Aïoli, 191
Almonds, 213
almond flour, about, 213
Amaretti Wolseley, 175
Chickpea Stew with Poached Eggs, 148
Chocolate Yum Yums, 178
Not Your Mother’s Couscous, 94
Vegetarian Risotto with, 42
Yum Yum Nut Sweets, 178
Amaranth, 213
Amaretti Wolseley, 175
Anchovy(ies)
Caper, and Garlic Sauce, Pasta with, 38
Marinated Peppers, 25
and Ruby Chard Stems Sauté, 159
Sauce, 38
Simple Superior Sauce for Steamed, Poached, or Boiled Foods, 197
Appetizers. See Hors d’oeuvre
Apples
Applesauce, 198
and Green Figs, Pork with, 124
Apricots
Chestnut Pancake Torte, 182
Not Your Mother’s Couscous, 94
Arborio rice, 230
Arctic Char and Samphire, 79
Arepas, 17
Artichoke
Hearts, Shrimp, and Mussels, Marinated, 81
Soup, Great Green, 50
Asparagus
and Mushrooms, Rhubarb with, 155
Spring Fish Soup, 57
Vegetarian Risotto with Almonds, 42
Avocado(s)
and Cactus Pear Salad, 67
Guacamole, 29
Scallop Seviche, 27
Bacon
The Lady in Red, 90
Sautéed Calves’ Liver with, 138
Banana Coconut Ice Cream, 183
Barbara’s Five-Spice Powder, 202
Basic Best Sauce, 53
Basic Best Soup, The, 53
Basil
Chickpea, Red Pepper, and Lemon Salad, 68
Okra with, 66
Bean(s), 213–18
Ample Lamb and Mushroom Stew, 129
Black, Feijoada over Spicy Rice, 150
buying and storing, 217
Cannellini and Mushroom Soup, 52
dried, cooking directions, 216
dried, soaking and boiling, 218
fresh, preparing and cooking, 217–18
Great Green Artichoke Soup, 50
Ground Lamb and Flageolets, 132
Haricot Lamb, 131
and Tomato Soup, Hearty, 52
varieties of, 213–15
Winter Short-Rib Stew, 110
see also Chickpea(s); Green Bean(s); Lima Beans
Beef
aged, about, 103–4
Apple-Cider-Rich Boiled Tongue Dinner, 139
Boiled, Luxury, 105
Calves’ Brains with Caper and Lemon Sauce, 138–39
Daube, 111
grass-fed and grain-fed, 103
Grilled Flank Steak, 106
marbling in, 104
Melt, A Slow, 112
Mexicanish Oxtails, 109
Roast, Hash, 109
Sautéed, with Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms, 107
Sautéed Calves’ Liver with Bacon, 138
Simple Rib Roast, 108
Spinach Meat Loaf, 106
USDA grades of, 103
Winter Short-Rib Stew, 110
see also Veal
Belgian Endive
Burnished Endive, 157
Endive Sauce for Four, 197
serving as crudités, 26
Berries
Blackberry Bavarian Cream, 180
Cranberry Sorbet, 186
Raspberry Sauce, 199
Turkey and Cranberry Meat Loaf, 96
Very Special Wild Strawberry Sauce, 199
Beverages
Blushing Greyhound, 35
Hot Cocoa, 21
Red Flower Cool (Hibiscus), 35
Syrian Parsley Lemon Drink, 34
Blackberry Bavarian Cream, 180
Boiling, description of, 10–11
Bok Choy
Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Stir-Fry, 40
Light and Lovely, 156
Brains, Calves’, with Caper and Lemon Sauce, 138–39
Breads
Arepas, 17
English Muffins, 18
White, 17
Breakfast dishes
Arepas, 17
Basic Omelet, 20
Eggs Florentine, 18
English Muffins, 18
Hot Cocoa, 21
Pancakes, 21
Quinoa Hot Cereal, 16
Tortilla Española, 149
Waffles, 16
White Bread, 17
Broccoli
Deep-Roasted Fall Vegetables, 163
-Ginger Soup, 53
Simplest Lunch, 68
Broiling, description of, 11
Broth
Garlic, 207
Vegetable, 206
Buckwheat, 219
Squab with Pears, 97
Tabbouleh, 28
with Vegetables, 166
Cabbage
Apple-Cider-Rich Boiled Tongue Dinner, 139
Corn Relish, 158
Red, Italian Variation, 162
Cactus Pear and Avocado Salad, 67
Calves’ Brains with Caper and Lemon Sauce, 138–39
Calves’ Liver, Sautéed, with Bacon, 138
Caper(s)
Anchovy, and Garlic Sauce, Pasta with, 38
Anchovy Sauce, 38
Enriched Vinaigrette, 195
and Lemon Sauce, Calves’ Brains with, 138–39
and Lemon Sauce, Sweetbreads with, 138
Carrots
Apple-Cider-Rich Boiled Tongue Dinner, 139
Aromatic Pork in Cold Vegetable Sauce, 121
Deep-Roasted Fall Vegetables, 163
Luxury Boiled Beef, 105
Turkey Curry Soup, 58
24-Carrot Soup, 51
Celery
Aromatic Pork in Cold Vegetable Sauce, 121
Buckwheat with Vegetables, 166
Chestnut and Walnut Dressing, 167
and Mushrooms, Quinoa with, 168
Celery Root, Whole Fish with, 75
Cereal, Hot, Quinoa, 16
Chard
and Lentil Soup, 55
with Mashed Potatoes, 158
Ruby, Stems and Anchovy Sauté, 159
Sautéed, 158
Vegetable Stew, 147
Chervil Sauce, Chicken with, 92
Chestnut flour
about, 219
Chestnut Doughnut Holes, 181
Chestnut Pancake Torte, 182
cooking with, 223
Chestnut(s), 219
and Walnut Dressing, 167
Chicken
Breasts, Tandoori, 91
with Chervil Sauce, 92
Delight, Spring, 93
The Lady in Red, 90
Lemongrass Ginger Consommé, 48
Not Your Mother’s Couscous, 94
in the Pot, Chinese, 88
Quinoa-Crusted, 87
and Quinoa Soup, 56
Roast, Basic, 86
Roast, with Garlic Sauce, 87
Roast, with Roasted Lemons and Wilted Watercress, 89
Salad, Curried, 69
Soup, Chinese Grandmother, 56–57
Stew, Naked, 89
Stock, Basic, 203
Stock, Extra-Rich, 204
Stock, Fake, 204
Ultimate Quinoa for, 169
and Vegetable Noodle Stir-Fry, 40
Chicken Liver(s)
Civet of Mutton, 132–33
cleaning, 34
Mousse, Lemon-Zipped, 34
and Mushrooms over Polenta Crostini, 33
Chickpea flour, 221
Chickpea Bonbons, 181
cooking with, 223
Spicy Chickpea Bonbons, 181
Basic Best Sauce, 53
Basic Best Soup, The, 53
dried, cooking, 224
Hummus, 28
Red Pepper, Basil, and Lemon Salad, 68
Stew with Poached Eggs, 148
Chile paste, green, 46
Chilies
Lemongrass Ginger Consommé, 48
and Tomatoes, Peas with, 154
Chive blossoms, 27
Chocolate
Hot Cocoa, 21
Marsala Pudding, 178
Mocha Dacquoise, 179
Mocha Meringues, 174
Mousse, 179
Sauce, 199
Sorbet, 186
Yum Yums, 178
Chutney, Rhubarb, 198
Clara’s Peachy Keen Pork Chops, 122
Cilantro
Asian Sole, 77
Chinese Pork Terrine, 32
Salmon Shiitake Kebabs, 80
Sauce, Green Velvet, 194
Coconut milk
about, 7
Banana Coconut Ice Cream, 183
buying and storing, 46
Coconut Custard with Agave Nectar, 177
Condiments, types of, 7
Cookies
Amaretti Wolseley, 175
Lightest Meringues, 174
Mocha Meringues, 174
Cooking terms
boiling, 10–11
broiling, 11
deglazing, 12
dredging, 10
grilling, 11
roasting, 11–12
thickening, 12
Corn, 219–21
baby, about, 220–21
creamed, preparing, 220
fresh, cooking methods, 219, 220
niblets, preparing, 220
processed, forms of, 219–20
Relish, 158
Summer Vegetable Soup, 51
types of, 219–20
washing and cutting, 220
Corn masa, instant, 223
see also Polenta
Cranberry
Sorbet, 186
and Turkey Meat Loaf, 96
Cranberry beans, 214
Cucumber(s)
Chickpea, Red Pepper, Basil, and Lemon Salad, 68
Gazpacho, 48
Green Bean Soup, 46
serving as crudités, 26
Ultimate Quinoa for Fish and Chicken, 169
Curried dishes
Curried Chicken Salad, 69
Curry Mayonnaise, 190
Curry Vinaigrette, 196
Turkey Curry Soup, 58
West Indian Curry Hash, 78
Custard, Coconut, with Agave Nectar, 177
Dacquoise, Mocha, 179
Dairy-free cooking. See Gluten-free and dairy-free cooking
Desserts
Banana Coconut Ice Cream, 183
Blackberry Bavarian Cream, 180
Blushing Greyhound Sorbet, 35
Chestnut Doughnut Holes, 181
Chestnut Pancake Torte, 182
Chickpea Bonbons, 181
Chocolate Marsala Pudding, 178
Chocolate Mousse, 179
Chocolate Sauce, 199
Chocolate Yum Yums, 178
Coconut Custard with Agave Nectar, 177
Mangosteen Ice Cream, 183
Mocha Dacquoise, 179
Orange-Poached Figs, 176
Raspberry Sauce, 199
Rhubarb Mistake, 176
Spicy Chickpea Bonbons, 181
Very Special Wild Strawberry Sauce, 199
Yum Yum Nut Sweets, 178
Zabaglione, 199
see also Cookies; Sorbet
Dill
Midsummer Green Bean Salad, 65
Rutabaga Tamed, 162
Sauce, Roasted Salmon with, 74
Sautéed Zucchini with, 154
Tamed Rutabaga Soup, 162
Tomato Soup, 50
Ultimate Quinoa for Fish and Chicken, 169
Dips and spreads
Guacamole, 29
Hummus, 28
Lemon-Zipped Chicken Liver Mousse, 34
Roasted Red Pepper Spread, 27
Doughnut Holes, Chestnut, 181
Dredging, description of, 10
Dressing, Chestnut and Walnut, 167
Duck
and Forbidden Rice Packets, Crisp, 30
Roast, with Forbidden Rice, 98–99
Stew with Black Figs, 100
Eggplant, Easy, Vaguely Asian, 159
Eggs
Basic Omelet, 20
Brunch Beauty, 146
Florentine, 18
hard-boiled, preparing, 68
Poached, Chickpea Stew with, 148
Poached, Perfect, 19
Simplest Lunch, 68
Tortilla Española, 149
Endive. See Belgian Endive
English Muffins, 18
Espresso
Mocha Dacquoise, 179
Mocha Meringues, 174
Fat, removing, before deglazing, 12
Fennel
Chinese Grandmother Chicken Soup, 56–57
Fenneled Olives, 25
Roast Quail with, 98
Seeds, Orange, and Leg of Lamb, 128
serving as crudités, 26
Spring Chicken Delight, 93
Watercress, and Romaine Salad with Pernod Dressing, 65
Winter Short-Rib Stew, 110
Figs
Black, Duck Stew with, 100
Green, and Apples, Pork with, 124
Orange-Poached, 176
Fingerling potatoes, 226
First courses
balancing, with main course, 23
Buckwheat Tabbouleh, 28
Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Stir-Fry, 40
Chinese Pork Terrine, 32
Lamb Kidney Delight, 143
Marinated Shrimp, Mussels, and Artichoke Hearts, 81
Mediterranean Shrimp Kebabs, 80
Mushroom Risotto, 43
Mussels, Hen-of-the-Woods, and Noodles, 41
Pasta with Anchovy, Caper, and Garlic Sauce, 38
Pomegranate Shrimp Sauté with Frisée, 82
Pork-Pistachio Pâté, 31
Salmon Shiitake Kebabs, 80
Sea Scallops with Salmon Caviar Sauce, 83
serving, ideas for, 23
Simple Jumbo Shrimp, 79
Summer Millet Risotto, 43
Tortilla Española, 149
Veal and Ham Pâté, 32
Vegetarian Risotto with Almonds, 42
Venetian Rice with Peas, 41
see also Salads (first course); Soups (first course)
Fish
Arctic Char and Samphire, 79
Asian Sole, 77
cooked, filleting, 73
Fillet, Basic Crisp Sautéed, 72
Poached, Basic, 72
Roasted, Basic, 73
Sardine Sauce, 196
Soup, Caribbean Style, 59
Soup, Provençal, 60
Soup, Spring, 57
Stock, 205
Stock, Extra-Rich, 205
Ultimate Quinoa for, 169
West Indian Curry Hash, 78
Whole, with Celery Root, 75
see also Anchovy(ies); Salmon
Flour, gluten-free
cooking with, 223
types of, 223
see also specific types
Food labels, reading, 8
Frisée, Pomegranate Shrimp Sauté with, 82
Fruit
for grilling and broiling, 11
see also Berries; specific fruits
Garbanzo bean flour. See Chickpea flour
Garbanzo beans. See Chickpea(s)
Garbanzo/fava-bean flour, 223, 224
Garlic
Aïoli, 191
Anchovy, and Caper Sauce, Pasta with, 38
Anchovy Sauce, 38
Broth, 207
Mashed Potatoes, 165
Sauce, Roast Chicken with, 87
Gazpacho, 48
Giblet Gravy, 195
Ginger
-Broccoli Soup, 53
Chinese Grandmother Chicken Soup, 56–57
Deep Winter Potage, 54
Lemongrass Consommé, 48
Rhubarb Chutney, 198
Gluten-free and dairy-free cooking
cooking techniques and terms, 10–12
foods to avoid, 8
gluten intolerance, information on, 8
pantry items for, 7–8
reading food labels, 8
starches for, 213–32
Glutinous white rice, 230
Grains, gluten-free
cooking chart, 222
see also specific grains
Grapefruit
Blushing Greyhound, 35
Blushing Greyhound Sorbet, 35
Gravy, Giblet, 195
Green Bean(s)
Basic Best Sauce, 53
Basic Best Soup, The, 53
Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Stir-Fry, 40
Chinese Grandmother Chicken Soup, 56–57
Cucumber Soup, 46
Luxury Boiled Beef, 105
preparing and cooking, 217–18
Quinoa and Chicken Soup, 56
Salad, Midsummer, 65
Simple Spring Vegetables with Pasta, 146
types of, 214
Winter Short-Rib Stew, 110
Green chile paste, 46
Green Papaya Salad, 66
Green rice beans, 214–15
Greens. See specific greens
Grilling, description of, 11
Guacamole, 29
Ham
Piselli alla Romana, 155
and Sweet Potato Hash, 123
and Veal Pâté, 32
Harissa, 7
Hash
Ham and Sweet Potato, 123
Roast Beef, 109
West Indian Curry, 78
Hearts of Palm Salad, 66
Herb(s), 9
see also specific herbs
Hibiscus (Red Flower Cool), 35
Hominy, 221
Chicken Liver and Mushrooms over Polenta Crostini, 33
Chickpea Bonbons, 181
Chinese Pork Terrine, 32
Crisp Duck and Forbidden Rice Packets, 30
crudités, suggestions for, 26
Fenneled Olives, 25
Guacamole, 29
Hummus, 28
Lemon-Zipped Chicken Liver Mousse, 34
Marinated Peppers, 25
Pork-Pistachio Pâté, 31
Roasted Red Pepper Spread, 27
Scallop Seviche, 27
Smoked Salmon and Mango Bites, 30
Soy-Marinated Pork Shoulder (Etude Number Two), 118
Spicy Kisses, 29
Veal and Ham Pâté, 32
Very Spicy Popcorn, 24
Yum Yum Nut Sweets, 178
Zesty Rice Paper Chips, 24
Hummus, 28
Ice Cream
Banana Coconut, 183
Mangosteen, 183
Italian cornmeal. See Polenta
Kale
Kwik, 161
Soup, 55
Soup, Kwik, 161
Kidney(s)
and Kumquats, 141
Lamb, 142
lamb, cleaning, 140
Lamb, Delight, 143
Veal, Seasonal, 143
Kumquats, Kidneys and, 141
Labels, on packaged foods, 8
Lactose-free cooking. See Gluten-free and dairy-free cooking
Lamb
Civet of Mutton, 132–33
Ground, and Flageolets, 132
Haricot, 131
Kidney Delight, 143
Kidneys, 142
kidneys, cleaning, 140
Kidneys and Kumquats, 141
Leg of, Fennel Seeds, and Orange, 128
Leg of, Herb-Simmered, 134
and Mushroom Stew, Ample, 129
Neck of, Nifty, 134
Stew, Moroccan, 130
Leek Sauce, 197
see also Bean(s); Lentil(s)
Lemongrass Ginger Consommé, 48
Lemon(s)
and Caper Sauce, Calves’ Brains with, 138–39
and Caper Sauce, Sweetbreads with, 138
Moroccan Lamb Stew, 130
Parsley Drink, Syrian, 34
“Preserved,” 202
Roasted, and Wilted Watercress, Roast Chicken with, 89
Sorbet, 185
Zesty Spice Mix, 202
-Zipped Chicken Liver Mousse, 34
Lentil(s), 224–25
and Chard Soup, 55
cooking, 224–25
Sweet and Sour, 161
types of, 224
Lettuce
Chickpea, Red Pepper, Basil, and Lemon Salad, 68
Piselli alla Romana, 155
Watercress, Fennel, and Romaine Salad with Pernod Dressing, 65
Lima Beans, 225
Large, Simmered with Onion and Garlic, 160
Liver
Calves’, Sautéed, with Bacon, 138
see also Chicken Liver(s)
Lovage and Tomato Sauce, 192
Mango and Smoked Salmon Bites, 30
Mangosteen
Ice Cream, 183
Sorbet, 187
Marsala
Chocolate Pudding, 178
Zabaglione, 199
Masa harina, 219–20
Mayonnaise
Aïoli, 191
Basic, 190
Curry, 190
My Favorite, 190
Roe Sauce, 191
Meat
for grilling and broiling, 11
see also Beef; Lamb; Pork; Veal
Meat Loaf
Spinach, 106
Turkey and Cranberry, 96
Meringue(s)
Lightest, 174
Mocha, 174
Mocha Dacquoise, 179
Spicy Kisses, 29
Mexicanish Oxtails, 109
Millet Risotto, Summer, 43
Mint
Buckwheat Tabbouleh, 28
Peas with, 154
Red Flower Cool (Hibiscus), 35
Spring Vegetable Tomato Sauce with, 194
Miso, 215
Mocha Dacquoise, 179
Mocha Meringues, 174
Moroccan Lamb Stew, 130
Mousse
Chocolate, 179
Lemon-Zipped Chicken Liver, 34
Mushroom(s)
Asian Sole, 77
and Asparagus, Rhubarb with, 155
Base, 208
Buckwheat with Vegetables, 166
and Cannellini Soup, 52
and Celery, Quinoa with, 168
and Chicken Liver over Polenta Crostini, 33
Civet of Mutton, 132–33
Gala Crown Roast of Pork, 116
Grilled, 160
The Lady in Red, 90
Lamb Kidney Delight, 143
and Lamb Stew, Ample, 129
Luxury Boiled Beef, 105
Mediterranean Shrimp Kebabs, 80
Mussels, Hen-of-the-Woods, and Noodles, 41
Naked Chicken Stew, 89
Not Your Mother’s Couscous, 94
Oyster (Pleurotus) Base, 209
Peppers, and Onions, Sautéed Beef with, 107
Risotto, 43
Salmon Shiitake Kebabs, 80
Sautéed, Basic, 208
Simple Spring Vegetables with Pasta, 146
A Slow Beef Melt, 112
Soy-Marinated Pork Shoulder, 119
Spring Vegetable Tomato Sauce with Mint, 194
Summer Vegetable Soup, 51
Turkey Curry Soup, 58
Vegetarian Risotto with Almonds, 42
Mussels
Hen-of-the-Woods, and Noodles, 41
Shrimp, and Artichoke Hearts, Marinated, 81
Spring Fish Soup, 57
Noodle(s)
Asian, Salad, 69
Chinese Grandmother Chicken Soup, 56–57
gluten-free types of, 7
Luxury Boiled Beef, 105
Mussels, and Hen-of-the-Woods, 41
Stir-Fry, Chicken and Vegetable, 40
Nuts
Pork-Pistachio Pâté, 31
see also Almond(s); Chestnut(s); Walnut(s)
Oils, 7
Okra
with Basil, 66
Fire of Life Pork Stew, 125
Vegetable Stew, 147
Olives
Beef Daube, 111
Fenneled, 25
Roast Chicken with Roasted Lemons and Wilted Watercress, 89
Omelet, Basic, 20
Onions
Aromatic Pork in Cold Vegetable Sauce, 121
The Lady in Red, 90
Magical Green Tomatoes, 156
New Roast Pork, 117
Not Your Mother’s Couscous, 94
Orange(s)
and Cardamom, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with, 157
Fennel Seeds, and Leg of Lamb, 128
-Poached Figs, 176
Watercress, Fennel, and Romaine Salad with Pernod Dressing, 65
Pancakes, 21
Papaya
Green, Salad, 66
Sorbet, 187
Parsley Lemon Drink, Syrian, 34
Pasta
with Anchovy, Caper, and Garlic Sauce, 38
Chickpea Stew with Poached Eggs, 148
gluten-free, cooking, 38
gluten-free, guide to, 39
Simple Spring Vegetables with, 146
Turkey Curry Soup, 58
see also Noodle(s)
Pâté
Chinese Pork Terrine, 32
Pork-Pistachio, 31
Veal and Ham, 32
weighting and chilling, 31
Peach(es)
Clara’s Peachy Keen Pork Chops, 122
White, Purée, 184
Pears, Squab with, 97
Pea(s), 225–26
Asian Noodle Salad, 69
with Chilies and Tomatoes, 154
Chinese Chicken in the Pot, 88
Fire of Life Pork Stew, 125
with Mint, 154
Piselli alla Romana, 155
Simple Spring Vegetables with Pasta, 146
Spring, Soup, 49
Spring Fish Soup, 57
Spring Vegetable Tomato Sauce with Mint, 194
Summer Vegetable Soup, 51
Sweet, Mush Sauce, 192
varieties of, 225
Vegetarian Risotto with Almonds, 42
Venetian Rice with, 41
Pepper(s)
Buckwheat Tabbouleh, 28
Cactus Pear and Avocado Salad, 67
Corn Relish, 158
Gazpacho, 48
Marinated, 25
Mediterranean Shrimp Kebabs, 80
Naked Chicken Stew, 89
Not Your Mother’s Couscous, 94
Onions, and Mushrooms, Sautéed Beef with, 107
Quinoa Seriously Salad, 67
Red, Chickpea, Basil, and Lemon Salad, 68
roasted, preparing, 26
Roasted Red, Spread, 27
see also Chilies
Pineapple
cleaning, slicing, and puréeing, 185
Sorbet, 185
Pistachio-Pork Pâté, 31
about, 219
Crostini, Chicken Liver and Mushrooms over, 33
Firm, 171
with Oregano and Olive Oil, 171
Soft, 170
Soft, for One or Two, 170
Soft, for Three or Four, 170
Pomegranate(s)
juicing and seeding, 82
Shrimp Sauté with Frisée, 82
Popcorn, Very Spicy, 24
Pork
Aromatic, in Cold Vegetable Sauce, 121
Chops, Clara’s Peachy Keen, 122
Chops, Spiffy Spice, 123
Crown Roast of, Gala, 116
with Green Figs and Apples, 124
Loin, Roast, with Turnips, 120
-Pistachio Pâté, 31
Porcine Victory, 120
Roast, New, 117
sausages, note about, 15
Shoulder, Soy-Marinated (Etude Number One), 118
Shoulder, Soy-Marinated (Etude Number Three), 119
Shoulder, Soy-Marinated (Etude Number Two), 118
Stew, Fire of Life, 125
Tenderloins, Roast, with Barbara’s Five-Spice Powder, 117
Terrine, Chinese, 32
see also Bacon; Ham
Potatoes, 226–27
Apple-Cider-Rich Boiled Tongue Dinner, 139
cooking methods, 226–27
Deep Winter Potage, 54
Haricot Lamb, 131
Kale Soup, 55
Mashed, Chard with, 158
Mashed, Garlic, 165
Mashed, Olive Oil, 165
Quinoa and Chicken Soup, 56
Roast Beef Hash, 109
Sorrel Stem Soup, 49
Tortilla Española, 149
varieties of, 226
West Indian Curry Hash, 78
see also Sweet Potato(es)
Poultry
Crisp Duck and Forbidden Rice Packets, 30
Duck Stew with Black Figs, 100
Roast Duck with Forbidden Rice, 98–99
Roast Quail with Fennel, 98
A Single Squab for the Holidays, 96
Squab with Pears, 97
see also Chicken; Turkey
Provençal Fish Soup, 60
Pudding, Chocolate Marsala, 178
Purée, Tomato, 208
Quail, Roast, with Fennel, 98
with Celery and Mushrooms, 168
and Chicken Soup, 56
Chickpea, Red Pepper, Basil, and Lemon Salad, 68
-Crusted Chicken, 87
Gala Crown Roast of Pork, 116
Hot Cereal, 16
Not Your Mother’s Couscous, 94
Salad, Seriously, 67
Spinach Meat Loaf, 106
Ultimate, for Fish and Chicken, 169
Raspberry Sauce, 199
Red Flower Cool (Hibiscus), 35
Relish, Corn, 158
Rhubarb
with Asparagus and Mushrooms, 155
Chutney, 198
Mistake, 176
Rice, 228–30
black (forbidden), about, 228–29
brown, about, 229
cooking directions, 222
Forbidden, and Duck Packets, Crisp, 30
Forbidden, Roast Duck with, 98–99
Mushroom Risotto, 43
with Peas, Venetian, 41
red, about, 229
for risotto, 230
Scallion Duck, 166
Spicy, Black Bean Feijoada over, 150
Turkey Curry Soup, 58
Vegetarian Risotto with Almonds, 42
white, about, 229–30
wild, about, 232
wild, cooking, 222
Rice noodles, 230–31
Rice Paper, 231
Chips, Zesty, 24
Crisp Duck and Forbidden Rice Packets, 30
Rice vinegar, 7
Risi Bisi (Venetian Rice with Peas), 41
Risotto
Millet, Summer, 43
Mushroom, 43
Vegetarian, with Almonds, 42
Roasting, description of, 11–12
Roe Sauce, 191
Rutabaga
Tamed, 162
Tamed, Soup, 162
Safflower oil, 7
Salad dressings
Sort-of-Caesar Dressing, 164
see also Vinaigrettes
Salads (first course)
Cactus Pear and Avocado, 67
Green Bean, Midsummer, 65
Green Papaya, 66
Hearts of Palm, 66
Okra with Basil, 66
Quinoa Seriously, 67
Watercress, Fennel, and Romaine, with Pernod Dressing, 65
Salads (main course)
Asian Noodle, 69
Chicken, Curried, 69
Chickpea, Red Pepper, Basil, and Lemon, 68
Simplest Lunch, 68
Salmon
Caviar Sauce, Sea Scallops with, 83
Roasted, with Dill Sauce, 74
Shiitake Kebabs, 80
Smoked, and Mango Bites, 30
Sorrel, 76
Samphire and Arctic Char, 79
Sardine Sauce, 196
Sauces
Anchovy, 38
Applesauce, 198
Basic Best, 53
Chocolate, 199
Cilantro, Green Velvet, 194
Endive, for Four, 197
Giblet Gravy, 195
Leek, 197
Raspberry, 199
Rhubarb Chutney, 198
Sardine, 196
Simple Superior, for Steamed, Poached, or Boiled Foods, 197
Sorrel, 47
Spring Vegetable Tomato, with Mint, 194
Sweet Pea Mush, 192
thickening, methods for, 12
Tomato, Casalinga (Home Style), 193
Tomato and Lovage, 192
Wild Strawberry, Very Special, 199
see also Mayonnaise; Vinaigrettes
Sausages, about, 15
Scallion(s)
Buckwheat Tabbouleh, 28
Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Stir-Fry, 40
Duck Rice, 166
Roast Duck with Forbidden Rice, 98–99
Venetian Rice with Peas, 41
Scallop(s)
Sea, with Salmon Caviar Sauce, 83
Seviche, 27
Seafood. See Fish; Salmon; Shellfish; Shrimp
Seasonings, 9
Barbara’s Five-Spice Powder, 202
Lemon Zesty Spice Mix, 202
“Preserved” Lemons, 202
Spiffy Spice Mixture, 123
Sesame oil, toasted, 7
Shellfish
Marinated Shrimp, Mussels, and Artichoke Hearts, 81
Mussels, Hen-of-the-Woods, and Noodles, 41
Scallop Seviche, 27
Sea Scallops with Salmon Caviar Sauce, 83
Spring Fish Soup, 57
see also Shrimp
Sherry vinegar, 7
Shrimp
Jumbo, Simple, 79
Kebabs, Mediterranean, 80
Mussels, and Artichoke Hearts, Marinated, 81
Sauté, Pomegranate, with Frisée, 82
Spring Fish Soup, 57
Simple Syrup, 184
Slurry, adding to hot liquids, 12
Sole, Asian, 77
Sorbet
Blushing Greyhound, 35
Chocolate, 186
Cranberry, 186
freezing, methods for, 184
Lemon, 185
Mangosteen, 187
Papaya, 187
Pineapple, 185
White Peach Purée, 184
Sorrel
Basic Best Sauce, 53
Basic Best Soup, The, 53
precooking and preserving, 47
Salmon, 76
Sauce, 47
Soup Safely, 47
Stem Soup, 49
Soups (first course)
Acorn Squash, 54
Artichoke, Great Green, 50
Basic Best, The, 53
Bean and Tomato, Hearty, 52
Broccoli-Ginger, 53
Cannellini and Mushroom, 52
Chard and Lentil, 55
Cucumber Green Bean, 46
Deep Winter Potage, 54
Gazpacho, 48
Kale, 55
Kale, Kwik, 161
Lemongrass Ginger Consommé, 48
Rutabaga, Tamed, 162
Sorrel, Safely, 47
Sorrel Stem, 49
Spring Pea, 49
Summer Vegetable, 51
Tomato Dill, 50
24-Carrot, 51
Soups (main course)
Bean and Tomato, Hearty, 52
Cannellini and Mushroom, 52
Chicken, Chinese Grandmother, 56–57
Fish, Caribbean Style, 59
Fish, Provençal, 60
Fish, Spring, 57
Luxury Boiled Beef, 105
Quinoa and Chicken, 56
Turkey Curry, 58
Soy flour, 223
Soy-Marinated Pork Shoulder, 118–19
Etude Number One, 118
Etude Number Three, 119
Etude Number Two, 118
Soy milk, 215
Spice(s), 9
Five-, Powder, Barbara’s, 202
see also Seasonings
Spinach
Brunch Beauty, 146
Chickpea Stew with Poached Eggs, 148
Eggs Florentine, 18
Meat Loaf, 106
Roast Beef Hash, 109
sautéed, 18
Spring Chicken Delight, 93
Tortilla Española, 149
Venetian Rice with Peas, 41
Squab
with Pears, 97
A Single, for the Holidays, 96
Squash
Acorn, Purée, 164
Acorn, Soup, 54
Deep-Roasted Fall Vegetables, 163
Deep Winter Potage, 54
Fish Soup, Caribbean Style, 59
Vegetable Stew, 147
see also Zucchini
Stews
Beef Daube, 111
Chicken, Naked, 89
Chickpea, with Poached Eggs, 148
Civet of Mutton, 132–33
Duck, with Black Figs, 100
Haricot Lamb, 131
Lamb, Moroccan, 130
Lamb and Mushroom, Ample, 129
Pork, Fire of Life, 125
Short-Rib, Winter, 110
thickening, methods for, 12
Vegetable, 147
Stocks
Chicken, Basic, 203
Chicken, Extra-Rich, 204
Chicken, Fake, 204
Fish, 205
Fish, Extra-Rich, 205
see also Broth
Strawberry, Wild, Sauce, Very Special, 199
Sweetbreads
about, 139
with Caper and Lemon Sauce, 138
cleaning, 139
Sweet Potato(es)
and Ham Hash, 123
Turkey Curry Soup, 58
Vegetable Stew, 147
Syrup, Simple, 184
Tabbouleh, Buckwheat, 28
Tandoori Chicken Breasts, 91
Basic, 169
To Your Taste, 170
Tempura Batter, 209
Terrine, Chinese Pork, 32
Toasted sesame oil, 7
Tofu, 215
Tomato(es)
and Bean Soup, Hearty, 52
Cherry, Roasted, with Orange and Cardamom, 157
Chickpea Stew with Poached Eggs, 148
and Chilies, Peas with, 154
Dill Soup, 50
Gazpacho, 48
Green, Magical, 156
Ground Lamb and Flageolets, 132
and Lovage Sauce, 192
Midsummer Green Bean Salad, 65
Porcine Victory, 120
Provençal Fish Soup, 60
Purée, 208
Sauce Casalinga (Home Style), 193
Simplest Lunch, 68
Spring Vegetable Sauce, with Mint, 194
Tongue
Dinner, Apple-Cider-Rich Boiled, 139
Veal, 140
Torte, Chestnut Pancake, 182
Tortilla Española, 149
Turkey
and Cranberry Meat Loaf, 96
Curry Soup, 58
Roast, Basic, 95
Turnip(s)
Mash, Wonderful, 163
Roast, 163
Roast Pork Loin with, 120
Sweetly Tasty, 164
Veal
and Ham Pâté, 32
Kidneys, Seasonal, 143
sweetbreads, about, 139
sweetbreads, cleaning, 139
Sweetbreads with Caper and Lemon Sauce, 138
Tongue, 140
Vegetable(s)
Broth, 206
Buckwheat with, 166
and Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry, 40
for crudités, suggestions for, 26
Fall, Deep-Roasted, 163
for grilling and broiling, 11
Stew, 147
Summer, Soup, 51
see also specific vegetables
Venetian Rice with Peas, 41
Vinaigrettes
Basic, 195
Curry, 196
Enriched, 195
Vinegars, 7
Waffles, 16
Walnut(s)
and Chestnut Dressing, 167
Chocolate Yum Yums, 178
Curried Chicken Salad, 69
Yum Yum Nut Sweets, 178
Watercress
Fennel, and Romaine Salad with Pernod Dressing, 65
Wilted, and Roasted Lemons, Roast Chicken with, 89
Wheat, forms of, 8
Yum Yum Nut Sweets, 178
Yum Yums, Chocolate, 178
Zabaglione, 199
Zucchini
Moroccan Lamb Stew, 130
Sautéed, with Dill, 154
Summer Millet Risotto, 43
Turkey Curry Soup, 58
Vegetarian Risotto with Almonds, 42