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Names: Crocker, Betty, author. | Betty Crocker Kitchens.
Title: Betty Crocker learn with Betty : essential recipes and the techniques to become a confident cook.
Description: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2018. | Includes index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2017059044 (print) | LCCN 2017058455 (ebook) | ISBN 9781328503831 (ebook) | ISBN 9781328497673 (paper over board)
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Dear Friends,
Preparing enticing food that you can share with family and friends is pure joy! Your satisfaction is complete when you serve recipes that taste amazing and you get murmurs of "mmm,
this is great"—or better yet, empty plates or requests to share your recipes!
It’s a simple equation: irresistible dishes = wonderful conversation + laughter + memories in the making.
Whether you are brand-new to cooking or you’ve been around the kitchen a few times, you’ll love this hand-selected essential recipe collection that will be your go-to resource no matter what the occasion. Learn to master these can’t-go-wrong recipes with our terrific tips, tricks and helpful how-tos; then get chefy! Each recipe also includes five ways to change it up with new ingredients to make it different every time. That’s an additional 310 recipes to add variety and let your creativity loose.
This book doesn’t stop there. We’ve also included inspiring-but-doable features to help you even more. Feel confident whipping up your own creations with our Customizable Muffins, Build a Delicious Salad or Throw Together an Amazing Charcuterie Board. Use our Party-Ready in 30 Minutes guide for hosting an impromptu gathering—right from your pantry! Or host Thanksgiving with success with our How to Pull Off Thanksgiving Dinner cheat sheet. It breaks down hosting Thanksgiving into an easy-to-follow checklist so your guests will be impressed and you’ll score big for the effort.
Let us help you be a success in the kitchen and an awesome host or hostess! Everything you need to pull off fantastic meals and gatherings is right here, ready for you.
Let’s get cooking!
Contents
Killer Appetizers
Guacamole
Techniques
Working with Avocados
Cutting Avocados
Variations
Bacon-Guacamole Grilled Cheese
Fruity Guacamole
Guacamole Deviled Eggs
Mexican Guacamole Pasta
Shrimp-Guacamole Dip
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Techniques
Choosing and Storing Tomatoes
Cutting Tomatoes
Cutting Jalapeños
Chopping Cilantro
Storing Salsa
Variations
Bacon-Corn Salsa
Easy Bruschetta
Mexican Pizza
Salsa Eggs
South-of-the-Border Gazpacho
Hummus with Pita Chips
Techniques
Ingredient Facts
Peeling Garlic
Chopping Parsley
Great Hummus Dippers
Variations
Mediterranean Sandwiches
Pesto-Hummus Pasta
Spicy Black Bean Hummus
Sriracha–Roasted Bell Pepper Hummus
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Brie in Puff Pastry with Cranberry Sauce
Techniques
Removing the Rind from Cheese
Choosing the Ooze
Puff Pastry Know-How
Variations
Artichoke-Olive Brie
Balsamic Strawberry Brie
Fig and Walnut Brie
Pear, Raspberry and Bacon Brie
Tomato-Basil Brie
Salmon with Basil Pesto
Techniques
Making Pesto
Other Uses for Pesto
Variations
Basil, Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Pesto
Cilantro Pesto
Greek Salmon with Basil Pesto
Shrimp and Fettuccine with Basil Pesto
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Techniques
Working with Mushrooms
Variations
Bacon and Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms
Gorgonzola and Hazelnut Stuffed Mushrooms
Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Mushrooms
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Mushrooms
Throw Together an Amazing Charcuterie board
Caramelized Onion, Nectarine and Bacon Flatbreads
Techniques
Making Pizza Crust
Caramelized Onion Tips
Other Uses for Caramelized Onions
Variations
Caramelized Onion and Blueberry Flatbread
Caramelized Onion, Apple and Prosciutto Flatbread
Caramelized Onion, Chicken and Pesto Flatbread
Caramelized Onion, Cranberry and Pomegranate Flatbread
Caramelized Onions with Grape or Pear Flatbread
Bruschetta
Techniques
Capers
Broiling
Broiling Tips
Variations
Apple, Fontina and Pistachio Bruschetta
Artichoke-Parmesan Bruschetta
Beef Tenderloin Bruschetta
Black Bean and Cotija Bruschetta
Brie, Raspberry and Pear Bruschetta
Polenta Nuggets with Sriracha Dipping Sauce
Techniques
What Is Polenta?
Tips for Making Polenta
Variations
Bacon-Cheddar Polenta Nuggets
Caprese Polenta Nuggets
Chive-Pepper Polenta Nuggets
Polenta Cups
Polenta Nuggets with Basil Pesto
Unforgettable Mains
Legendary Chicken Taco Pizza
Techniques
Making Pizza Crust
Make-Ahead Pizza Dough
Shaping and Prebaking Pizza Dough
Variations
Barbecue Pizza
Chicken Ranch Pizza
5-Cheese Pizza
Mediterranean Pizza
Sausage and Kale Pizza
Company-Worthy Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Techniques
Preparing Chicken (or Turkey) for Roasting
Carving Chicken or Turkey
Variations
Herb-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Maple-Glazed Thyme-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Orange-Rosemary Roast Chicken and Vegetables
Provençal Roast Chicken
Chicken Gravy
Chicken Noodle Soup
Techniques
Making Bone Broth
Slow-Cooker Chicken Bone Broth
Variations
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Soup
Chicken Rice Soup
Chicken, Spinach and Tortellini Soup
Root Vegetable Chicken-Pasta Soup
Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup
Individual Chicken Pot Pies
Techniques
Making Pot Pies
Family-Size Pot Pie
Variations
Chicken Divan Pot Pies
Colorful Veggie Pot Pies
New Orleans Pot Pies
One-Dish Pot Pies
Portabella Chicken Pot Pies
Tuna Pot Pies
Spiced-Up California Burgers
Techniques
Making the Best Burgers
Grilling Tips
Variations
Bacon-Cheddar Burgers
Black-and-Blue Burgers
Mushroom-Swiss Burgers
Bun Options
Saucy Substitution
Easy Beef Tacos
Techniques
Making Great Tacos
Add Toppings
Variations
Black Bean and Rice Tacos
Chicken Tacos
Hearty Burritos
Smoky Adobo Beef Tacos
Spicy Beef Tacos
Savory Meat Loaf
Techniques
Making a Great Meat Loaf
Variations
Basil Meat Loaf
Cheesy Meat Loaf
Italian Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf and Mashed Potatoes Dinner
Meat Loaf Sandwich
Perfectly Grilled Steaks
Techniques
Getting the Steaks Ready
Getting the Grill Ready
Controlling the Heat
Preventing Flare-Ups
Taming Flare-Ups
Oiling the Grill Grate
Cooking the Steaks
Making Sear Marks
Determining Doneness
Variations
Black-and-Blue Steaks
Garlicky Grilled Steaks
Steak Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Steaks with Caramelized Onions
Steaks with Steak Sauce
Beef Stew
Techniques
Best-Ever Beef Stew
Variations
Beef Stew Dinner
Chunky Tomato-Pepper Beef Stew
Confetti Beef Stew
Harvest Beef Stew
Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
Sweet Potato–Pea Beef Stew
Garlic Herb Pork Chops
Techniques
Ingredient Whys
The Secrets of Dredging
Panfrying Tips
Variations
Breaded Southwest Pork Chops
Dijon-Herb Pork Chops
Lemon-Chive Pork Chops
Orange-Ginger Pork Chops
Pork Chops Piccata
Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Techniques
Tips for Slow-Cooker Success
Variations
Coleslaw-Topped Pork Sandwiches
Maple-Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Mexican Garlic-Lime Shredded Pork Sandwiches
Orange-Thyme Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Shredded Pork Taco Pizza
Slow-Cooker Barbecued Ribs
Techniques
Making Tender, Fall-Off-the-Bone Ribs
Slow-Cooker Tips
Variations
Beer-Braised BBQ Ribs
Chili-Orange Ribs
Hot-Sweet Ribs
Molasses-Mustard Ribs
Ribs with Cherry Cola BBQ Sauce
Panfried Fish
Techniques
Buying Fish
Storing Fish
Cooking Fish
Variations
Browned-Butter Panfried Fish
Caprese Panfried Fish
Garlic-Butter Panfried Fish
Panfried Fish with Mango Salsa
Parmesan and Lemon Panfried Fish
Sweet Potato and Chick Pea Tikka Masala
Techniques
Making a Curry
Cooking Vegetables and Meat
Adding Body
Variations
Butternut Squash Tikka Masala
Cauliflower and Chick Pea Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala with Cilantro-Lime Rice
Orange-Sesame Tofu with Broccoli
Techniques
Cooking with Tofu
Stir-fry Tricks
Variations
Orange-Sesame Noodle Bowl
Orange-Sesame Tofu with Asian Noodles
Orange-Sesame Tofu with Broccoli and Carrots
Orange-Sesame Tofu with Cauliflower and Pea Pods
Orange-Sesame Tofu Wraps
How to Pull Off Thanksgiving Dinner
One-Pot Mexican Lentils, Rice and Beans
Techniques
Using Dried Beans
Soaking Methods for Dried Beans
Cooking Dried Beans
Variations
Mexican Lentil Burritos
One-Pot Italian Red Lentils, Rice and Beans
One-Pot Mexican Lentils and Chicken
One-Pot Mexican Lentils and Sausage
Speedy One-Pot Mexican Lentils, Rice and Beans
Family-Favorite Mac and Cheese
Techniques
Making a Roux
Variations
Bacon and Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Crispy-Topped Mac and Cheese
Hot Dog Mac and Cheese
Mexican Mac and Cheese
Basic Omelet
Techniques
Eggs-traordinary
Omelets
Variations
Cheese Omelet
Cheesy Vegetable Omelet
Denver Omelet
Ham and Cheese Omelet
Sweet Berry-Almond Omelet
Cheesy Broccoli Frittata
Techniques
Cooking Frittatas
Removing and Serving Frittatas
Variations
Artichoke and Basil Frittata
Canadian Bacon–Potato Frittata
Caramelized Onion–Pancetta Frittata
Corn and Salsa Frittata
Sausage-Cheese Frittata
Irresistible Sides
Fabulous Oven Fries
Techniques
Choosing and Preparing Potatoes
Maximize the Crispy Exteriors
How Crispy?
Variations
Basil-Parmesan Oven Fries
Garlic-Pepper Oven Fries
Seasoned Fries
Sweet-and-Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
Zesty Dipping Sauce for Fries
Creamy Potato Salad
Techniques
Choosing Potatoes
Cooking Potatoes
Making Potato Salad
Variations
BLT Potato Salad
Green Bean Potato Salad
Herb Vinaigrette Potato Salad
Peas and Cheese Potato Salad
Southwest Potato Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Techniques
Preparing Potatoes
Making Mashed Potatoes
Variations
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Chipotle-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potato Bowls
Fluffy Rice
Fluffy Baked Rice
Techniques
Cooking Rice
Timetable for Cooking Rice
Variations
Cilantro-Lime Rice
Jasmine-Lemon Rice Pilaf
Mexican Cheesy Rice
Mushroom Rice with Thyme
Rice Pilaf
Bread Stuffing
Techniques
Preparing Stuffing
Stuffing Food Safely
Customizing Your Stuffing
Stuffing Know-How
Variations
Cornbread Stuffing
Cornbread-Sausage Stuffing
Giblet Stuffing
Oyster Stuffing
Sausage Stuffing
Wild Rice Stuffing
Roasted Vegetables
Techniques
Why Roast?
Tips for Roasting
General Roasting Times
Variations
Adding Roasted Veggies to Other Dishes
Balsamic-Rosemary Roasted Veggies
Italian Roasted Veggies
Parmesan-Lemon Roasted Cauliflower
Sweet-Hot Cumin Roasted Veggies
Garlicky Greens
Techniques
Selecting and Handling Greens
Cooking Greens
Variations
Creamed Garlicky Greens
Crumb-Topped Greens
Garlicky Parmesan Greens
Spicy Collard and Beet Greens
Sweet-and-Sour Spinach and Peppers
Build a Delicious Salad
Sweet-and-Sour Coleslaw
Techniques
Choosing Cabbage
Cutting Cabbage
Creamy or Vinaigrette?
Make It a Slaw
Slaw Suggestions
Other Additions
Variations
Apple-Raisin Coleslaw
Broccoli-Citrus Slaw
Creamy Coleslaw
Easy Asian Slaw
Southwest Slaw
Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
Techniques
Working with Herbs
Choosing Herb Combinations
Strong Herbs
Blending Herbs
Other Uses for Vinaigrette
Variations
Lemon-Lavender Vinaigrette
Orange-Herb Vinaigrette
Red Wine–Herb Vinaigrette
Southwestern Vinaigrette
Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Creamy Balsamic Dressing
Techniques
Salad Dressing Basics
Alternatives to Vinegar
What Is an Emulsion?
Variations
Beet Salad
Fresh Berry Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing
Herbed Balsamic Dressing
Jalapeño Balsamic Dressing
Raspberry-Almond Vinaigrette
Breads to Devour
Blueberry Muffins
Techniques
Making Beautiful Muffins
Using the Right Pan
Tips for Great Muffins
Variations
Apple-Cinnamon Muffins
Banana Muffins
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Lemon–Poppy Seed Muffins
Snickerdoodle Muffins
Streusel-Topped Blueberry Muffins
Banana Bread
Techniques
Making Great Quick Breads
Cutting Quick Breads
Storing Quick Breads
Variations
Apricot-Banana Bread
Banana–Chocolate Chip Bread
Blueberry-Banana Bread
Cranberry-Orange Banana Bread
Strawberry-Banana Bread
Popovers
Techniques
Popover Success
Make-Ahead Popovers
Variations
Cheddar-Dill Popovers
Garlicky Popovers
Lemon-Chive Popovers
Yorkshire Pudding
Basil-Garlic Butter for Popovers
Customizable Muffins
Pancakes
Techniques
Making Great Pancakes
Measuring Ingredients
Mixing and Cooking Tips
Variations
Berry Pancakes
Buttermilk Pancakes
Churro Pancakes with Chocolate Glaze
Pancakes with Fruity Yogurt Topping
Whole-Grain Strawberry Pancakes
Raised Belgian Waffles
Techniques
Making Light and Fluffy Belgian Waffles
Working with Yeast
Make the Batter Ahead
Making Beautiful Waffles
Variations
Belgian Waffle Egg Sandwiches
Belgian Waffles with Berry Cream
Buttermilk-Bacon Belgian Waffles
Chocolate Chip–Orange Belgian Waffles
Waffle Ice-Cream Sandwiches
Caramel Sticky Rolls
Techniques
Making Great Cinnamon Rolls
Kneading Yeast Dough
Variations
Make-Ahead Caramel Sticky Rolls
Chocolate-Caramel Sticky Rolls
Cinnamon Rolls
Maple-Pecan Rolls
Orange-Pecan Sticky Rolls
Streusel-Topped Cinnamon Rolls
Baking Powder Biscuits
Techniques
Secrets to Light and Fluffy Biscuits
Working with Biscuit Dough
Variations
Bacon-Cheddar Biscuits
Breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches
Buttermilk Biscuits
Drop Biscuits
Spicy Cornmeal Biscuits
Cornbread
Techniques
Making Great Cornbread
Variations
Bacon and Swiss Cornbread
Cheese and Chiles Cornbread
Corn Muffins
Pesto Cornbread
Maple Butter Spread for Cornbread
Classic French Bread
Techniques
Making Bakery-Worthy French Bread
Cornmeal on the Cookie Sheet?
Tapering the Loaf
Slashing the Top
A Pan of Hot Water
Variations
Bread Machine French Bread
Olive-Walnut French Bread
Pesto-Parmesan French Bread
Seeded French Bread
Whole Wheat French Bread
Crusty Hard Rolls
Chewy Sourdough Bread
Techniques
What Is a Sourdough Starter?
How to Make a Sourdough Starter
Variations
Cheese Fondue with Sourdough
Grilled Dill-Havarti Sourdough Crostini
Herbed Sourdough Bread
Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
Sourdough Bowl for Dips
Impressive Desserts
Extraordinary Chocolate Chip Cookies
Techniques
Making Amazing Cookies
Butter Know-How
Softening Butter
Cookie Sheets
Successful Baking
Greasing Pans
Cookie Scoops
Bake a Test Cookie
Variations
Candy Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookie ’Wiches
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter–Chocolate Chip Cookies
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic Sugar Cookies
Techniques
Successfully Rolling and Cutting Cookies
Decorate-Before-You Bake Cookies
Variations
Almond Sugar Cookies
Chocolate-Dipped Sugar Cookies
Confetti Sugar Cookies
Jam-Sandwich Sugar Cookies
Swirled Sugar Cookies
Killer Candy Bar Brownies
Techniques
Brownie Baking Secrets
Adding Candy to Brownies
Variations
Brownies for a Crowd
Candy-Brownie Ice-Cream Squares
Coconut–Peanut Butter Candy Brownies
Peanut Butter Overload Brownies
White Chocolate–Almond Brownies
Party-Ready in 30 Minutes
Chocolate Fudge
Techniques
Choosing the Right Pan
Mixing, Cooking and Cooling Candy
Using a Candy Thermometer
Testing Candy Temperatures
Variations
Cherry-Chocolate Fudge
Mocha-Nut Fudge
Penuche
Peppermint-Topped Fudge
Toffee-Chocolate Fudge
Peaches and Cream Shortcakes
Techniques
Making Shortcakes
Learn to Blanch
Variations
Blueberry-Orange Shortcakes
Chocolate Chip–Strawberry Shortcakes
Coconut-Mango Shortcakes
Peach and Maple-Cream Shortcakes
Raspberry-Peach Shortcakes
Chocolate Layer Cake
Techniques
Prepping for Great Cakes
Measuring Pans
Greasing Cake Pans
Tips for Cakes with Great Shape and Structure
Baking Cakes
Cooling and Pan Removal
Cutting Cakes
Variations
Chocolate Cake with Strawberries
Chocolate Sheet Cake
Chocolate-Cappuccino Cake
Chocolate-Caramel Cake
Turtle Layer Cake
Fudge Frosting
Techniques
How to Frost a Layer Cake
Variations
Fudge Topping
Mexican Fudge Frosting
Mint Fudge Frosting
Mocha Fudge Frosting
Fudge S’mores
Classic Apple Pie
Techniques
Choosing the Best Apples
Picking Pie Pans
Freezing Filled Pies
Thawing Frozen Baked Fruit and Pecan Pies
Variations
Blueberry Pie
Cherry Pie
Classic Peach Pie
French Apple Pie
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
Two-Crust Pastry
Techniques
Tips for Making Tender, Flaky Pie Pastry
Pastry Edge Treatments
Variations
Butter Crust
Glazed Crust
Shiny Top Crust
Sugary Crust
Glaze for Baked Pie
Lemon Cheesecake with Fresh Berry Topping
Techniques
What Is a Springform Pan?
How to Make a Beautiful Cheesecake
Variations
Almond Cheesecake with Fresh Berry Topping
Coconut-Lemon Cheesecake
Double Vanilla Cheesecake
Lemon Cheesecake with Cherry Topping
Orange Cheesecake with Berry Topping
Lemon Schaum Torte
Techniques
Meringue Shell Tips
Why Does Meringue Weep?
Making Custard and Whipped Cream
Variations
Banana-Chocolate Meringue Torte
Cherry-Berries Meringue Torte
Creamy Peach Meringue Torte
Lemon-Raspberry Meringue Torte
Truffle-Filled Peppermint Meringue Torte
Chocolate Mousse
Techniques
Separating Eggs
Tempering Eggs
Variations
Chocolate Mousse Pie
Chocolate-Almond Mousse
Double Chocolate Mousse
Mocha Mousse
Zebra Mousse Dessert
Cold Brew Coffee Pie
Techniques
Making Cold Brew Coffee Milk
Making a Custard
Making Whipped Cream
Variations
Banana–Cold Brew Coffee Pie
Cinnamon–Cold Brew Coffee Pie
Cold Brew Coffee Parfaits
Cold Brew Coffee S’more Squares
Toasted Coconut–Cold Brew Coffee Pie
Vanilla Ice Cream
Techniques
Tips for Making Smooth and Creamy Ice Cream
Making a Custard
Chilling the Milk Mixture
Variations
Chocolate Ice Cream
Eggnog Ice Cream
Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream
Fresh Peach Ice Cream
Fresh Raspberry Ice Cream
Metric Conversion Guide
Index
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2 cups dip Prep Time: 15 Minutes Start to Finish: 15 Minutes
1 small jalapeño