Index

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A

aioli, 190–92

Aleppo pepper:

about, 333

eggplant and ginger tartines, 16–18, photo

all-butter pie dough, 326

almonds:

candied cocktail nuts, 6, photo

cauliflower tabbouleh, 95–96, photo

garlic-scape pesto, 312

not-so-sweet granola, 323

salted-chocolate hot fudge sundaes, 297–98

spiced granola, 322–23

anchovies:

black (or green) olive tapenade, 317

onion-walnut relish, 188–89

oven-charred tomato-stuffed peppers, photo, 39–40

apple(s):

boozy jumbled-fruit croustade, photo, 283–84

bourbon-roasted pork loin, 170, photo

crisp with oatmeal topping, 278

custard crisp, 276–78, photo

double-stuffed deviled eggs with crab, 26

flognarde, 293

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

arugula:

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

sweet and smoky green salad, 215

tomato tart with mustard and ricotta, 48–50, photo

Asian-French salmon rillettes, 15

Asian sesame oil:

about, 333

Korean-style mayo, 310

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

soy-sauce eggs and sticky rice, 242–43, photo

umami burgers, 140–41

asparagus:

green-as-spring soup, 80–81

spring chowder, photo, 65

avocado(s):

bean and tortilla soup, 60–62, photo

and berry salad, spring, 97–98, photo

demi-goddess dressing, 304

mash, 196–98, photo

warm squid salad, 176–78, photo

B

bacon:

maple-syrup-and-mustard Brussels sprouts, 212–13, photo

-mushroom galette, 51–53, photo

balsamic chicken with baby potatoes and mushrooms, photo, 121

banana Bundt, last-of-the-bunch, 251–53, photo

bars, chocolate-covered chai-tea, 248–50, photo

basil:

Christiane’s dinner-party terrine, 35–36, photo

demi-goddess dressing, 304

-lime cream, 80–81

make-everything-better tomato sauce, 316

oven-charred tomato-stuffed peppers, photo, 39–40

three-pepper burgers, 138–39, photo

zucchini and pine nut terrine, 36

Basta Pasta potato salad, 225

bean(s):

black, –chipotle dip, 19

cauliflower tabbouleh, 95–96, photo

chicken-chili tamale pie, 125–27, photo

chickpea-tahini salad, 93–94

and cod, Portuguese-style, en papillote, 186–87, photo

cooked, storing, 314

cooking directions, 314

cowboy caviar salad or side, 90–92, photo

Moroccan-spiced chickpea and noodle soup, 66–68, photo

soaking, 314

and tortilla soup, 60–62, photo

white, and smoked fish (a pantry-and-fridge salad), 102–3

beef:

and beer stew, 146–47

carbonnade chockful of vegetables, 147

grilled dry-rubbed rib-eye steaks, photo, 145

marinated and pan-seared hanger, skirt, flank or take-your-pick steak, 142–43, photo

meatballs and spaghetti, 157–59, photo

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

slow-cooker brisket with carrots and sweet potatoes, 151–52, photo

stew, subtly spicy, softly hot, slightly sweet, photo, 149–50

stuffed cabbage, 154–56, photo

three-pepper burgers, 138–39, photo

umami burgers, 140–41

beer:

beef carbonnade chockful of vegetables, 147

and beef stew, 146–47

beet(s):

-fennel soup, hot or cold, 82, photo

-ginger salad bowls, 88–89, photo

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

berry(ies):

biscuit shortcakes, 275

cornmeal-buttermilk loaf cake with or without, 264

cornmeal skillet cake, 265, photo

mixed, pie, 285–87, photo

or plums or pears, flognarde with, 291–93, photo

see also specific berries

biscuit:

drop- , peach cobbler, 273–75, photo

shortcakes, 275

black bean–chipotle dip, 19

blackberries:

berry flognarde, 293

mixed berry pie, 285–87, photo

black (or green) olive tapenade, 317

blueberry(ies):

berry flognarde, 293

-buttermilk Bundt cake, 254–55

cornmeal-buttermilk loaf cake with or without berries, 264

cornmeal skillet cake, 265, photo

drop-biscuit peach cobbler, 273–75, photo

mixed berry pie, 285–87, photo

pie, 287

bok choy, in ginger fried rice, 239–40, photo

boozy jumbled-fruit croustade, photo, 283–84

bouillon base, about, 333

bourbon:

boozy jumbled-fruit croustade, photo, 283–84

-roasted pork loin, 170, photo

bourride, Rosa Jackson’s, 190–92, photo

braised lamb shanks with tomatoes and olives, 163–64, photo

brandade, salmon, 183–85, photo

brandy:

apple flognarde, 293

berry flognarde, 293

cherry clafoutis, 293

flognarde with plums or berries or pears, 291–93, photo

prune and pear (or apple) flognarde, 293

bread-based recipes:

savory bread pudding, 237–38

tomato and peach panzanella, 99–101, photo

brown sugar–spice cake, 256–57

Brussels sprouts, maple-syrup-and-mustard, 212–13, photo

bulgogi sauce:

about, 333

umami burgers, 140–41

burgers:

salmon, 174–75, photo

three-pepper, 138–39, photo

umami, 140–41

butter-glazed turnips, 227

buttermilk:

-blueberry Bundt cake, 254–55

-cornmeal loaf cake with or without berries, 264

cornmeal skillet cake, 265, photo

demi-goddess dressing, 304

green goddess sipper, soup or shots, 84, photo

butter-poached corn with egg noodles, 218–19, photo

C

cabbage:

gingered-turkey meatball soup, 75–77, photo

ginger fried rice, 239–40, photo

stuffed, 154–56, photo

winter squash and walnuts, pasta with, 232–33, photo

cakes:

blueberry-buttermilk Bundt, 254–55

brown sugar–spice, 256–57

caramel-pear and five-spice upside-down, 258–60, photo

cornmeal-buttermilk loaf, with or without berries, 264

cornmeal skillet, 265, photo

last-of-the-bunch banana Bundt, 251–53, photo

molasses coffee, 261–62, photo

tangerine-topped cheesecake, 270–72, photo

triple-layer parsnip and cranberry, 266–69, photo, photo

candied cocktail nuts, 6, photo

candied tomato peel, 42

capers:

Lower East Side brunch tart, photo, 47

make-everything-better tomato sauce, 316

pasta with sardines, fennel and pine nuts, 202–3

salmon burgers, 174–75, photo

caramelized onion galette with Parm cream, 54–55

caramel-pear and five-spice upside-down cake, 258–60, photo

carrot(s):

-and-mustard rillettes, 10–12, photo

beef carbonnade chockful of vegetables, 147

gingered-turkey meatball soup, 75–77, photo

ginger fried rice, 239–40, photo

roasted butternut squash soup, 58–59

subtly spicy, softly hot, slightly sweet beef stew, photo, 149–50

sweet and smoky roasted, 214, photo

and sweet potatoes, slow-cooker brisket with, 151–52, photo

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

cauliflower tabbouleh, 95–96, photo

celery root:

beef carbonnade chockful of vegetables, 147

granola-topped squash and root vegetable gratin, 230–31

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

chai-tea bars, chocolate-covered, 248–50, photo

chard:

Rosa Jackson’s bourride, 190–92, photo

tomato tart with mustard and ricotta, 48–50, photo

cheddar:

bean and tortilla soup, 60–62, photo

my newest gougères, 8–9, photo

pimento cheese, 24, photo

savory bread pudding, 237–38

sharp, buying, 24

three-pepper burgers, 138–39, photo

cheese:

bean and tortilla soup, 60–62, photo

caramelized onion galette with Parm cream, 54–55

carrot-and-mustard rillettes, 10–12, photo

garlic-scape pesto, 312

mushroom-bacon galette, 51–53, photo

my newest gougères, 8–9, photo

pimento, 24, photo

ricotta spoonable, 22, photo

savory bread pudding, 237–38

sharp cheddar, buying, 24

tangerine-topped cheesecake, 270–72, photo

three-pepper burgers, 138–39, photo

tomato tart with mustard and ricotta, 48–50, photo

see also cream cheese

cheesecake, tangerine-topped, 270–72, photo

cherry clafoutis, 293

chewy chocolate chip cookies, 246–47

chicken:

balsamic, with baby potatoes and mushrooms, photo, 121

breasts, oven-roasted, 108

-chili sandwiches, Luang Prabang, 106, photo

-chili tamale pie, 125–27, photo

ginger fried rice, 239–40, photo

herb-butter, 122–24, photo

lemon-fennel, in a pot, 133–34, photo

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

ponzu, 112–13

roast, with pan-sauce vinaigrette, 128–29

and salad Milanese style, 109–10, photo

spatchcocked, photo, 131–32

tarragon spatchcocked, 132

thighs, sweet chili, 114–16, photo

and winter squash tagine, 117–19, photo

chickpea(s):

cauliflower tabbouleh, 95–96, photo

and noodle soup, Moroccan-spiced, 66–68, photo

-tahini salad, 93–94

chiles:

bean and tortilla soup, 60–62, photo

chicken-chili tamale pie, 125–27, photo

chipotle cream, 196–98, photo

chipotles in adobo sauce, about, 333

cowboy caviar salad or side, 90–92, photo

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

three-pepper burgers, 138–39, photo

Urfa, about, 335

chili, chicken- , tamale pie, 125–27, photo

chipotle(s):

in adobo sauce, about, 333

–black bean dip, 19

cream, 196–98, photo

chives:

demi-goddess dressing, 304

make-everything-better tomato sauce, 316

pasta with shrimp, squash, lemon and lots of herbs, 204–6, photo

chocolate:

chip cookies, chewy, 246–47

-covered chai-tea bars, 248–50, photo

crunch, 325

dark, pudding, 294–96, photo

hot fudge sauce, 297–98

last-of-the-bunch banana Bundt, 251–53, photo

salted- , hot fudge sundaes, 297–98

chowder:

clam, my way, 69–71, photo

clam, New England, 71

fall and winter vegetable, 65

fresh-off-the-cob corn, 72–74, photo

potato, lots of ways, 63–65

spring, photo, 65

summer, 65

Christiane’s dinner-party terrine, 35–36, photo

chutney, tomato, 318

cilantro:

cauliflower tabbouleh, 95–96, photo

cowboy caviar salad or side, 90–92, photo

demi-goddess dressing, 304

gremolata, photo, 149–50

three-pepper burgers, 138–39, photo

citrus:

-marinated halibut with mango salsa, 180–82, photo

segmenting, 309

washing and drying, 309

working with, 309

zesting, 309

see also grapefruit; lemon(s); lime(s); orange(s)

clafoutis, cherry, 293

clam(s):

buying, 69

chowder, New England, 71

chowder my way, 69–71, photo

juice, buying, 69

cobbler, drop-biscuit peach, 273–75, photo

coconut:

last-of-the-bunch banana Bundt, 251–53, photo

not-so-sweet granola, 323

spiced granola, 322–23

cod:

and beans, Portuguese-style, en papillote, 186–87, photo

holiday fish soup, 199–201, photo

Rosa Jackson’s bourride, 190–92, photo

coffee molasses cake, 261–62, photo

cognac:

berry flognarde, 293

cherry clafoutis, 293

flognarde with plums or berries or pears, 291–93, photo

prune and pear (or apple) flognarde, 293

coleslaw dressing, make-it-easy, 306

Comté cheese:

carrot-and-mustard rillettes, 10–12, photo

my newest gougères, 8–9, photo

cookies, chewy chocolate chip, 246–47

corn:

butter-poached, with egg noodles, 218–19, photo

fresh-off-the-cob, chowder, 72–74, photo

miso, so-good, 216

removing kernels from the cob, 217

and squid, main-course miso, 217

summer chowder, 65

cornmeal:

brown sugar–spice cake, 256–57

-buttermilk loaf cake with or without berries, 264

chicken-chili tamale pie, 125–27, photo

skillet cake, 265, photo

cowboy caviar salad or side, 90–92, photo

crab, double-stuffed deviled eggs with, 26

cranberry(ies):

-lemon Eton mess, photo, 281

and parsnip cake, triple-layer, 266–69, photo, photo

pasta with cabbage, winter squash and walnuts, 232–33, photo

subtly spicy, softly hot, slightly sweet beef stew, photo, 149–50

sugared, 269, photo

cream cheese:

caramelized onion galette with Parm cream, 54–55

Lower East Side brunch tart, photo, 47

tangerine-topped cheesecake, 270–72, photo

triple-layer parsnip and cranberry cake, 266–69, photo, photo

crisps:

apple, with oatmeal topping, 278

apple custard, 276–78, photo

croustade, boozy jumbled-fruit, photo, 283–84

crunch, chocolate, 325

cucumbers:

Basta Pasta potato salad, 225

chicken and salad Milanese style, 109–10, photo

green goddess sipper, soup or shots, 84, photo

hot or cold beet-fennel soup, 82, photo

Luang Prabang chicken-chili sandwiches, 106, photo

quick pickled, 320

curd, lemon, 324

curry paste. See Thai curry paste

D

dark chocolate pudding, 294–96, photo

demi-goddess dressing, 304

desserts:

apple crisp with oatmeal topping, 278

apple custard crisp, 276–78, photo

berry flognarde, 293

blueberry pie, 287

boozy jumbled-fruit croustade, photo, 283–84

cherry clafoutis, 293

chewy chocolate chip cookies, 246–47

chocolate-covered chai-tea bars, 248–50, photo

cranberry-lemon Eton mess, photo, 281

dark chocolate pudding, 294–96, photo

drop-biscuit peach cobbler, 273–75, photo

Eton mess, 279–81

flognarde with plums or berries or pears, 291–93, photo

mixed berry pie, 285–87, photo

mostly rhubarb tart, 288–90, photo

prune and pear (or apple) flognarde, 293

salted-chocolate hot fudge sundaes, 297–98

white wine–poached pears, 299–300, photo

see also cakes

deviled eggs, double-stuffed, with crab, 26

dill:

Lower East Side brunch tart, photo, 47

pasta with shrimp, squash, lemon and lots of herbs, 204–6, photo

salmon burgers, 174–75, photo

dips:

aioli, 190–92

black bean–chipotle, 19

chipotle cream, 196–98, photo

ricotta spoonable, 22, photo

roasted squash hummus, 20–21

sweet and smoky mayo, 215

double-stuffed deviled eggs with crab, 26

dressings:

demi-goddess, 304

house, 305

lemon “goop” vinaigrette, 307

make-it-easy coleslaw, 306

dried fruit:

boozy jumbled-fruit croustade, photo, 283–84

cauliflower tabbouleh, 95–96, photo

pasta with cabbage, winter squash and walnuts, 232–33, photo

pasta with sardines, fennel and pine nuts, 202–3

prune and pear (or apple) flognarde, 293

slow-cooker brisket with carrots and sweet potatoes, 151–52, photo

drop-biscuit peach cobbler, 273–75, photo

E

egg noodles:

beef and beer stew, 146–47

beef carbonnade chockful of vegetables, 147

butter-poached corn with, 218–19, photo

subtly spicy, softly hot, slightly sweet beef stew, photo, 149–50

eggplant:

and ginger tartines, 16–18, photo

summer vegetable tian, 234–36, photo

eggs:

Christiane’s dinner-party terrine, 35–36, photo

double-stuffed deviled, with crab, 26

hard-boiled, 321

kale and onion frittata, 28

soy-sauce, and sticky rice, 242–43, photo

western frittata, 27

zucchini and pine nut terrine, 36

Eton mess, 279–81

Eton mess, cranberry-lemon, photo, 281

F

fall and winter vegetable chowder, 65

fennel:

-beet soup, hot or cold, 82, photo

-lemon chicken in a pot, 133–34, photo

sardines, and pine nuts, pasta with, 202–3

fish:

citrus-marinated halibut with mango salsa, 180–82, photo

flounder meunière with onion-walnut relish, 188–89

French-Asian salmon rillettes, 15

honey-mustard salmon rillettes, 13–15, photo

Lower East Side brunch tart, photo, 47

main-course miso corn and squid, 217

miso-glazed salmon, 179

miso-salmon rillettes, 15

pasta with sardines, fennel and pine nuts, 202–3

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

Portuguese-style cod and beans en papillote, 186–87, photo

Rosa Jackson’s bourride, 190–92, photo

salmon brandade, 183–85, photo

salmon burgers, 174–75, photo

seafood pasta, 207–9, photo

smoked, and white beans (a pantry-and-fridge salad), 102–3

soup, holiday, 199–201, photo

squid, buying, 176

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

warm squid salad, 176–78, photo

see also anchovies

flognarde:

berry, 293

with plums or berries or pears, 291–93, photo

prune and pear (or apple), 293

flounder meunière with onion-walnut relish, 188–89

French-Asian salmon rillettes, 15

fresh-off-the-cob corn chowder, 72–74, photo

frittatas:

kale and onion, 28

western, 27

fruit (dried):

boozy jumbled- , croustade, photo, 283–84

cauliflower tabbouleh, 95–96, photo

pasta with cabbage, winter squash and walnuts, 232–33, photo

pasta with sardines, fennel and pine nuts, 202–3

prune and pear (or apple) flognarde, 293

slow-cooker brisket with carrots and sweet potatoes, 151–52, photo

fruit (fresh):

boozy jumbled- , croustade, photo, 283–84

vegetables, or seafood, tempura’d, 30–32, photo

see also berry(ies); specific fruits

furikake, about, 333

G

galette dough, 331

galettes:

caramelized onion, with Parm cream, 54–55

mushroom-bacon, 51–53, photo

garam masala:

about, 333–34

chicken and winter squash tagine, 117–19, photo

garlic:

aioli, 190–92

make-everything-better tomato sauce, 316

removing green germ inside, 320

garlic-scape pesto, 312

garlic scapes, buying and keeping, 312

gazpacho, tomato and berry, photo, 86–87

ginger:

-beet salad bowls, 88–89, photo

crystallized, soaking, 322

and eggplant tartines, 16–18, photo

fried rice, 239–40, photo

gingered-turkey meatball soup, 75–77, photo

gremolata, photo, 149–50

not-so-sweet granola, 323

spiced granola, 322–23

tomato chutney, 318

Giverny tomatoes, 41–42, photo

gochujang:

about, 334

French-Asian salmon rillettes, 15

ginger fried rice, 239–40, photo

Korean-style mayo, 310

subtly spicy, softly hot, slightly sweet beef stew, photo, 149–50

umami burgers, 140–41

“goop,” lemon, and syrup, photo, 308

gougères, my newest, 8–9, photo

grains. See specific grains

granola:

not-so-sweet, 323

spiced, 322–23

-topped squash and root vegetable gratin, 230–31

grapefruit:

spring avocado and berry salad, 97–98, photo

working with, 309

gratin, granola-topped squash and root vegetable, 230–31

green-as-spring soup, 80–81

green goddess sipper, soup or shots, 84, photo

greens:

gingered-turkey meatball soup, 75–77, photo

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

roast chicken with pan-sauce vinaigrette, 128–29

tomato tart with mustard and ricotta, 48–50, photo

see also specific greens

gremolata, photo, 149–50

grilled dry-rubbed rib-eye steaks, photo, 145

H

halibut:

citrus-marinated, with mango salsa, 180–82, photo

Rosa Jackson’s bourride, 190–92, photo

hard-boiled eggs, 321

harissa:

about, 334

ginger-beet salad bowls, 88–89, photo

lightning-fast tahini pork, 168, photo

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

ponzu mayonnaise sauce, 311

tomato and berry gazpacho, photo, 86–87

yogurt, 313

herb(s):

-butter chicken, 122–24, photo

Christiane’s dinner-party terrine, 35–36, photo

demi-goddess dressing, 304

green goddess sipper, soup or shots, 84, photo

lots of, shrimp, squash, and lemon, pasta with, 204–6, photo

oven-charred tomato-stuffed peppers, photo, 39–40

potato tourte, 220–23, photo, photo

ricotta spoonable, 22, photo

see also specific herbs

holiday fish soup, 199–201, photo

honey-mustard salmon rillettes, 13–15, photo

hot fudge sauce, 297–98

hot or cold beet-fennel soup, 82, photo

house dressing, 305

hummus, roasted squash, 20–21

J

Jackson’s, Rosa, bourride, 190–92, photo

K

kabocha squash, in pasta with cabbage, winter squash and walnuts, 232–33, photo

kaffir lime leaves:

about, 319, 334

clam chowder my way, 69–71, photo

quick-as-a-wink pickled strawberries, 319

kale:

gingered-turkey meatball soup, 75–77, photo

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

and onion frittata, 28

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

Rosa Jackson’s bourride, 190–92, photo

sweet and smoky green salad, 215

tomato tart with mustard and ricotta, 48–50, photo

kecap manis:

about, 334

umami burgers, 140–41

Korean-style mayo, 310

L

lamb:

boneless leg of, rolled, studded and herbed, 165–66, photo

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

or veal osso buco, 164

shanks, braised, with tomatoes and olives, 163–64, photo

last-of-the-bunch banana Bundt, 251–53, photo

lemon(s):

citrus-marinated halibut with mango salsa, 180–82, photo

-cranberry Eton mess, photo, 281

curd, 324

-fennel chicken in a pot, 133–34, photo

“goop” and syrup, photo, 308

“goop” vinaigrette, 307

make-everything-better tomato sauce, 316

oil, about, 334

shrimp, squash and lots of herbs, pasta with, 204–6, photo

twice-flavored scallops, 193–95, photo

working with, 309

lentils, in Moroccan-spiced chickpea and noodle soup, 66–68, photo

lettuce:

ginger-beet salad bowls, 88–89, photo

soup, 78–79, photo

lightning-fast tahini pork, 168, photo

lime(s):

-basil cream, 80–81

oil, about, 334

working with, 309

Lower East Side brunch tart, photo, 47

Luang Prabang chicken-chili sandwiches, 106, photo

M

main-course miso corn and squid, 217

make-everything-better tomato sauce, 316

make-it-easy coleslaw dressing, 306

mango:

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

salsa, 180–82, photo

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

maple:

-miso-jammed sweet potatoes, 226

-syrup-and-mustard Brussels sprouts, 212–13, photo

marinated and pan-seared hanger, skirt, flank or take-your-pick steak, 142–43, photo

mayonnaise:

chipotle cream, 196–98, photo

Korean-style, 310

make-it-easy coleslaw dressing, 306

sauce, ponzu, 311

store-bought, mix-ins, 310–11

sweet and smoky, 215

meat. See beef; lamb; pork; veal

meatball(s):

gingered-turkey, soup, 75–77, photo

and spaghetti, 157–59, photo

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

mint:

cauliflower tabbouleh, 95–96, photo

demi-goddess dressing, 304

miso:

corn, so-good, 216

corn and squid, main-course, 217

-glazed salmon, 179

light (white or yellow) and red, about, 334

-maple-jammed sweet potatoes, 226

-salmon rillettes, 15

mixed berry pie, 285–87, photo

molasses coffee cake, 261–62, photo

Moroccan-spiced chickpea and noodle soup, 66–68, photo

mostly rhubarb tart, 288–90, photo

mushroom(s):

and baby potatoes, balsamic chicken with, photo, 121

-bacon galette, 51–53, photo

gingered-turkey meatball soup, 75–77, photo

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

umami burgers, 140–41

mussels, in holiday fish soup, 199–201, photo

mustard:

-and-carrot rillettes, 10–12, photo

-and-maple-syrup Brussels sprouts, 212–13, photo

bourbon-roasted pork loin, 170, photo

-honey salmon rillettes, 13–15, photo

my newest gougères, 8–9, photo

and ricotta, tomato tart with, 48–50, photo

salmon burgers, 174–75, photo

my newest gougères, 8–9, photo

N

New England clam chowder, 71

nibbles, starters & small bites:

black bean–chipotle dip, 19

candied cocktail nuts, 6, photo

caramelized onion galette with Parm cream, 54–55

carrot-and-mustard rillettes, 10–12, photo

Christiane’s dinner-party terrine, 35–36, photo

double-stuffed deviled eggs with crab, 26

eggplant and ginger tartines, 16–18, photo

French-Asian salmon rillettes, 15

Giverny tomatoes, 41–42, photo

green goddess sipper, soup or shots, 84, photo

honey-mustard salmon rillettes, 13–15, photo

kale and onion frittata, 28

Lower East Side brunch tart, photo, 47

miso-salmon rillettes, 15

mushroom-bacon galette, 51–53, photo

my newest gougères, 8–9, photo

oven-charred tomato-stuffed peppers, photo, 39–40

pepper poppers, 34

pimento cheese, 24, photo

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

ricotta spoonable, 22, photo

roasted squash hummus, 20–21

shrimp-mousse squash blossoms, photo, 33–34

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

tomato and berry gazpacho, photo, 86–87

tomato tart with mustard and ricotta, 48–50, photo

western frittata, 27

zucchini and pine nut terrine, 36

noodle(s):

beef and beer stew, 146–47

beef carbonnade chockful of vegetables, 147

and chickpea soup, Moroccan-spiced, 66–68, photo

egg, butter-poached corn with, 218–19, photo

gingered-turkey meatball soup, 75–77, photo

subtly spicy, softly hot, slightly sweet beef stew, photo, 149–50

nori, in poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

not-so-sweet granola, 323

nut(s):

candied cocktail, 6, photo

not-so-sweet granola, 323

spiced granola, 322–23

see also specific nuts

O

oats:

apple crisp with oatmeal topping, 278

chewy chocolate chip cookies, 246–47

not-so-sweet granola, 323

spiced granola, 322–23

oil, Asian sesame. See Asian sesame oil

oil, lemon or lime, about, 334

olive(s):

black (or green), tapenade, 317

lamb or veal osso buco, 164

and tomatoes, braised lamb shanks with, 163–64, photo

onions, spring. See spring onions

onion(s):

beef and beer stew, 146–47

beef carbonnade chockful of vegetables, 147

bourbon-roasted pork loin, 170, photo

caramelized, galette with Parm cream, 54–55

and kale frittata, 28

quick pickled, 320

savory bread pudding, 237–38

sliced, rinsing, 320

summer vegetable tian, 234–36, photo

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

tomato chutney, 318

-walnut relish, 188–89

orange(s):

chocolate-covered chai-tea bars, 248–50, photo

citrus-marinated halibut with mango salsa, 180–82, photo

gremolata, photo, 149–50

working with, 309

osso buco, lamb or veal, 164

oven-charred tomato-stuffed peppers, photo, 39–40

oven-roasted chicken breasts, 108

P

panzanella, tomato and peach, 99–101, photo

paper-thin roasted potatoes, 224

Parmesan:

caramelized onion galette with Parm cream, 54–55

garlic-scape pesto, 312

mushroom-bacon galette, 51–53, photo

savory bread pudding, 237–38

parsley:

cauliflower tabbouleh, 95–96, photo

demi-goddess dressing, 304

parsnip(s):

beef carbonnade chockful of vegetables, 147

and cranberry cake, triple-layer, 266–69, photo, photo

pasta:

with cabbage, winter squash and walnuts, 232–33, photo

meatballs and spaghetti, 157–59, photo

Moroccan-spiced chickpea and noodle soup, 66–68, photo

with sardines, fennel and pine nuts, 202–3

seafood, 207–9, photo

with shrimp, squash, lemon and lots of herbs, 204–6, photo

pastry dough:

all-butter pie dough, 326

galette dough, 331

pâte brisée, 329–30

sweet tart dough, 327–28

pâte brisée, 329–30

peach(es):

cobbler, drop-biscuit, 273–75, photo

salsa for shrimp tacos, 196–98, photo

and tomato panzanella, 99–101, photo

pear(s):

boozy jumbled-fruit croustade, photo, 283–84

caramel- , and five-spice upside-down cake, 258–60, photo

eggplant and ginger tartines, 16–18, photo

or plums or berries, flognarde with, 291–93, photo

and prune (or apple) flognarde, 293

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

white wine–poached, 299–300, photo

peas, in spring chowder, photo, 65

pecans:

my newest gougères, 8–9, photo

not-so-sweet granola, 323

spiced granola, 322–23

triple-layer parsnip and cranberry cake, 266–69, photo, photo

pepper(s):

bean and tortilla soup, 60–62, photo

chicken and salad Milanese style, 109–10, photo

chicken-chili tamale pie, 125–27, photo

chickpea-tahini salad, 93–94

Christiane’s dinner-party terrine, 35–36, photo

cowboy caviar salad or side, 90–92, photo

mango salsa, 180–82, photo

oven-charred tomato-stuffed, photo, 39–40

pimento cheese, 24, photo

pimentos, buying, 24

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

poppers, 34

salsa for shrimp tacos, 196–98, photo

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

three- , burgers, 138–39, photo

warm squid salad, 176–78, photo

western frittata, 27

white beans and smoked fish (a pantry-and-fridge salad), 102–3

see also chiles

pesto, garlic-scape, 312

pickled onions or cucumbers, quick, 320

pickled strawberries, quick-as-a-wink, 319

pie dough, all-butter, 326

pies:

blueberry, 287

boozy jumbled-fruit croustade, photo, 283–84

chicken-chili tamale, 125–27, photo

Mediterranean shepherd’s, photo, 161–62

mixed berry, 285–87, photo

potato tourte, 220–23, photo, photo

piment d’Espelette, about, 334

pimento cheese, 24, photo

pimentos, buying, 24

pineapple:

salsa for shrimp tacos, 196–98, photo

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

pine nut(s):

sardines, and fennel, pasta with, 202–3

and zucchini terrine, 36

pistachios:

cranberry-lemon Eton mess, photo, 281

not-so-sweet granola, 323

spiced granola, 322–23

plums:

brown sugar–spice cake, 256–57

or berries or pears, flognarde with, 291–93, photo

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

pomegranate molasses:

about, 334

eggplant and ginger tartines, 16–18, photo

roasted acorn squash wedges, 228, 229

roasted squash hummus, 20–21

pomegranate seeds:

eggplant and ginger tartines, 16–18, photo

ginger-beet salad bowls, 88–89, photo

roasted squash hummus, 20–21

ponzu (sauce):

about, 334–35

chicken, 112–13

ginger fried rice, 239–40, photo

mayonnaise sauce, 311

miso-maple-jammed sweet potatoes, 226

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

pork:

ginger fried rice, 239–40, photo

loin, bourbon-roasted, 170, photo

meatballs and spaghetti, 157–59, photo

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

stuffed cabbage, 154–56, photo

tahini, lightning-fast, 168, photo

tenderloin, sweet chili, 116

see also bacon

Portuguese-style cod and beans en papillote, 186–87, photo

potato(es):

baby, and mushrooms, balsamic chicken with, photo, 121

chowder lots of ways, 63–65

clam chowder my way, 69–71, photo

fall and winter vegetable chowder, 65

fresh-off-the-cob corn chowder, 72–74, photo

granola-topped squash and root vegetable gratin, 230–31

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

New England clam chowder, 71

paper-thin roasted, 224

salad, Basta Pasta, 225

salmon brandade, 183–85, photo

spring chowder, photo, 65

summer chowder, 65

sweet, and carrots, slow-cooker brisket with, 151–52, photo

sweet, miso-maple-jammed, 226

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

tourte, 220–23, photo, photo

warm squid salad, 176–78, photo

poultry. See chicken; turkey

prune(s):

boozy jumbled-fruit croustade, photo, 283–84

and pear (or apple) flognarde, 293

slow-cooker brisket with carrots and sweet potatoes, 151–52, photo

pudding:

bread, savory, 237–38

dark chocolate, 294–96, photo

pumpkin seeds:

not-so-sweet granola, 323

spiced granola, 322–23

Q

quiche:

Lower East Side brunch tart, photo, 47

tomato tart with mustard and ricotta, 48–50, photo

quick-as-a-wink pickled strawberries, 319

quick pickled onions or cucumbers, 320

quinoa, in ginger-beet salad bowls, 88–89, photo

R

raisins:

cauliflower tabbouleh, 95–96, photo

pasta with sardines, fennel and pine nuts, 202–3

ras el hanout:

about, 335

chicken and winter squash tagine, 117–19, photo

raspberries:

berry flognarde, 293

cornmeal-buttermilk loaf cake with or without berries, 264

cornmeal skillet cake, 265, photo

cranberry-lemon Eton mess, photo, 281

mixed berry pie, 285–87, photo

relish, onion-walnut, 188–89

rhubarb:

Eton mess, 279–81

mostly, tart, 288–90, photo

rice:

ginger fried, 239–40, photo

sticky, and soy-sauce eggs, 242–43, photo

stuffed cabbage, 154–56, photo

rice vinegar, about, 335

ricotta:

and mustard, tomato tart with, 48–50, photo

spoonable, 22, photo

tangerine-topped cheesecake, 270–72, photo

rillettes:

carrot-and-mustard, 10–12, photo

French-Asian salmon, 15

honey-mustard salmon, 13–15, photo

miso-salmon, 15

roast chicken with pan-sauce vinaigrette, 128–29

roasted acorn squash wedges, photo, 229

roasted butternut squash soup, 58–59

roasted squash hummus, 20–21

rolled, studded and herbed boneless leg of lamb, 165–66, photo

Rosa Jackson’s bourride, 190–92, photo

S

salads:

avocado and berry, spring, 97–98, photo

cauliflower tabbouleh, 95–96, photo

chicken and, Milanese style, 109–10, photo

chickpea-tahini, 93–94

cowboy caviar, 90–92, photo

ginger-beet salad bowls, 88–89, photo

green, sweet and smoky, 215

potato, Basta Pasta, 225

squid, warm, 176–78, photo

tomato and peach panzanella, 99–101, photo

white beans and smoked fish (a pantry-and-fridge salad), 102–3

salmon:

brandade, 183–85, photo

burgers, 174–75, photo

Lower East Side brunch tart, photo, 47

miso-glazed, 179

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

rillettes, French-Asian, 15

rillettes, honey-mustard, 13–15, photo

rillettes, miso- , 15

salsa:

mango, 180–82, photo

for shrimp tacos, 196–98, photo

salted-chocolate hot fudge sundaes, 297–98

sambal oelek, about, 335

sandwiches:

chicken-chili, Luang Prabang, 106, photo

eggplant and ginger tartines, 16–18, photo

sardines, fennel and pine nuts, pasta with, 202–3

sauces:

aioli, 190–92

chipotle cream, 196–98, photo

hot fudge, 297–98

ponzu mayonnaise, 311

sweet and smoky mayo, 215

tomato, make-everything-better, 316

sausages:

meatballs and spaghetti, 157–59, photo

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

stuffed cabbage, 154–56, photo

savory bread pudding, 237–38

scallions:

gremolata, photo, 149–50

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

potato tourte, 220–23, photo, photo

salmon burgers, 174–75, photo

scallops:

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

twice-flavored, 193–95, photo

seafood. See fish; shellfish

seeds:

not-so-sweet granola, 323

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

spiced granola, 322–23

sesame oil. See Asian sesame oil

shallots, sliced, rinsing, 320

sheet-pan supper: balsamic chicken with baby potatoes and mushrooms, photo, 121

shellfish:

clam chowder my way, 69–71, photo

clams, buying, 69

double-stuffed deviled eggs with crab, 26

holiday fish soup, 199–201, photo

New England clam chowder, 71

pasta with shrimp, squash, lemon and lots of herbs, 204–6, photo

pepper poppers, 34

seafood pasta, 207–9, photo

shrimp-mousse squash blossoms, photo, 33–34

shrimp tacos, 196–98, photo

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

twice-flavored scallops, 193–95, photo

shepherd’s pie, Mediterranean, photo, 161–62

shortcakes, biscuit, 275

shots, green goddess, 84, photo

shrimp:

ginger fried rice, 239–40, photo

holiday fish soup, 199–201, photo

-mousse squash blossoms, photo, 33–34

pepper poppers, 34

seafood pasta, 207–9, photo

squash, lemon and lots of herbs, pasta with, 204–6, photo

tacos, 196–98, photo

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

slow-cooker brisket with carrots and sweet potatoes, 151–52, photo

slow-roasted tomatoes for everything, 314

smoked paprika:

cowboy caviar salad or side, 90–92, photo

Portuguese-style cod and beans en papillote, 186–87, photo

sweet and smoky green salad, 215

sweet and smoky mayo, 215

sweet and smoky roasted carrots, 214, photo

yogurt, 313

so-good miso corn, 216

soups:

bean and tortilla, 60–62, photo

beet-fennel, hot or cold, 82, photo

chickpea and noodle, Moroccan-spiced, 66–68, photo

fish, holiday, 199–201, photo

gingered-turkey meatball, 75–77, photo

green-as-spring, 80–81

green goddess, 84, photo

lettuce, 78–79, photo

roasted butternut squash, 58–59

tomato and berry gazpacho, photo, 86–87

see also chowder; stews

soy sauce:

eggs and sticky rice, 242–43, photo

ginger fried rice, 239–40, photo

Korean-style mayo, 310

marinated and pan-seared hanger, skirt, flank or take-your-pick steak, 142–43, photo

miso-glazed salmon, 179

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

roasted butternut squash soup, 58–59

subtly spicy, softly hot, slightly sweet beef stew, photo, 149–50

sweet chili chicken thighs, 114–16, photo

twice-flavored scallops, 193–95, photo

umami burgers, 140–41

spatchcocked chicken, photo, 131–32

spatchcocked tarragon chicken, 132

spiced granola, 322–23

spiced yogurt: two versions, 313

spinach:

gingered-turkey meatball soup, 75–77, photo

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

Rosa Jackson’s bourride, 190–92, photo

tomato tart with mustard and ricotta, 48–50, photo

spoonable, ricotta, 22, photo

spreads and toppings:

aioli, 190–92

black (or green) olive tapenade, 317

carrot-and-mustard rillettes, 10–12, photo

eggplant and ginger tartines, 16–18, photo

French-Asian salmon rillettes, 15

garlic-scape pesto, 312

honey-mustard salmon rillettes, 13–15, photo

lemon curd, 324

lemon “goop” and syrup, photo, 308

miso-salmon rillettes, 15

pimento cheese, 24, photo

roasted squash hummus, 20–21

tomato chutney, 318

spring avocado and berry salad, 97–98, photo

spring chowder, photo, 65

spring onions:

about, 27

kale and onion frittata, 28

potato tourte, 220–23, photo, photo

substitutes for, 27

tomato chutney, 318

western frittata, 27

squash (summer):

blossoms, shrimp-mousse, photo, 33–34

green-as-spring soup, 80–81

green goddess sipper, soup or shots, 84, photo

shrimp, lemon and lots of herbs, pasta with, 204–6, photo

summer chowder, 65

summer vegetable tian, 234–36, photo

zucchini and pine nut terrine, 36

squash (winter):

beef carbonnade chockful of vegetables, 147

cabbage and walnuts, pasta with, 232–33, photo

and chicken tagine, 117–19, photo

fall and winter vegetable chowder, 65

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

roasted, hummus, 20–21

roasted acorn, wedges, photo, 229

roasted butternut, soup, 58–59

and root vegetable gratin, granola-topped, 230–31

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

squid:

buying, 176

and corn, main-course miso, 217

salad, warm, 176–78, photo

seafood pasta, 207–9, photo

Sriracha:

about, 335

bourbon-roasted pork loin, 170, photo

Luang Prabang chicken-chili sandwiches, 106, photo

miso-maple-jammed sweet potatoes, 226

miso-salmon rillettes, 15

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

sweet chili chicken thighs, 114–16, photo

stews:

beef, subtly spicy, softly hot, slightly sweet, photo, 149–50

beef and beer, 146–47

beef carbonnade chockful of vegetables, 147

chicken and winter squash tagine, 117–19, photo

Rosa Jackson’s bourride, 190–92, photo

strawberries:

Eton mess, 279–81

hot or cold beet-fennel soup, 82, photo

mostly rhubarb tart, 288–90, photo

pickled, quick-as-a-wink, 319

spring avocado and berry salad, 97–98, photo

tomato and berry gazpacho, photo, 86–87

stuffed cabbage, 154–56, photo

subtly spicy, softly hot, slightly sweet beef stew, photo, 149–50

sugared cranberries, 269, photo

sumac:

about, 335

chicken and winter squash tagine, 117–19, photo

eggplant and ginger tartines, 16–18, photo

harissa yogurt, 313

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

spatchcocked chicken, photo, 131–32

summer chowder, 65

sundaes, salted-chocolate hot fudge, 297–98

sunflower seeds:

not-so-sweet granola, 323

spiced granola, 322–23

sweet and smoky green salad, 215

sweet and smoky roasted carrots, 214, photo

sweet chili chicken thighs, 114–16, photo

sweet chili pork tenderloin, 116

sweet chili sauce. See Thai sweet chili sauce

sweet potatoes:

and carrots, slow-cooker brisket with, 151–52, photo

fall and winter vegetable chowder, 65

miso-maple-jammed, 226

sweet tart dough, 327–28

syrup, lemon “goop,” photo, 308

T

tabbouleh, cauliflower, 95–96, photo

tacos, shrimp, 196–98, photo

tagine, chicken and winter squash, 117–19, photo

tahini:

-chickpea salad, 93–94

eggplant and ginger tartines, 16–18, photo

pork, lightning-fast, 168, photo

roasted squash hummus, 20–21

tamale pie, chicken-chili, 125–27, photo

tangerine(s):

boozy jumbled-fruit croustade, photo, 283–84

chocolate-covered chai-tea bars, 248–50, photo

citrus-marinated halibut with mango salsa, 180–82, photo

-topped cheesecake, 270–72, photo

tapenade, black (or green) olive, 317

tarragon spatchcocked chicken, 132

tart, mostly rhubarb, 288–90, photo

tart dough:

pâte brisée, 329–30

sweet, 327–28

tartines, eggplant and ginger, 16–18, photo

tarts:

caramelized onion galette with Parm cream, 54–55

Lower East Side brunch, photo, 47

mushroom-bacon galette, 51–53, photo

tomato, with mustard and ricotta, 48–50, photo

tea. See chai-tea

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

terrines:

Christiane’s dinner-party, 35–36, photo

zucchini and pine nut, 36

Thai curry paste:

about, 335

marinated and pan-seared hanger, skirt, flank or take-your-pick steak, 142–43, photo

ponzu chicken, 112–13

Thai sweet chili sauce:

about, 335

Luang Prabang chicken-chili sandwiches, 106, photo

sweet chili chicken thighs, 114–16, photo

sweet chili pork tenderloin, 116

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo

three-pepper burgers, 138–39, photo

tian, summer vegetable, 234–36, photo

tofu, in ginger fried rice, 239–40, photo

togarashi:

about, 335

French-Asian salmon rillettes, 15

tomato(es):

and berry gazpacho, photo, 86–87

Christiane’s dinner-party terrine, 35–36, photo

chutney, 318

cowboy caviar salad or side, 90–92, photo

Giverny, 41–42, photo

lamb or veal osso buco, 164

Lower East Side brunch tart, photo, 47

Luang Prabang chicken-chili sandwiches, 106, photo

mango salsa, 180–82, photo

meatballs and spaghetti, 157–59, photo

Moroccan-spiced chickpea and noodle soup, 66–68, photo

and olives, braised lamb shanks with, 163–64, photo

and peach panzanella, 99–101, photo

peel, candied, 42

poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

salsa for shrimp tacos, 196–98, photo

sauce, make-everything-better, 316

seafood pasta, 207–9, photo

slow-roasted, for everything, 314

stuffed cabbage, 154–56, photo

-stuffed peppers, oven-charred, photo, 39–40

summer vegetable tian, 234–36, photo

tart with mustard and ricotta, 48–50, photo

warm squid salad, 176–78, photo

tortilla(s):

and bean soup, 60–62, photo

shrimp tacos, 196–98, photo

tourte, potato, 220–23, photo, photo

triple-layer parsnip and cranberry cake, 266–69, photo, photo

tuna, in poke to play around with, 44–45, photo

turkey:

gingered- , meatball soup, 75–77, photo

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

turnips:

beef carbonnade chockful of vegetables, 147

butter-glazed, 227

twice-flavored scallops, 193–95, photo

U

umami burgers, 140–41

urfa pepper:

about, 335

braised lamb shanks with tomatoes and olives, 163–64, photo

slow-cooker brisket with carrots and sweet potatoes, 151–52, photo

white wine–poached pears, 299–300, photo

V

veal or lamb osso buco, 164

vegetable(s):

beef carbonnade chockful of, 147

fall and winter, chowder, 65

gingered-turkey meatball soup, 75–77, photo

root, and squash gratin, granola-topped, 230–31

seafood or even fruit, tempura’d, 30–32, photo

summer, tian, 234–36, photo

see also specific vegetables

vinaigrette, lemon “goop,” 307

vinegar, rice, about, 335

W

walnut(s):

cabbage, and winter squash, pasta with, 232–33, photo

candied cocktail nuts, 6, photo

meatballs and spaghetti, 157–59, photo

mushroom-bacon galette, 51–53, photo

my newest gougères, 8–9, photo

not-so-sweet granola, 323

-onion relish, 188–89

spiced granola, 322–23

warm squid salad, 176–78, photo

western frittata, 27

white beans and smoked fish (a pantry-and-fridge salad), 102–3

white wine–poached pears, 299–300, photo

Y

yogurt:

basil-lime cream, 80–81

chipotle cream, 196–98, photo

demi-goddess dressing, 304

ginger-beet salad bowls, 88–89, photo

harissa, 313

roasted squash hummus, 20–21

salmon burgers, 174–75, photo

smoked paprika, 313

sweet and smoky roasted carrots, 214, photo

yuzu kosho:

about, 336

holiday fish soup, 199–201, photo

twice-flavored scallops, 193–95, photo

Z

za’atar:

about, 336

harissa yogurt, 313

Mediterranean shepherd’s pie, photo, 161–62

roasted acorn squash wedges, photo, 229

roasted squash hummus, 20–21

so-good miso corn, 216

spatchcocked chicken, photo, 131–32

zest, citrus, 309

zucchini:

green-as-spring soup, 80–81

green goddess sipper, soup or shots, 84, photo

pasta with shrimp, squash, lemon and lots of herbs, 204–6, photo

and pine nut terrine, 36

summer chowder, 65

summer vegetable tian, 234–36, photo

tempura’d vegetables, seafood or even fruit, 30–32, photo