Table of Contents
Introduction 7
Chapter 1 Luke's Diner 13
Coffee in an IV: Tips on Brewing Strong Coffee 15
Hot Fudge Sundae With Grapefruit on the Side 16
Luke's Special Omelet 17
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes 19
Classic Luke's Diner Cheeseburger 20
Luke's Health-Conscious Turkey Burger 23
Santa Burger 25
Chili Cheese Fries 26
Caesar's Salad 27
Delicious Donuts 28
Chicken Noodle Soup 30
Side of Mashed Potatoes 31
Danish Day Danishes 33
Perfect Peach Pie 35
Caesar's Chilaquiles! 36
Chapter 2 The Independence Inn. The Dragonfly Inn. & Sookie St. James's Creations 39
Roquefort Puffs 41
Jackson's Blueberry Shortcake 42
Sookie's Magic Risotto 44
Sookie's Wedding Cake & Cupcakes 47
Deep-Fried Turkey Leg 50
Medieval Feast Plum Pudding 51
Sookie's Critically Acclaimed Zucchini Soup 53
Sookie's Survival Margaritas 54
Jalapeno-Chipotle Mac & Cheese 56
Lobster Bisque 57
Lorelai's Graduation Cake 59
Ciabatta Bun Caprese Sandwiches 63
Sookie's Roasted Acorn Squash Soup 64
Norman Mailer's Legendary Iced Tea 67
Broccoli Tarts 69
Handkerchief Pasta With Brown Butter Sauce 70
Chapter 3 A Stars Hollow Potluck 73
Mrs. Kim's Eggless Egg Salad Sandwiches 75
Mrs. Kim's Everything-Free Muffin Drops & Tea 76
Mrs. Kim's Extra Chunky Multigrain Pudding 77
Lane's Wedding Dumplings 78
Pasta 3 Ways for Rory & Dean's Three-Month Anniversary 82
Cashew Chicken 86
Vegetable Chow Mein 89
Red Velvet Cake 90
Ye Olde Butter Brickle Crunch Ice Cream 91
Lorelai's Giant Birthday Pizza 92
Steak & Six Baked Potatoes for Four People 94
Beef Noodle Salad 97
Shrimp from Al's Pancake World 98
Founder's Day Punch 100
Chapter 4 Lorelai & Rory's House 103
Movie Night Snack Board 105
Homemade Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies 106
Homemade Edible Cookie Dough 109
Rory's Pretzels from Around the World 110
Lime Fantasy Supreme With Two Spoons 112
Dessert Sushi 115
Cream Puffs for Hands 116
Frozen Pizza With Tater Tots 118
Complete Salad in a Bag 119
Wallowing Board 121
Nachos & a Slushie 122
Apple & Cherry Turnovers 123
Homemade Toaster Pastries 125
Chapter 5 Beyond Stars Hollow 129
Friday Night Dinner With Emily & Richard 131
Pot Roast, Potatoes, and Rolls 131
Chocolate Cake & Coffee 134
Dark Chocolate Pudding 138
Gin Martini No Onion 139
The Rory Drink 141
Emily's Tailgate Bloody Marys 142
Mashed Bananas on Toast 144
Logan's Surprise Gazpacho 145
Lobster Pot Pie 146
Trix's Spiced Nuts 148
Johnny Machette's Pasta Casserole 149
Salmon Puffs 151
Rosa's Lamb Sandwich 152
Rosa's Strudel 153
Funky Monkey Drink 154
Hector's Tacos 156
Spring Break Fruit Plate 157
Christmas Apple Tarts 159
Conclusion: Bon Voyage 161
About the Authors 162
Dietary Considerations 165
Glossary 166
Measurement Conversions 169
Notes 170
Index 172