

Shrimp and Grits

Apple Pear Crumble

Apricot Date Bars

Banana Sour Cream Bread

Blackberry and Blueberry Sorbet

Blueberry Scones

Chocolate Donut Holes

Cinnamon Butterscotch Bundt Coffee Cake

Sauced Baked Apples

Banana Strawberry Smoothie

Bright Blueberry Smoothie

Sparkling Blueberry Cooler

Fresh Chocolate Mint Smoothie

Sinful Hot Chocolate

Sweet Iced Coffee

Lemon Strawberry Smoothie

Sunny Mango Smoothie

Go Big Nectar Mimosas

Passionate Peach Smoothie

Thick Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie

Asparagus And Swiss Quiche

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

2 8-inch pie shells, unbaked

4 whole eggs

1 egg white, lightly beaten

1 1/2 cups half -and-half cream

2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)

2. Steam asparagus pieces over 1-inch of boiling water and cover. Cook between 2 to 6 minutes until tender, but firm. Drain and let cool.

3. Brush pie shells with beaten egg white and pour asparagus into shells.

4. Sprinkle cheese over asparagus.

5. Beat eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper in bowl. Pour egg mixture on top of cheese and asparagus.

6. Bake uncovered in preheated oven until firm, about 35 to 40 minutes. Cool a bit to set and serve.

Deviled Eggs With Dill

Ingredients:

1 dozen fresh eggs

2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

olive oil, to taste

salt, paprika and pinch of cayenne

fresh dill

1. Lay the eggs in a pan of cold water and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and

simmer for 10 minutes.

2. Cool eggs and peel.

3. Cut the eggs in half and remove the yolk.

4. Mash the yolk with the mayonnaise and the mustard until perfectly smooth. Salt to taste.

5. Fill the whites with the yolk mixture and sprinkle with paprika and cayenne.

6. Sprinkle with dill and drizzle good extra-virgin olive oil over deviled eggs.

Fruit Salad And Poppy Seed Dressing

Ingredients:

1 banana, sliced

1 cup plums, sliced

1 cup blueberries

1 cup strawberries, sliced in half

1 cup watermelon, sliced in cubes

1 cup cantaloupe, sliced in cubes

1 cup seedless red grapes

1/4 cup raspberries

1/2 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar

1/4 teaspoon olive oil

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Directions:

1. Dressing: pour orange juice, lime juice, poppy seeds, raspberry vinegar, olive oil, raspberries, banana, salt and cayenne in blender and puree until smooth.

2. Cover and refrigerate dressing.

3. Combine strawberries, plums, watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes and blueberries in large bowl.

4. When ready to serve, toss cold dressing into fresh fruit to coat and serve.

Hash Browns With Onions

Ingredients:

2 medium russet potatoes, shredded

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

1 egg

1/4 cup flour

1 cup coconut oil

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Shred potatoes, rinse until water is clear to pull excess starch out and squeeze dry.

2. Combine potatoes, onion, flour and egg in bowl and mix until incorporated completely.

3. Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place potatoes into the pan in a 1/2 inch thick layer when oil is sizzles.

4. Cook until brow on the bottom and flip over and brown the other side, about 5 minutes per side.

5.