Index

A

Almonds

Bing Cherry Clafoutis, photo, 201

Hearty Basic Granola, 52, photo

Apple(s)

Crisp, 209

Overnight Muesli, 54

Appliances and equipment

baking pans, 9

baking sheets, 9–10

blender, 10

conventional oven, 10

cooktop, 10

food processor, 10

handheld (immersion) blender, 10–11

loaf pans, 11

microwave oven, 11

mixing bowls, 11

muffin pans, 11–12

pie pans, 12–13

portable electric mixer, 13

pots, pans, and bowls, 13

pots and saucepans, 13–14

ramekins, 14

roasting pan, 14

skillets (nonstick and regular), 14–15

slow cooker, 14

toaster oven, 15

Asparagus

Pasta Primavera, photo, 129

Sheet Pan Supper of Roasted Fish and Vegetables, 122, photo

Soup, 58, photo

Avocados

Chilaquiles, 50

Chocolate Mousse, photo, 219

B

Bacon

Citrusy Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, 149

Crustless Quiche, 47

Split Pea Soup with, photo, 65

Banana(s)

Bread, 159

-Raisin Muffins, Grain-Free, 157

Strawberry Green Smoothies, 55

Bars

Chocolate Brownies, 186

Lemon, 187

Bean(s)

Chicken Tikka Masala, photo, 109

Chilaquiles, 50

Chili, 70

Coconut-Curry Salmon with Edamame, 118

Mediterranean Tuna with Chickpea Salad, 124

Minestrone, 62

-Tortilla Casserole, Layered, 132, photo

Beef

and “Barley” Soup, 72

Burgundy, 87

Chili, 70

Crispy Southwestern Tacos, 75

Crustier Meat Loaf, 82

Goulash, Hungarian, 84, photo

Herbed Marinated Steak, 81

Kitchen-Sink Hash, 45

Lasagna, 100

Marinated Flank Steak, photo, 81

Meat Loaf, 82

Orange, Stir-Fry, 83

Sloppy Joes, 74

Spaghetti and Meatballs, 99

Stew, Hearty, 71–72

Stroganoff, 86

Biscuits, Buttermilk, 163

Blueberry

-Lemon Muffins, 154, photo

Pie, 205

Bread Crumbs

buying, note about, 18

Homemade Gluten-Free, 127

Bread Puddings

Cinnamon-Raisin, with Rum Sauce, 222

Sausage and Egg Strata, 44

Breads. See also Muffins

Banana, 159

Buttermilk Biscuits, 163

Breads,

Cheddar Cheese Quick, 166, photo

Cornbread, 168

Focaccia, 169

French Baguette, 172–73

French Toast, 41

Herbed Flatbread with Dipping Oil, 170–71

Pumpkin Spice Quick, 164

Scones, photo, 161–62

Scones with Frosting Drizzle, 162

Zucchini, 165

Broccoli Soup, Cream of, 58

Brownies, Chocolate, 186

Brussels Sprouts, Citrusy, with Pancetta, 149

Butter, 21

Buttermilk

Biscuits, 163

Homemade, 37

C

Cakes. See also Cupcakes

Chocolate, Flourless, 191

Chocolate, in a Cup, 188, photo

Chocolate, Mom’s, 190

Chocolate Pudding (Mississippi Mud), 214

Coffee, with Streusel, 42, photo

Gingerbread, photo, 193

Lemon–Poppy Seed Mini-Bundt, 194

Lemon Pudding, 215–16

New York–Style Cheesecake, 212–13

Vanilla Mini-Bundt, 194

Carol’s Gluten-Free Flour Blend, 24

Carrot(s)

Beef and “Barley” Soup, 72

Beef Burgundy, 87

Cake Cupcakes, 196–98, photo

Chicken Noodle Soup, 68

Chicken Soup with Dumplings, 66–68, photo

Coq au Vin Blanc, 102

Green Chile–Pork Stew, 73

Hearty Beef Stew, 71–72

Hungarian Beef Goulash, 84, photo

Orange Beef Stir-Fry, 83

Cauliflower Soup, Cream of, 58

Cheese

Cheddar, Quick Bread, 166, photo

Chilaquiles, 50

Chiles Rellenos Casserole, 131

Cream, Frosting, 226

Crustless Quiche, 47

Easy Weeknight Pasta, 126

Hash Brown Casserole, 144

Lasagna, 100

Layered Bean-Tortilla Casserole, 132, photo

Macaroni and, 130

New York–Style Cheesecake, 212–13

Personal Pepperoni Pizza, photo, 95–96

Polenta “Lasagna” with Sausage, 101

Risotto, 139

Sausage and Egg Strata, 44

Shrimp and Grits with Sausage, 114

Spaghetti Pie, 98

Stuffed Bell Peppers, 88, photo

Tiramisu, 225

Cheesecake, New York–Style, 212–13

Cherry

Bing, Clafoutis, photo, 201

-Chocolate Clafoutis, 201

Cobbler, 199

Pie, 204

Chia Breakfast Pudding, 51

Chicken

Arroz con Pollo, 111

Cacciatore, 110

-Cilantro Salad Wraps, 76, photo

Coq au Vin Blanc, 102

Noodle Soup, 68

Oven-Fried, 103

Paella, 112, photo

Pot Pies with Rustic Biscuit Crust, 104–5

Soup with Dumplings, 66–68, photo

Tikka Masala, photo, 109

Chilaquiles, 50

Chile, Green, –Pork Stew, 73

Chiles Rellenos Casserole, 131

Chili, 70

Chocolate

Brownies, 186

Cake, Flourless, 191

Cake, Mom’s, 190

Cake in a Cup, 188, photo

-Cherry Clafoutis, 201

Chip Cookies, 176

chips, buying, note about, 176

Mousse, photo, 219

–Peanut Butter Cookies, photo, 179–80

–Powdered Sugar Frosting, 228

Pudding, 217

Pudding Cakes (Mississippi Mud), 214

Red Velvet Cupcakes, 195

Tiramisu, 225

Chowder, New England Clam, 63

Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce, 222

Clafoutis

Bing Cherry, photo, 201

Chocolate-Cherry, 201

Liqueur-Laced, 201

Clam Chowder, New England, 63

Coconut

Carrot Cake Cupcakes, 196–98, photo

-Curry Salmon with Edamame, 118

Hearty Basic Granola, 52, photo

Macaroons, 177

Streusel, Grain-Free Flax Muffins with, 156

Coffee Cake with Streusel, 42, photo

Cookies. See also Bars

Chocolate Chip, 176

Chocolate–Peanut Butter, photo, 179–80

Coconut Macaroons, 177

Oatmeal-Raisin, 182

Peanut Butter, 183

Spice, 181

Sugar Cut-Out, 184–85

Corn

Layered Bean-Tortilla Casserole, 132, photo

Pudding (Spoon Bread), 140

Cornbread, 168

Crab Cakes, 121

Cranberry-Orange Muffins, 154, photo

Crepes, photo, 39

Cucumbers

Mediterranean Tuna with Chickpea Salad, 124

Tabbouleh, photo, 137

Cupcakes

Carrot Cake, 196–98, photo

Red Velvet, 195

Currants

Scones, photo, 161–62

Scones with Frosting Drizzle, 162

Curry, Coconut-, Salmon with Edamame, 118

D

Dumplings, Chicken Soup with, 66–68, photo

E

Edamame

Chicken Tikka Masala, photo, 109

Coconut-Curry Salmon with, 118

Egg(s)

Baked, in Ham Baskets, photo, 49

Chilaquiles, 50

Chiles Rellenos Casserole, 131

Crustless Quiche, 47

Herb Frittata, 46

Kitchen-Sink Hash, 45

for recipes, 20–21

and Sausage Strata, 44

F

Fats, oils, and butter, 21

Fish

Baked, in Parchment, 119–20

Coconut-Curry Salmon with Edamame, 118

Mediterranean Tuna with Chickpea Salad, 124

Tuna-Noodle Casserole, 125

and Vegetables, Roasted, Sheet Pan Supper of, 122, photo

Flax Muffins, Grain-Free, with Coconut Streusel, 156

Flours, gluten-free

buying, 23–24

Carol’s Gluten-Free Flour Blend, 24

measuring, note about, 24

types of, 22–23

Focaccia, 169

French Baguette, 172–73

French Toast, 41

Frittata, Herb, 46

Frostings

Chocolate–Powdered Sugar, 228

Cream Cheese, 226

Fluffy White Cooked, 229

Vanilla–Powdered Sugar, 227

Fruits. See also specific fruits buying, 18–19

G

Gazpacho, 61

Gingerbread, photo, 193

Gingerbread Pancakes, 37

Granola, Hearty Basic, 52, photo

Green Chile–Pork Stew, 73

Grits, Shrimp and, with Sausage, 114

H

Ham

Baskets, Baked Eggs in, photo, 49

Scalloped Potatoes with, 97

Hash, Kitchen-Sink, 45

Hash Brown Casserole, 144

Herbed Flatbread with Dipping Oil, 170–71

Herbed Marinated Steak, 81

Herb(s)

fresh, for recipes, 18

Frittata, 46

Hungarian Beef Goulash, 84, photo

I

Ingredients

for baking, 20–22

bread crumbs, 18

buying in small sizes, 17

canned goods, 18

eggs, 20–21

fats, oils, and butter, 21

fresh herbs, 18

fruits and vegetables, 18–19

gluten-free, note about, 17

gluten-free, reading labels on, 24–26

gluten-free flours and flour blends, 22–24

leavening, 21

milk, 21–22

onions, 20

salt, 22

tomato paste, 20

xanthan gum, 22

L

Lasagna, 100

Latkes (Potato Pancakes), photo, 147

Leavening, 21

Leek-Potato Soup, 69

Lemon

Bars, 187

–Poppy Seed Mini-Bundt Cake, 194

–Poppy Seed Muffins, 155, photo

Pudding Cakes, 215–16

Lentil Salad, Warm, 142, photo

Liqueur-Laced Clafoutis, 201

M

Macaroons, Coconut, 177

Meatballs

Spaghetti and, 99

Turkey, Middle Eastern, over Rice, 106–7

Meat Loaf, 82

Middle Eastern Turkey Meatballs over Rice, 106–7

Milk, 21–22

Minestrone, 62

Mousse, Chocolate, photo, 219

Muesli, Overnight, 54

Muffins

Basic, 154

Blueberry-Lemon, 154, photo

Cranberry-Orange, 154, photo

Grain-Free Banana-Raisin, 157

Grain-Free Flax, with Coconut Streusel, 156

Lemon–Poppy Seed, 155, photo

Oatmeal-Raisin, in a Mug, 158

Raspberry-Almond, 155, photo

Mushrooms

Arroz con Pollo, 111

Beef Burgundy, 87

Beef Stroganoff, 86

Coq au Vin Blanc, 102

Sausage, and Bell Peppers on Pasta, 90

Tuna-Noodle Casserole, 125

N

New York–Style Cheesecake, 212–13

Nutrition information, 28–29

Nuts. See Almonds; Walnuts

O

Oats

Apple Crisp, 209

Hearty Basic Granola, 52, photo

Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies, 182

Oatmeal-Raisin Muffins in a Mug, 158

Overnight Muesli, 54

Oils, 21

Onions

Coq au Vin Blanc, 102

dried minced, for recipes, 20

Smothered Pork Chops, 92

Orange(s)

Beef Stir-Fry, 83

Citrusy Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, 149

Wild Rice Salad, 138

P

Paella, 112, photo

Pancakes, 36

Gingerbread, 37

Potato (Latkes), photo, 147

Pancetta, Citrusy Brussels Sprouts with, 149

Pasta

Chicken Noodle Soup, 68

Easy Weeknight, 126

Herb Frittata, 46

Lasagna, 100

Macaroni and Cheese, 130

Minestrone, 62

Peanut Sesame Noodles with Shrimp, 115

Primavera, photo, 129

Sausage, Bell Peppers, and Mushrooms on, 90

short-cut, measuring, 110

spaghetti, measuring, 98

Spaghetti and Meatballs, 99

Spaghetti Pie, 98

Tuna-Noodle Casserole, 125

Pavlova with Raspberries, 223–24

Peach Pie, Rustic, photo, 207–8

Peanut Butter

–Chocolate Cookies, photo, 179–80

Cookies, 183

Peanut Sesame Noodles with Shrimp, 115

Pea(s)

Arroz con Pollo, 111

Chicken Noodle Soup, 68

Chicken Soup with Dumplings, 66–68, photo

Orange Beef Stir-Fry, 83

Paella, 112, photo

Pasta Primavera, photo, 129

Peanut Sesame Noodles with Shrimp, 115

Split, Soup with Bacon, photo, 65

Tuna-Noodle Casserole, 125

Wild Rice Salad, 138

Pepperoni Pizza, Personal, photo, 95–96

Peppers

Baked Fish in Parchment, 119–20

Bell, Sausage, and Mushrooms on Pasta, 90

Bell, Stuffed, 88, photo

Chicken Cacciatore, 110

Chiles Rellenos Casserole, 131

Orange Beef Stir-Fry, 83

Pasta Primavera, photo, 129

Peanut Sesame Noodles with Shrimp, 115

Shrimp Creole, photo, 117

Sweet-and-Sour Pork, 93

Pesto, uses for, 49

Pies

Blueberry, 205

Cherry, 204

Peach, Rustic, photo, 207–8

Pot, Chicken, with Rustic Biscuit Crust, 104–5

Small Double-Crust, 202–3

Small Single-Crust, 203

Spaghetti, 98

Pineapple

Carrot Cake Cupcakes, 196–98, photo

Sweet-and-Sour Pork, 93

Pizza, Personal Pepperoni, photo, 95–96

Pizza Sauce, 95

Polenta

Easy Microwave, 141

“Lasagna” with Sausage, 101

Pork. See also Bacon; Ham; Sausage(s)

Chops, Smothered, 92

Pork,

–Green Chile Stew, 73

Shredded Pulled, 91

Sweet-and-Sour, 93

Tenderloin, Slow-Cooker Southwestern, 91

Potato(es)

Green Chile–Pork Stew, 73

Hash Brown Casserole, 144

Hearty Beef Stew, 71–72

Herb Frittata, 46

Kitchen-Sink Hash, 45

-Leek Soup, 69

Mashed, Patties, Fried, 148

New England Clam Chowder, 63

Pancakes (Latkes), photo, 147

Salad, 150, photo

Scalloped, with Ham, 97

Sheet Pan Supper of Roasted Fish and Vegetables, 122, photo

Wedges, Roasted, 145

Pudding

Chia Breakfast, 51

Chocolate, 217

Cinnamon-Raisin Bread, with Rum Sauce, 222

Corn (Spoon Bread), 140

Tapioca, 221

Vanilla, 220

Pudding Cakes

Chocolate (Mississippi Mud), 214

Lemon, 215–16

Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread, 164

Q

Quiche, Crustless, 47

R

Raisin(s)

-Banana Muffins, Grain-Free, 157

-Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce, 222

-Oatmeal Cookies, 182

-Oatmeal Muffins in a Mug, 158

Zucchini Bread, 165

Raspberry(ies)

-Almond Muffins, 155, photo

Pavlova with, 223–24

Tartlets in Buttery Crust, 210–11

Recipes

about, 26–27

brand-name ingredients used, 29–32

kitchen math for, 27

leftovers, suggestions for, 28

nutrition information, 28–29

vegetarian, icon for, 27

yields, 28

Red Velvet Cupcakes, 195

Rice

Arroz con Pollo, 111

Middle Eastern Turkey Meatballs over, 106–7

Paella, 112, photo

Risotto, 139

Stuffed Bell Peppers, 88, photo

Wild, Salad, 138

Risotto, 139

Rum Sauce, 222

S

Salads

Lentil, Warm, 142, photo

Potato, 150, photo

Tabbouleh, photo, 137

Tuna with Chickpea, Mediterranean, 124

Wild Rice, 138

Salmon

Coconut-Curry, with Edamame, 118

Sheet Pan Supper of Roasted Fish and Vegetables, 122, photo

Salt, 22

Sandwiches

Chicken-Cilantro Salad Wraps, 76, photo

Sloppy Joes, 74

Sauces

Pizza, 95

Rum, 222

Tomato, 106–7

Sausage(s)

Bell Peppers, and Mushrooms on Pasta, 90

and Egg Strata, 44

Lasagna, 100

Minestrone, 62

Paella, 112, photo

Personal Pepperoni Pizza, photo, 95–96

Polenta “Lasagna” with, 101

Shrimp and Grits with, 114

Spaghetti Pie, 98

Stuffed Bell Peppers, 88, photo

Scones, photo, 161–62

Scones with Frosting Drizzle, 162

Shellfish

Crab Cakes, 121

New England Clam Chowder, 63

Paella, 112, photo

Peanut Sesame Noodles with Shrimp, 115

Shrimp and Grits with Sausage, 114

Shrimp Creole, photo, 117

Shrimp

Creole, photo, 117

and Grits with Sausage, 114

Paella, 112, photo

Peanut Sesame Noodles with, 115

Sloppy Joes, 74

Smoothies, Strawberry Green, 55

Sorghum

Beef and “Barley” Soup, 72

Tabbouleh, photo, 137

Soups

Asparagus, 58, photo

Beef and “Barley,” 72

Chicken, with Dumplings, 66–68, photo

Chicken Noodle, 68

Cream of Broccoli, 58

Cream of Cauliflower, 58

Gazpacho, 61

Minestrone, 62

New England Clam Chowder, 63

Potato-Leek, 69

Split Pea, with Bacon, photo, 65

Tomato, Creamy, 60

Spice Cookies, 181

Spinach

Sausage and Egg Strata, 44

Strawberry Green Smoothies, 55

Split Pea Soup with Bacon, photo, 65

Spoon Bread (Corn Pudding), 140

Squash

Pasta Primavera, photo, 129

Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread, 164

Zucchini Bread, 165

Stews

Beef, Hearty, 71–72

Beef Burgundy, 87

Chicken Cacciatore, 110

Chili, 70

Green Chile–Pork, 73

Hungarian Beef Goulash, 84, photo

Strata, Sausage and Egg, 44

Strawberry Green Smoothies, 55

Sugar Cut-Out Cookies, 184–85

T

Tabbouleh, photo, 137

Tacos, Crispy Southwestern, 75

Tapioca Pudding, 221

Tartlets, Raspberry, in Buttery Crust, 210–11

Tiramisu, 225

Tofu

Chocolate Mousse, photo, 219

Tomato(es)

Arroz con Pollo, 111

Beef and “Barley” Soup, 72

Chicken Cacciatore, 110

Chicken Tikka Masala, photo, 109

Chili, 70

Easy Weeknight Pasta, 126

fresh, peeling, 60

Hearty Beef Stew, 71–72

Mediterranean Tuna with Chickpea Salad, 124

Paella, 112, photo

paste, buying tubes of, 20

paste, using, 20, 60

Pizza Sauce, 95

Sheet Pan Supper of Roasted Fish and Vegetables, 122, photo

Shrimp Creole, photo, 117

Soup, Creamy, 60

Spaghetti and Meatballs, 99

Stuffed Bell Peppers, 88, photo

Tabbouleh, photo, 137

Tomato juice

buying in small cans, 61

Gazpacho, 61

Tomato Sauce, 106–7

Tortilla(s)

-Bean Casserole, Layered, 132, photo

Tortilla(s),

Chicken-Cilantro Salad Wraps, 76, photo

Chilaquiles, 50

Crispy Southwestern Tacos, 75

softening, 76

Tuna

with Chickpea Salad, Mediterranean, 124

-Noodle Casserole, 125

Turkey

Crispy Southwestern Tacos, 75

Kitchen-Sink Hash, 45

Meatballs, Middle Eastern, over Rice, 106–7

U

Utensils

knives, 15

measuring spoon set, 15–16

pastry brush, 16–17

toaster bags, 17

V

Vanilla

Mini-Bundt Cake, 194

buying, 18–19

Chicken Pot Pies with Rustic Biscuit Crust, 104–5

Herb Frittata, 46

Minestrone, 62

W

Waffles, 40

Walnuts

Apple Crisp, 209

Carrot Cake Cupcakes, 196–98, photo

Chocolate Chip Cookies, 176

Chocolate–Peanut Butter Cookies, photo, 179–80

Whipped Topping, Homemade, 224

Wild Rice Salad, 138

Wraps, Chicken-Cilantro Salad, 76, photo

X

Xanthan gum, 22

Y

Yogurt

Overnight Muesli, 54

Z

Zucchini Bread, 165