Cornelia Guest’s Simple Pleasures

CONTENTS

A Note from the Author

Simple Pleasures

Wholesome Eating

Effortless Entertaining

A PERFECT SPRING LUNCH

Sparkling Iced Cranberry Green Tea

Michael’s Chilled Asparagus Soup

Quinoa Salad with Mint and Parsley with Lemon Dressing

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

All-Purpose Piecrust

SPRING DRINKS

Blueberry Crush

Spiked Lemonade

SPRING STARTERS AND SPREADS

Watercress Spread

Avocado Chive Dip

SPRING SALADS

Everything Spring Vegetable Salad

Rainy Day Warm Spring Salad

SPRING DRESSINGS

Basic Vinaigrette

Tomato Vinaigrette

Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

SPRING PASTAS

Spaghetti with Asparagus and Pine Nuts

Rigatoni with Asparagus, Artichokes, Lima Beans, and Peas

Baked Vegetable Risotto

SPECIAL SPRING DISHES

Minted Potatoes with Peas

Asparagus with Mint Butter

Braised Vegetables

Braised Radicchio with Shallots and Peas

SPRING DESSERTS

Red Velvet Cake

Chocolate Coconut Squares

Grain Cooking Chart

Farro and String Beans

Barley, Rice, and Bulgur Salad

Barley and Roast Squash

Bulgur Roast Vegetables

Roast Vegetable Polenta

Beet and Wheat Berry Salad with Pumpkin Seeds

ALFRESCO SUMMER DINNER

Veggie Carpaccio

Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Zucchini Blossoms Stuffed with Amaranth

Green Salad with Truffle Vinaigrette

Watermelon Popsicles

Pineapple Popsicles

SUMMER DRINKS

Strawberry Lemonade

Watermelon Lemon-Lime Cooler

Cucumber Cooler

SUMMER SALSAS, SPREADS, AND DIPS

Tomato Corn Salsa

Green Tomato Salsa

Lemon Chickpea Puree

Roast Cauliflower Puree

SUMMER SOUPS

Summertime Soup

Cold Tomato and Basil Soup

SUMMER SALADS

Grilled Vegetable Salad

Watercress, String Bean, and Fried Shallot Salad

Farro and Tomato Salad

Radicchio, Arugula, and Fennel Salad

Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad

Grilled-Bread Panzanella

SUMMER PASTAS

Roast Summer Vegetable Pasta

Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Roast Eggplant

Fennel and Lima Bean Farfalle

Pappardelle with Parsley-Mint Pesto

Grilled Polenta and Radicchio

SPECIAL SUMMER DISHES

Grilled Herbed Corn on the Cob

Roast Tomatoes with Fennel and White Beans

Roast Summer Squashes

Zucchini Fritters

Tempeh Pot Pies

SUMMER SANDWICHES

Foccacia Flatbread with Caramelized Onions and Pears

Hummus and Artichoke Sandwich

Caesar Dressing

GUILT-FREE BURGERS

Black Bean Burgers

Cashew Lentil Burgers

Chickpea Patties with Salad

SUMMER DESSERTS

Fresh Sliced Yellow and White Peaches with Mint and Lemon

Tomato Tarte Tatin

HEARTY FALL BREAKFAST

Faux Buttermilk Pancakes

Raspberry Muffins

Cinnamon Muffins

Debra’s Granola

Breakfast Quinoa

FALL DRINKS

FALL SPREADS, DIPS AND STARTERS

Guacamole Hummus

Mushroom Pâté

Couscous Dolmas

FALL SALADS

Sweet Potato Watercress Salad

Apple Beet Salad

FALL PASTAS

Porcini Pappardelle with Pistachios

Broccoli Rabe Orecchiette

Spaghetti with Cauliflower

SPECIAL FALL DISHES

Winter Squash with Bulgur

Roast Cauliflower with Turmeric

Cauliflower Puree

Mashed Potatoes with Spinach

Spaghetti Squash with Pine Nuts and Tarragon

Polenta and Mushrooms

Three-Potato Roast

FALL DESSERTS

Tanya’s Crumbly Apple Cobbler

Sweet Potato Pie

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

GREENS AND BEANS

Chard Lentil Soup

Potato Soup with Greens and Farro

SPECIAL GREENS DISHES

Kale and White Bean Sauté

Braised Kale Spaghetti

Greens and Mushroom Sauté

MOSTLY BEANS

Dried Bean Cooking Chart

Pumpkin and Split Pea Soup

White Bean and Escarole Soup

Curry Chickpea Soup

SPECIAL BEAN DISHES

Lentils with Red Wine

COZY WINTER SUPPER

Shepherd’s Pie

Flourless Chocolate Tart

Chocolate Mousse Balls

WINTER DRINK

Hot Chocolate Tea

WINTER SPREADS AND DIPS

Artichoke and White Bean Puree

Black Bean Hummus

WINTER SOUPS

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Squash Soup with Pumpkin Seeds

Winter Vegetable Soup

Kale and Cabbage Soup

Vegetable Broth

WINTER PASTAS

Spinach Tofu Lasagna

Penne with Potatoes and Chard

Penne with Peas and Mushrooms

SPECIAL WINTER DISHES

French Onion Tart

Roast Potatoes with Truffle Oil

Spicy Roast Broccoli

Gingered Winter Squash

Roast Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts

Baked Carrot Fries

Cauliflower with Pine Nuts

Broiled Onions with Balsamic Vinegar

WINTER STEWS

Wake-Up Call Porridge

Seitan, Barley, and Mushroom Stew

Kale, Lentil and Vegetable Stew

Mushroom, Barley, and Squash Stew

WINTER DESSERTS

Strawberry Rhubarb Crepe Filling

Ice Cream Bombe

Apple Cinnamon Bars

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cups

Metric Conversion Chart