Apple
Brussels Sprout, & Pear Slaw, 112
Tart, Free-Form, with Whole Wheat Crust, 244
Artichoke(s)
Dip, Lemony, 42
frozen, for recipes, 16
Asian chile sauces, 15
Asian fish sauce, 18
Asparagus
Black Pepper Pork with, 224, photo
Avocado
Krab, & Grapefruit Salad, photo, 115
Mayo, 268
& Roasted Carrot Panzanella, 150
Spicy, Multigrain Toast, Poached Eggs on, 67, photo
Bacon
baking directions, 23
-&-Egg Ramen in Buttery Broth, photo, 97
Foolproof Pasta Carbonara with Radicchio, photo, 169
& Tomatoes, Slow-Cooked Green Beans with, 140
Bean(s). See also Green Beans
All-Day Cassoulet, 107
Black, & Farro Chili with Swiss Chard & Jack Cheese, photo, 105
Butter, & Hearts of Palm Dip, 41
Fideos with Lamb Sausage, Chickpeas & Mint, 166, photo
Free-Form Chicken Enchilada Stacks, 208, photo
Good-Luck Peas with Black Eyes, 133
Lamb Roast with Cheater Harissa, Chickpeas & Kale, 232
& Peas with Buttermilk Ranch, 116, photo
& Sausage, Stewed, with Broccoli Rabe, 221
Smashed Chickpea Salad Lettuce Wraps, photo, 119
Beef
Bourguignon, New-School, 102–3
Classic Meat Loaf Sandwiches with Tomato Jam, 230, photo
Giant Meatballs with Marinara Sauce & Parmesan, 229
Grandma’s Chili Mac, photo, 157
Ravioli Lasagna with Arugula, 158–60, photo
Reuben Toast with Poached Eggs, photo, 69
Salad, Thai, with Peanuts, 120
temperature guides, 25
Thick Steak with Basil Butter, 236, photo
3-Minute Steaks with Carrot Chimichurri, 233, photo
Beet(s)
buying, for recipes, 16
Double, Soup, 106
Smoked Trout, & Radish Matzo Tartines, photo, 55
Belgian endive, photo, 33, 34, photo
Blueberry
-Ginger Breakfast Buns, Mini, 71
-Vanilla Breakfast Cereal with Yogurt & Blueberry Preserves, 78, photo
Bok Choy, Baby, & Sea Bass, 198
Bread-based dishes
Bloody Mary Panzanella, 121
Croque Madame Hot Dish, photo, 77
French Toast Casserole with Caramelized Peaches, 83–84, photo
Roasted Carrot & Avocado Panzanella, 150
Roasted Chicken Legs with Sourdough Bread & Poblanos, photo, 207
Bread(s). See also Toasts
Crumbs, All-Purpose Lemony, 281
Crumbs, Garlic, Smoky Marinara Soup with, photo, 89
Broccoli, Rena’s Sesame-Marinated, 137
Broccolini & Escarole, Grilled, Salad with BBQ Sauce Vinaigrette, 113
Broccoli Rabe, Stewed Beans & Sausage with, 221
Broths, for recipes, 16
Brussels Sprout
Apple, & Pear Slaw, 112
& Pearl Onion Hash with Burnt Almonds, 149
Buns, Mini Blueberry-Ginger Breakfast, 71
Burgers, Quinoa, with Avocado Mayo & Pea Shoots, 176, photo
Buttermilk Ranch, All-Purpose, 275
Cake, Ice Cream Birthday, 258, photo
Carrot(s)
Chimichurri, 3-Minute Steaks with, 233, photo
Roasted, & Avocado Panzanella, 150
Fried “Rice” with Ginger & Soy, 134–36, photo
Shaved, & Radicchio Salad with Yogurt Caesar, 128, photo
Cheese
Croque Madame Hot Dish, photo, 77
Foolproof Pasta Carbonara with Radicchio, photo, 169
Free-Form Chicken Enchilada Stacks, 208, photo
Gluten-Free Pepperoni Breakfast Pizza (aka Dad’s Breakfast Pizza), 75
Grandma’s Chili Mac, photo, 157
Lemony Artichoke Dip, 42
No-Bake Cheesecake with Strawberries, 254, photo
Quick-Pickled Grape Tomatoes on Ricotta Toast, photo, 81
Ravioli Lasagna with Arugula, 158–60, photo
Reuben Toast with Poached Eggs, photo, 69
Ricotta Gnudi with Spinach & Dukka, photo, 173–74
Spicy Melon & Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mozzarella, 123, photo
Stovetop Mac ’n’, with Bacon Bread Crumbs, 179
Sweet Corn Queso with Pepperoni Crumbs, photo, 49
Whipped Feta Dip with Dried Herb Oil, 36, photo
White Cheddar Fauxfflé, 82
Cheesecake, No-Bake, with Strawberries, 254, photo
Cherry-Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, Gluten-Free, 240, photo
Chicken(s)
& Andouille, Couscous Paella with, photo, 163
Apple Cider Pulled, Sandwiches with Slaw, 220
broth, for recipes, 16
California-Style Fattoush, photo, 127
Chili, White, with Poblanos & Hominy, 99
Cornflake, Oven-Fried, 216–18, photo
Drumsticks, Slashed-&-Sugared, 215
Enchilada Stacks, Free-Form, 208, photo
Flat-Roasted, with Coriander & Lemon, 212, photo
& Hearty Greens, Lime Soup with, 90
Legs, Roasted, with Sourdough Bread & Poblanos, photo, 207
Red Curry Peanut Soup with, 94–95
Schnitzel with Hot Sauce Butter & Baby Lettuces, 214
temperature guides, 25
Wings, Tangy Baked, 51
Chile powders, 15
Chile(s)
Cheater Harissa, 266
chipotles in adobo, about, 15
Green, Butter, Peel-&-Eat Shrimp with, photo, 191
Roasted Chicken Legs with Sourdough Bread & Poblanos, photo, 207
White Chicken Chili with Poblanos & Hominy, 99
Chocolate
-Cherry Peanut Butter Cookies, Gluten-Free, 240, photo
Hot, Three Ways, 260–63, photo
Ice Cream Birthday Cake, 258, photo
Mousse, Simplest, 250
Rocky Road Clusters, 245
Clam juice, for recipes, 16
Coconut
milk, for recipes, 16
Thai Skillet Corn, 148
Collard Greens, Quick-Braised, 132
Condiments
list of recipes, 265
store-bought, for recipes, 18
Cookies, Gluten-Free Chocolate-Cherry Peanut Butter, 240, photo
Cookware, 19–20
Corn
Charred, & Watercress, Butter-Basted Scallops with, 193, photo
Mexican-Style Street, with Lime Mayo, photo, 147
Sweet, Halibut, & Mushrooms in Parchment, 202–3
Sweet, Queso with Pepperoni Crumbs, photo, 49
Thai Skillet, 148
Couscous Paella with Chicken & Andouille, photo, 163
Cucumber(s)
California-Style Fattoush, photo, 127
Crushed Cukes with Chile-Lime Dressing, photo, 131
Quick Kirby Pickles with Ginger & Jalapeño, photo, 277
Curry
Green, with Halibut & Basil, 185
Red, Peanut Soup with Chicken, 94–95
Slow-Cooked Lamb & Sweet Potato, 108, photo
Curry paste, about, 18
Desserts, list of, 239
Dips. See also Spreads
Artichoke, Lemony, 42
Butter Bean & Hearts of Palm, 41
Onion, Not-So-Classic, 40
Roasted Salsa Verde, photo, 39
Sweet Corn Queso with Pepperoni Crumbs, photo, 49
Whipped Feta, with Dried Herb Oil, 36, photo
Dressings
All-Purpose Buttermilk Ranch, 275
BBQ Sauce Vinaigrette, 269
Drinks. See Hot Chocolate
Dukka
Pistachio-Almond, 280
& Spinach, Ricotta Gnudi with, photo, 173–74
Egg(s)
-&-Bacon Ramen in Buttery Broth, photo, 97
Croque Madame Hot Dish, photo, 77
Foolproof Pasta Carbonara with Radicchio, photo, 169
Gluten-Free Pepperoni Breakfast Pizza (aka Dad’s Breakfast Pizza), 75
hard-boiled, preparing, 23
Poached, & Garlicky Spinach with Yogurt Hollandaise, 66
Poached, on Spicy Avocado Multigrain Toast, 67, photo
poached, preparing, 24, 62–64, photo
Poached, Reuben Toast with, photo, 69
Poached, & Wild Mushrooms on Toast, photo, 70
soft-boiled, preparing, 23
Soft-Boiled, with Sriracha-Sesame Sauce, 45
sunny-side up, preparing, 24
White Cheddar Fauxfflé, 82
Equipment and tools, 19–22
Escarole & Broccolini, Grilled, Salad with BBQ Sauce Vinaigrette, 113
Farro & Black Bean Chili with Swiss Chard & Jack Cheese, photo, 105
Fish
Baked, with Lime Sauce, 188
cooking en papillote, 196–97
Garlicky Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Rye Crisps, 44
Green Curry with Halibut & Basil, 185
Halibut, Sweet Corn & Mushrooms in Parchment, 202–3
Krab Avocado & Grapefruit Salad, photo, 115
Marinated Tuna with Peppers & Olives, 189
Potato-Crusted Trout Schnitzel with Caper Mayo, 192
Salmon with Haricots Verts & Tomatoes in Parchment, 199–200, photo
Sea Bass & Baby Bok Choy, 198
Smoked Trout, Beet & Radish Matzo Tartines, photo, 55
Stew, Easiest, with Pickled-Pepper Rouille, 98
Stick, Crispy, Tacos with Herb Salad, 186
Flours, 16
Freekeh & Haricots Verts with Baby Kale & Preserved Lemon, 165
French Toast Casserole with Caramelized Peaches, 83–84, photo
Garlic, 40 Cloves of, Fingerlings with, 138, photo
Grains, 16. See also specific grains
Grapefruit & Krab Avocado Salad, photo, 115
Green Beans
Freekeh & Haricots Verts with Baby Kale & Preserved Lemon, 165
Salmon with Haricots Verts & Tomatoes in Parchment, 199–200, photo
Slow-Cooked, with Tomatoes & Bacon, 140
Greens. See also specific greens
Hearty, & Chicken, Lime Soup with, 90
Ham
Croque Madame Hot Dish, photo, 77
Harissa, Cheater, 266
Hearts of Palm
& Butter Bean Dip, 41
cooking with, 18
Herb(s). See also specific herbs
Dried, Oil, 279
and Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes, 141, photo
Salad, Crispy Fish Stick Tacos with, 186
Hominy & Poblanos, White Chicken Chili with, 99
Hot Chocolate, Three Ways, 260–63, photo
Hot sauces, 15
Ice Cream Birthday Cake, 258, photo
Iced Cream, Almost-Instant Strawberry-Vanilla, 251
Jam
Oven-Roasted Tomato, photo, 271
Quick Strawberry-Lemon, 274
Kimchi
about, 15–16
& Silken Tofu Stew, 91
Lamb
Pomegranate-Glazed Turkish Meatballs with Salted Yogurt & Mint, 46, photo
Roast with Cheater Harissa, Chickpeas & Kale, 232
Sausage, Chickpeas & Mint, Fideos with, 166, photo
& Sweet Potato Curry, Slow-Cooked, 108, photo
Lemons, Speedy Preserved, 267
Lettuce
Baby, & Hot Sauce Butter, Chicken Schnitzel with, 214
Wraps, Smashed Chickpea Salad, photo, 119
Lime
Sauce, Baked Fish with, 188
Soup with Chicken & Hearty Greens, 90
Marinara
buying, for recipes, 16
Soup, Smoky, with Garlic Bread Crumbs, photo, 89
Masa Pancakes with Spiced Butter, 74
Mayonnaise
Avocado, 268
buying, for recipes, 18
Meatballs
Giant, with Marinara Sauce & Parmesan, 229
Pomegranate-Glazed Turkish, with Salted Yogurt & Mint, 46, photo
Slow-Cooker Turkey, with Spaghetti, 155
Melon & Heirloom Tomato Salad, Spicy, with Mozzarella, 123, photo
Mousse, Simplest Chocolate, 250
Muffins, Coconut-Lime, 72, photo
Mushroom(s)
Button, Carpaccio with Celery & Hazelnuts, 122
Halibut, & Sweet Corn in Parchment, 202–3
Pork, Scallion & Enoki Negimaki with Sesame-Soy Glaze, 226–27
Shumai Stew with Shiitake & Mustard Greens, 100, photo
Wild, & Poached Eggs on Toast, photo, 70
Mustard, for recipes, 18
Mustard Greens & Shiitake, Shumai Stew with, 100, photo
Noodles. See Ramen
Nuts
Catalan-Style Mussels with Green Olives & Fried Almonds, 184
Chocolate-Peanut Pie, photo, 243
Pistachio-Almond Dukka, 280
Rocky Road Clusters, 245
Spicy Beer, with Rosemary, 50
Oats
Blueberry-Vanilla Breakfast Cereal with Yogurt & Blueberry Preserves, 78, photo
Oil, Dried Herb, 279
Oils, for recipes, 12
Olives
Green, & Fried Almonds, Catalan-Style Mussels with, 184
& Peppers, Marinated Tuna with, 189
Onion(s)
Dip, Not-So-Classic, 40
Pearl, & Brussels Sprout Hash with Burnt Almonds, 149
Pancakes, Masa, with Spiced Butter, 74
Panna Cotta, Cereal Milk, with Roasted Raspberries, photo, 253
Pantry items, 12–18
Pasta
Bucatini with Freshest Tomato Sauce, 154
Carbonara, Foolproof, with Radicchio, photo, 169
Couscous Paella with Chicken & Andouille, photo, 163
Fideos with Lamb Sausage, Chickpeas & Mint, 166, photo
Grandma’s Chili Mac, photo, 157
Mexican-Style Sopita with Farmer Cheese, 164
Ravioli Lasagna with Arugula, 158–60, photo
Ricotta Gnudi with Spinach & Dukka, photo, 173–74
Slow-Cooker Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti, 155
Stovetop Mac ’n’ Cheese with Bacon Bread Crumbs, 179
Peaches, Caramelized, French Toast Casserole with, 83–84, photo
Peanut
Soup, Red Curry, with Chicken, 94–95
Peanut Butter Cookies, Gluten-Free Chocolate-Cherry, 240, photo
Pear, Brussels Sprout, & Apple Slaw, 112
Peas
& Beans with Buttermilk Ranch, 116, photo
with Black Eyes, Good-Luck, 133
frozen, for recipes, 18
Pepper, fresh, for recipes, 14
Pepperoni
Breakfast Pizza, Gluten-Free (aka Dad’s Breakfast Pizza), 75
Crumbs, Sweet Corn Queso with, photo, 49
Pepper(s). See also Chile(s)
jarred, types of, 18
& Olives, Marinated Tuna with, 189
Pickled-, Rouille, 278
Pickles, Quick Kirby, with Ginger & Jalapeño, photo, 277
Pie, Chocolate-Peanut, photo, 243
Pizza
Pepperoni Breakfast, Gluten-Free (aka Dad’s Breakfast Pizza), 75
Pork. See also Bacon; Sausage(s)
All-Day Cassoulet, 107
Black Pepper, with Asparagus, 224, photo
Carnitas, Oven-Fried, photo, 223
Croque Madame Hot Dish, photo, 77
Giant Meatballs with Marinara Sauce & Parmesan, 229
& Rice Congee with Chiles, Crispy Garlic & Ginger, 175
Scallion, & Enoki Negimaki with Sesame-Soy Glaze, 226–27
Shoulder, Pineapple-Roasted, 228
Shumai with Vinegar–Soy Sauce, 56–58, photo
temperature guides, 25
Potato(es)
-Crusted Trout Schnitzel with Caper Mayo, 192
Fingerlings with 40 Cloves of Garlic, 138, photo
flakes, dried, 16
Gluten-Free Pepperoni Breakfast Pizza (aka Dad’s Breakfast Pizza), 75
Olive Oil & Herb Crushed, 141, photo
Sticks, Extra-Crispy, with Chipotle Mayo, 144, photo
Sweet, & Lamb Curry, Slow-Cooked, 108, photo
Puff pastry, for recipes, 16
Quinoa
Burgers with Avocado Mayo & Pea Shoots, 176, photo
cooking directions, 24
Radicchio & Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Yogurt Caesar, 128, photo
Radish(es)
Smoked Trout, & Beet Matzo Tartines, photo, 55
Ramen, Bacon-&-Egg, in Buttery Broth, photo, 97
Raspberries, Roasted, Cereal Milk Panna Cotta with, photo, 253
Rice
No-Stir Risotto with Shrimp & Clams, 170, photo
& Pork Congee with Chiles, Crispy Garlic & Ginger, 175
Red, Heather’s, 178
steaming directions, 24
white, types of, 16
Rocky Road Clusters, 245
Salads, list of, 111
Salsa Verde, Roasted, photo, 39
Salts, 12–14
Sandwiches
Apple Cider Pulled Chicken, with Slaw, 220
Classic Meat Loaf, with Tomato Jam, 230, photo
Sauces, list of recipes, 265
Sausage, Lamb, Chickpeas & Mint, Fideos with, 166, photo
Sausage(s). See also Pepperoni
All-Day Cassoulet, 107
& Beans, Stewed, with Broccoli Rabe, 221
Couscous Paella with Chicken & Andouille, photo, 163
Easiest Fish Stew with Pickled-Pepper Rouille, 98
Shellfish
Butter-Basted Scallops with Watercress & Charred Corn, 193, photo
Catalan-Style Mussels with Green Olives & Fried Almonds, 184
Easiest Fish Stew with Pickled-Pepper Rouille, 98
No-Stir Risotto with Shrimp & Clams, 170, photo
Peel-&-Eat Shrimp with Green Chile Butter, photo, 191
shelling and deveining shrimp, 24
Shumai, Pork, with Vinegar–Soy Sauce, 56–58, photo
Shumai Stew with Shiitake & Mustard Greens, 100, photo
Soups and stews, list of, 87
Spices, 14–15
Spinach
& Dukka, Ricotta Gnudi with, photo, 173–74
Garlicky, & Poached Eggs with Yogurt Hollandaise, 66
Spreads
Garlicky Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Rye Crisps, 44
Oven-Roasted Tomato Jam, photo, 271
Pickled-Pepper Rouille, 278
Strawberry-Lemon Quick Jam, 274
Strawberry(ies)
-Lemon Quick Jam, 274
No-Bake Cheesecake with, 254, photo
-Vanilla Iced Cream, Almost-Instant, 251
Sweetened condensed milk, 16
Sweet Potato & Lamb Curry, Slow-Cooked, 108, photo
Swiss Chard & Jack Cheese, Farro & Black Bean Chili with, photo, 105
Tacos, Crispy Fish Stick, with Herb Salad, 186
Tart, Free-Form Apple, with Whole Wheat Crust, 244
Toasts
Poached Eggs & Wild Mushrooms on, photo, 70
Reuben, with Poached Eggs, photo, 69
Ricotta, Quick-Pickled Grape Tomatoes on, photo, 81
Spicy Avocado Multigrain, Poached Eggs on, 67, photo
Tofu, Silken, & Kimchi Stew, 91
Tomatillos
Roasted Salsa Verde, photo, 39
Tomato(es). See also Marinara
& Bacon, Slow-Cooked Green Beans with, 140
Bloody Mary Panzanella, 121
California-Style Fattoush, photo, 127
Grape, Quick-Pickled, on Ricotta Toast, photo, 81
& Haricots Verts, Salmon with, in Parchment, 199–200, photo
Heirloom, & Melon Salad, Spicy, with Mozzarella, 123, photo
Oven-Roasted, Jam, 270, 271
Sauce, Freshest, Bucatini with, 154
Yellow Gazpacho with Smoked Almond & Parsley Gremolata, 92, photo
Tortilla(s)
Crisps, Herbed, 43
Crispy Fish Stick Tacos with Herb Salad, 186
Free-Form Chicken Enchilada Stacks, 208, photo
Truffles, DIY Chocolate, 246–48, photo
Turkey Meatballs, Slow-Cooker, with Spaghetti, 155
Vegetables. See also specific vegetables
Modern Crudités, 28–35
Vinegars, 14