Index

A

Acids

Agar agar

Al dente, definition of

All-Purpose Chicken Stock

Almonds

Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond-Peach-Ginger Cream

Anytime Crunch

Flourless Almond Torte

Legal Cookies

Mini Almond Muffins

Spiced Roasted Almonds

Anytime Crunch

Apples

Chicken Patties with Apple and Arugula

Kabocha and Butternut Squash Soup with Asian Pear, Apple, and Ginger

Artichokes

Pantry Pasta

Arugula

Basil and Arugula Pesto

Chicken Patties with Apple and Arugula

Mixed Greens with Roasted Beets and Avocado

Asian Japonica Rice Salad with Edamame

Asian Salmon Salad

Asparagus

Asparagus Soup with Pistachio Cream

Frittata with Herby Potatoes

Avocados

Avocado Cream

Blueprint for Yummy Salsas

Mixed Greens with Roasted Beets and Avocado

Tortilla Stack with Salsa Cruda

B

Baby Bok Choy with Sesame and Ginger

Baby Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Rice Medley

Bananas

Creamy Banana-Coconut Shake

Basil

Basil and Arugula Pesto

Fresh Basil Pesto

Beans. See also Chickpeas; Edamame; String beans

Black Bean Chili

Black Bean Medley

canned

cooking

Pantry Pasta

soaking

Tortilla Stack with Salsa Cruda

Tuscan Bean Soup with Kale

Beets

Mixed Greens with Roasted Beets and Avocado

Bell peppers

Black Bean Chili

Blueprint for Yummy Salsas

Berries. See also individual berries

Cashew Tart Crusts with Fresh Berries

Fruit Crisp

Fruit Parfait with Almond-Peach-Ginger Cream

Best Oatmeal Ever

Beverages

Blueberry Slush Smoothie

Creamy Banana-Coconut Shake

Ginger Ale with Grape Cubes

Ginger Tea

Black Bean Chili

Black Bean Medley

Blanching

Blueberries

Blueberry Slush Smoothie

Cashew Tart Crusts with Fresh Berries

Blueprint for Yummy Salsas

Bok choy

Baby Bok Choy with Sesame and Ginger

Stir-Fry Sauce with Vegetables

Bombay Beans

Braising

Bread

Gingerbread

Parmesan Crostini

Pita Crisps with Parmesan

Bright Mediterranean Vinaigrette

Broccoli

Broccoli Sautéed with Garlic

Emerald City Soup

Szechwan Broccoli

Broths. See Stocks and broths

Browning

C

Cabbage

Jicama and Red Cabbage Salad with Mint and Cilantro

Caper Salsa

Caramelized Sweet Red Onion Soup with Parmesan Crostini

Caramelizing

Caregivers, tips for

Carrots

Carrot-Ginger Soup with Cashew Cream

Magic Mineral Broth

Cashews

Asian Japonica Rice Salad with Edamame

Cashew Cream

Cashew Tart Crusts with Fresh Berries

Lemon Cashew Cream

Celery

Magic Mineral Broth

Cheese. See Feta cheese; Parmesan cheese; “Ricotta”

Chicken

All-Purpose Chicken Stock

Chicken Patties with Apple and Arugula

Chicken Potpie

Chicken … Roasted All the Way to Yum!

Chicken Soup with Bowtie Pasta

Chicken Stew from My Nana

Lemony Chicken with Capers and Kalamata Olives

No-Fuss Roasted Chicken Stock

Chickpeas

Chickpea Soup with Caramelized Fennel and Orange Zest

Chili, Black Bean

Chili peppers

Chocolate Chip Cookies, Almond

Chocolate-Orange Spice Muffins

Cilantro, 11.1, 13.1

Cinnamon

Citrus fruit. See also individual fruits

Fruit Crisp

Fruit Parfait with Almond-Peach-Ginger Cream

zesting, 6.1, 13.1

Coconut

Anytime Crunch

Coconut-Ginger Broth

Coconut-Ginger Rice with Cilantro

Creamy Banana-Coconut Shake

oil

Poached Coconut Ginger Salmon

Sweet Potato-Coconut Soup

Compote, Fruit

Cookies

Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

Legal Cookies

Corn/cornmeal, 11.1, 12.1. See also Polenta

Cornmeal Pizza

Swiss Chard Braised with Sweet Tomatoes and Corn

Couscous

Couscous Quinoa with Mint and Tomatoes

Seasonal Couscous

Cranberries, Delicata Squash with Dino Kale and

Creams

Almond-Peach-Ginger Cream

Avocado Cream

Cashew Cream

Lemon Cashew Cream

Pistachio Cream

Creamy Banana-Coconut Shake

Creamy Polenta

Crostini, Parmesan

Cucumbers

Couscous Quinoa with Mint and Tomatoes

My Favorite Salad with Bright Mediterranean Vinaigrette

D

Dark Leafy Greens with Caramelized Onions, Raisin, and Pine Nuts

Deglazing

Delicata Squash with Dino Kale and Cranberries

Desserts

Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cashew Tart Crusts with Fresh Berries

Flourless Almond Torte

Fruit Crisp

Fruit Parfait with Almond-Peach-Ginger Cream

Gingerbread

Legal Cookies

Dough

Potpie Pastry Crust

Savory Spelt Tart Crust

Tender Whole Wheat Pastry Crust

Dressings

Bright Mediterranean Vinaigrette

Lemon Caper Vinaigrette

Orange-Shallot Vinaigrette

Sea-ser Dressing

Sweet-and-Sour Asian Dressing

Dulse, 8.1, 11.1, 12.1

E

Edamame

Asian Japonica Rice Salad with Edamame

Eggs

Frittata with Herby Potatoes

Tortilla Stack with Salsa Cruda

Emerald City Soup

Equipment, 12.1, 13.1

F

Farmers’ markets, 12.1, 13.1

FASS, 1.1, 13.1

Fats

Fennel, Caramelized, Chickpea Soup with Orange Zest and

Feta cheese

My Favorite Salad with Bright Mediterranean Vinaigrette

Spinach Orzo with Pine Nuts and Feta

String Beans with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

Fish

Asian Salmon Salad

Miso Salmon with Lime-Ginger Glaze

Poached Coconut Ginger Salmon

Salmon Salad with Caper Salsa

Flavor seal

Flaxseed, 6.1, 11.1

Flexitarians

Flour

spelt

white

Flourless Almond Torte

Frittata with Herby Potatoes

Fruit. See also individual fruits

Blueprint for Yummy Salsas

Fruit and Fresh Herb Salsa

Fruit Compote

Fruit Crisp

Fruit Parfait with Almond-Peach-Ginger Cream

organic

by season

zesting, 6.1, 13.1

G

Galettes, Swiss Chard “Ricotta”

Garlicky Brown Basmati Rice

Garlicky Leafy Greens

Ginger, 6.1, 11.1

Ginger Ale with Grape Cubes

Gingerbread

Ginger Brown Basmati Rice

Ginger Tea

Grandma Nora’s Salsa Verde

Grape Cubes, Ginger Ale with

Greens

Dark Leafy Greens with Caramelized Onions, Raisin, and Pine Nuts

Garlicky Leafy Greens

Mixed Greens with Roasted Beets and Avocado

preparing

Stacked Polenta Pie with Garlicky Greens and Puttanesca Sauce

Veggie “Ricotta” Lasagna

H

Herbed “Ricotta”

Herbs, 12.1, 12.2

J

Jicama

Jicama and Red Cabbage Salad with Mint and Cilantro

K

Kabocha and Butternut Squash Soup with Asian Pear, Apple, and Ginger

Kaffir lime leaves

Kale

Dark Leafy Greens with Caramelized Onions, Raisin, and Pine Nuts

Delicata Squash with Dino Kale and Cranberries

Emerald City Soup

Garlicky Leafy Greens

Tuscan Bean Soup with Kale

Kombu, 6.1, 12.1

Kudzu

L

Lasagna, Veggie “Ricotta”

Leeks

Magic Mineral Broth

Yukon Gold Potato Leek Soup

Legal Cookies

Lemongrass, bruising

Lemons

Lemon Caper Vinaigrette

Lemon Cashew Cream

Lemony Chicken with Capers and Kalamata Olives

Lemony Lentil Soup with Pistachio Mint Pesto

Lentils

Lemony Lentil Soup with Pistachio Mint Pesto

rinsing

Lettuce

Mixed Greens with Roasted Beets and Avocado

My Favorite Salad with Bright Mediterranean Vinaigrette

Limes

leaves, kaffir

Miso Salmon with Lime-Ginger Glaze

M

Magic Mineral Broth

Asparagus Soup with Pistachio Cream

Carrot-Ginger Soup with Cashew Cream

Chickpea Soup with Caramelized Fennel and Orange Zest

Emerald City Soup

Kabocha and Butternut Squash Soup with Asian Pear, Apple, and Ginger

Lemon Cashew Cream

Lemony Lentil Soup with Pistachio Mint Pesto

Miso-Ginger Soup with Udon Noodles

Poached Coconut Ginger Salmon

Sweet Potato–Coconut Soup

Taxicab Yellow Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil Pesto

Tuscan Bean Soup with Kale

Yukon Gold Potato Leek Soup

Mangoes

Blueprint for Yummy Salsas

Fruit and Fresh Herb Salsa

Maple syrup

Mashed Ginger Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Nutmeg

Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Rutabaga

Mini Almond Muffins

Mini Polenta Muffins

Mint

Mirin

Miso, 11.1, 12.1

Miso-Ginger Soup with Udon Noodles

Miso Salmon with Lime-Ginger Glaze

Mixed Greens with Roasted Beets and Avocado

Muffins

Chocolate-Orange Spice Muffins

Mini Almond Muffins

Mini Polenta Muffins

My Favorite Salad with Bright Mediterranean Vinaigrette

N

No-Fuss Roasted Chicken Stock

Noodles. See Pasta and noodles

Nori

Nourishment, sustainable

Nutrition, 11.1, 13.1

Nuts. See also individual nuts

Anytime Crunch

Fruit Crisp

roasting and toasting

storing

O

Oats

Anytime Crunch

Best Oatmeal Ever

Legal Cookies

Olives

Lemony Chicken with Capers and Kalamata Olives

My Favorite Salad with Bright Mediterranean Vinaigrette

oil, 11.1, 12.1

Pantry Pasta

Puttanesca Sauce

Omega-3 fatty acids, 4.1, 4.2

Onions

Caramelized Sweet Red Onion Soup with Parmesan Crostini

caramelizing

Dark Leafy Greens with Caramelized Onions, Raisin, and Pine Nuts

Oranges

Chickpea Soup with Caramelized Fennel and Orange Zest

Chocolate-Orange Spice Muffins

Orange-Shallot Vinaigrette

Pecans Spiced with Orange Zest and Ginger

Organic products, 4.1, 12.1

P

Pantry Pasta

Pantry rehabilitation, 12.1, 12.2

Papayas

Blueprint for Yummy Salsas

Parfait, Fruit, with Almond-Peach-Ginger Cream

Parmesan cheese

Parmesan Crostini

Pita Crisps with Parmesan

Parsley

Grandma Nora’s Salsa Verde

Magic Mineral Broth

removing stems from

Pasta and noodles

Chicken Soup with Bowtie Pasta

cooking

Miso-Ginger Soup with Udon Noodles

Pantry Pasta

Spinach Orzo with Pine Nuts and Feta

Swiss Chard Pasta

types of, 5.1, 12.1

Veggie “Ricotta” Lasagna

Peach-Ginger Cream, Almond-

Pear, Asian, Kabocha and Butternut Squash Soup with Apple, Ginger, and

Pecans

Pecans Spiced with Orange Zest and Ginger

Pesto

Basil and Arugula Pesto

Fresh Basil Pesto

Pistachio Mint Pesto

Pies

Chicken Potpie

Stacked Polenta Pie with Garlicky Greens and Puttanesca Sauce

weights

Pineapple

Blueprint for Yummy Salsas

Fruit and Fresh Herb Salsa

Pistachios

Baby Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Rice Medley

Pistachio Cream

Pistachio Mint Pesto

Pita Crisps with Parmesan

Pizza, Cornmeal

Poached Coconut Ginger Salmon

Poaching

Polenta

Creamy Polenta

Mini Polenta Muffins

Stacked Polenta Pie with Garlicky Greens and Puttanesca Sauce

Potatoes

Chicken Stew from My Nana

Frittata with Herby Potatoes

Magic Mineral Broth

Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Rutabaga

Yukon Gold Potato Leek Soup

Potpie, Chicken

Potpie Pastry Crust

Preparation times

Protein

Prunes

Fruit Compote

Puréeing

Puttanesca Sauce

Q

Quinoa

Couscous Quinoa with Mint and Tomatoes

R

Raking

Rapadura

Recharge

Reduction

Rice

Asian Japonica Rice Salad with Edamame

Baby Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Rice Medley

basmati

Coconut-Ginger Rice with Cilantro

Garlicky Brown Basmati Rice

Ginger Brown Basmati Rice

jasmine

raking

soaking

vinegar, brown

“Ricotta”

Herbed “Ricotta”

Sweet “Ricotta”

Swiss Chard “Ricotta” Galettes

Veggie “Ricotta” Lasagna

Roasting

Rutabaga, Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with

S

Safflower oil

Salads

Asian Japonica Rice Salad with Edamame

Asian Salmon Salad

Jicama and Red Cabbage Salad with Mint and Cilantro

Mixed Greens with Roasted Beets and Avocado

My Favorite Salad with Bright Mediterranean Vinaigrette

Salmon Salad with Caper Salsa

Salmon

Asian Salmon Salad

Miso Salmon with Lime-Ginger Glaze

Poached Coconut Ginger Salmon

Salmon Salad with Caper Salsa

Salsas

Blueprint for Yummy Salsas

Caper Salsa

Fruit and Fresh Herb Salsa

Grandma Nora’s Salsa Verde

Salsa Cruda

Salt, 1.1, 12.1

Sauces. See also Pesto

Puttanesca Sauce

Stir-Fry Sauce

Sautéing

Savory Spelt Tart Crust

Sea salt

Sea-ser Dressing

Seasonal Couscous

Seasonal foods

Sesame oil

Shopping, 12.1, 12.2

Slurry, definition of

Smoothies

Blueberry Slush Smoothie

Creamy Banana-Coconut Shake

Soaking

Soups

Asparagus Soup with Pistachio Cream

Caramelized Sweet Red Onion Soup with Parmesan Crostini

Carrot-Ginger Soup with Cashew Cream

Chicken Soup with Bowtie Pasta

Chickpea Soup with Caramelized Fennel and Orange Zest

Emerald City Soup

Kabocha and Butternut Squash Soup with Asian Pear, Apple, and Ginger

Lemony Lentil Soup with Pistachio Mint Pesto

Miso-Ginger Soup with Udon Noodles

serving

storing

Sweet Potato-Coconut Soup

Taxicab Yellow Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil Pesto

Tuscan Bean Soup with Kale

Yukon Gold Potato Leek Soup

Soy protein powder

Spelt

flour

Savory Spelt Tart Crust

Spiced Roasted Almonds

Spices, 12.1, 12.2

Spinach

Garlicky Leafy Greens

Spinach Orzo with Pine Nuts and Feta

Squash

Baby Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Rice Medley

Delicata Squash with Dino Kale and Cranberries

Kabocha and Butternut Squash Soup with Asian Pear, Apple, and Ginger

Seasonal Couscous

Stacked Polenta Pie with Garlicky Greens and Puttanesca Sauce

Stew, Chicken, from My Nana

Stir-Fry Sauce with Vegetables

Stocks and broths

All-Purpose Chicken Stock

Coconut-Ginger Broth

Magic Mineral Broth

No-Fuss Roasted Chicken Stock

store-bought

storing

Storage

times

tips

Strawberries

Cashew Tart Crusts with Fresh Berries

Creamy Banana-Coconut Shake

String beans

Bombay Beans

String Beans with Caramelized Shallot, Rosemary, and Garlic

String Beans with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

Sunflower oil

Sweet, balancing

Sweet-and-Sour Asian Dressing

Sweet potatoes

Magic Mineral Broth

Mashed Ginger Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Nutmeg

Seasonal Couscous

Sweet Potato–Coconut Soup

Sweet “Ricotta”

Swiss chard

Dark Leafy Greens with Caramelized Onions, Raisin, and Pine Nuts

Garlicky Leafy Greens

Swiss Chard Braised with Sweet Tomatoes and Corn

Swiss Chard Pasta

Swiss Chard “Ricotta” Galettes

Szechwan Broccoli

T

Tamari

Tarts

Cashew Tart Crusts with Fresh Berries

Savory Spelt Tart Crust

Swiss Chard “Ricotta” Galettes

Taxicab Yellow Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil Pesto

Tea, Ginger

Tender Whole Wheat Pastry Crust

Tofu, 11.1, 12.1

Herbed “Ricotta”

Sweet “Ricotta”

Swiss Chard “Ricotta” Galettes

Veggie “Ricotta” Lasagna

Tomatoes

Black Bean Chili

Couscous Quinoa with Mint and Tomatoes

My Favorite Salad with Bright Mediterranean Vinaigrette

Puttanesca Sauce

roasting canned

Salsa Cruda

String Beans with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

Swiss Chard Braised with Sweet Tomatoes and Corn

Taxicab Yellow Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil Pesto

Torte, Flourless Almond

Tortillas

Black Bean Medley for Wraps with Avocado Cream

Tortilla Stack with Salsa Cruda

Turkey

Turkey Patties

Tuscan Bean Soup with Kale

V

Vegetables. See also individual vegetables

Asian Japonica Rice Salad with Edamame

blanching

Chicken Potpie

Cornmeal Pizza

Magic Mineral Broth

Mini Polenta Muffins

nutrition and

organic

peeling

preparing

reenergizing canned and frozen

roasting

by season

Stir-Fry Sauce with Vegetables

Veggie “Ricotta” Lasagna

Vinaigrettes. See Dressings

W

Walnuts

Anytime Crunch

Whey protein powder

Blueberry Slush Smoothie

Creamy Banana-Coconut Shake

Worcestershire sauce

Wraps, Black Bean Medley for

Y

Yams. See Sweet potatoes

Yukon Gold Potato Leek Soup

Yum factor

Z

Zesting, 6.1, 13.1