Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes by Cat Cora

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  • Greek-style nachos

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Greek
    • Ingredients: roasted red peppers; pita chips; pepper Jack cheese; feta cheese; pepperoncini peppers; Greek olives; Kalamata olives; cherry tomatoes; Greek yogurt; dried oregano
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  • Roasted red pepper salsa

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Greek
    • Ingredients: dried oregano; roasted red peppers
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  • Warm onion dip

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters
    • Ingredients: Vidalia onions; mayonnaise; sour cream; cheddar cheese; Tabasco sauce; chives; corn chips
    • Accompaniments: Sesame pita chips
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  • Sesame pita chips

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    • Categories: Snacks
    • Ingredients: pita bread; sesame seeds
    • Accompaniments: Warm onion dip
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  • Baked jalapeño poppers

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: jalapeño chiles; feta cheese; cream cheese; dried oregano; garlic powder; buttermilk; panko breadcrumbs
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  • Stuffed mushrooms

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters
    • Ingredients: cremini mushrooms; prosciutto; sun-dried tomatoes in oil; goat cheese; breadcrumbs; parsley
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  • Crustless quiche

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    • Categories: Egg dishes; Appetizers / starters; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: eggs; heavy cream; milk; nutmeg; dried oregano; chives; Gruyère cheese
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  • Mini seven-layer dips

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    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: avocados; limes; ground cumin; black beans; sour cream; salsa; scallions; Colby cheese; Monterey Jack cheese; radicchio; corn chips
    • Accompaniments: Sesame pita chips
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  • Smoked salmon and wasabi sandwiches

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters
    • Ingredients: brioche bread; wasabi paste; whipped cream cheese; smoked salmon; cucumbers; chives
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  • Baked "fried" calamari with marinara dipping sauce

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters
    • Ingredients: tomato paste; dried oregano; basil; calamari; cornflakes; buttermilk; paprika; ground cayenne pepper; lemons; olive oil
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  • Grilled pepper (rajas) quesadillas

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Grills & BBQ; Appetizers / starters; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: Anaheim chiles; poblano chiles; red peppers; flour tortillas; cheddar cheese
    • Accompaniments: Green salsa
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  • Pom kir royal

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Cocktails / drinks (with alcohol)
    • Ingredients: sugar cubes; Angostura bitters; pomegranate juice; lemons or limes; Champagne wine
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  • Farmers' market Bloody Mary

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Cocktails / drinks (with alcohol)
    • Ingredients: lemons; tomatoes; prepared horseradish; Worcestershire sauce; celery seeds; fleur de sel; vodka; celery
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  • Fast Bloody Mary with turkey jerky swizzle stick

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Cocktails / drinks (with alcohol)
    • Ingredients: Bloody Mary mix; fleur de sel; vodka; turkey jerky
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  • Royal gin and tonic

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Cocktails / drinks (with alcohol)
    • Ingredients: limes; gin; tonic water; Champagne wine
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  • Melon soup with crispy prosciutto

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Soups
    • Ingredients: cantaloupes; sherry; limes; prosciutto
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  • Tom-mozz skewers with Bloody Mary vinaigrette

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: Bloody Mary mix; celery hearts; bocconcini mozzarella cheese; cherry tomatoes; basil
    • Accompaniments: Crispy buttermilk-soaked onions
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  • Crispy buttermilk-soaked onions

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

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  • Tabbouleh with mint and grapes

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

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  • Pita bread salad (Fattoush)

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Middle Eastern; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: pita bread; cucumbers; cherry tomatoes; scallions; mint; parsley; ground cumin
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  • Grapefruit jicama salad with pistachios and Asian lime vinaigrette

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Asian
    • Ingredients: serrano chiles; limes; fish sauce; grapefruits; jicama; carrots; cilantro; pistachio nuts
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  • Borscht with horseradish feta cream

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Soups; East European
    • Ingredients: beets; kosher salt; carrots; chicken broth; crème fraîche; prepared horseradish; lemons; red wine vinegar; dill; feta cheese
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  • Beet salad with tangerine vinaigrette

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: Champagne vinegar; tangerine juice; shallots; arugula; golden beets; red onions; goat cheese; baguette bread; olive oil; tangerines
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  • Shrimp and papaya salad in avocado

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Salads; Main course
    • Ingredients: shrimp; papayas; celery; red onions; parsley; mayonnaise; mesclun; avocados; chives
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  • Vegan avocado and papaya salad

    from Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist by Cat Cora and Ann Krueger Spivack

    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: avocados; limes; papayas; red onions; cilantro
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  • Chopped vegetable salad

    • nicolepellegrini on August 02, 2015

      Recipe also calls for avocados in the ingredients, which is not listed here. I thought this was "ok". A lot of work chopping and blanching vegetables, and the dressing lacked real "punch". Not sure it was worth the effort, even using the best local fresh vegetables.

  • Halibut with pepitas, capers, cherry tomatoes, and basil

    • nicolepellegrini on November 11, 2015

      Just ok, rather basic. Wanted more tomatoes and less wine in the sauce, also the pumpkin seeds get mushy if you don't eat them right away. Wouldn't bother to make this one again. That's three strike-outs/"mehs" from this book in a row, maybe time to send this one to the recycling pile/used book store...

  • Sweet corn risotto with mushrooms

    • nicolepellegrini on September 08, 2021

      A simple but good risotto - first recipe I've really enjoyed from this cookbook!

  • Barbados sweet potatoes

    • nicolepellegrini on August 02, 2015

      Wouldn't make again. As much as I normally love sweet potatoes, something just seemed off on the spices and flavor balance here. Too much ginger, too much juice, it didn't finish as expected...just not very good.

  • Grilled guacamole

    • kateiscoooking on February 27, 2017

      Loved the guac! Avocados have to be grilled correctly or they'll be bitter. We followed Cat's directions and this was perfect.

  • Grilled Middle Eastern turkey meatballs

    • Cathyschuh on March 16, 2022

      Excellent recipe with just spices, red onion, and I used panko 2 cups with 93% ground turkey. I did 20 meatballs baked at 375 for 11-13 min. Will freeze well. Made a sauce with greek yogurt and dill. I did not have fresh parsley so I used fresh dill instead about 3/4 cup. Excellent.

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  • ISBN 10 0547487495
  • ISBN 13 9780547487496
  • Published Jun 02 2010
  • Format eBook
  • Page Count 256
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Publishers Text

On the wildly popular show Iron Chef, Cat Cora uses her instincts to transform random ingredients into exciting creations on a moment’s notice. In this book, she turns her eye to some of our most popular dishes to make them faster, fresher, lighter. These are swift meals that Cat relies on when she comes home from work to cook for her own family: Greek-Style Nachos, Grilled Chili-Lime Flank Steak Soft Tacos, Crispy Baked Fish Stix with Mustard Dipping Sauce, Quick Chicken Curry with Peas, and Sour-Cherry-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes.

In dishes like Baked “Fried” Calamari with Marinara Dipping Sauce and Tex-Mex Tuna Casserole, Cat puts a new spin on old favorites. She updates others, tossing chipotle-spiced croutons into a caesar salad, or replacing the usual beef in stroganoff with chicken and adding fresh tarragon. Each recipe illustrates Cat’s motto: just because a dish is a classic doesn’t mean it can’t be improved upon.

“All of us have dishes we cook so often we can practically make them in our sleep. This book shows you how to ‘twist them’ with creativity, imagination, and a fresh approach.”--Cat Cora

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