Jack & Steve’s He-Man Adventure Cookbook, also known as THE BEARS’ COOKBOOK By Steve Freitag and Jack Garceau “Yum-o! Delish!” -- Rachael Ray, cookbook author and Food Network host “Charming … best of the bear cookbooks.” -- American Bear magazine (paraphrased) NOTE: This .pdf version is minus certain pages (mostly photo pages). ______________GAR-TAG PUBLISHING GROUP______________ COHOES MURFREESBORO SAN FRANCISCO The Bears' Cookbook A collection of recipes by Steve Freitag and Jack Garceau Entire contents of this book are (c) 1999 Steve Freitag and Jack Garceau. All rights are fully reserved. Individual recipes, where the source is cited, are copyrighted by their respective authors. .pdf version, February 2007 This book is dedicated to YOU whose exquisite taste in food and friends is beyond reproach ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Without the help and support of these people (among many others), this book would not be possible: Adam and Julia Philips, Amy Schoch, Andrea and Keith Stewart, Annalie Gonzales, Bert and Barbara Baker, Bert and Joanne Szoghy, Betty Tong and Paul Dunham, Bill Wasicsko, Billie Sue Freitag, Billy Garceau, Carl and Joyce Freitag, Carlos and Ari, Carolyn Arber, Cathy Kernaghan, Charlotte Druschel, Chris Brisel and Sandra, Chris Cavett, Chris Companik, Chuck Hester and Chris McC., Chuck Waseleski, Cliff Bemis, Cliff Meyer, Dave and Joe Shore, Dave Friedman, Dave Hersh, Dave Remele and Dave Slater, David and Andrea Freitag, Dees and Yuriko Stribling, Diane Deacon, Dirk Tarro, Doris Brown, Douglas Graves, Duc Nguyen, Ed B., Ed Caruso, Eric Cioppa, Eric Pepper, Estella Myers, Field Horne, Frank Plowright, Freddy Garceau, Fuzzy Aliosi, Gary Wrobel and Tom Homovitch, Geof Huth, Howard Stangroom, Jamaica Wilson, Jeff Glover and Philip Faggard, Jim and Lori Garceau, Jim Davis, Joan Ecker, Joann McCormick, Joanne Durand, Joe Hulse, Joe Menotto and Sal, John & Diana-Lynn Arber, John Lorio and Betsey Bretton, Judy and John Wasicsko, Justine Guernsey, Kathy Maher, Keating DuGarm, Kevin Tyrell, Lee Magee, Leslie and John Belfanti, Liz Arnstein, Madeline Barillo and Greg Flagg, Marie Deitch, Marion Burns, Mark Baker and Darren, Martin Rodriguez-Ema and Roger King, Meloney Chadwick, Michele Zellers, Mongo and Ivan, Mr. and Mrs. Cioppa, Pat and Jane Lusk, Patti Gatti, Paul Caron, Paul Letourneau, Paul Wiley, Pete Wilson, Rachel Bliven, Reid Baty and Richard, Rick Reynolds, Rob Arber, Robert Hyatt, Rod and Mary Wasicsko, Rose and Patrick O’Neill, Scott Wasserman, Sean, Steve and Janna Lipson, Steve Austin, Steve Mostica, Sue Regan, Tara Wasicsko, Terry Cioppa, Tim Cioppa, Tim Morrison, Tom D’Ambrose, Tracy Cioppa, Troy Johnson, Vic Skita, Victor Pellegrini and Steve, Vinnie and Dan. Table of Contents Breakfast __________________________ 1 8Tortilla Espanola 8Hangtown Fry 8Buttermilk Biscuits 8Cream Biscuits 8Gravy For Biscuits 8Tender Dutch Baby 8High-Rise German Pancake 8Ivan’s Oatcakes 8City Scrapple 8Sunshine Day Baked Eggs 8Eggs Interallies Appetizers, Snacks & Beverages _____ 7 8Deviled Eggs 8Shrimp and Ground Pork Toast 8Rumaki 8Toasted Ravioli 8Hush Puppies 8Fried Mushrooms 8Mushrooms a la Bordelaise 8Swiss Cheese Ring 8Beer Battered Onion Rings 8Best Cheese Log Ever 8Bar Cheese 8Cocoa Mix 8Crunchy Pecans 8Spicy Pecan Snacks 8Sugar N Spice Nuts Soups ______________________________ 13 8Roasted Vegetable 8Brown Lentil 8Cold Cream of Cucumber 8Cream of Broccoli 8Chile Corn Chowder 8Corn Chowder 8Garlic 8French Onion 8Gazpacho 8Portuguese Kale 8Clam Chowder 8Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp 8Vichyssoise 8Greek Lentil 8Mushroom Chowder 8Pumpkin 8Hot and Sour 8Czech Mushroom 8Mint-infused Carrot 8Cheesy Potato Florentine Salads _____________________________ 23 8German Potato Salad 8Martha’s Salad 8Thai Cucumber Salad 8Cole Slaw 8Mom’s Broccoli Slaw 8Chicken and Tortellini Salad 8Black-Eyed Pea Salad 8Thai Beef Salad 8Protein Salad 8Turkish Chickpeas 8Mock Lobster 8Greek Pasta Salad 8Black Bean Salad 8Tabouli Bread, Sandwiches & Pizza __________ 29 8Cheese Strata 8Hearty Country Cornbread 8Mexican Torta 8Crazy Crust Pizza 8Asparagus Rollups 8Steve’s Pizza 8Timpano 8Reuben Loaf Pasta & Rice _______________________ 33 8Cold Chinese Noodles 8Spaghetti Carbonara al Forno 8Macaroni and Cheese (1) 8Macaroni and Cheese (2) 8Mexican Festival Rice 8Pad Thai 8Rice Pilaf 8Vegetarian Lasagna 8Stuffed Manicotti 8Macaroni Pie 8Hot and Sour Peanut Noodles 8Spaghetti with Portobellos and Kielbasa 8Greek Pasticcio 8Linguini Jardiniere 8Meatless Lasagna 8Noodles with Eggplant Sauce Chicken ____________________________ 41 8Chicken Cacciatóre 8One-Dish Chicken Bake 8Poulet Poche aux Aromates a la Bretonne 8Chicken and Rice 8Chicken Bouillabaise with Rouille 8Chicken with Sausage and Pine Nuts 8Aunt Helen’s Chicken 8Chicken and Tasso Jambalaya 8Saltimbocca 8Paella 8Chicken with Pesto and Red Pepper Sauce 8Mom’s Chicken Casserole 8Parmesan Chicken 8Chicken and Dumplings 8Turkey Orloff 8Chicken Kiev 8Yucatan Chicken 8Sesame-Walnut-Crusted Chicken 8Poulet Parmentier 8Chicken with Green Curry 8Moroccan Chicken-Stuffed Tomatoes 8Frickin Chickasee 8Gumbo 8Chicken Saute with Orange 8Chicken Paprikas 8Happy Chicken 8Easy Chicken Pot Pie 8Oven-baked Chicken ______________________________________________________________________________ THE BEARS’ COOKBOOK vii TABLE OF CONTENTS Meat & Casseroles __________________ 55 8Meatloaf 8Swedish Meatballs 8Swiss Steak 8Smothered Steak with Onions 8Tourtiere 8Stuffed Cabbage 8Chicken-Fried Steak with Milk Gravy 8Puerto Rican Chicken-Fried Steak 8Hamburger and Corn 8Toad-in-the-Hole 8Thai Pork with Lime, Eggplant & Mint 8Anything Croquettes 8Cheeseburger Strata 8Tamale Pie 8Taco Pie 8Iranian Eggplant & Ground Beef 8Beef Stroganoff 8Sausage-Sweet Potato Bake 8Cincinnati Chili (1) 8Cincinnati Chili (2) 8Ground Pork with Ginger 8Bouef Bourguignon 8Mozzarella Pie 8Brew Stew 8Beefy Eggplant Casserole 8Meat and Spinach Loaf 8Black-Eyed Pea Casserole 8World Championship Chili 8Chili Pasta Bake 8“Impossible” Cheeseburger Pie 8Sloppy Joe Bake Seafood ____________________________ 69 8Scalloped Oysters 8Carl’s Cool Crab Salad 8Salmonburgers 8Scallops Amandine 8Tuna Casserole 8Scallops with Pasta Vegetables _________________________ 71 8Baked Beans 8Scalloped Corn 8Fried Okra 8Vegetable-Ricotta Pie 8Harvard Beets 8Green Bean Bake 8Eggplant Parmesan 8Broccoli Soufflé 8Brussels Sprouts with Cheese 8Thai Sautéed Mushrooms 8Provençal Scalloped Potatoes 8Kohlrabi with Sour Cream 8Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie 8Cheddar Baked Potato Slices 8Onion Casserole 8Cauliflower Victoria 8Spicy Fried Tofu 8Vegetarian Roast Condiments, Dips & Sauces __________ 79 8Green Goddess Dressing 8Baba Ghanouj 8Coney Island Sauce 8Peanut Butter and Pepper Sauce 8Italian-Style Tomato Sauce 8Caponata (1) 8Caponata (2) 8Spaghetti Sauce Cakes, Pies & Desserts ______________ 83 8Holiday Cheesecake 8New York City Chocolate Cheesecake 8Fudge Pie 8Pecan Pie 8Chocolate Drip Cake 8Bombe aux Trois Chocolats 8Black and White Pie 8Italian Whipped Cream Cake 8Red Devil’s Food Cake 8Red Velvet Cake 8Chocolate Wafer Roll 8Chocolate Mousse 8Striped Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie 8Carrot Cake 8Tiramisu 8Chocolate Almond Cake 8Chocolate-Marbled Almond Cheesecake 8Apple Cake 8Apple Cranberry Pie 8Apple Swirl Cake 8Apple Crisp 8Cheesecake Italiano 8Derby Pie 8Rum Cake 8Dump Cake 8Pumpkin Pie 8Hot Orange Soufflé 8Pistachio Cake 8“Impossible” Fudge Pie 8Peaches N Cream Pie 8Flourless Chocolate Cake 8Chocolate Pudding Cake Cookies ____________________________ 97 8Chocolate Chip Cookies (1) 8Chocolate Chip Cookies (2) 8Oil Brownies 8Caramel Cream Sandwich Cookies 8Peanut Butter Cups 8Danish Elephant Ears 8Forget-Me- Not Cookies 8Lemon Bars 8Oatmeal Cookies 8Snowberry Cookies 8Bourbon Balls ______________________________________________________________________________ THE BEARS’ COOKBOOK vii TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction When Jack and I visited his father, Alfred Garceau, in a Saratoga, N.Y., hospital, shortly before he passed away in late November 1996, his father insisted we take the wrapped sandwiches the nurses had brought him for lunch. He wasn’t hungry, he said, and we should eat. Jack remarked to me later that the gift of the sandwiches was his father's way of showing emotion. Nearing the end of his life, and wanting to tell his family how much he cared about them, his father may have been too self-conscious to bare his feelings to his son. He could show his love, however, by providing the gift of food. Providing food and drink for others is a multi-leveled way of communicating. In the simplest meaning, it signifies care for the needs of others: take this, eat this, satisfy your hunger. As the food proffered becomes more than the basics needed to sustain life, it takes on additional significance: take this, eat this, it will make you happy. The gift of food becomes a blessing, a benediction, for continued happiness and contentment. Receiving the food is likewise a sign of trust that the food is good and nourishing. As the food becomes even more complex and bountiful and the preparation more time-consuming, it takes on additional significance: this is more than the basics needed to sustain life, I have spent time on this, because your contentment and delight over a splendid meal are worth it. You are worth it. If food is the gift of love (usually . I never did understand why my mom kept trying to serve us kids summer squash, which we hated), it follows that a cookbook is somehow related. So what could be a better Christmas gift for our loved ones, our friends and family, than a cookbook of