I'm not a chef, I'm just a guy who likes to cook. I don't have any formal training which is why I think people like following my recipes. There's no cooking mumbo-jumbo and I've reduced the measuring to just simple amounts*: a handful, a spoonful, and an occasional cup or 1/4 cup. There's nothing you can't do.

Hopefully everyone can find 2 or 3 dishes they can make in a pinch. You don't have to be a culinary expert, just be able to make a quick meal when necessary. If you need suggestions try the Chicken Roll-ups on page 9 or the Chili on page 33. Those are good, no miss recipes that will come in handy many times throughout your life.

If you need more help, go to my website www.cookingfordads.net to see video versions of these recipes. I'll walk you through each step.

No matter what, enjoy the process and have fun. You'll be surprised how rewarding it is to make simple, healthy and popular food.

Cook well, it's worth it.

Rob Barrett, Jr.

*a handful is about a 1/4 cup, a dry ingredient spoonful is about a tablespoon and a wet ingredient spoonful is about a teaspoon

COOKING

F O R D A D S

with Rob Barrett

Recipes

Beef Recipes:

1. Coke Marinated Steak

2. Prime Rib

3. Marinated Flank Steak

4. Rob's Peanut Butter Steak

5. Steak Satay with Peanut Sauce

6. Steak and Pineapple Salad

Chicken Recipes:

7. Roasted Turkey

8. Cheesy Chicken

9. Chicken Roll-ups

10. Better-than-deep-fried Wings

11. Avocado Encrusted Chicken Sandwich with Beer Flatbread

12. Healthy and Low Fat Chicken Parmesan

Breads and Pastas:

13. How to Make Pizza

14. Linda's Leftover Calzone

15. Red Pepper and Sausage Pasta

16. Macaroni and Cheese

17. Rob's Creamy Vodka Pasta

18. Chadian Pasta

Appetizers and Snacks:

19. Game Day Snacks, onion rings and dip

20. Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo)

21. Mediterranean Toast and Cheese Balls

22. Easy and Healthy Canapes

23. Monkey Bread - Caramelly

24. Monkey Bread - White Chocolate and Raspberry

25. Monkey Bread - Parmesan

26. Monkey Bread - Sour Cream and Chives

Seafood:

27. Coconut Tilapia

28. Pecan Salmon

29. Rob's Coconut Shrimp

30. Easy Crab Cakes

Extras:

31. Glazed Ham and Scalloped Potatoes

32. Edible Rice Bowls

33. Basic Chili

34. Chili Variations

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Coke Marinated Steak with Exploding Rub

(also can be made with beer - so named because the rub explodes with flavor.)

Shopping list:

• 1 can of Coke

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 1/2 lbs top sirloin steak

• 2 spoonfuls brown sugar

• 1 spoonful salt

• 1 spoonful pepper

• 1 spoonful onion powder

• 1/2 spoonful paprika

Directions:

Pour Coke into large bowl.

Chop up onion and add to Coke.

Place steak in Coke mixture making sure it is completely covered. Let steak marinate for at least 20 minutes.

In another small bowl add brown sugar, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Stir with a fork to combine.

Remove steak from marinade and completely coat with brown sugar mixture.

Fry or grill for 4 to 5 minutes each side or to desired doneness.

Remove steak from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Slice and serve.

Prime Rib Roast

The Roast Beast

Shopping list:

• Boneless rib roast, (1 lb. or so per person)

• a meat thermometer

• coarse kosher salt

• prepared horseradish

• sour cream

• mayo

• Worcestershire sauce

• butter

• fresh lemon juice

Directions:

For the Roast: