Index

V indicates a vegan entry.

A

Achiote, 642

Acidity, addition of, to raw vegetable salads, 52

Additions

for balsamic syrup, 633

for bean salads, 72–73

for Brussels sprout salad and variations, 44

for cannellini (or any bean) soup, 126–127

of cheese to soups, 134

for chickpea fondue, 466

for chickpea fries, 480

for compound butter, 676

for cooked beans, 434

of creaminess without dairy, 120

crunchy, to any salad, 35

for crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

for dashi dipping sauce, 659

for fluffy cracked wheat, 417

for fried rice, 381

for green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

for jook, 424

for mashed favas, 466

for miso soup, 141

for oatmeal and other cooked grains, 423

for popcorn, 390

for potato salad, 70

for rice, 367

for sautéed mushrooms, 218

for scrambled eggs, 524

of sea greens to daily cooking, 247

for simplest seaweed salad, 53

for stir-fried vegetables, 155

of tofu to soup, 138

for vinaigrette, 630

for waffle batter, 548

for yeast breads, 603

for zucchini bread, 583–584

Adobo sauce in tofu jerky, 496–497 V

Aduki, 430

Adzuki beans, 430

bok choy and, 446

croquettes, 475

green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

mixed whole-bean dal with walnuts, 451

sesame-tofu burgers with, 507

sweet coconut soup, 742 V

Agave nectar, 684

in granola, 421

Aïoli, 671

Alaria, 244

All-purpose flour, 572–573, 679

Allspice, 642

in apple pie, 713

in applesauce, 275

in cobbler toppings, 717

in infusing simple syrup, 684

in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

in zucchini bread, 583

Almond(s)

-banana-mango ice cream, 732

blanching, 299

in boiled potatoes, 233

cherry-, cobbler, 716

in chopped salad, 37

in crumble topping, 712

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

in fruit, cheese and nut combos, 39

garlicky kale with capers and, 212

in horchata, 752–754

in kale salad, 44

in mayonnaise, 671

mixed whole-bean dal with cauliflower and, 451

in no-bake fruit and nut crust, 711 V

orange-, cake, 697–698

pear and, upside-down cake, 700

pearl couscous pilaf with olives and, 410 V

in scones, 589

in shakes, 749–750

smoky onion soup with, 101

spiced rice, chickpeas and, 370

stuck-pot rice with potato crust, ginger and, 383

sweet, soup, 742

Aloo paratha, 592

shaping, 594

Amaranth, 398, 400, 404

crunchy, griddlecakes, 404

additions to, 406

flour in fresh pasta, 344

puffed uncooked grains, 422

American rice, 367

Anadama bread, 605

Anaheim peppers, 227

Anasazi beans, 430

Anastazi beans, 430

Anchovies in green salad, 36

Angá Brazilian “polenta,” 391 V

Angelica tea, 761

Aniseed, 642

Anise in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

Anise seeds, 642

Annatto, 642

Anything-scented peas, 224

in pasta, 349

Appaloosa beans, 430

Apple(s), 274–275

adding sliced, to green salad, 36

baked, 718 V

in balsamic syrup, 633

in butter, maple-, baked beans, 467

buying and storing, 274

cinnamon poached, 718

compote with raisins and cinnamon, 721

cooking, 275

coring, 274

crisps, 717

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

green, granita, 737

grilling, 273

jasmine-, tea, 760

mung bean dal with

coconut, mint, and, 453 V

oatmeal, cookies, 689

pie, 712–713

additions to, 713

preparing, 274–275

-rhubarb cobbler, 716

shaved, salad, 47

in simplest seaweed salad, 53

slaw, 43

upside-down cake, 699

varieties of, 276–277

in vinaigrette, 630

in waffle batter, 548

in wheat berry salad with cabbage and mustard, 85

Apple cider, pumpkin and, 747

Applesauce, 275 V

flavorings for, 275

Apricot(s), 275

in balsamic syrup, 633

bulgar pilaf with pistachios and, 408

buying and storing, 278

-cardamom tea, 760

carrots or parsnips with dried, and chipotle, 188

cobbler, 716–717

additions to toppings, 717

cooking, 278

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

in kale salad, 44

preparing, 278

pudding, 724

in scones, 589

vanilla-, soup, 742

-vanilla jam glaze, 705

in vinaigrette, 630

in waffle batter, 548

Aqua fresca, watermelon-mint, 751–752

Arame, 244

and bean threads with ponzu dipping sauce, 56–57 V, 82

seaweed “mayo,” 673

Aromatic vegetables, stuck-pot red rice with potato crust and, 383

Arrabbiata, 313

Artichoke(s), 165, 166, 168

adding hearts to quiche, 538

braised, hearts, 169–170 V

buying and storing, 165

cooking, 168

doneness, 168

grilling, 166

potato and Jerusalem, gratin, 238–239

preparing, 165, 168

shaved, salad, 44

spinach-, calzones, 615

steamed, 168–169 V

trimming, 168, 169

Arugula

in green salad, 33

in pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, or broccoli raab, 323

“pesto,” 638 V

in risotto, 379

in warm chickpea salad, 75, 82

Asafetide, 642

Asiago cheese

in cracker dough, 590

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

in mac and cheese combo, 327

on roasted red peppers, 228

in stuffed tomatoes, 262

in yeast bread, 604

Asian noodles, 331–339

bean threads with coconut milk and mint, 334

cold sesame or peanut, 332

improving bowls, 332, 333

pad Thai, 336

soba with dipping sauce, 338 V

garnishes for, 338

stir-fried ramen with vegetables, 338–339

Asian pears in simplest seaweed salad, 53

Asian style, mung bean fritters, 473

Asparagus, 149, 170–174

boiling, 153, 171

broiling, 171

buying and storing, 170

in chopped salad, 37

cooking, 170

as crudité, 92

doneness, 170

done simply, 171 V

filling omelets with, 529

grilling, 166, 171

hollandaise sauce for, 675

in jook, 424

microwaving, 171

in pasta primavera, 319

in potato and leek soup, 104

preparing, 170

in quiche, 536

in risotto, 379

roasting, 171

serving, 170

simplest, gratin, 171

steamed, 153

steaming, 171

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

for summer rolls, 620

Autumn cheese bake, 558

Autunno, pasta, 320

Avgolemono, 125

Avocado, 173–174

buying and storing, 173

in chopped salad, 37

cooking, 174

in crunchy corn guacamole, 174 V

in five-layer avocado salad, 51–52 V

as garnish for tortilla soup, 112

grilling, 166

honey, smoothie, 749

ice cream, 731

in jook, 424

-lime ice pops, 739

oil, 626, 627

-orange smoothie, 751

preparing, 173–174

and scallion quesadillas, 623

in sushi bowls, 385

ultra-fast, soup, 146

in vinaigrette, 630

yogurt sauce, 674

B

Babycakes, making, 697

Baguettes, 599

Baked apples, 718 V

Baked beans, 467 V

Baked Brazilian black beans, 469 V

Baked cheese “burgers,” 564

Baked curried black beans, 469

Baked (“shirred”) eggs, 526

with onions and cheese, 526

oven poached, 526

Baked lentil cakes with Gruyère, 477

Baked oat bars, 693

Baked pasta, 326–330

macaroni and cheese, 326–327

combos, 327

vegetable lasagne, 328

ziti, 330

Baked pinto beans, enchilada style, 469–470

Baked potatoes, 232 V

toppings for, 233

twice, 232

Baked quinoa and beets, 412–413

Baked rice and black beans, 369 V

Baked tofu, 482 V, 485–486 V

turning into soup, 119

Baked tortilla chips, 596

Baked white bean cakes, 477

Baking, 28

fruit, 272

gluten-free

coconut, 577

quinoa, 577

tapioca, 577

teff, 577

gnocchi, 352

pre-, pie crusts, 708–709

substituting flours in, 576

veggie burgers, 507

Baking pan, 18

Baking powder, 14

in leavening, 577–578

Baking sheet, 18

Baking soda, 14

in leavening, 577

Balsamic cherry tomato salad, 58

Balsamic dressing, green salad with, 36

Balsamic figs with watercress, 39

Balsamic glaze

grilled or broiled radicchio with, 203

whole roasted cauliflower with raisins and, 190

Balsamic plums with lacinato kale, 39–40

Balsamic-roasted onion halves, 224

Balsamic seaweed romaine salad, 56

Balsamic strawberries with arugula, 39–40 V

as toast topper, 624

Balsamic syrup, 633 V

additions to, 633

as drizzle, 633

in frozen yogurt, 732

pear galette with, 714

Balsamic vinegar, 632

balsamic strawberries with arugula, 39–40 V

in compound butter, 678

splashing roasted red peppers with, 228

Bamboo shoots in stir-fried vegetables, 155

Banana(s), 278. See also Plantains

almond-, mango ice cream, 732

baked Brazilian black beans, 469

berry-, smoothie, 751

bread, 581

buying and storing, 278

chocolate chip bran muffins, 587

-chocolate ice cream, 732

-coconut pancakes, 543

cooking, 278

doneness, 278

grilling, 273

ice cream, 731

kale-, smoothie, 751

no-machine, mango ice cream, 731–732

orange-, mango ice cream, 732

peach-orange smoothie, 751

-peanut butter ice pops, 739

preparing, 278

real, pudding, 724

ripeness of, 752

Barley

flour, 574

hulled, 403, 407

pearled, 401

pilaf, 406–407

roasted, tea, 761

soups

mushroom, 133–134 V

with roasted seasonal vegetables, 135

with seasonal vegetables, 134–135 V

with summer vegetables, 135

whole grain mushroom, soup, 134

Barley pilaf, hollandaise sauce for, 675

Bars. See Cookies and bars

Basic beans, 435 V

Basic bulgur, 407 V

Basic couscous, 407 V

Basic green salad, 36 V

Basic wild rice, 418

Basil, 635. See also Thai basil

in anything-scented peas, 226

in bruschetta with tomatoes and, 624

with chickpea fries, 480

in coconut-lentil soup with vegetables, 127

in cooked beans, 434

dipping sauce, 654 V

in eggplant Parmesan, 202

in fried rice, 381

in grilled or broiled tomatoes with, 257–258

in infusing simple syrup, 684

Japanese, 637

in mashed favas, 466

in mashed potatoes, 234

in mayonnaise, 671

in one-pot pasta, 314

peach-, aqua fresca, 752

pesto, 634

pineapple, lemongrass, and, 721

-purée, 638

on roasted red peppers, 228

and romaine salad, 42

in seaweed romaine salad, 55–56

in summer rolls, 618

tea, 761

watermelon- ice pop, 739

Batter-fried cheese, 559

sauces for, 559

Batter-fried vegetables, 159

Bay laurel, 635

Bay leaves, 635

-scented baked potato, 232–233

Bay tea, 761

BBQ jackfruit sandwiches, 284 V

Bean(s), 12. See also specific by name

adding dried to sushi bowls, 385

additions to, 434

baked, 467 V

basic, 435 V

bulgur chili with, 410 V

canned, 428

chile-, quesadillas, 622

coconut rice and, 368–369

in cooked grains, 399

cooking, 434

corn and, bread, 581

croquettes, 474–475

flavor add-ins for, 434

flour, 576

fresh and frozen shell, 436

and greens, 444 V

as toast topper, 624

varieties on, 446

and greens burritos, 533

as inappropriate for juicing, 744

lexicon, 430–433

and mushrooms, as toast topper, 624

pastas, 309

with puréed, 325 V

posole with, 392 V

pressure-cooked, 435–436 V

quinoa salad with, 83

rice pilaf with, 372

salsa, 660

in the slow cooker, 435

soaking, 428

soups, 122–129

black, 124–125

cannellini (or any bean), 126–127

ideas for, 126

coconut-lentil, with vegetables, 127 V

farro and, 135

frozen beans and greens soup, 122

lentil, 129 V

split pea, 124

steamed dumplings, 357

storing cooked, 428

in tabbouleh, 76

in yeast bread, 604

yogurt sauce with, 674

Bean crumbles, 679

Bean dips

as crudité dip, 92

humus, 463 V

refried, 462 V

as spread for bruschetta or crostini, 624

Bean salads, 71–75

additions to, 72–73

edamame, with seaweed “mayo,” 75 V

lemony lentil, 73 V

many ways, 71–72 V, 82

leftovers, 29

as toast topper, 624

warm chickpea, with arugula, 73 V

Bean sprouts, 174–176

in bean salads, 73

buying and storing, 174

crisp-fried, 176

DIY bean and seed sprouts, 175–176 V

in jook, 424

making, 175

preparing, 175

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

Vietnamese omelet, 532

in yeast bread, 604

Bean stews, 443–459

beans and greens, 444 V

beans and mushrooms, 447

black soybeans with soy sauce, 457

braised lentils, Spanish style, 448

chickpeas in their own broth with crisp bread crumbs, 454–455 V

chili non carne, 455–456

espresso black bean chili, 456–457

flageolets, French style, 454

hoppin’ john with smoked tofu, 457

lentils and potatoes with curry, 451

mixed whole bean dal with walnuts, 451

mung bean dal with apples

coconut, and mint, 453

simplest dal, 450

white beans, Tuscan style, 444 V

Bean tabbouleh, 76

Bean thread noodles, 331

with coconut milk and mint, 334 V

dumplings, 357

in miso soup, 141

Bean threads

with arame, 57

arame and, with ponzu dipping sauce, 56–57

braised tempeh, three ways, 513 V

egg “noodle” soup with, 144

Béchamel sauce

eight ways, 675–676

for stewing hard-boiled eggs, 538

Beefsteak plant, 637

Beef substitute, 501

Beer-glazed black beans, 440

Beets, 176–178

baked quinoa and, 412–43

boiling, 178

bulgar and, pilaf, 408

bulgur, burgers with ginger, 502 V

buying and storing, 176

cake, 697

cooking, 176

doneness, 178

done simply, 178 V

French-fried, 243

gnocchi, 352

hummus, 465

leafy tops of, in salads, 34

mashing with potatoes, 235

microwaving, 178

pancakes, 254

preparing, 176

raw, salad, 51

in risotto, 379

roasted

borscht, 104–105

and goat cheese gratin, 173

roasting, 178

steaming, 178

vegetable noodles, 310

Bell peppers

bulgur chili, 408

in chopped salad, 37

as crudité, 92

edamame salad with seaweed “mayo,” 75

fried rice, with or without egg, 380–381

green gumbo, 113

grilled yogurt-marinated cheese, and vegetable skewers, 566

grilling, 166

marinated, 91

my mom’s pan-cooked, and onions, 228–229

pinto beans with, 444

in potato salad, 70

in quiche, 536

ratatouille, 156–157 V

roasted, hummus, 465

sea slaw, 55

smoky eggplant and zucchini soup, 110–111

spicy no-mayo coleslaw, 4

stir-fried ramen with vegetables, 338–339

stir-fried tofu with, 489–490 V

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

stuffed with quinoa and goat cheese, 262

tempeh hash, 515

Bergamot, hot chocolate, 755

Berries, 280–281. See also Black berries; Blueberries; Cranberries; Raspberries; Strawberries; Wheat berries

-banana smoothie, 751

bran muffins, 587

buying and storing, 280

champagne gelée with, 729

cooking, 280

preparing, 280

scones, 589

sparkling wine with, 742

Best granola, 421–422

Best steamed cauliflower, 188

Beverages, 743–766

coffee, 762–765

brewing, 763, 765

cold brew, 765

enjoying, 766

grinding beans, 762–763

espresso, 765–766

enjoying, 766

steaming and frothing milk for, 766

fresh fruit and vegetable juices, 744–748

combining produce for sweet or savory, 744–745

cooking with, 748

cucumber-ginger seltzer, 745

juicing with blender, 748

lemony spinach-parsley juice, 747

pumpkin, carrot, and orange juice, 747 V

tomato, carrot, and celery juice, 747 V

bloody mary, 747

using the pulp, 748

hot chocolate, 755–756

lemonade or limeade, 754–755 V

smoothies and other blender drinks, 749–754

adding protein, 752

almond shake, 749–750

banana-nut smoothie, 749

honey avocado smoothie, 749

horchata, 752 V

peach-orange smoothie, 751

watermelon-mint agua fresca, 751–752

tea, 756–762

black, 756

brewing, 757

flavored and herbal, 758, 760

green, 756

loose, or bags, 757

making iced, 761–762

masala chai, 757–758

matcha, 758

mint, 760 V

oolong, 756

orange-ginger, 760 V

roasted barley, 761 V

Thai iced, 762

white, 756

Biryani, 375

for batter-fried cheese, 559

Biscuit cutters, 18

Biscuits, 572

buttermilk, 587–588

making, 587

Bitter greens with maple-onion dressing, 40 V

Black beans, 430

in anything-scented peas, 226

arame and bean threads with fermented, 57

baked, and corn, enchilada style, 470

baked Brazilian, 469

baked rice and, 369 V

beer-glazed, 440

bok choy with, 179

cakes with queso fresco, 477

chile and, paste, 665

dips, 463

with dried shiitakes, 447

espresso, chili, 456–457 V

as filling for tacos and burritos, 623

hot and sour edamame with tofu, 438

hummus, 465

Japanese rice with shiitakes, tomato, and fermented, 388

in jook, 424

kale and, 446

pan-roasted corn salad with, 62

refried beans, 460 V

salsa, 660

simplest bean burgers, 502

soup, 124–125

spicy, croquettes, 475

tempeh chili with, 517–518

in tofu and bok choy “goulash,” 140

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

Black beluga lentils, 449

Blackberries

in apple pie, 713

in balsamic syrup, 633

Black curried black beans, 469

Black-eyed peas, 430

bulgar pilaf with, 408

fritters, 473

hoppin’ John with smoked tofu, 457 V

mixed whole-bean deal with walnuts, 451

posole with beans, 394

with smoked tofu and mushrooms, 459

Black gram beans, 433

Black pepper

in applesauce, 275

paratha with mint and, 592

in pasta dough, 345

on pizza, 610

plum, star anise, and, compote, 721

Black soybeans with soy sauce, 457

croquettes, 475

Black tea, 756

Black Thai rice, with coconut milk and edamame, 388

Black turtle beans, 429

Blanching, 24

nuts, 299

vegetables, 150

Blenders, 18

drinks made in

horchata, 752

watermelon-mint agua fresca, 751–752

juicing with a, 748

“Bleu” ranch dressing, 672

Block tofu, 482

Blood orange(s)

in five-layer avocado salad, 51–52

sorbet, 734

Bloody Mary, 747

Blueberries

in apple pie, 713

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

-lavender compote, 721

-lemon crisp, 717

-lemon pie, 713

muffins, 584

pancakes, 543

pie, 713–714

in scones, 589

in vinaigrette, 630

in waffle batter, 548

Blue cheese, 555

balsamic syrup with, 633

for bruschetta or crostini, 624

in cooked grains, 399

in cracker dough, 590

dip or spread, 556–557

dressing, 674

as crudité dip, 92

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

endive, and salad, 42

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

in green salad, 36

in greens with fruit, cheese, and nuts, 39

roasted quinoa with squash and, 412

in soup, 134

stuffed baked apples, 720

in yeast bread, 604

Boiled greens, 153–154 V

boiled potatoes, 233 V

finishes for, 233

Boiling, 24

vegetables, 150

Bok choy

adzuki beans and, 446

in pho, 130

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

tofu and, “goulash,” 140

Vietnamese omelet, 532

Boozy water, 98

Boozy whipped cream, 701

Borlotti beans, 431

pasta e fagioli, 109–110

Borscht consommé, 105

Boston lettuce, 32

Bottled hot sauce for huevos rancheros, 533

Boule, 598

Bourbon in apple pie, 713

Box grater, 17

Boy choy, 178–179

with black beans, 179

in braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 494

buying and storing, 178

with capers, olives, and garlic, 179

cooking, 179

doneness, 179

frozen edamame-, soup, 122

preparing, 178–179

quick-cooked, 179 V

Braised and glazed Brussels sprouts, 183

Braised and glazed turnips or other root vegetable, 263

Braised artichoke hearts, 169–170 V

Braised chard with olive oil and rice, 194 V

Braised lentils, Spanish style, 448 V

Braised rice cakes, 341

Braised tempeh, three ways, 513 V

Braised tofu

with eggplant and shiitakes, 491 V

and peas in curried coconut milk, 493–494 V

Braising, 27

of vegetables, 155–157

Bran, 572

muffins, 586–587

and oat sandwich bread, 605

Brazilian black beans and rice, 469

Brazil nuts, 297

Bread(s). See also Quick breads; Yeast breads

corn, 580–581

fresh, crumbs, 678 V

no-knead, 601–602

ideas for, 601

science behind, 601

tomato and, salad, 61 V

zucchini, 583–584

additions for, 583–584

Bread cheese, 556

Bread crumbs

baked ziti with garlicky, 330 V

cauliflower salad with olives and, 65–66 V

chickpeas in their own broth with crisp, 455 V

fresh, 678 V

Mario Batali’s vegetarian ragù, 323

pasta with, 312

caramelized onions and, 320 V

puréed beans, 325, 325 V

toasted, in salad, 35

Breaded and panfried eggplant (of any other vegetable), 161–163

Breaded sautéed cauliflower, 189

Bread flour, 573

Bread salad with greens, 61

Breadsticks, 606

Breakfast

burritos, 533

grains for, 420–424

best granola, 421–422

customizing granola, 421

jook, 424

additions to, 424

toppings for, 424

oatmeal or other creamy breakfast cereal, 423–424

puffed cooked, 422

puffed uncooked, 422

stir-ins for oatmeal and other cooked, 423

pizza, 614

polenta “pizza,” 392

Brick tofu, 482

Brie

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

for twice-baked potatoes, 232

Brined fresh cheese, 569

Broad beans, 431

Broccoli, broccolini, and broccoli raab, 149, 179–181

boiled or steamed, 153

in braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 493

buying and storing, 180

in cooked grains, 398

cooking, 180

cream of, soup, 116

doneness, 180

flat omelet with, 530–531

in fried rice, 381

grilling, 166

hollandaise sauce for, 675

marinated, 91

in mashed favas, 466

navy beans and, 446

or cauliflower and pesto gratin, 173

pasta with, 322–323 V

elevation, 322

in pho, 130

pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and, 614

preparing, 180

provolone and, bake, 558

purée, 152

puréed, for twice-baked potatoes, 232

in quiche, 538

raab

beans and greens, 444 V

chickpeas and, 444 V

with garlic and pecorino, 181 V

in risotto, 379

roasted quinoa with, 412

Roman style, 180–181 V

salads, roasted, with tahini dressing, 68 V

stir-fried, 154, 181

stir-fried tofu with, 491

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

Broiled eggplant, 201 V

Broiled peaches, 720

Broiled tofu, 486 V

Broiling, 28

of fruits, 272

of vegetables, 163–165

veggie burgers, 507

Brownies, flourless, 692

Brown lentils, 449

cabbage and, 446

pancakes, 478

Brown long-grain rice, green gumbo, 113

Brown rice, 367–368 V

stuffed tomatoes, 262

Brown rice pasta, 309

Brown rice pilaf with two mushrooms, 375–376

Brown rice syrup, in customizing granola, 421

Brown sauce, 676 V

Brown sugar, 682

in customizing granola, 421

Bruschetta, 623–624 V

spreads for, 624

with tomatoes and basil, 624

toppings for, 624

Brushes, 18

Brussels sprouts, 183–184

braised and glazed, 183

buying and storing, 183

cooking, 183

doneness, 183

gigantes with, 441

mashing with potatoes, 235

preparing, 183

roasted, with garlic, 183–184 V

salad, 44 V

wild rice with, 418

Buckwheat, 398

flour, 575

in fresh pasta, 344

pasta, 310

spaetzle, 354

stew with tofu and kale, 416 V

Buckwheat groats, 401, 413

buckwheat stew with tofu and kale, 416

Bulgur, 399, 400, 404

basic, 407 V

beet burgers with ginger, 502 V

and beet pilaf, 408

chili, 408

as filling for tacos and burritos, 623

in tabbouleh, 76

Bulgur pilaf

with apricots and pistachios, 408

with vermicelli, 407–408

Bunching lettuce, 32

Burdock root, mixed rice, Japanese style, 388–389

Burger mix as ground “meat,” 506

“Burgers.” See also Veggie burgers

cheese, 564

Burritos

breakfast, 533

fillings and toppings for, 620, 623

ideas for, 620

rolling, 622

Butter, 14, 553–554

compound, 676

additions for, 676

cooking fried eggs, sunny side up or over easy in, 524

cultured, 553–554

grinding nuts into, 299

leeks braised in, 215–216

pasta with, sage, Parmesan and, 316

roasted nut, 299 V

sweet cream, 554

vegan substitutions for, 15

Butter-based sauces, 674–678

béchamel sauce, 8 ways, 675–676

compound butter, 676

additions to, 676

hollandaise sauce, 674–675

Butter beans, 431

Buttered cabbage, 185–186

Butterhead lettuce, 32

Buttermilk, 551–552

corn bread, 580–581

everyday, waffles, 547–548

fresh cheese, the easy way, 568–569

real ranch dressing, 673

Buttermilk biscuits, 587–588

additions to, 588

making, 587

Buttermilk ice cream, 731

Buttermilk pancakes, 543

Butternut squash

grain-fried, 162

and hazelnut pancakes, 254

mashing with potatoes, 235

pasta with, 322

pearl couscous tagine with caramelized, 411

purée, 152

ravioli, 349–350

Butter peas, 431

Buttery baked apples, 720

Buttery baked beans, 467

Buttery lentils and potatoes with curry, 453

croquettes, 475

C

Cabbage, 184–186

in braised tempeh, three ways, 513 V

in braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 494

brown lentils and, 446

buttered, 185–186

buying and storing, 184

cannellini beans with, and pasta, 441

and carrot slaw, Mexican style, 43

chickpeas with, and pearl couscous, 441

in chopped salad, 37

cooking, 184

doneness, 184

as garnish for soba with dipping sauce, 338

as garnish for tortilla soup, 112

in green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

hot and sour soup, 112–113

in jook, 424

kimchi, 93 V

mashing with potatoes, 235

mixed whole-bean dal with, and walnuts, 451

in pho, 130

pie, 214

in potato and leek soup, 104

preparing, 184

raw beet salad with, and orange, 51

salad, with caramelized onion or fennel dressing, 40

salted, with Sichuan peppercorns, 93

salting, as salad addition, 48

sea slaw, 55

spicy no-mayo coleslaw, 4

stir-fried tofu with, 491

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

stuffed with lentils and rice, 184–185

stuffing, leaves, 184

wheat berry or other whole grain salad with, and mustard, 83

Cabbage slaw, mango and, quesadillas with sweet Thai sauce, 623

Cacioe pepe, 317

Café au lait, 766

Caffè breve, 766

Cake flour, 573

Cakes, 693–700

baby, 697

carrot, 696–697

cheese, 699–700

chocolate, 694

cup, 697

orange-almond, 697–698

plum-rosemary upside-down, 698–699

sweet rice and coconut, 699

yellow, 696

Calcium chloride as tofu coagulant, 484

Calcium sulfate as tofu coagulant, 484

Calzones, 615

fillings for, 615

Camembert cheese, in soup, 134

Campari ice pops, 739

Canary lentils, 449

Canela, 643

Cane syrup, 685

Cane vinegar, 633

Canned chickpea and saffron soup, 124

Cannellini beans, 430

with cabbage and pasta, 441

escarole and, 446

in farro and bean soup, 135

pasta e fagioli, 109–110

pasta with puréed beans, 325 V

radicchio and, 446

soup, 126–127 V

ideas for, 126–127

as topping for paella, 378

in wheat berry salad with cabbage and mustard, 85

Cannelloni, spinach-ricotta, 349 V

Canola oil, 626, 627

Cantaloupe

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

in tomato salad with rosemary, 58

Capers

bok choy with, olives, and garlic, 179

braised celery with tomato, olives, and, 192

breaded sautéed cauliflower with garlic, vinegar, and, 189

with chickpea fries, 480

in compound butter, 676

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

garlicky kale with capers and, 212

in green salad, 36

in potato salad, 70

sauce, 676

Cappuccino, 766

Carambola, 297

Caramel cake, 696

Caramelized butternut squash, pearl couscous tagine with, 411

Caramelized endive, kasha pilaf with, 414

Caramelized fennel dressing

bitter greens with, 40

cabbage salad with, 40

Caramelized leek soup, 101

Caramelized onions

in cheese or tofu dip or spread, 557

in cracker dough, 590

dressing cabbage salad with, 40

in omelets, 223

pasta with, 320

in stuffing pasta, 349

uses for, 223

in yeast bread, 604

Caramel latte, 766

Caraway, 642

orange-, scones, 589

in yeast bread, 604

Caraway seeds

in applesauce, 275

breadsticks with pine nuts and, 608

Cardamom, 642

in apple pie, 713

apricot-, tea, 760

biryani, 375

in cobbler toppings, 717

in frozen yogurt, 732

hot chocolate, 755

in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

in zucchini bread, 583

Carob, 687

Carotenoids, 149

Carrot(s), 186–188

adding marinated, to sushi bowls, 385

baby, as crudité, 92

balsamic-glazed, with garlic, 187

in braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 493

buying and storing, 186

cabbage and, slaw, Mexican style, 43

cake, 696–697

in chopped salad, 36

-coconut soup, 119–120 V

cooking, 186

with dates and raisins, 187–188 V

doneness, 186

with dried apricots and chipotle, 188

fastest vegetable stock ever, 97

French-fried, 243

gnocchi, 352

jazzing up quick-glazed, 187

kasha with parsnips and, 414

marinated, 91

mashing with potatoes, 235

miso-, sauce with ginger, 654 V

mung bean dal with, cashews, and Thai basil, 454

mushroom stock, ">99–100

oatmeal, cookies, 689

-orange smoothie, 751

in pasta primavera, 319

in pho, 130

in potato and leek soup, 104

preparing, 186

pressed tofu salad, 496

pumpkin, and orange juice, 747 V

puréed, 152

for twice-baked potatoes, 232

quick-glazed, 186–189

raw beet salad with, and ginger, 51

in risotto, 379

roasted, with dates and raisins, 188

roasted vegetable stock, 99

salad with cumin, 43 V

in simplest seaweed salad, 53

sriracha, hummus, 465

stir-fried, 154, 155

tomato, and celery juice, 747 V

tortilla soup, 111

vegetable noodles, 310

vegetable stock, 97

Vietnamese omelet, 532

Cashews, 300–302

cheese, 302

cream, 300 V

fast, 302

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

mung bean dal with carrots, Thai basil and, 454

sweet potato and, gratin, 239

in twice-fried green beans, 208

Cassia, 643

Castelluccio lentils, 449

Catalan style, chickpeas in their own broth, 455

Cauliflower, 188–190

basic steamed, 188 V

boiled, 153

in braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 493

breaded sautéed, 189

broccoli or, and pesto gratin, 173

buying and storing, 188

in cooked grains, 398

cooking, 188

doneness, 188

flat omelet with, 530–531

in fried rice, 381

grilling, 166

Manchurian, 189–190

marinated, 91

in mashed favas, 466

mixed whole-bean dal with, and almonds, 451

pasta with, 322–323

improving, 322

pearl couscous tagine, 411

potato and, gratin with crême fraîche or sour cream, 239

preparing, 188

in quiche, 538

in risotto, 379

Roman style, 180–181 V

salad, with olives and bread crumbs, 65–66 V

soups

cream of, 116

Italian style, 102 V, 133

steamed, 153, 188 V

stir-fried tofu with, 491

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

whole roasted, with raisins and balsamic glaze, 190 V

Cave beans, 430

Cayenne pepper, 227

in cracker dough, 590

for hot corn, 195

in potato salad, 70

sprinkling flakes, on popcorn, 390

Ceci, 430

Celery, 192

braised, with tomato, olives, and capers, 192

braised lentils with, 448

buying and storing, 192

in chopped salad, 36

cooking, 192

cream of soup, 116

doneness, 192

-ginger seltzer, 745

Mario Batali’s vegetarian ragù, 323

mushroom stock, ">99–100

oven-braised, 192

in potato salad, 70

preparing, 192

pressed tofu salad, 496

rémoulade, 47–48

roasted vegetable stock, 99

soy-sesame marinated, 47

stir-fried, 154

tomato, carrot, and, juice, 747 V

vegetable noodles, 310

in wheat berry salad with cabbage and mustard, 85

Celery root, 192–193

buying and storing, 193

cooking, 193

doneness, 193

Mario Batali’s vegetarian ragù, 323

mashing with potatoes, 235

pan-roasted, with rosemary, 193 V

preparing, 193

red lentils and, 450

root vegetable salad with cumin, 43

“schnitzel,” 162

vegetable noodles, 310

white bean and, 460

Celery seeds, 643

Celiac disease, 573

Cellophane noodles with sweet soy sauce, 341

Ceylon cinnamon, 643

Chaat masala

with chickpea fries, 480

for hot corn, 195

red lentils with, 451

in twice-baked potatoes, 232

Cha dum yen, 762

Chai latte, 758

Chamomile-tangerine sorbet, 735

Champagne gelée with berries, 729

Champagne vinegar, 632

Channa dal, 430

Chapati, 591 V

grilled, 591

Chard, 193–194

braised, with olive oil and rice, 194 V

buying and storing, 193

chickpeas and, 446

cooking, 194

doneness, 194

pie, 212

preparing, 194

in risotto, 379

salad, 44

Charred salsa roja, 663

Chayote

as filling for tacos and burritos, 623

grilling, 166

rémoulade, 49

vegetable noodles, 310

Cheddar cheese, 555

apple pie with crust, 712

bake, 558

baked macaroni and cheese, 326–327

cheesy baked red bean cakes, 477

-chive biscuits, 588

in cobbler toppings, 717

in cracker dough, 590

fried eggs with, 525

in huevos rancheros, 535

-jalapeño breadsticks, 606

-jalapeño corn bread, 581

in mashed potatoes, 234

quesadillas, 620

stuffed baked apples, 720

for topping baked potatoes, 233

in waffle batter, 548

Cheese, 554–570. See also specific by name

all-purpose, 554–556

blue cheese, 555

cream cheese, 555

feta, 555

fresh soft goat, 555

grating, 554–555

ricotta, 555

baked eggs with onions and, 526

batter-fried, 559

bean-and-, 502

in bean salads, 73

in buttermilk biscuits, 588

curried, 564–565

enchiladas with red mole, 561–562

fresh, 568–569

the easy way, 568–569

finishing, 569

flavoring, 569

in fruit, cheese and nut combos, 39

greens with, nuts and, salads, 37

grilled, and watermelon skewers, 566

keeping shape during cooking, 556

making soy, 483

melting, 555–556

naked tamale with chile-, filling, 394–395

in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

omelet, 528–529

panfried, 562

roasted quinoa with potatoes and, 411–412

sauces to serve with fried, grilled, or broiled, 564

scramble, 569–570

scrambled eggs with, 524

in soup, 134

spinach and, samosas, 618

-stuffed baked apples, 720

Swiss-style, bake, 557–558

vegan substitutions for, 15

in yeast bread, 604

Cheesecake, 699–700

Cheese course, 37, 39

Cheesy baked red bean cakes, 477

Cheesy bean dip, 462

Cheesy chickpea fondue, 466

Cheesy corn chowder, 121

Cheesy cream of spinach soup, 119

Cheesy flat omelet, 530

Cheesy potato pancakes, 242

Cheesy puréed beans, 460

Cheesy zucchini pancakes, 254

Chemical extraction, 626

Cherries, 281

-almond cobblers, 716

in apple pie, 713

in balsamic syrup, 633

buying and storing, 281

-chocolate chunk oatmeal cookies, 689

-chocolate sorbet, 735, 736

cooking, 281

crisp, 717–718

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

-port jam glaze, 705

preparing, 281

in scones, 589

types of, 281

in vinaigrette, 630

in waffle batter, 548

Cherry tomatoes

broiled, with herbs, 258 V

in fluffy cracked wheat, 417

gigantes with, 441

in green salads, 36

grilled cheese and watermelon skewers, 566

in pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, or broccoli raab, 322

pearl couscous salad, 86

salad with soy sauce, 58 V

Chervil, 635

in anything-scented peas, 226

in boiled potatoes, 233

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

in endive and blue cheese salad, 42

for hot corn, 195

in mayonnaise, 671

in potato salad, 70

on roasted red peppers, 228

in sautéed mushrooms, 218

Chestnuts, 297, 302–303 V

buying and storing, 302

pasta, 310

preparing, 302–303

purée, 152

spaetzle, 353

wild rice with, 418

Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies, 689

Chia seeds, 303

fruit jam, 723

piña colada, pudding, 724

Chickpea flour, chickpea “tofu,” 500

Chickpeas, 430

bean crumbles, 679

beans and greens, 444 V

with cabbage and pearl couscous, 441

canned, and saffron soup, 124

chard and, 446

cheesy, fondue, 466

in chopped salad, 37

with creminis or shiitakes, 447

curried lentils with potatoes, and spinach, 453

curried rice with, 370

and eggplant purée, 460

falafel, 472–473 V

fondue, 465–466 V

additions to, 466

fondue and mushrooms, 624

as toast topper, 624

fries, 478, 480

additions to, 480

cutting, 480

sauces to serve with, 480

hummus, 463 V

with jalapeños, 444

pasta e fagioli, 109–110

pasta with, 312

puréed beans, 325 V

pearl couscous salad, 86

pearl couscous tagine, 411

rice pilaf with, 372

rice with, 369–370 V

-ricotta gnocchi, 473–474

finishing, 474

saffron rice and, 370

salsa, 660

shortcut roasted, with rosemary and lemon zest, 472

simplest bean burgers, 502

spiced rice and almonds and, 370

in stuffing pasta, 349

in tabbouleh, 76

in their own broth with crisp bread crumbs, 454–455 V

tofu, 500 V

warm, salad with arugula, variation on, 75

Chicory, 202–205

bitter greens with maple-onion dressing, 40

buying and storing, 202

cooking, 202

doneness, 202

forms of, 33

in green salads, 32–33

preparing, 202

Chiffonade, 23

Chihuahua cheese, baked pinto beans, enchilda style, 469–470

Chilaquiles, 535–536

sauced, 535

Chile(s), 226–231. See also Pepper(s)

-bean quesadillas, 622

and black bean paste, 665

buying and storing, 226

in cheese bake, 558

with chickpea fries, 480

and coconut sauce, 667

cooking, 226

creamed poblanos, 229

doneness, 226

fresh cheese scramble with, 570

in fried rice, 381

-garlic paste, 665 V

grilling, 166

lexicon, 227

in mashed potatoes, 234

mayonnaise, 671

naked tamale with - cheese filling, 394–395

pan-grilled corn with, 198 V

paratha with cilantro and, 592

in pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, or broccoli raab, 322

pastes and sauces, 664–668

chile-garlic paste, 665 V

in cooked grains, 399

eight ways, variations on, 664–665

in fluffy cracked wheat, 417

in mashed potatoes, 234

in red curry paste, 667 V

smooth green chile sauce, Indian style, 666–667 V

spicy Indian tomato sauce, 667–668

using, 665

preparing, 226

ranch dressing, 672

rellenos, 229

in roasted sweet potato with red pepper vinaigrette, 71

sautéed kohlrabi with, 214 V

-scallion sauce, 632

scrambled tortillas with scallions and, 535

in spicy no-mayo coleslaw, 4

in veggie burgers, 501

-yogurt sauce, 667

Chilean salsa, 660

Chiles rellenos, 229

grilled, 231

Chili

bulgur, 408

espresso black bean, 456–457 V

tempeh, with black beans, 517–518

Chili beans, 432

Chili non carne, 455–456 V

croquettes, 475

as filling for tacos and burritos, 623

Chili powder, 648 V

in cheese or tofu dip or spread, 557

with chickpea fries, 480

for hot corn, 195

in mayonnaise, 671

in seasoning vegetable crisps, 163

Chimichurri sauce, 638

with chickpea fries, 480

Chinese black vinegar, 632

Chinese broccoli, 180

Chinese egg noodles, 331

cold sesame or peanut noodles, 332

in improvising noodle bowl, 333

Chinese kale, 180

Chinese parsley, 635

Chinese peppercorns, 646

Chinese style bean salad, 72

Chinese-style fresh noodles, 356

Chipotles

in applesauce, 275

baked beans, 467

black bean purée with, 460

carrots or parsnips with dried apricots and, 188

paste, 665

pumpkin soup with, 121

in vinaigrette, 630

Chips

fried plantain, 280 V

nori, 247–248 V

potatoes, 242

tortilla

baked, 596

fried, 596

Chirshi, 384

Chives, 635

for boiled potatoes, 233

cheddar-, biscuits, 588

with chickpea fries, 480

in cooked grains, 399

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

fried tofu wontons with ginger and, 359 V

for hot corn, 195

in mashed favas, 466

in mashed potatoes, 234

in mayonnaise, 671

orange-, biscuits, 588

in potato salad, 70

in sautéed mushrooms, 218

for topping baked potatoes, 233

in yeast bread, 604

Chocolate, 685–687

banana-, ice cream, 732

banana bread with orange and, 583

cakes, 694

cheese enchiladas with red mole, 561–562

cherry-, sorbet, 735, 736

chia pudding, 726

chili, 457

chopping or shaving, 687

chunk cookies, 688

cherry-, 689

oatmeal-, cookies, 689

dark, 686

flourless brownies, 692

in frozen yogurt, 732

flourless brownies, 692

ganache, 705–706

hot, 755–756

flavored, 755–756

ice cream, 730

melting, 687

Mexican, tofu pudding, 726–727 V

milk, 686

-orange tofu pudding, 726

pancakes, 543

in pasta dough, 345

pudding, 724

-raspberry tofu pudding, 727

in scones, 589

storing, 687

unsweetened, 686

for vegans, 687

white, 686–687

zucchini bread, 583

Chocolate chips, peanut-butter- cookies, 690

Chopped salad, 36–37 V

additions to or substitutions for, 37

Chopped white cauliflower with balsamic glaze and raisins, as toast topper, 624

Chopping, 21–22

Chorizo, tofu, 497

Chowder, corn, 121–122

Chutneys, 668–670

with chickpea fries, 480

cilantro-mint, 668 V

coconut, 670

in cooked beans, 434

raw onion, 668 V

in twice-baked potatoes, 232

in yogurt, 553

Cider, apple pie, 712

Cider vinegar, 632

Cilantro, 635

with chickpea fries, 480

in cooked beans, 434

in cooked grains, 399

in cracker dough, 590

edamame with tomatoes and, 436–437 V

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

in mashed favas, 466

in mashed potatoes, 234

in mayonnaise, 671

-mint chutney, 668 V

paratha with chiles and, 592

purée, 638

sea slaw, 55

summer rolls, 618

tempeh chili with black beans, 517–518

tempeh hash, 515

in tortilla soup, 112

in yeast bread, 604

Cinnamon, 643

apple or pear compote with raisins and, 721

in cobbler toppings, 717

in frozen yogurt, 732

glaze, 703

in infusing simple syrup, 684

maple-, granola bars, 693 V

in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

poached apples, 718

tea, 761

in waffle batter, 548

whipped cream, 701

in zucchini bread, 583

Citronella root, 636

Citrus

mint-, tea, 760

-pickled ginger, 207

rice salad, 77

-spice crumble topping, 711

whipped cream, 701

Citrus fruits. See also Lemon(s); Lime(s); Orange(s)

grilling, 273

preparing, 292

Citrus sprinkle, 651

in cheese or tofu dip or spread, 557

sprinkling on popcorn, 390

Citrus zest

in buttermilk biscuits, 588

in cobbler toppings, 717

in fresh cheese, 569

in frozen yogurt, 732

in infusing simple syrup, 684

in mayonnaise, 671

Classic onion soup with cheese croutons, 101

Cloves, 643

in apple pie, 713

in applesauce, 275

in cobbler toppings, 717

in five-spice powder, 649 V

in infusing simple syrup, 684

in zucchini bread, 583

Coarse sugar, 682

Cobblers

additions to toppings, 717

apricot, 716–717

baking filled, 709

tomato, 261

Cocoa powder, 686

Coco blanc, 433

Coconut

in anything-scented peas, 226

-avocado soup, 146

“bacon” bits, 220

banana-, pancakes, 543

-braised vegetables, 156 V

buying and storing, 304

chile and, sauce, 667

chutney, 670 V

coconut-lentil soup with vegetables, 127

coconut rice with bits, 368

crumble topping, 712

curry vinaigrette, 631

-fried plantains, 162

frozen yogurt, 732

glaze, 703

granola bars, 693

ice cream, 730

mango-

ice pops, 739

sorbet, 736

milk, 304 V

mung bean dal with apples

mint, and, 453 V

no-bake fruit and, crust, 711

in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

oil, 627

pancakes, 543

pineapple-, smoothie, 751

preparing, 304

pudding, 724 [cv]

rice, 368–369 V

for summer rolls, 620

rice pudding, 727

soups

carrot-, 119–120 V

-lentil, with vegetables, 127 V

sweet, 742 V

sticky rice with shallots and, 372

sweet potato, cake, 697

sweet rice and, cake, 699

tahini sauce, 305

vinegar, 633

in waffle batter, 548

Coconut milk, 14

bean threads with mint and, 334 V

black Thai rice with edamame and, 388

braised tempeh, three ways, 513 V

braised tofu and peas in curried, 493–494 V

carrot-coconut soup, 119–120 V

coconut-lentil soup with vegetables, 127

curried eggplant with, 199

more ideas for, 494

quick coconut-braised vegetables, 156

spinach with tofu and, 252 V

sticky rice with soy sauce and, 372

twice-baked potatoes, 232

vegan icing, 702–703

winter squash with, and curry, 264

Coconut sugar, 682–683

Coffee, 762–765

brewing, 763, 765

cold brew, 765

enjoying, 766

gelée, 729

granita, 737

grinding beans, 762–763

ice cream, 730

Coffee beans in infusing simple syrup, 684

Coffee soda, 766

Colander, 17

Cold brew coffee, 765

Cold fiery noodles, 334

Cold ginger noodles, 334

Cold mustard sauce, 671

Cold-pressed oils, 626, 627

Cold sesame or peanut noodles, 332

Cold soups, 144–146

cool yogurt, with nuts, 144

smooth gazpacho, 144 V

ultra-fast avocado, 146

Collards, 210–214

buying and storing, 210

in cannellini (or any bean) soup, 127

cooking, 210

doneness, 210

flash-cooked, with lemon juice, 210–211 V

garlicky, with olives and pine nuts, 211–212

in jook, 424

in mashed favas, 466

in minestrone, 109–110

in miso soup, 141

peanutty vegetable soup, 115–116

preparing, 210

in risotto, 379

stir-fried tofu with, 491

with tahini, 211 V

Compotes, fruit, 721 V

Compound butter, 676

additions for, 676

for twice-baked potatoes, 232

Condiments, 16

Confectioners’ sugar

cream cheese frosting, 702

lemon glaze, 703

vegan icing, 702–703

Congee, 424

Congo beans, 432

Consommé, borscht, 105

Cooked tomatillo salsa, 663–664 V

for huevos rancheros, 533

for poaching eggs, 526

for stewing hard-boiled eggs, 538

Cooked vegetable salads, 61–71

cauliflower, with olives and bread crumbs, 65–66 V

eggplant, with miso, 66 V

grilled eggplant, with garlic and saffron mayonnaise, 67–68

grilled or broiled portobello, with soy vinaigrette, 65 V

mushroom, Italian-American style, 62 V

pan-roasted corn, with black beans, 62 V

potato, 70 V

additions to, 70

ratatouille, 66–67 V

roasted broccoli, with tahini dressing, 68 V

roasted sweet potato, with red pepper vinaigrette, 71 V

Cookies and bars, 687–693

chocolate chunk cookies, 688

fig Bittmans, 690

flourless brownies, 692

no-bake fruit and cereal bars, 693

no-bake granola bars, 692–693

oatmeal raisin cookies, 688–689

peanut butter cookies, 689–690

Cooking

baking, 28

basics of, 24–28

beans, 434

blanching, 24

boiling, 24

braising, 27

broiling, 28

cheese that keeps shape during, 556

deep-frying, 26–27

deglazing, 27

grilling, 28

with juice, 748

panfrying, 25–26

parboiling, 24

roasting, 27

sautéing, 25–26

simmering, 24

steaming, 25

stir-frying, 26

Cool yogurt soup with nuts, 144

Coriander, 643

in applesauce, 275

in cracker dough, 590

Coring, 23

Corn, 194–198, 389–397

arepas, 198

baked black beans and, enchilada style, 470

in buttermilk biscuits, 588

buying and storing, 194

chowder, 121–122

on the cob, grilled or roasted, 195–196

cooking, 195

cornhusk tamales, 395

cornmeal, 389

crunchy, guacamole, 174 V

doneness, 195

filling omelets with roasted, 529

flavorings for hot, 195

flour, 389

in fried rice, 381

fritters, 196

sauces for, 198

grilling, 166

hominy, 390

posole with beans, 394

in jook, 424

masa harina, 389

naked tamale with chile-cheese filling, 394–395

pancakes, Thai style, 196

sauces for, 198

pan-grilled

with chile, 198 V

with tomatoes, 198

pan-roasted salad with black beans, 62

polenta, 391

dishes to serve on top of, 392

popcorn, 390

sprinkles for, 390

posole with beans, 392 V

preparing, 194

purée, 152

salad with tomatoes

feta, and mint, 52

salsa, 662

steamed, on the cob, 195

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

stuffed winter squash with quinoa, and tomatoes, 266 V

tortilla soup, 111–112

in waffle batter, 548

Corn bread, 580–581

salad, 61

Corn flour, 389, 574–575

and cornmeal pastas, 310

Cornhusk tamales, 395

Cornmeal, 14, 389, 398, 399, 574

blueberry muffins, 586

in cobbler toppings, 717

polenta, 391

Corn oil, 626, 627

Corn salad with tomatoes, feta, and mint, as toast topper, 624

Corn tortillas, 595–596

cheese enchiladas with red mole, 561–562

chilaquiles, 535–536

huevos rancheros, 535

tortilla soup, 111–112

Corny corn bread, 581

Cotjia in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

Cottage cheese

fresh, 569

pancakes, 546

for topping baked potatoes, 233

Cottonseed oil, 626

Couscous, 399, 400, 404

basic, 407 V

and cheese “burgers,” 564

chickpeas with cabbage and, 441

pearl

pilaf with almonds and olives, 410 V

salad, 86 V

tagine, 411V

salad, with fennel and raisins, 88–89 V

-stuffed tomatoes with harissa and olives, 262

Couscous pilaf with almonds and olives, 410 V

Couscous tagine, 411 V

Cowpeas, 430

Cracked wheat, 402, 413

crumble topping, 712

fluffy, with mustard and tarragon, 416–417

additions to, 417

Cracker crumb crust, baked beans with, 467

Crackers

cream, 590

mix-ins for, 590

simplest, 589–590

soda, 590

unleavened, 589–596

Cranberries, 281–282

in apple pie, 713

buying and storing, 281

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

-ginger muffins, 586

in kale salad, 44

orange-, spice compote, 721

-orange crisp, 717

-orange soup, 740

-orange tea, 760

preparing, 281

relish with orange and ginger, 281–282 V

sauce with orange and ginger, 281–282

in waffle batter, 548

Cranberry beans, 431

mushrooms and, 447

Cream, 552

autumn millet bake with, 414

-braised potatoes, 238

cashew, 300

heavy, vanilla custard ice cream, 729–730

-roasted onion halves, 224

sautéed kohlrabi with horseradish and, 214

Cream cheese, 555

in cheese dips or spreads, 558

in cracker dough, 590

in mashed potatoes, 234

in scrambled eggs, 524

sweet potato and, gratin, 239

for topping baked potatoes, 233

for twice-baked potatoes, 232

Cream cheese frosting, 702

Cream crackers, 590 V

Creamed poblanos, 229

Creamier refried beans, 462

Creaminess, adding of fat to add, to raw vegetable salads, 52

Cream of soups

broccoli or cauliflower, 116

celery, 116

other greens, 116

spinach, 116

tomato, 107

Creamy, lemony pasta, 317

Creamy all-fruit sorbet, 736

Creamy bean dip, 462

Creamy cilantro-mint chutney, 670

as crudité dip, 92

Creamy peanutty vegetable soup, 115–116

Creamy potato (or sweet potato) and leek soup, 102

Creamy soups, 116–122

carrot-coconut, 119–120 V

corn chowder, 121–122

cream of spinach, 116

pumpkin (or winter squash), 120–121

Creamy vegan frosting, 703

Creamy vodka sauce, 313

Creamy wintertime tomato soup, 108

Crème fraîche, 552

cultured butter, 553–554

in mac and cheese combo, 327

potato and cauliflower gratin with sour cream or, 239

Creole curry, 113

Crimson lentils, 449

Crisp(s)

baking filled, 709

cherry, 717–718

vegetable, 163

Crisp French toast, 550–551

Crisp-fried bean sprouts, 176 V

Crisp marinated tofu, 496

Crisp panfried tofu, 486 V

Crisp shredded hash brown salad with red pepper vinaigrette, 71

Crisp topping and garnishes, 678–680

croutons, 678–679 V

crumbles, 679

fresh bread crumbs, 678 V

Croquettes

baked white bean cakes, 477

bean, 474–475

potato, 242–243

turning leftover bean dishes into, 475

Crostini

spreads for, 624

toppings for, 624

Croutons, 678–679 V

cauliflower soup, Italian style, 102

cheese, classic onion soup with, 101

cubed, in salad, 35

tofu, 497 V

warm spinach salad with, 37, 82

tomato salad with hard-boiled eggs, 57–58

Crudités, 92

dips to serve with, 92

easy and attractive preparations, 92

Crumbled grains, 679

Crumbles, 679

in salad, 35

tofu, 497 V

Crunchier pizza dough, 610

Crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 404

additions to, 406

Crunchy corn guacamole, 174 V

Crunchy crumbled tempeh, 512–513 V

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

Crunchy granola

no-bake fruit and cereal bars, 693

no-bake granola bars, 692–693

Cuban style, chickpeas in their own broth, 455

Cubed croutons, 679

Cucumber(s)

adding marinated to sushi bowls, 385

in chopped salad, 37

cold sesame or peanut noodles, 332

cool, -yogurt soup with nuts, 144

as crudité, 92

farro, salad, 80

farro salad with, and yogurt-dill dressing, 77

in fried rice, 381

as garnish for soba with dipping sauce, 338

-ginger seltzer, 745 V

-honey sorbet, 735

in Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 85

-melon ice pops, 739

-mint seltzer, 745

quickest pickled, 89

salad, Korean style, 49

salad with soy and ginger, 49 V

salsa, 662

salting, as salad addition, 48

scallion marinated, 47

sea slaw, 55

seeding, 49

in simplest seaweed salad, 53

spicy Korean-style pickles, 91

for summer rolls, 620

vegetable noodles, 310

wild rice salad with, and yogurt, 80

Cultured butter, 553–554

Cumin, 643

in applesauce, 275

carrot salad with, 43

in cracker dough, 590

root vegetable salad with, 43

in yeast bread, 604

Cupboard, setting up, 12–14

Cupcakes, making, 697

Currants

orange-, biscuit, 588

rice pilaf with, 372

spinach with, and nuts, 250 V

Curried amaranth griddlecakes, 406

Curried baked beans, 469

Curried carrot-coconut soup, 120

Curried cheese, 564–565

Curried lentils with potatoes, chickpeas, and spinach, 453

Curried pearl couscous pilaf, 410

Curried rice cakes, 341

Curried rice with chickpeas, 370

Curried stir-fried potatoes, 239 V

Curried tofu jerky, 497

Curry

buttery lentils and potatoes with, 453

coconut, vinaigrette, 631

green, paste, 666

lentils and potatoes with, 451

peanut sauce, 659

ranch dressing, 672

red, paste, 666 V

sauce, 676

winter squash with coconut milk and, 264

Curry powder

with chickpea fries, 480

in cooked beans, 434

in fried rice, 381

in mashed potatoes, 234

twice-baked potatoes, 232

in vegetable crisps, 163

in waffle batter, 548

Curry tahini sauce, 305

Customizing granola, 421

Cutting, basics of, 18, 21–23

Cutting boards, 16–17

Cutting lettuce, 32

D

Daikon radish. See also Radishes

in Korean-style vegetable soup, 115

in pho, 130

purée, 152

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

in summer rolls, 620

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

Dairy, 551–554

buttermilk, 551–552

cream, 552

crème fraîche, 552

half-and-half, 552

milk, 551

pasta with, 316–317

butter, sage, and Parmesan, 316–317

creamy, lemony, variations on, 317

sour cream, 552

UHT milk, 551

Dals

cooking and eating, 450

mixed whole-bean, with walnuts, 451

mung bean

with apples, coconut, and mint, 453

simplest, 450

Dandelions

in green salad, 33

in mashed favas, 466

Dark chocolate, 686

in flourless brownies, 692

in frozen yogurt, 732

Darker bran muffins, 586

Dashi, 100

-boiled tofu, 485

dipping sauce, 657

additions to, 657

Dates, 282

in balsamic syrup, 633

in bulgur beet burgers with ginger, 502

buying and storing, 282

cooking, 282

in kale salad, 44

preparing, 282

in roasted carrots or parsnips with, and raisins, 188 V

Date sugar, 683

Deep-fried tofu, 487 V

Deep-frying, 26–27, 157

Deglazing, 27

Demerara, 682

Desserts

cakes, 693–700

baby, 697

carrot, 696–697

cheese, 699–700

chocolate, 694

cup, 697

orange-almond, 697–698

plum-rosemary upside-down, 698–699

sweet rice and coconut, 699

yellow, 696

chocolate, 685–687

chopping or shaving, 687

dark, 686

melting, 687

milk, 686

storing, 687

unsweetened, 686

for vegans, 687

white, 686–687

cookies and bars, 687–693

chocolate chunk cookies, 688

fig Bittmans, 690

flourless brownies, 692

no-bake fruit and cereal bars, 693

no-bake granola bars, 692–693

oatmeal raisin cookies, 688–689

peanut butter cookies, 689–690

frostings and toppings, 700–706

chocolate ganache, 705–706

cream cheese frosting, 702

jam glaze, 703

lemon glaze, 703 V

vegan icing, 702–703

whipped cream, 700–701

flavoring, 701

making ahead of time, 702

stages of, 701

frozen, 729–739

food processor fruit sorbet, 736

fresh fruit sorbet, 732

fruit granita, 736–737 V

fruit ice pops, 737, 739

ice cream flavors, 730–731

making sorbet or ice milk flavors, 734–735

no-machine banana-mango ice cream, 731–732 V

vanilla custard ice cream, 729–730

yogurt, 732

mix-ins for, 732

fruit, sauces and jams, 718–723

baked apples, 718

broiled peaches, 720

fruit compote, 721 V

fruit jam, 722–723 V

fruit sauce, two ways, 722

poached pears, 718 V

roasted figs with mascarpone, 720–721

pies, cobblers, and crisps, 706–718

apple pie, 712–713

additions to, 713

apricot cobbler, 716–717

additions to toppings, 717

blueberry pie, 713–714

cherry crisp, 717–718

flaky piecrust, 709–710

making crusts, 706–709

no-bake fruit and nut crust, 711 V

pear galette, 714

sweet crumble topping, 711–712

vegan piecrust, 710 V

puddings and gelées, 723–729

cinnamon-nut rice pudding, 727

coating back of a spoon and, 724

lemon-lime gelée, 727

Mexican chocolate tofu pudding, 726–727 V

piña colada chia pudding, 724

vanilla pudding, 723–726

simple syrup, 685 V

soups, 739–742

rhubarb-orange, 740

sweet coconut, 742 V

watermelon and mint, 741, 742

sweeteners for, 682–685

granulated, 682–683

liquid, 683–685

Deviled eggs, 541–542

curried, 542

flavoring, 542

jalapeño, 542

vegetable-stuffed, 542

Dicing, 23

Dijon mustard in compound butter, 678

Dill, 635, 644

with chickpea fries, 480

in cracker dough, 590

in farro salad with cucumber and yogurt-, dressing, 77

in mashed favas, 466

“pesto,” 638 V

in potato salad, 70

purée, 638

in yeast bread, 604

Dipping sauces

arame and bean threads with ponzu, 56–57 V

basil, 654

Korean-style soy and sesame, and marinade, 656–657 V

for precooked tofu or seitan, 490

for seitan, 490

simple miso, 653

soba with, 338

garnishes for, 338

Dips

bean

humus, 463 V

refried, 462 V

blue cheese, 556–557

cheese, 558

to serve with crudités, 92

yogurt sauce as, 673

Dried fruit compote, 721

Drip makers, 763

Dry-baked croutons, 680

Drying fruit, 272

Dry ingredients, measuring, 19

Dulse, 244

Dumplings

making, 354

sauces for, 346

steamed, 356–357

stuffing and sealing half moon-shaped, 357

vegan herbed, for soup, 354–355 V

wrappers for, 355–356 V

E

Earl grey pudding, 724

Edamame, 433. See also Soy beans

black Thai rice with coconut milk and, 388

cheese scramble, 569–570

frozen, -bok choy soup, 122

in green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

hot and sour, with tofu, 438 V

hummus, 465

Japanese rice with stiitakes, sea greens and, 387–388 V

quick-cooked

with fishless fish sauce, 437

with green tea, 437

with kombu dashi or soy sauce, 437

with ponzu, 437

with sea greens, 437

salad, with seaweed “mayo,” 75 V

steamed gyoza with sea greens and, 357

with tomatoes and cilantro, 436–437 V

with tomatoes and olives, 437

wasabi, 472

Egg(s), 14, 520–542

baked (“shirred”), 526

with onions and cheese, 526

oven poached, 526

breakfast burritos, 533

breakfast pizza, 614

buying, 520–521

certified humane, free farmed, animal welfare approved, and animal care certified, 521

organic, 520–521

chilaquiles, 535–536

sauced, 535

deviled (or stuffed), 541–542

curried, 542

flavoring, 542

jalapeño, 542

vegetable-stuffed, 542

Florentine, 528

lighter, 528

French toast, 550–551

fresh cheese scramble with, 570

fried

pasta with, 317

sunny side up or over easy, 524–525

simple ideas for, 525

tomato salad with, 58

fried rice with or without, 380–381

in giving soups body, 125

hard-boiled, 521

deviled (or stuffed) eggs, 541–542

in egg salad, 521

fresh fava beans with croutons and, 438, 440

in fried rice, 381

in jook, 424

in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

in quick tomato curry sauce, 536

in red curry stew, 536

in roasted beet borscht, 104

sauces for, 536

in soba with dipping sauce, 338

tomato salad with, 57–58

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

huevos rancheros, 533

with red mole, 535

simplest, 535

medium-boiled, 523

omelets

cheese, 528–529

flat

with cauliflower or broccoli, 530–531

cheesy, 530

filling combinations for, 530

Greek style, 531

Mexican style, 531

with frozen vegetables, 531

ideas for filling, 529

paneer and Spanish, Indian style, 529

paneer and spinach, 529

simplest, 528–529

Spanish, 529

vegan, 529–530 V

Vietnamese, 532

paella with tomatoes and, 376, 378

pasta frittata, 532–533

basic, 532

peeling, 523

poached, 525–526

hollandaise sauce for, 675

in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

sauces for, 526

soup, 142

in tomato curry sauce, 536

in tomato salad, 58

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

quiche

cheese, 536–537

leftovers for filling, 539

mosty vegetable vegan, 539

vegetables in, 536

salad, 521, 541

flavoring, 542

French-style, 541

hard-boiled eggs for, 521

mayo-less, 541

as spread for bruschetta or crostini, 624

tofu, 541

sauces for Mexican breakfast dishes, 533

scrambled, 523–524

additions to, 524

with cheese, 524

in green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

grilled or broiled tomatoes and, Chinese style, 258

roasted red peppers with, 228

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

separating, 546

shakshuka, 536

simplest, 528–529

soft-boiled, 523

Spanish, 529

storing, 521

tortillas

scrambled, with scallions and chiles, 536

Spanish, 531–532

spinach, 531–532

vegan, 529–530 V

substitutions for, 15

Vietnamese, 532

yolks, vanilla custard ice cream, 729–730

Egg drop soup

hot and sour, 113

many ways, 133, 141–142 V

more ideas for, 142–143

Eggless matzo balls, 361 V

Eggless pad Thai, 336 V

Eggless pasta dough, 345–346

Egg “noodle” soup with mushrooms, 143–144

Eggplant, 198–202

adding grilled or panfried to sushi bowls, 385

“bacon,” 218

boiled or steamed, 153

braised tofu with shiitakes and, 491 V

breaded and panfried, 161–163

buying and storing, 199

cheese bake, 558

chickpea and, purée, 460

cooking, 199

doneness, 199

as filling for tacos and burritos, 623

in fried rice, 381

gnocchi, 352

grilled, with the simplest yogurt sauce

grilled or broiled, 201 V

grilling, 166

as inappropriate for juicing, 744

Parmesan, 202

pearl couscous pilaf, 410

as pizza topping, 614

preparing, 199

puréed, 152

for twice-baked potatoes, 232

in quiche, 536

quick coconut-braised vegetables, 156

quickest pickled, 89

ratatouille, 156–157 V

salad

grilled, with garlic and saffron mayonnaise, 67–68 V

with miso, 66 V

ratatouille, 66–67 V

sesame-fried, 162

skillet, 199 V

slices with garlic and parsley, 201–202 V

smoky, and zucchini soup, 110–111 V

vegan breaded and panfried, 162

Egg rolls

making, 354

wrappers for, 355–356

Egg soups, 141–144

egg drop, many ways, 141–142 V

ideas for, 142–143

egg “noodle,” with mushrooms, 143–144

using in, 143

Egg whites

beating, 547

folding, 546

Egg yolks, vanilla custard ice cream, 729–730

Einkorn, 402, 413

Electric mixer, 18

Emmental cheese, 555

baked macaroni and cheese, 326–327

in waffle batter, 548

Enchiladas, cheese, with red mole, 561–562

Enchilada style, baked pinto beans, 469–470

Endive, 202–205

bitter greens with maple-onion dressing, 40

and blue cheese salad, 42

braised, 203 V

buying and storing, 202

cooking, 202

as crudité, 92

doneness, 202

grilling, 166

kasha pilaf with caramelized, 414

preparing, 202

salads, 32–33, 36

Endosperm, 572

English muffins, 605–606

Epazote, 635

in cooked beans, 434

in mayonnaise, 671

Epson salt as tofu coagulant, 484

Escarole, 202–205

in bitter greens with maple-onion dressing, 40

braised, 203 V

buying and storing, 202

cannellini beans and, 446

cooking, 202

doneness, 202

frozen fava-, soup, 122

kasha with, 414

in mashed favas, 466

preparing, 202

salad, 44

Espresso, 765–766

black bean chili, 456–457 V

chocolate, cake, 694

con panna, 766

enjoying, 766

macchiato, 766

sorbet or ice milk, 734

steaming and frothing milk for, 766

Viennese, 766

Estate, pasta, 320

Ethiopian style, braised lentils, 448

Even richer mushroom stew, 108

Everyday buttermilk waffles, 547–548

Everyday pancakes, 542–543

Expeller-pressed oils, 626

Extra virgin olive oil, 12, 627

F

Faba beans, 431

Falafel, 472–473 V

crumbles, 679

Fall vegetables, quick wheat or rye berry stew with, 418

Farro, 399, 402, 413

and bean soup, 135 V

puffed cooked grains, 422

salad with cucumber and yogurt-dill dressing, 77

in tabbouleh, 76

Fast bean dip, 462

Faster French bread, 600

Fastest vegetable stock ever, 97 V

Fast horchata, 752–754

Fast nut burgers, 507

Fast tomato sauce, 312

with chickpea fries, 480

for eggplant Parmesan, 202

with fried, grilled, or broiled cheese, 564

for pasta frittata, 532

for pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella, 613–614

for poaching eggs, 526

for stewing hard-boiled eggs, 538

tweaking, 313

for twice-baked potatoes, 232

for vegetable lasagne, 328

Fats

addition of, to raw vegetable salads for creaminess, 52

health and, 626

hydrogenated, 626

monounsaturated, 626

oils high in, 627

polyunsaturated, 626

oils high in, 627

saturated, 626

oils high in, 627

trans, 626–627

zero trans, 627

Fava beans, 431

dips, 463

falafel, 472–473 V

fresh, with eggs and croutons, 438

fried, 470 V

frozen, –escarole soup, 122

mashed, 466 V

in pasta primavera, 319

preparing fresh, 440

with scallions, 444

Fennel/fennel bulb

bitter greens with caramelized, dressing, 40

in chopped salad, 37

couscous salad with, and raisins, 88–89

five-spice powder, 649 V

frying, 160

green lentils and, 446

grilling, 167

lemon-sorbet, 735

lima bean purée and orange juice, 460

in potato salad, 70

prepping, 88

seeds, 644

Fenugreek seeds, 644

Feta cheese, 555

in cooked grains, 399

in corn salad with tomatoes, mint, and, 52

in cracker dough, 590

in dips or spreads, 558

in fresh favas with, and croutons, 440

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

in green salad, 36

in mashed favas, 466

in soup, 134

in watermelon and tomato salad, 58

Fève beans, 431

Fiery yogurt sauce, 674

50 percent whole wheat sandwich bread, 605

Figs, 282

balsamic, with watercress, 39

in balsamic syrup, 633

Bittmans, 690

buying and storing, 282

cooking, 282

grilled fresh cheese with, 566

grilling, 273

preparing, 282

roasted, with mascarpone, 720–721

in scones, 589

Filled breads, 614–620

calzones, 615

fillings for, 615

lentil samosas, 617–618

summer rolls, 618

fillings for, 620

Filled tortillas, 620–624

fillings and topping for, 620

Fillings

for calzones, 615

for summer rolls, 620

for tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, 620

Filter brewers, 763

Fishless fish sauce, 155, 656 V

bean threads with coconut milk and mint, 334

pad Thai, 336

quick-cooked edamame with, 437

Five-layer avocado salad, 51–52

Five-spice powder, 649 V

in vegetable crisps, 163

Flageolets, 431

French style, 454

Flaky piecrust, 709–710

Flash-cooked kale or collards with lemon juice, 210–211 V

Flatbreads, 572, 589

chapati, 591

grilled, 591

paatha, 592 V

aloo, 592

shaping, 592

Flavored ganache, 705

Flavored oils, 627–628 V, 630

in cooked grains, 399

flavor ingredients, 628

in green salad, 36

in pizza dough, 610

for topping baked potatoes, 233

Flavoring(s)

for anything-scented peas, 226

for applesauce, 275

for beans, 434

for cheese or tofu dip, or spread, 557

for deviled (or stuffed) eggs, 542

for fresh cheese, 569

for hot corn, 195

for mashed potatoes, 234

for mayonnaise, 671

for pasta dough, 345

for pizza, 610

for refried beans, 462

for scones, 589

for water for soups, 98

for whipped cream, 701

for winter squash, 264

for yogurt, 553

Flaxseed oil, 626

Flaxseeds, 297, 304–305

Florentine eggs, 528

lighter, 528

Flour, 14, 572–578

bleached versus unbleached, 573

containing gluten, 572–574

all-purpose, 572–573

barley, 574

bread, 573

cake and pastry, 573

magic of, 573

rye, 574

spelt, 574

white whole wheat, 574

whole wheat, 574

whole wheat pastry, 574

corn, 389

gluten-free, 574–677

bean, 576

buckwheat, 575

corn, 574–575

corn meal, 574

homemade mixes, 575

nut, 575

oat, 576

potato, 576

rice, 575

sorghum, 576–577

grinding nuts into, 299

substituting, in baking, 576

using alternative in fresh pasta, 344

Flourless brownies, 692

Flourless peanut butter cookies, 690

Flour tortillas, 596

quesadillas, 620

Fluffy cracked wheat

additions to, 417

with mustard and tarragon, 416–417

Fluffy cracked wheat with mustard and tarragon, 416–417

Fondue, chickpea, 465–466 V

Fontina cheese, 555

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

Food, reheating, 30

Food processor, 18

in making eggless pasta dough, 345

mixing and kneading dough for yeast breads in, 578–579

Food processor fruit sorbet, 736

Food safety

handling, 28–29

rinsing salad greens, 32, 34–35

Foolproof teff, polenta style, 392

Fork method of crimping pie crust, 709

Fragrant curry powder, 649

in potato salad, 70

Frappe, 766

Freekeh, 399, 402, 413

in farro salad with cucumber and yogurt-dill dressing, 77

in tabbouleh, 76

Freezer, contents of, 14–16

Freezing

in preparing tofu for cooking, 483

tomato sauce, 313

French bread

faster, 600

overnight, 600–601

whole grain, 600

French fries, 242 V

French green lentils, 449

French press, 763

French rolls, 600

French style

bean salad, 72

green sauce, 671

French toast, 550–551

Fresh bread crumbs, 678 V

Fresh cheese, the easy way

cheese scramble, 569–570

panfried cheese, 562

Fresh corianger, 635

Fresh cottage cheese, 569

as toast topper, 624

Fresh egg pasta, 343–345

Fresh fruit sorbet, 732, 736

Fresh herb fried eggs, 525

Fresh pineapple upside-down cake, 698

Fresh ricotta, 569

as toast topper, 624

Fresh tomatillo salsa, 660 V

Fresh tomato salsa, 660 V

Fresh tomato sauce, 313

Fresno pepper, 227

Fried bread crumbs, 678

beans and greens, 444 V

Fried cheese-stuffed dumplings, 362

Fried egg package, 525

Fried fava beans, 470 V

Fried lentil samosas, 617

Fried onion rings, streamlined, 162

Fried plantain chips, 280 V

Fried rice

additions to, 381

with or without egg, 380–381

Fried tofu, 482

turning into soup, 119

Fried tofu wontons with chives and ginger, 359 V

Fried tortilla chips, 596

Frijoles negros, 430

Frijoles rojos, 431

Frisée bitter greens with maple-onion dressing, 40

Frittata

basic, 532

with grains, 533

pasta, 532–533

Fritters

black-eyed pea, 473

corn, 196

sauces for, 198

falafel, 472–473 V

mung bean, Asian style, 473

Frostings, 700–706

chocolate ganache, 705–706

cream cheese frosting, 702

jam glaze, 703

lemon glaze, 703 V

vegan icing, 702–703

whipped cream, 700–701

flavoring, 701

making ahead of time, 702

stages of, 701

Frozen beans and greens soup, 122, 133

Frozen desserts, 729–739

fruit granita, 736–737 V

ice cream

flavors, 730–731

no-machine banana-mango, 731–732 V

vanilla custard, 729–730

ice milk

flavors, 734–735

fresh fruit, 736

ice pops

fruit, 737, 739

sorbet

flavors, 734–735

food processor fruit, 736

fresh fruit, 732

yogurt, 732

mix-ins for, 732

Frozen edamame–bok choy soup, 122

Frozen fava–escarole soup, 122

Frozen yogurt, 732

mix-ins for, 732

Fructose, 683

Fruit(s). See also specific by name

compote, 721 V

dried, to crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

food processor, sorbet, 736

fresh, sorbet, 752, 756

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

granita, 736–737 V

greens with, cheese, and nuts, salads, 37

ice pops, 737, 739

jam, 722–723 V

in jook, 424

juice, 744–748

combining produce for sweet or savory, 744–745

cooking with, 748

cucumber-ginger, 745 V

juicing with blender, 748

lemony spinach-parsley juice, 747

pumpkin, carrot, and orange juice, 747 V

seasonal combinations, 745

using pulp, 748

lexicon, 274–297

in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

preparing

baking, 272

broiling, 272

cooking, 269, 271

drying, 272

frying, 272

grilling, 272, 273

macerating, 269

poaching, 271

puréeing, 271

roasting, 272

sautéing, 272

stewing, 271–272

sauce, two ways, 722

cooked fruit method, 722

raw fruit method, 722

wild rice with dried, 418

Fruity chia fresca, 751

Fruity frozen yogurt, 732

Frying, 157. See also Stir-frying

deep, 26–27, 157, 272

fruit, 272

pan, 25, 157, 272

vegetables, 157–162

Fuchsia pasta, 345

G

Galette

jam, 716

making, 714

pear, 714

simple ideas for, 716

Gandules, 432

Garam masala, 648 V

in twice-baked potatoes, 232

in vegetable crisps, 163

Garbanzo beans, 430

Garlic, 14, 205–206

in anything-scented peas, 226

in applesauce, 275

baked ziti with bread crumbs, 330

balsamic-glazed carrots or parsnips with, 187

in balsamic syrup, 633

bean purée with roasted, 460

bok choy with capers, olives, and, 179

braised in olive oil, 206 V

breaded sautéed cauliflower with, vinegar, capers and, 189

broccoli raab with, and pecorino, 181

buying and storing, 205

in cheese or tofu dip or spread, 557

with chickpea fries, 480

chile- paste, 665 V

in compound butter, 678

in cooked beans, 434

cooking, 205

in cracker dough, 590

crisp oven-roasted cottage “fries” with, 236–237

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

doneness, 205

eggplant slices with parsley and, 201–202

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

garlicky puréed beans, 460

in green salad, 36

grilled eggplant salad with, and saffron mayonnaise, 67–68

for hot corn, 195

in mashed favas, 466

in mashed potatoes, 234

mayonnaise (aïoli), 671

naan, 608

pasta with, oil and, 312

pesto, 634

in pizza dough, 610

as pizza topping, 610, 614

potato croquettes with roasted, and Parmesan, 243

in potato salad, 70

preparing, 205

roasted, 205–206 V

Brussels sprouts with, 183–184

faster, 206

in pasta dough, 345

using, 206

in sautéed mushrooms, 218

-scallion sauce, 631

in stuffing pasta, 349

tomato sauce, 313

as topping for paella, 378

tossing roasted red peppers with, 228

in veggie burgers, 501

in vinaigrette, 630

in yeast bread, 604

in yogurt, 553

Garlic croutons in cannellini (or any bean) soup, 127

Garlic mayonnaise

with chickpea fries, 480

as crudité dip, 92

for topping baked potatoes, 233

Garlic water, 98

Garnishes

crisp, 678–680

for soba with dipping sauce, 338

for tortilla soup, 112

Gazpacho, smooth, 144 V

Gelée, lemon-lime, 727

Germ, 572

Gigande beans, 431

Gigantes, 431

with Brussels sprouts, 441

romaine lettuce and, 446

as topping for paella, 378

Ginger, 206–207, 644

in anything-scented peas, 226

in apple pie, 713

in applesauce, 275

banana bread with candied, 583

beer-glazed black beans with, and soy, 440

bulgur beet burgers with, 502 V

buying and storing, 206

in cobbler toppings, 717

cold, noodles, 334

in compound butter, 676

cooking, 207

cranberry, -muffins, 586

cranberry relish with, 281–282 V

cranberry sauce with orange and, 281–282

cucumber-, seltzer, 745 V

cucumber salad with soy and, 49

fired tofu wontons with chives and, 359 V

fresh, 16

as garnish for soba with dipping sauce, 338

glaze, 703

ice cream, 731

in infusing simple syrup, 684

lemonade, 754

-lemongrass tea, 761

marinated celery, 47

in mashed potatoes, 234

miso-carrot sauce with, 654 V

orange-

jam glaze, 705

tea, 760 V

pan-cooked peppers and onions with, 229

paratha with scallions and, 592

peach, and maple compote, 721

peach-, sorbet, 736

peach upside-down cake, 700

pickled, 207 V

-plum crisp, 717–718

poached pears with star anise and, 718

preparing, 206

quince-, soup, 740

raw beet salad with carrot and, 51

-scallion sauce, 631–632 v

as crudité dip, 92

-scallion tofu pancakes, 499

in scones, 589

in simplest seaweed salad, 53

stuck-pot rice with potato crust, almonds and, 383

tea, 761

tofu crumbles with, 499

vinaigrette, 631

in waffle batter, 548

whipped cream, 701

yellow or red split pea soup with, 124

in yogurt, 553

yogurt sauce, 674

in zucchini bread, 583

Gingerbread pancakes, 543

Gingery pumpkin, carrot, and orange juice, 747

Glazes

chocolate ganache, 705

jam, 703

lemon, 703 V

Glazing in cooking vegetables, 157

Glucone delta-lactose as tofu coagulant, 484

Gluten

-free corn bread, 581

-free crumble topping, 711

-free flour, 574–677

-free grains, 398

-free pancakes, 543

magic of, 573

Gnocchi, 350

beet, 352

browning and baking, 352

carrot, 352

chickpea-ricotta, 473–474

finishing, 474

chickpea tofu, 474 V

eggplant, 352

parsnip-Parmesan, 352–353

potato, 350

shaping, 350

spinach, 352

sweet potato, 353

tips for perfect, 353

Goat cheese, 555

balsamic syrup with, 633

in bean salads, 73

in bell peppers stuffed with quinoa and, 262

for cheese dips or spreads, 558

in cooked grains, 399

in cracker dough, 590

in endive and blue cheese salad, 42

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

in mac and cheese combo, 327

roasted beet and, gratin, 173

in scrambled eggs, 524

in soups, 134

for topping baked potatoes, 233

for twice-baked potatoes, 232

in watermelon and tomato salad, 58

in yeast bread, 604

Goat ice milk, 734

Gobi paratha, 595

Goongoo, 432

Gorgonzola

in cracker dough, 590

in greens with fruit, cheese, and nuts, 39

in mac and cheese combo, 327

as pizza topping, 614

in yeast bread, 604

Gouda cheese

in cabbage stuffed with lentils and rice, 184–185

in cobbler toppings, 717

in mac and cheese combo, 327

in mashed potatoes, 234

Goulash, tofu and bok choy, 140

Grain(s), 364–424. See also Corn; Rice

basic of, 364–365

for breakfast, 420–424

best granola, 421–422

customizing granola, 421

jook, 424 V

additions to, 424

toppings for, 424

oatmeal or other creamy breakfast cereal, 423–424

puffed cooked, 422

puffed uncooked, 422

stir-ins for oatmeal and other cooked, 423

buying and storing, 365

cooked, 398–399

cooked, in veggie burgers, 501

cooking, 397–398

the easy way, 398

filling omelets with, 529

frittata with, 533

garnishing with, 406

in giving soups body, 125

gluten-free, 398

health and, 365

keeping on hand, 399

lexicon of, 400–403

making extra, 404

medium-cooking, 413–417

autumn millet bake, 414

buckwheat stew with tofu and kale, 416

fluffy cracked wheat with mustard and tarragon, 416–417

kasha with golden brown onions, 413–414

precooked, with butter or oil, 399, 402

puffed cooked, 422 V

puffed-uncooked, 422, 423 V

quick-cooking, 404–413

baked quinoa and beets, 412–413

basic bulgur or couscous, 407 V

bulgur chili, 408

bulgur pilaf with vermicelli, 407–408

crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 404

additions to, 406

pearl couscous pilaf with almonds and olives, 410

pearl couscous tagine, 411 V

pearled barley pilaf, 406–407

roasted quinoa with potatoes and cheese, 411–412

rinsing and draining, 365

risotto with, 380

in scrambled eggs, 524

slow-cooking, 417–419

summer vegetable stew with wheat or rye berries, 417–418 V

sweet coconut soup with, 742

in waffle batter, 548

Grain-fried butternut squash, 162

Grain milk, 300

Grain salads, 75–85

farro, with cucumber and yogurt-dill dressing, 77

nutty and fruity wheat berry or other whole grain, 83 V

quinoa, with crunchy tempeh, 82–83 V

quinoa and sweet potato, 80 V

rice, 76 V

tabbouleh, 76 V

wheat berry or other whole, with cabbage and mustard, 83 V

Grain soups, 132–137

barley, with seasonal vegetables, 134–135

farro and bean, 135

mushroom barley, 133–134 V

Granita

fruit, 736–737 V

making, 737

Granola

best, 421–422

customizing, 421

in no-bake bars, 692–693

in no-bake fruit and cereal bars, 693

in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

in waffle batter, 548

Grape(s), 283. See also Red grapes

balsamic, with lacinato kale, 39–40

in balsamic syrup, 633

buying and storing, 283

cooking, 283

in fluffy cracked wheat, 417

in fruit, cheese and nut combos, 39

-ginger seltzer, 745

preparing, 283

in simplest seaweed salad, 53

Grapefruit, 282–283

broiled, 720

buying and storing, 282

cooking, 283

honey, shake, 749

preparing, 282–283

sorbet, 734

Grapeseed oil, 627

Grape tomatoes, pearl couscous salad, 86

Grater

box, 17

microplane, 17

Gratin

polenta, 391

potato and Jerusalem artichoke, 238–239

simplest asparagus, 171

Grating cheeses, 554–555

Graviera cheese, 556

Great Northern beans, 431

Great white beans, 431

Greek oregano, 636

Greek salad, 36

Greek style

bean salad, 72

flat omelet, 530

pizza, 614

Greek yogurt

farro salad with cucumber and yogurt-dill dressing, 77

wild rice salad with cucumber and, 80

Green(s). See also Sea greens

beans and, 444 V

burgers, 502

burritos, 533

as toast topper, 624

boiled or steamed, 153–154 V

in cooked grains, 398

cream of other, soup, 116

with fruit, cheese, and nuts, 37

in mashed favas, 466

micro, 33

in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

pasta with, 322

as pizza topping, 614

in quiche, 536

rice cakes with stir-fried, 341

rice pilaf with, 373

salad, 32–34

arugula in, 34

chicory in, 32–33

dandelion in, 34

endive in, 32–33

lettuce in, 32

microgreens, 33

prepping and storing, 32, 34–35

salad mixes (mesclun) in, 33–34

watercress in, 34

skillet eggplant with, 199

smoked mozzarella and, bake, 558

stir-fried tofu with, 491

Green apple granita, 737

Green beans, 207–210

boiled or steamed, 153

buying and storing, 207

in chopped salad, 37

cooking, 207

as crudité, 92

doneness, 207

grilling, 167

in minestrone, 109–110

mushroom stew with, 108

in pho, 130

preparing, 207

in risotto, 379

roasted, 208 V

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

for summer rolls, 620

tossed with walnut-miso sauce, 208 V

Green chile salsa, 664

Green curry paste, 666

Green enchilada sauce, 664

Green gumbo, 113 V

Green lentils, 449

fennel bulb and, 446

sorrel and, 446

Green olive mojo, 638

Green papaya salsa, 662

Green salads, 35–42

balsamic strawberries with arugula, 39–40

balsamic syrup with, 633

basic, 36

bitter, with maple-onion dressing, 40

chopped, 36–37

endive and blue cheese, 42

with fruit, cheese, and nuts, 37

parsley and herb, 40

warm spinach, with tofu croutons, 37

Green sauce, French style, 671

Green tea, 756

broth with udon noodles, 132 V

additions to, 132

granita, 737

ice cream, 731

pudding, 724

quick-cooked edamame with, 437

raspberry, 760

Griddlecakes. See also Pancakes

crunchy amaranth, 400, 404

additions to, 406

Grilled bread salad, 61

Grilled chapati, 591

Grilled eggplant, 201 V

Grilled or broiled portobello salad with soy vinaigrette, 65 V

Grilled quesadillas, 622

Grilled tofu, 486 V

Grilled yogurt-marinated cheese and vegetable skewers, 565–566

Grilling, 28

fruit, 272, 273

pizza, 609

vegetables, 163–165

veggie burgers, 507

Gruyère cheese, 555

baked lentil cakes with, 477

cabbage stuffed with lentils and rice, 184–185

fried eggs with, 525

rosemary-, scones, 589

simplest asparagus gratin, 171

stuffed tomatoes, 262

Guacamole

crunchy corn, 174

minimalist, 174

quesadillas, 620

with tomatoes or tomatillos, 174

Guavas, 283

buying and storing, 283

cooking, 283

Gumbo

green, 113

one-pot, 459

red, 113

Gumbo vert, 113

Gumbo z’herbes, 113

Gungo peas, 432

Gyoza, steamed, with sea greens and edamame, 357

H

Haba beans, 431

Habanero, 227

in potato salad, 70

in roasted sweet potato with red pepper vinaigrette, 71

Half-and-half, 552

in vanilla custard ice cream, 729–730

Halloumi cheese, 556

curred cheese, 564–565

grilled, and watermelon skewers, 566

grilled yogurt-marinated, and vegetable skewers, 566

panfried cheese, 562

Hand

cutting noodles by, 343

making pasta by, 341

mixing and kneading dough for yeast breads by, 579

Haricots cocos, 433

Haricots verts. See also Green beans

in chopped salad, 37

Harissa, 665

in couscous-stuffed tomatoes with, and olives, 262

in roasted green beans, 210

Hash, tempeh, 515 V

Hatcho miso, 652

Hazelnuts

blanching, 299

for boiled potatoes, 233

butternut squash and, pancakes, 254

couscous salad with fried, 88–89

crumble topping, 712

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

in endive and blue cheese salad, 42

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

in kale salad, 44

shakes, 751

Health

grains and, 365

oils, fats and, 626

Heartier baked beans, 467

Heavy cream in vanilla custard ice cream, 729–730

Heirloom tomato salad with hard-boiled eggs, as toast topper, 624

Hemp seeds, 305

Herb(s), 12, 634–638. See also specific by name

in balsamic syrup, 633

broiled cherry tomatoes with, 258 V

filling omelets with, 529

lexicon of, 635–637

pesto, 634, 638

polenta with, 391

popcorn, 390

in scrambled eggs, 524

stock-pot rice with potato crust, lemon, 383

storing, 634–635

for twice-baked potatoes, 232

in veggie burgers, 501

whole, leaves, in pasta dough, 345

Herbal chai, 758

Herbed breadsticks, 606

Herbed croutons, 679

Herbed minestrone, 110

Herbed yogurt sauce, 674

Herb pasta, 346

Herb salad, parsley and, 40

Herb spaetzle, 354

Herb water, 98

Hexane, 626

Highly seasoned croutons, 680

Hija beans, 431

Hijiki, 244

seaweed “mayo,” 673

Hing, 642

Hoisin sauce, addition of, to fried rice, 381

Hollandaise sauce, 674–675

twice-baked potatoes, 232

Home fries, 235 V

dishes made with, 236

Homemade tofu, 484–485 V

Hominy, 390, 398, 399

posole with beans, 394

Honey, 683

in avocado smoothie, 749

in baked apples, 720

in broiled peaches with rosemary and, 720

cucumber-, sorbet, 735

in customizing granola, 421

in frozen yogurt, 732

gelée, 729

-oat bran muffins, 587

peanut-butter-, cookies, 690

raspberry, thyme, and compote, 721

-roasted figs, 721

sorbet, 734

vegan substitutions for, 15

in vinaigrette, 42, 630

whipped cream, 701

-whole wheat bread with grains and fruits, 604

in yogurt, 553

Honeydew in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

Hoppin’ John with smoked tofu, 457 V

Horchata, 752 V

ice cream, 735

Horse beans, 431

Horseradish

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

in mashed potatoes, 234

in mayonnaise, 671

sautéed kohlrabi with cream and, 214

in vinaigrette, 630

in wheat berry salad with cabbage and mustard, 85

Hot and sour braised tempeh, 513

Hot and sour soup, 112–113 V

egg drop, 113

Hot chocolate, 755–756

flavored, 755–756

Hot curry powder, 649 V

in potato salad, 70

Hot sauce, 16

for huevos rancheros, 533

for topping baked potatoes, 233

Hot Thai tea, 762

Hot water, 98

Hot white chocolate, 755

How to Cook Everything, 39

Huevos rancheros, 533

with red mole, 535

simplest, 535

Hulled barley, 403, 407

Hummus, 463 V

as crudité dip, 92

fondue, 466

as spread for bruschetta or crostini, 624

Hush puppies, okra, 221

Hydrogenated fats, 626

I

Iceberg lettuce, 32

Ice cream

flavors, 730–731

no-machine banana-mango, 731–732 V

vanilla custard, 729–730

Iced Vietnamese coffee, 766

Ice milk

flavors, 734–735

fresh fruit, 736

Ice pops

combinations, 739

Immersion blender in making a purée, 120

Indian rice, 402

Indian saffron, 647

Indian style

chile paste, 665

potato croquettes, 243

pumpkin soup, 121

rice salad, 77

smooth green chile sauce, 666–667 V

Instant-read thermometer, 597

Inverno pasta, 320

Italian style

bean salad, 72

cauliflower soup, 102

cheese bake, 558

egg drop soup, 142

lentil soup with rice, 129

tofu pancakes, 499

Italian tofu crumbles, 499

J

Jack cheese

in mashed potatoes, 234

for topping baked potatoes, 233

in waffle batter, 548

Jackfruit, 283–284

BBQ, sandwiches, 284 V

buying and storing, 283

cooking, 283

preparing, 283

Jalapeño, 227

in applesauce, 275

in buttermilk biscuits, 588

cheddar-

breadsticks, 606

corn bread, 581

in cooked beans, 434

in cracker dough, 590

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

in five-layer avocado salad, 51–52

in mashed potatoes, 234

pan-grilled corn with chile, 198 V

in potato salad, 70

in roasted sweet potato with red pepper vinaigrette, 71

in scrambled eggs, 524

in yeast bread, 604

Jams

-filled bakes apples, 720

fruit, 722–723 V

galettes, 716

glaze, 703

in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

in yogurt, 553

Japanese basil, 637

Japanese egg crêpes with nori, 248

Japanese flavors, marinated tofu with, 496

Japanese mint, 637

Japanese pickles, in sushi bowls, 385

Japanese rice with shiitakes

edamame, and sea greens, 387–388 V

Japanese seven-spice mix, 650

in seasoning vegetable crisps, 163

sprinkling on popcorn, 390

Japanese style

bean salad, 72

potato croquettes, 243

rice salad, 77

summertime pasta salad, 82, 85–86 V

toppings for, 86

Japanese vegetable pancakes, 159

Jasmine-apple tea, 760

Jerk seasoning, 650–651 V

for vegetable crisps, 163

Jerky tofu, 496–497 V

Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes), root vegetable salad with cumin, 43

Jicama

as crudité, 92

five-layer avocado salad, 51–52

as garnish for tortilla soup, 112

grilling, 167

root vegetable salad with cumin, 43

salsa, 661

vegetable noodles, 310

Jook, 424 V

additions to, 424

leftovers from, 29

toppings for, 424

Juicing with a blender, 748

Juicy water, 98

Julienne, 22

Juniper berries, 644

K

Kabil channa, 430

Kale, 210–214

balsamic red grapes with lacinto, 39–40

-banana smoothie, 751

black beans and, 446

in braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 494

buckwheat stew with tofu and, 416 V

buying and storing, 210

in cannellini (or any bean) soup, 127

cooking, 210

in cracker dough, 590

doneness, 210

flash-cooked, with lemon juice, 210–211 V

garlicky, with olives and pine nuts, 212

in jook, 424

in mashed favas, 466

in minestrone, 109–110

peanutty vegetable soup, 115–116

pie, 212

preparing, 210

quinoa and, quesadillas, 623

in risotto, 379

salad, 44

stir-fried tofu with, 491

with tahini, 211 V

Kamchi in sushi bowls, 385

Kamut, 403, 417

flour in fresh pasta, 344

Kasha, 398, 401, 413

with golden brown onions, 413–414

mushroom and, pie, 214

with mushrooms, 414

with parsnips and carrots, 414

pilaf with caramelized endives, 414

with radicchio or escarole, 414

varnishees, 413–414

Kasseri cheese, 556

Kayaku gohan, 388–389

Kefalotyri cheese, 556

Kelp, 244

Ketchup

with chickpea fries, 480

in mashed potatoes, 234

spicy, -braised tofu, 494 V

in veggie burgers, 501

Kidney beans, 431

Jamaican style, baked rice and, 369

pasta e fagioli, 109–110

Kimchi, 93 V

crispy, pancakes, 159

as garnish for soba with dipping sauce, 338

in jook, 424

mung bean pancakes with, 478

rice, 373

rice cakes with, 341

soup with tofu, 133, 138 V

spicy, dumplings, 357

tempeh hash with, 517

Kitchen towels, 17

Kiwis, 284

Knives, 16

chef’s, 17

paring, 17, 19

serrated, 17

Knuckle method of crimping pie crust, 709

Kohlrabi, 214

buying and storing, 214

cooking, 214

as crudité, 92

doneness, 214

in pho, 130

preparing, 214

rémoulade, 49

root vegetable salad with cumin, 43

sautéed, with horseradish and cream, 214

Kombu, 244

-boiled tofu, 485

Kombu dashi, 100 V

in baked beans, 467 V

in Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 85

in miso soup, 141

quick-cooked edamame with, 437 V

soba with dipping sauce, 338 V

variation on, 100

Komo-miso, 652

Korean red chiles, Korean-style vegetable soup, 115

Korean style

cucumber salad, 49

mushroom soup with tofu, 138

soy and sesame dipping sauce and marinade, 656–657 V

stir-fried potatoes, 241

vegetable soup, 113 V

Korean vegetable pancakes, 157

Kosher salt, 12

Kumquats, 284

L

Ladle, 17

Lamb’s lettuce in making salad, 34

Large pot with lid, 16

Lasagne, vegetable, 328

layering, 328

Latin American style black bean soup, 125

Latkes (potato pancakes), 241

Latte, 766

caramel, 766

chai, 758

Lavender, 636

blueberry-, compote, 721

in infusing simple syrup, 684

-mint tea, 761

pineapple-, sorbet, 735

verbena tea, 761

Layered bean dip, 462

Layered chia pudding, 726

Leafy greens with thick ribs, preparing, 211

Leavening

baking power in, 577–578

baking soda in, 576

yeast in, 576

Lebanese-style soup with rice, 129

Leeks, 214–216

braised in olive oil or butter, 215–216

for batter-fried cheese, 559

as toast topper, 624

buying and storing, 215

cooking, 215

doneness, 215

pasta with, 320 V

preparing, 215

roasted vegetable stock, 99

soups

caramelized, 101

potato and, 102

Legumes, 427–480

beans, 443–459

additions to cooked, 434

baked, 467–470 V

Brazilian black beans, 469 V

pinto beans, enchilada style, 469–470

basic, 435 V

cooking, 434

flavor add-ins for, 434

fresh and frozen shell, 436

lexicon, 430–433

pressure-cooked, 435–436 V

in the slow cooker, 435

bean stews

beans and greens, 444 V

beans and mushrooms, 447

black soybeans with soy sauce, 457

braised lentils, Spanish style, 448 V

chickpeas in their own broth with crisp bread crumbs, 454–455 V

chili non carne, 455–456 V

espresso black bean chili, 456–457 V

flageolets, French style, 454

hoppin’ john with smoked tofu, 457 V

lentils and potatoes with curry, 451

mixed whole-bean dal with walnuts, 451

mung bean dal with apples, coconut, and mint, 453 V

simplest dal, 450

white beans, Tuscan style, 444 V

cooking, 427–429

amount to cook, 427

buying and storing, 427

cooking, 427–428

prepping, 427

soaking and, 428

dals, cooking and eating, 450

fried beans

bean fritters, croquettes, cakes, and fries, 470–480

baked white bean cakes, 477

bean croquettes, 474–475

chickpea fries, 478, 480

chickpea-ricotta gnocchi, 473–474

falafel, 472–473 V

fried fava beans, 470 V

mung bean pancakes, 477–478

fried beans, bean fritters, croquettes, cakes, and fries

baked white bean cakes, variations on, 477

bean croquettes

turning leftovers into, 475

chickpea fries

additions to, 480

sauces for, 480

chickpea-ricotta gnocchi, finishing, 474

fried fava beans, variations on, 472

mung bean pancakes, variations on, 478

in giving soups body, 125

lentils

baked with Gruyère, 477

bean crumbles, 679

braised, Spanish style, 448 V

bulgur pilaf with, 408

cabbage stuffed with, and rice, 184–185

in red wine sauce, 185

coconut-, soup with vegetables, 127

coconut-lentil soup with vegetables, 127

greens and, 446

lemony, salad, 75 V

pancakes, 478

pasta with, 317 V

and potatoes with curry, 451

simplest bean burgers, 502

in the slow cooker, 435

soup, 129 V

types of, 449

main-course dishes, 426

pasta with, 317 V

puréed or mashed beans, 459–470

chickpea fondue, 465–466 V

hummus, 463 V

mashed favas, 466 V

additions to, 466

refried bean dip, 462 V

refried beans, 460 V

flavorings for, 462

white bean purée, 459–460 V

skillet beans, 436–443

beer-glazed black beans, 440

cannellini beans with cabbage and pasta, 441

edamame with tomatoes and cilantro, 436–437 V

fresh favas with eggs and croutons, 438

gigantes with Brussels sprouts, 441

hot and sour edamame with tofu, 438 V

quick-cooked edamame with kombu dashi or soy sauce, 437 V

spicy red beans, Indian style, 443 V

soaking, 428

storing cooked beans, 428

tossing with pasta, 323

using canned beans, 428

Lemon(s), 16, 286. See also Preserved lemons

balm, 761

blueberry-, pie, 713

-caper sauce, seitan with, 510

citrus sprinkle, 651

creamy glaze, 703

fennel-, sorbet, 735

glaze, 703 V

granita, 737

lemony cauliflower salad with Parmesan bread crumbs, 66

lemony cream cheese frosting, 702

lemony lentil salad, 75 V

lemony spinach-parsley juice, 747

-lime gelée, 727

-lime sorbet, 734

in pasta dough, 345

-poppy seed pancakes, 543

preserved, 286 V

rosemary-, tea, 761

-sage, tea, 761

short-cut preserved, 288

stock-pot rice with potato crust, herbs and, 383

Thai basil -lime, sorbet, 735

as topping for paella, 378

verbena, 761

vinaigrette, 631

-yogurt scones, 589

Lemonade, 754–755 V

Lemongrass, 636

carrot-coconut soup, 119–120 V

dipping sauce, 656

ginger-, tea, 761

in infusing simple syrup, 684

pineapple, and basil compote, 721

ponzu, 659

Lemon juice

for hot corn, 195

in sautéed mushrooms, 218

as tofu coagulant, 484

Lemon verbena, infusing in simple syrup, 684

Lemon vinaigrette, couscous salad with fennel and raisins, 88–89 V

Lemony lentil salad, as toast topper, 624

Lemon zest

in anything-scented peas, 226

in apple pie, 713

in cheese or tofu dip or spread, 557

with chickpea fries, 480

in compound butter, 676

in mashed favas, 466

in scones, 589

shortcut roasted chickpeas with rosemary and, 472

in waffle batter, 548

Lentilles du puy, 449

Lentils

baked with Gruyère, 477

bean crumbles, 679

braised, Spanish style, 448 V

bulgur pilaf with, 408

cabbage stuffed with, and rice, 184–185

in red wine sauce, 185

coconut-, soup with vegetables, 127

coconut-lentil soup with vegetables, 127

greens and, 446

lemony, salad, 75 V

pancakes, 478

pasta with, 317 V

and potatoes with curry, 451

simplest bean burgers, 502

in the slow cooker, 435

soup, 129 V

types of, 449

Lentil samosas, 617

Less creamy cream of spinach soup, 119

Lettuce

in fried rice, 381

as garnish for tortilla soup, 112

quinoa salad with, 83

salad with parsley, 42

salting, as salad addition, 48

summer rolls, 618

types of, 32

Lids

8- to 10-inch skillet with, 16

large pot with, 16

stockpot with, 16

12- to 14-inch skillet with, 16

Lighter eggs Florentine, 528

Light tomato sauce, 676

Lima beans, 431

dips, 463

in frozen beans and greens soup, 122

hummus, 465

pasta e fagioli, 109–110

purée with fennel and orange juice, 460

rice pilaf with, 372

stuck-pot rice with potato crust and, 383

Lime(s), 16, 286

avocado- ice pops, 739

citrus sprinkle, 651

granita, 737

lemon-

gelée, 727

sorbet, 734

mango-, aqua fresca, 752

papaya-, sorbet, 734

raspberry-, pie, 714

sweet rice and coconut, cake, 699

Thai basil -lemon, sorbet, 735

tortilla soup, 111–112

Limeade, 754–755 V

Lime juice

for hot corn, 195

as tofu coagulant, 484

Lime leaves, 636

dipping sauce, 656

Lime zest in compound butter, 676

Linguine

with fresh and dried mushrooms, 324–325

with punchier raw tomato sauce, 316 V

with raw tomato sauce, 314

Liquid sweeteners, 683–685

agave nectar, 684

cane syrup, 685

honey, 683

malt syrup, 685

maple syrup, 683–684

molasses, 684

palm syrup, 685

rice syrup, 684–685

treacle, 685

sorghum syrup, 685

Loaf pan, 18

Loaves, 599

Long-lasting cilantro-mint chutney, 670

Loose-leaf lettuce, 32

Lupini beans, 432

Lycopene, 149

Lynchees, 288

Lyonnaise salad, 36

M

Macaroni and cheese, baked, 326–327

combos, 327

Mace, 644

Macerating fruit, 269

Mâche in making salad, 34

Magnesium chloride, as tofu coagulant, 484

Mahogany rice, 367

Makrut lime leaves, 636

Malt syrup, 685

Malt vinegar, 632

Manchego cheese

balsamic syrup with, 633

in cracker dough, 590

in fruit, cheese and nut combos, 39

in kale salad, 44

in mac and cheese combo, 327

on roasted red peppers, 228

in stuffed tomatoes, 262

Manchurian cauliflower, 189–190

Mandoline, 17

Mango(es), 288–289

in almond-banana, ice cream, 732

in apple pie, 713

buying and storing, 289

and cabbage slaw quesadillas with sweet Thai chili sauce, 623

-coconut ice pops, 739

-coconut sorbet, 736

grilling, 273

-lime agua fresca, 752

no-machine banana-, ice cream, 731–732

orange-banana-, ice cream, 732

peeling and pitting, 288

preparing, 289

quickest-pickled, 91

six-layer avocado salad with, 51

in summer rolls, 620

in vinaigrette, 630

Manhattan corn chowder, 122

Maple

apple butter baked beans, 467

baked apples, 720

-cinnamon granola bars, 693 V

-glazed mashed sweet potatoes, 256

-nut ice cream, 731

peach, ginger, and compote, 721

whipped cream, 701

Maple syrup, 683–684

in fluffy cracked wheat, 417

in granola, 421

in vinaigrette, 630

in yogurt, 553

Ma Po edamame with tofu, 438

Maquis peas, 432

Margherita pizza, 613

Marinade, for Korean-style soy and sesame dipping sauce and, 656–657

Marinated garden vegetables, 91 V

Marinated tofu, 494 V

Mario Batali’s vegetarian ragù, 323–324 V

in vegetable lasagne, 328

Marjoram, 636

in cooked beans, 434

in cracker dough, 590

in mayonnaise, 671

Marsala, seitan, 510

Masa harina, 389

Masala chai, 757–758

spicing or flavoring, 758

Mascarpone

balsamic syrup with, 633

ice cream, 731

roasted figs with, 720–721

Mashed favas, 466V

additions to, 466

as toast topper, 624

Mashed potatoes, 233–235

flavoring, 234

in stuffing pasta, 349

Mashed sweet potato gratin, 255–256

Matar dal, 432

Matcha, 758 V

chia pudding, 726

Matzo balls, 359

eggless, 361

serving, 361

Mayonnaise, 670–671

in cooked beans, 434

flavoring, 671

in real ranch dressing, 673

seaweed, 673 V

spicy coleslaw with, 43

vegannaise, 673 V

Meal(s)

turning soup into a, 119

whole-, soups, 126

Meal, grinding nuts into, 299

Measuring

basics of, 23–24

dry ingredients, 19

Measuring cups and spoons, 17

Mediterranean bulgar pilaf, 408

Mediterranean diet, 626

Melba sauce, 722

Melons, 289–290. See also Cantaloupe; Honeydew; Watermelon

buying and storing, 289

cooking, 290

cucumber-, ice pops, 739

grilled watermelon steak, 290 V

toppings for, 290

grilling, 273

horchata, 752–754

preparing, 290

spicy, sorbet, 734

Mesclun in making green salads, 33–34

Methi, 644

Mexican chocolate chunk cookies, 688

Mexican chocolate tofu pudding, 726–727 V

Mexican crema in huevos rancheros, 533

Mexican grilled corn (elote), 196

Mexican hot chocolate, 755

Mexican parsley, 635

Mexican rice with vegetables, 373

Mexican style

cabbage and carrot slaw, 43

chile paste, 665

egg drop soup, 142

flat omelet, 530

quickest pickled vegetables, 91

Microgreens in making salad, 33

Microplane grater, 17

Microwave

cooking vegetables in, 149–150

polenta, 391

white rice in the, 367

Milk, 14, 551

coconut, 304 V

grain, 300

nut or seed, 299–300 V

soy, 300

steaming and frothing, 766

UHT, 551

vegan substitutions for, 15

yogurt, 552

Milk chocolate, 686

Milkier chai, 758

Millet, 398, 402, 413

autumn, bake, 414

puffed uncooked grains, 422

in tabbouleh, 76

Milling, 364

Mincing, 22

Minestrone, 109–110 V

Minimalist guacamole, 174

Mint, 636

in anything-scented peas, 226

bean threads with coconut milk and, 334 V

in boiled potatoes, 233

cilantro-, chutney, 668

-citrus tea, 760

in cooked beans, 434

in cooked grains, 399

corn salad with tomatoes, feta, and, 52

cucumber-, seltzer, 745

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

hot chocolate, 755

for hot corn, 195

in infusing simple syrup, 684

lavender, tea, 761

in mashed favas, 466

in mashed potatoes, 234

mung bean dal with apples

coconut, and, 453 V

paratha with black pepper and, 592

“pesto,” 638 V

purée, 638

on roasted red peppers, 228

in summer rolls, 618

in tabbouleh, 76

tea, 760, 761

watermelon-

aqua, fresca, 751–752

granita, 737

watermelon, and soup, 741, 742 V

white pizza with, 613

in yeast bread, 604

Minty tahini sauce, 305

Miso, 14, 652–654

in anything-scented peas, 226

for boiled potatoes, 233

buying and storing, 652

-carrot sauce with ginger, 654 V

cooking with, 653

-cured vegetables, 93–94 V

eggplant salad with, 66 V

green beans tossed with walnut-, sauce, 208 V

grilled or broiled eggplant with, 201

in mashed potatoes, 234

nutty, sauce, 653

-peach ice cream, 731

sauce, in cooked grains, 399

simple, dipping sauce, 653

soups, 140–141 V

additions to, 141

tofu and, 137–141

sweet, glaze, 654

tomato sauce, 313

in veggie burgers, 501

Mixed berry pie, 713

Mixed rice, Japanese style, 388–389

Mixed vegetable soups, 109–111

green gumbo, 113 V

hot and sour, 112–113 V

Korean-style vegetable, 113 V

minestrone, 109–110 V

peanutty vegetable, 115–116 V

smoky eggplant and zucchini, 110–111 V

tortilla, 111–112 V

garnishes for, 112

Mixed whole-bean dal with walnuts, 451

Mixing bowls, 17

Mizuna in making salad, 34

Mocha, 766

hot chocolate, 755

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), 33

Mojito ice pops, 739

Molasses, 684

in balsamic syrup, 633

broiled peaches with, 720

in granola, 421

in waffle batter, 548

Mole

cheese enchiladas with red, 561–562

huevos rancheros with red, 535

Molinillo, 755

Monounsaturated fats, 626

oils high in, 627

Monterey Jack, 555

in baked pinto beans, enchilda style, 469–470

in cheese enchiladas with red mole, 561–562

in cheesy baked red bean cakes, 477

fried eggs with, 525

as garnish for tortilla soup, 112

in huevos rancheros, 535

in quesadillas, 620

in stuffed tomatoes, 262

Moong beans, 432

More-traditional goulash soup with tofu, 140

Mornay (cheese) sauce, 676

Morning glory muffins, 586

Moroccan style braised lentils, 448

Mortar and pestle, 647

Mostly vegetable vegan quiche, 539 V

Mozzarella cheese, 556

in baked ziti, 330

in cabbage stuffed with lentils and rice, 184–185

in eggplant Parmesan, 202

in mac and cheese combo, 327

in pizza with tomato sauce and, 613–614

in stuffed tomatoes, 262

Muffins

blueberry, 584

bran, 586–587

Muffin tin, 18

Mugi-miso, 652

Mung beans, 432

adding sprouts, to stir-fried vegetables, 155

in Asian style fritters, 473

in dal with apples, coconut, and mint, 453

croquettes, 475

in green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

in pancakes, 477–478

in sweet coconut soup, 742 V

Muscovado, 682

Mushrooms, 216–220

in baked ziti, 330

beans and, 447

as toast topper, 624

in black beans with dried shiitakes, 447

black-eyed peas with smoked tofu and, 459

braised tofu with shiitakes and eggplant, 491 V

brown rice pilaf with, 375–376

buying and storing, 217

in cheese bake, 558

in cheese or tofu dip or spread, 557

chickpeas with creminis or shiitakes, 447

cooking, 217

doneness, 217

dumplings, 357

in endive and blue cheese salad, 42

even richer, stew, 108

as filling for tacos and burritos, 623

filling omelets with, 529

frying, 160

gigantes with shiitakes, 441

grilled, 220 V

grilling, 167

as inappropriate for juicing, 744

Japanese rice with shiitakes

edamame, and sea greens, 387–388 V

Jook, 424 V

and kasha pie, 214

kasha with, 414

in miso soup, 141

mixed rice, Japanese style, 388–389

mushroom stock, ">99–100

in my mom’s pan-cooked peppers and onions, 228–229

in pasta dough, 345

pasta with, 324–325 V

broccoli, cauliflower, or broccoli raab, 322

puréed beans, 325 V

pho, 130

portobello “bacon,” 218 V

precooked grains with onions and, 404

preparing, 217

reconstituting dried, 217

-ricotta ravioli, 349

risotto with dried and fresh, 378–380

substitutions, 379

roasted, borscht, 105

and roquefort gratin, 171

salads

endive and blue cheese, 42

grilled or broiled portobello with soy vinaigrette, 65 V

Italian-American style, 62

as toast topper, 624

shaved, 47

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

sauce, 676 V

sautéed, 217–218

additions to, 218

spicy, 218

as toast topper, 624

in scrambled eggs, 524

in scrambled tofu, 489 V

sea green and shiitake stir-fry, 246–247 V

soups

barley, 133–134 V

egg “noodle” with, 143–144

farro and bean, with, 137

hot and sour, 112–113

stew, 108

stir-fried tofu with shiitakes, 490–491

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

in stuffing pasta, 349

tomato-, sauce, 313

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

types of, 216–217

vegetable stock, 97

roasted, 99

in veggie burgers, 501

in Vietnamese omelet, 532

white pizza with, 613

whole-grain, barley soup, 134

wild rice with, 418

Mushroom stock, ">99–100 V

brown rice pilaf with two mushrooms, 375–376

Mushroom water, 98

Mustard

braised leeks with, 216

braised potatoes with, 238

cold, sauce, 671

Dijon, in compound butter, 678

fluffy cracked wheat with tarragon and, 416–417

in mashed potatoes, 234

sauce, 676

sautéed kohlrabi with sauce, 214

in veggie burgers, 501

vinaigrette, 631

wheat berry or other whole grain salad with cabbage and, 83

Mustard greens in mashed favas, 466

Mustard vinaigrette

in tomato salad with hard-boiled eggs, 57–58

for topping baked potatoes, 233

My mom’s pan-cooked peppers and onions, 228–229

as filling for tacos and burritos, 623

N

Naan, 608

Naked tamale with chile-cheese filling, 394–395

Navy beans, 432

in baked beans, 467 V

broccoli and, 446

mixed whole-bean deal with walnuts, 451

as topping for paella, 376

Nectarines, 293

balsamic syrup with, 633

grilling, 273

Neutral green salad, 36

New Mexico cave beans, 430

New Mexico pepper, 227

Nigari as tofu coagulant, 484

Nigiri sushi, 384 V

forming, 387

No-bake fruit and cereal bars, 693

No-bake fruit and nut crust, 711 V

No-bake granola bars, 692–693

No-cook dashi, 100

No-knead bread, 601–602

ideas for, 601

science behind, 601

No-machine banana-mango ice cream, 731–732 V

Nondairy milk, 14

Nonsoy tofu, 483

Noodle crumbles, 679

Noodles, 12. See also Pasta and noodle salads

Asian, 331–339

bean threads with coconut milk and mint, 334

cold sesame or peanut, 332

improving bowls, 332, 333

pad Thai, 336

soba with dipping sauce, 338 V

garnishes for, 338

stir-fried ramen with vegetables, 338–339

ramen, 331–332

in Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 85

stir-fried, with vegetables, 338–339

vastly improved store-bought, 334

rice

stir-fries with, 339

with sweet soy sauce, 341

served at room temperature, 86

soba, 331 V

with dipping sauce, 338 V

garnishes for, 338

in improvising noodle bowl, 333

somen, 331, 334

udon, 331

in improvising noodle bowl, 333

green tea broth with, 132

vegetable, 310

yuba, 332

Noodle soups, 129–132

green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

additions to, 132

pho, 130 V

enhancements, 130

Noodle stir-fry, sea green and, 247

Nori, 244

in cannellini (or any bean) soup, 127

chips, 247–248 V

as garnish for soba with dipping sauce, 338

in green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

Japanese egg crêpes with, 248

Japanese seven-spice mix, 650

in Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 85

mixed rice, Japanese style, 388–389

rice balls, 389 V

“shake,” 56, 650 V

addition of, to fried rice, 381

in fried rice, 381

as garnish for soba with dipping sauce, 338

for hot corn, 195

sprinkling on popcorn, 390

Nut butter(s), 16

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

pancakes, 543

Nut crumbles, 679

Nut-crusted French toast, 551

Nut flours, 575

Nutmeg, 645

in applesauce, 275

in cobbler toppings, 717

in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

in whipped cream, 701

in zucchini bread, 583

Nut milk, 299–300

Nutritional yeast, 390

sprinkling on popcorn, 390

Nuts, 16. See also specific by name

-and seed burgers, 508

in apple pie, 713

banana-, smoothie, 749

in bean salads, 73

blanching, 299

for boiled potatoes, 233

butters or pastes, in giving soups body, 125

buying and storing, 297

cheese enchiladas with red mole, 561–562

chili con, 456

in chopped salad, 37

in cobbler toppings, 717

cool yogurt soup with, 144

in cracker dough, 590

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

fast, burgers, 507

in fresh cheese, 569

in fruit, cheese and nut combos, 39

greens with, cheese, and nuts, salads, 37

in green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

grinding, into meal, flour or butter, 299

hot chocolate, 756

in kale salad, 44

milk, 299–300

“nog,” 751

piecrust, 710

precooked grains with, 404

roasted, butter, 299 V

roasting and toasting, 299

in salads, 35

shelling, 297

spinach with currants and, 250 V

in veggie burgers, 501

in vinaigrette, 630

in yeast bread, 604

in yogurt, 553

in zucchini bread, 584

Nut sauces, pasta with, 325–326

with walnut sauce, 326

Nutty and fruity wheat berry or other whole grain salad, 83 V

Nutty chickpeas in their own broth, 455

Nutty falafel, 473

Nutty flourless brownies, 692

Nutty miso sauce, 653 V

as crudité dip, 92

for stewing hard-boiled eggs, 538

Nut water, 98

O

Oat flour, 576

Oatmeal

-apple cookies, 689

carrot cookies, 689

chocolate chunk cookies, 689

or other creamy breakfast cereal, 423–424

raisin cookies, 688–689

-rum raisin cookies, 689

vegan, pancakes, 544 V

whole wheat-, scones, 589

Oats, 398

bran and, sandwich bread, 605

crumble topping, 712

fast nut burgers, 508

piecrust, 710

rolled, 400

simplest bean burgers, 502

steel-cut, 401, 413

Oaty chocolate chunk cookies, 688

Oaxaca cheese, 555

Oils, 626–632

in Bittman recipes, 627

buying, 626

flavored, 627–628 V

health and, 626

high in monounsaturated fats, 627

high in polyunsaturated fats, 627

high in saturated fats, 627

smoke points for, 627

storing, 627

vinaigrette, 628–631 V

Okra, 220–221

buying and storing, 220

coconut-lentil soup with vegetables, 127

cooking, 220

doneness, 220

fried, 221

grilling, 167

hush puppies, 221

preparing, 220

Olive oil, 626, 627

braised chard with rice and, 194

extra virgin, 12, 627

garlic braised in, 206 V

leeks braised in, 215–216

pasta with garlic and, 312 V

stovetop mixed vegetables with, 157

Olives, 290–291

bitter greens with maple-onion dressing, 40

bok choy with capers, and garlic, 179

braised celery with tomato, capers, and, 192

braised leeks with, 216 V

breaded sautéed cauliflower with onion and, 189

buying and storing, 291

cauliflower salad with, and bread crumbs, 65–66 V

chopped, for twice-baked potatoes, 232

in compound butter, 678

cooking, 291

couscous salad with, feta and, 89

couscous-stuffed tomatoes with harissa and, 262

in cracker dough, 590

edamame with tomatoes and, 437

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

garlicky kale or collards with, pine nuts and, 211–212 V

in kale salad, 44

100 percent whole wheat bread with walnuts and, 604

or dried tomato breadsticks, 606

pearl couscous pilaf with almonds and, 410 V

as pizza topping, 614

in potato salad, 70

preparing, 291

tapenade, 291–292 V

types of, 291

in vinaigrette, 630

in yeast bread, 604

Omega-3 fatty acids, 626

Omega-6 fatty acids, 626

Omelets

caramelized onions in, 223

cheese, 528–529

flat

with cauliflower or broccoli, 530–531

cheesy, 530

filling combinations for, 530

Greek style, 531

Mexican style, 531

frozen vegetables in, 531

ideas for filling, 529

paneer and Spanish, Indian style, 529

simplest, 528–529

Spanish, 529

vegan, 529–530 V

Vietnamese, 532

100 percent whole wheat bread, 602 V

One-pot gumbo, 459

One-pot pasta, 314

Onion(s), 14, 221–224

adding marinated to sushi bowls, 385

baked eggs with cheese and, 526

in balsamic syrup, 633

biryani, 375

bitter greens with maple-, dressing, 40

braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 493–494 V

breaded sautéed cauliflower with olives and, 189

buying and storing, 222

caramelized, 224–225

in cheese or tofu dip or spread, 557

in cracker dough, 590

dressing cabbage salad with, 40

in omelets, 223

pasta with, 320

in stuffing pasta, 349

uses for, 223

in yeast bread, 604

cooking, 224

doneness, 224

filling omelets with, 529

fried rings, streamlined, 162 V

frying, 160

in green salad, 36

grilling, 167

home fries with, 235–236

kasha with golden brown, 413–414

in mashed potatoes, 234

my mom’s pan-cooked, 228–229

pan-cooking, 221

pasta with caramelized, 320 V

precooked grains with, 399, 404

preparing, 222–223

raw, chutney, 668 V

roasted halves, 223–224 V

salting, as salad addition, 48

in scrambled eggs, 524

simplest, gratin, 171

simplest bean burgers, 502

soup, ">100–101

stir-fried ramen with vegetables, 338–339

types of, 221–222

vegetable stock, 97

in vinaigrette, 630

white pizza with balsamic caramelized, 613

yogurt sauce, 674

Oolong tea, 756

Orange(s), 292

adding sliced, to green salad, 36

-almond cake, 697–698

avocado-, smoothie, 751

banana bread with chocolate and, 583

-banana-mango ice cream, 732

blossom whipped cream, 701

-caraway scones, 589

carrot-, smoothie, 751

-chive biscuits, 588

chocolate-

cake, 694

tofu pudding, 726

citrus sprinkle, 651

cranberry-

crisp, 717

soup, 740

tea, 760

cranberry relish with, and ginger, 281–282 V

cranberry sauce with, and ginger, 281–282

-cranberry spice compote, 721

-currant biscuits, 588

five-layer avocado salad, 51–52

in fruit, cheese and nut combos, 39

-ginger jam glaze, 705

glaze, 703 V

peach-, smoothie, 751

raw beet salad with cabbage and, 51

rosemary-, tea, 761

sorbet, 734

-thyme sorbet, 735

Orangeade, 755

Orange juice

in balsamic syrup, 633

-ginger tea, 760 V

lima bean purée with fennel, 460

pumpkin, carrot, and, 747 V

Orange pasta, 345

Orange zest

in anything-scented peas, 226

in apple pie, 713

in scones, 589

in waffle batter, 548

Oregano, 636

in cooked beans, 434

in cracker dough, 590

in mayonnaise, 671

in potato salad, 70

on roasted red peppers, 228

in yeast bread, 604

Oven-braised celery, 192

Oven-dried tomatoes, 261

Oven-poached eggs, 526

Oven-roasted canned plum tomatoes, 261

Oven-roasted everyday tomatoes, 261

Oven-roasted fresh plum tomatoes, 258

Oven-roasted potatoes, 236 V

dishes made with, 236

Oven-roasted seitan, 512 V

Overnight French bread, 600–601

Overnight waffles, 548

P

Pad kee mao, 336 V

Pad Thai, 336

Paella with tomatoes and eggs, 376

Pakora-style vegetables, 161

Palm oil, 627

Palm syrup, 685

Pancakes, 542–546. See also Griddlecakes

corn, Thai style, 196

sauces for, 198

everyday, 542–543

Korean vegetable, 157

lemon-ricotta, 544

mung bean, 477–478

potato, 241

tips for making perfect, 544

tofu, four ways, 499 V

vegan oatmeal, 544

zucchini, with pesto, 254

Pan-cooking onions, 221–222

Paneer cheese, 556

in bean salads, 73

biryani, 375

curred cheese, 564–565

grilled, and watermelon skewers, 566

grilled yogurt-marinated, and vegetable skewers, 566

panfried cheese, 562

and spinach omelet, Indian style, 529

Panfried cheese, 562

Pan frying, 25, 157, 272

Panissa, 391–392

Panko-crusted panfried tofu, 486 V

Pan-roasted corn and bean salad with cheese, 62, 82

Pan-roasted corn salad with black beans, 62V

Pan-seared seitan, 510 V

Pantry, setting up your, 12–14

Papaya, 293

green, salsa, 662

grilling, 273

-lime sorbet, 734

quickest-pickled, 91

for summer rolls, 620

Paprika, 645

in compound butter, 678

in cracker dough, 590

sprinkling smoked on popcorn, 390

Paraboiling vegetables, 150

Paratha, 592, 592 V

aloo, 592

shaping, 594

Parboiling, 24

Paring, 23

Parmesan cheese, 556

baked macaroni and cheese, 326–327

baked white bean cakes, 477

balsamic syrup with, 633

in bean salads, 73

breadsticks, 606

cheese “burgers,” 564

for cheese dips or spreads, 558

in cobbler toppings, 717

in cooked grains, 399

in cracker dough, 590

cutting or crumbling, 555

eggplant, 202

in endive and blue cheese salad, 42

in farro and bean soup, 135

fried eggs with, 525

in frozen beans and greens soup, 122

in fruit, cheese and nut combos, 39

in green salad, 36

for hot corn, 195

in kale salad, 44

lemony cauliflower salad with, bread, 66

in mac and cheese combo, 327

in mashed potatoes, 234

minestrone, 110

parsnip-, gnocchi, 352–353

pasta with butter

sage, and, 316–317

pasta with caramelized onions, 320

pasta with walnut sauce, 326

pesto, 634

popcorn, 390

in potato and leek soup, 104

potato croquettes with roasted garlic and, 243

ranch dressing, 672

on roasted red peppers, 228

in scones, 589

in seaweed romaine salad, 55–56

in soup, 134

spinach-ricotta ravioli, 346

for topping baked potatoes, 233

vegetable lasagne, 328

in vinaigrette, 630

in waffle batter, 548

in yeast bread, 604

Parmesan water, 98

Parsley, 637

in anything-scented peas, 226

for boiled potatoes, 233

with chickpea fries, 480

in cooked beans, 434

in cooked grains, 399

in cracker dough, 590

eggplant slices with garlic and, 201–202

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

and herb salad, 40

as toast topper, 624

for hot corn, 195

lemony spinach-, juice, 747

lettuce salad with, 42

in mashed favas, 466

in mashed potatoes, 234

in mayonnaise, 671

pasta with, 320 V

“pesto,” 638 V

as crudité dip, 92

on roasted red peppers, 228

in tabbouleh, 76

in yeast bread, 604

Parsnip(s)

balsamic-glazed, with garlic, 187

braised lentils with, 448

in braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 493

buying and storing, 186

cooking, 186

with dates and raisins, 187–188

doneness, 186

with dried apricots and chipotle, 188

French-fried, 243

jazzing up quick-glazed, 187

kasha with carrots and, 414

-Parmesan gnocchi, 352–353

preparing, 186

purée, 152

quick-glazed, 186–189

rémoulade, 48

roasted, with dates and raisins, 188

roasted vegetable stock, 99

in simplest seaweed salad, 53

white bean and, purée, 460

Passion fruit, 293

Pasta(s), 12. See also specific by name

alternative, 309–310

amount to cook, 308

baked, 326–330

macaroni and cheese, 326–327

combos, 327

vegetable lasagne, 328

ziti, 330

cannellini beans with cabbage and, 441

with caramelized onions, 320

cutting, 343

with dairy, 316–317

with butter, sage, and Parmesan, 316–317

creamy, lemony, variations on, 317

dried, 308–312

cooking, 308

draining, saucing, and tossing, 309

eggless, 345–346

fast tomato sauce with, 314

flavoring dough, 345

fresh, 341–342

alternative flours in, 344

fresh egg, 343

with garlic and oil, 312 V

in giving soups body, 125

with mushrooms, 324–325 V

with nut sauces, 325–326

with walnut sauce, 326

at room temperature, 86

shapes of, 308

stuffed, 346, 349–350

spinach-ricotta ravioli, 346

techniques of making, 342–343

by pasta machine, 342–343

with tomato sauces, 312–316

fast, 312

tweaking, 313

linguine with raw, 314

one-pot pasta, 314

tossing vegetable and legume dishes with, 323

with vegetables or legumes, 317

with broccoli, cauliflower, or broccoli raab, 322–323

elevation of, 322–323

with caramelized onions, 320

Mario Batali’s vegetarian ragù, 323–324

with mushrooms, 324–325

pasta primavera, 319–320

with puréed beans, 325

whole wheat, 309

Pasta and noodle salads, 85–89

couscous, with fennel and raisins, 88–89

Japanese-style summertime, 85–86

toppings, 86

pearl couscous, 86

Pasta autunno, 320

Pasta e fagioli, 109–110

Pasta estate, 320

Pasta frittata, 532–533

basic, 532

Pasta inverno, 320

Pasta primavera, 319–320

Pastry flour, 573, 679

whole wheat, 574

Patatas bravas, 236

PB&J cookies, 690

Pea(s), 224. See also specific by name

anything-scented, 224

baked beans, 467 V

black-eyed, 430

fritters, 473

hoppin’ John with smoked tofu, 457 V

mixed whole-bean deal with walnuts, 451

with smoked tofu and mushrooms, 459

boiled or steamed, 153

braised tofu and, in curried coconut milk, 493–494

more ideas for, 493

butter, 431

buying and storing, 224

cheese scramble, 569–570

in chopped salad, 37

in cooked grains, 398

cooking, 224

cow, 430

creamy pasta with, 317

doneness, 224

dried, 432

dumplings, 357

farro, salad, 80

in fluffy cracked wheat, 417

fried rice, with or without egg, 380–381

mashing with potatoes, 235

mixed rice, Japanese style, 388–389

in pasta primavera, 319

in pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, or broccoli raab, 323

pigeon, 432

Puerto Rican-style beans and rice, 459

potato and, samosas, 618

in potato salad, 70

preparing, 224

rice pilaf with, 372

in risotto, 379

salad with tomatoes, feta, and mint, 52

samp and, 394

split, in the slow cooker, 435

stir-fried tofu with, 490

yogurt soup with fresh, 144

Peaches, 293

in balsamic syrup, 633

-basil aqua fresca, 752

broiled, 720

in compound butter, 678

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

ginger, and maple compote, 721

-ginger sorbet, 736

gingery, upside-down cake, 700

grilling, 273

horchata, 752–754

miso-, ice cream, 731

-orange smoothie, 751

pudding, 724

raspberry-, crisp, 717

-raspberry galette, 714

and tomato salad, 61

in vinaigrette, 630

Peanut(s)

with chickpea fries, 480

in chopped salad, 37

peanut butter cookies, 689–690

peanutty vegetable soup, 115–116

sea slaw, 55

sticky rice with shallots and, 372

Peanut butter

banana bread, 583

banana- ice pops, 739

-banana tofu pudding, 727

cookies, 689–690

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

granola bars, 693

kale or collards with, 211

peanutty vegetable soup, 115–116

Peanut dressing, roasted Brussels sprouts with, 68

Peanut oil, 627

Peanut sauce, four ways, 657 V

as crudité dip, 92

for stewing hard-boiled eggs, 538

Peanutty vegetable soup, 115–116 V

Pearled barley, 401, 404

pilaf, 406–407

Pears, 293–294

and almond upside-down cake, 700

Asian, in simplest seaweed salad, 53

in balsamic syrup, 633

-bourbon cobbler, 716

buying and storing, 294

in compote with raisins and cinnamon, 721

in compound butter, 678

cooking, 294

galette, 714

poached, 718 V

preparing, 294

-rosemary sorbet, 734

in scones, 589

in simplest seaweed salad, 53

sliced, in green salad, 36

varieties of, 293–294

in vinaigrette, 630

Pea shoots, 224

in pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, or broccoli raab, 323

Pecans

in boiled potatoes, 233

in carrot cake, 697–698

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

in kale salad, 44

in mayonnaise, 671

Pecorino

broccoli raab with garlic and, 181

in mac and cheese combo, 327

pesto, 634

Peeling, 23

Pepitas in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

Pepper(s), 12, 226–231, 645. See also Bell peppers; Chile(s)

buying and storing, 226

cayenne, 70, 195, 227, 390, 590

chiles rellenos, 229

cooking, 226

creamed poblanos, 229

doneness, 226

hot, chutney, 668

lexicon for chile, 227

my mom’s pan-cooked, 228–229

preparing, 226

roasted red, 228 V

uses of, 228

Peppercorns, 645

Chinese, 646

five-spice powder, 649 V

in fresh cheese, 569

grinding and cracking, 648

in infusing simple syrup, 684

salted cabbage with Sichuan, 93

Sichuan, 646, 649

Pepper Jack

in cracker dough, 590

in yeast bread, 604

Percolators, 763

Perilla, 637

Persimmons, 294

Pesto

breadsticks, 608

broccoli or cauliflower and, gratin, 173

cheese “burgers,” 564

lasagne, 328

in mashed potatoes, 234

parsley, 638

in pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, or broccoli raab, 322

tomato, sauce, 313

traditional pesto, red, white, and green pizza, 614

twice-baked potatoes, 232

winter squash with, 264

zucchini pancakes with, 254

Petite golden lentils, 449

Pho, 130 V

Pickled ginger, 207 V

Pickled vegetables, 89–94

kimchi, 93

marinated garden vegetables, 91

miso-cured vegetables, 93–94

quickest, 89

spicy Korean-style pickles, 91

Pickles

in potato salad, 70

spicy Koran-style, 91

in yogurt, 553

Pickling spice, 651–652 V

Pico de gallo, 660

Pico de verde for huevos rancheros, 533

Piecrust(s)

crimping, 707

decorating, 708

flaky, 709–710

fluting edge, 707–708

mixing dough for, 706

no-bake fruit and nut, 711 V

nuts with, 710

oats, 710

pre-baking, 708–709

rolling dough for, 706–707

savory, 710

cheese quiche, 536–537

mostly vegetable vegan quiche, 539 V

vegan, 710 V

whole wheat, 709–710

Piecrust, flaky, 709–710

Pie plate, 18

Pierogi

dumpling wrappers for, 356

potato-stuffed, 361–362

Pies

apple, 712–713

additions to, 713

baking filled, 709

blueberry, 713–714

Pigeon peas, 432

Puerto Rican-style beans and rice, 459

Piguant sauce, 676

Pimento, 642

Pimentón, 645

Piña colada chia pudding, 724

Pinching method of crimping pie crust, 709

Pineapple, 294–295

in apple pie, 713

buying and storing, 294–295

carrot cake, 697–698

-coconut smoothie, 751

fresh, upside-down cake, 698

fried rice, 381

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

grilling, 273

-lavender sorbet, 735

lemongrass, and basil compote, 721

preparing, 295

roasted, 721

in vinaigrette, 630

Pineappleade, 755

Pine nuts

breadsticks with caraway seeds and, 608

with chickpea fries, 480

in fruit, cheese and nut combos, 39

garlicky kale or collards with, pine nuts and, 211–212 V

pearl couscous salad, 86

pesto, 634

rice pilaf with, 372

in seaweed romaine salad, 55–56

spinach with currants and, 250 V

Pink beans, 432

dips, 463

posole with beans, 394

Pink peppercorn, strawberry-, sorbet or ice milk, 735

Pinto beans, 432

baked, enchilada style, 469–470

chili non carne, 456

as filling for tacos and burritos, 623

with red bell peppers, 444

refried beans, 460 V

salsa, 660

spinach and, 446

Pistachios

bulgar pilaf with apricots and, 408

in chopped salad, 37

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

-saffron cake, 696

Pistou, 109

Pizza, 609–614

caramelized onions in, 223

equipment for making, 597

on the grill, 609

polenta, 392

quick ideas for more flavorful, 610

thick or thin crust for, 610

with tomato sauce and mozzarella, 613–614

toppings for, 614

white, 611 V

Pizza dough, 609–610

calzones, 615

ideas for more flavorful, 610

pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella, 613–614

shaping, 611

white pizza, 611

Pizza peel, 597

Pizza stone, 597

Plantain bread, 583

Plantains. See also Banana(s)

baked Brazilian black beans, 469

buying and storing, 278

coconut-fried, 162

cooking, 278

doneness, 278

as filling for tacos and burritos, 623

French-fried, 243

fried, chips, 280 V

grilling, 273

preparing, 278

sautéed ripe, 278 V

Plums, 296

in apple pie, 713

balsamic, with red leaf lettuce, 39

in compound butter, 678

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

ginger-, crisp, 717–718

grilling, 273

in kale salad, 44

-rosemary upside-down cake, 698–699

star anise, and black pepper compote, 721

Plum tomatoes

oven-roasted fresh, 258 V

peanutty vegetable soup, 115–116

ratatouille, 156–157

in stuffing pasta, 349

Plum/umeboshi vinegar, 632

Poached eggs, 525–526

oven, 526

sauces for, 526

in tomato curry sauce, 536

Poached pears, 718 V

Poached tofu, 485 V

Poaching, fruit, 271

dried, 271

Poblanos, 227

creamed, 229

fresh tomatillo salas, 660

tortilla soup, 111–112

Polenta, 391

dishes to serve on top of, 392

grilled or fried, 391

“pizza,” 392

Polyunsaturated fats, 626

oils high in, 627

Pomegranates, 296

addition of molasses to vinaigrette, 630

gelée, 729

Pomodoro pizza, 613

Ponzu, 657

quick-cooked edamame with, 437

Ponzu sauce, 56

arame and bean threads with ponzu dipping sauce, 56–57

Popcorn, 390

additions to, 390

in salad, 35

Poppy seeds, 645

lemon- pancakes, 543

in vinaigrette, 630

Posole with beans, 392 V

Potatoes, 231–243

aloo paratha, 592 V

baked, 232 V

toppings for, 233

Benedict, 236

boiled, 233 V

finishes for, 233

or steamed, 153–154

braised, three ways, 238 V

braised artichoke hearts with, 170

in braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 493

buying and storing, 231

chips, 242

cooking, 231

crisp, salad, 236

croquettes, 242–243

as crudité, 92

curried stir-fried, 239 V

doneness, 232

fastest vegetable stock ever, 97

French fries, 242 V

in fried rice, 381

in giving soups body, 125

grilling, 167

home fries, 235 V

as inappropriate for juicing, 744

and Jerusalem artichoke gratin, 238–239

lentils and, with curry, 451

mashed, 233–235

flavoring, 234

other vegetables with, 235

in mashed favas, 466

in minestrone, 109–110

nik, 241

oven-roasted, 236 V

and pea samosas, 618

preparing, 231

in quiche, 536

rémoulade, 48

in risotto, 379

roasted beet borscht, 104–105

roasted quinoa, with cheese and, 411–412

roasted vegetable stock, 99

salad, 70 V

additions to, 70

choices in, 70

chopped, 37

crisp, 236

soup

potato and leek, 102

more ideas for, 104

selection of, 104

Spanish tortilla, 531

stuck-pot rice with, crust, 383

tacos, 236

tempeh hash, 515

as topping for paella, 378

twice-baked, 232

vegetable stock, 97 V

white pizza with rosemary and, 613

Potato flour, 576

Potato gnocchi, 350

Potato masher, 18

Potato skin crumbles, 679

Pot holders, 17

Pot stickers, 356

Powdered sugar, 682

Preserved lemons, 286 V

with chickpea fries, 480

pearl couscous salad, 86

whole grain salad with, 88

Pressed tofu salad, 496 V

Pressing tofu for cooking, 483

Pressure-cooked beans, 435 V

Primavera, pasta, 319–320

Produce. See also Fruit(s); Vegetable(s)

combining, for sweet or savory juices, 744–745 (See also Fruit(s))

buying, 148

storing and preparing, 148–149

Protein

adding, to smoothies and shakes, 752

foods high in (See Seitan; Tempeh)

Provolone and broccoli bake, 558

Puddings, 723–729

cinnamon-nut rice, 727

coating back of a spoon and, 724

Mexican chocolate tofu, 726–727 V

piña colada chia, 724

vanilla, 723–726

Puerto Rican-style beans and rice, 459

Puffed cooked grains, 422 V

Puffed uncooked grains, 422 V

Pulp, using, 748

Pumpkin(s)

and apple cider, 747

bran muffins, 587

bread, 583

carrot, and orange juice, 747 V

ice cream, 730

100 percent whole wheat bread with sage and, 604

in pasta dough, 345

soup, 120–121

soup with chipotle, 121

Pumpkin seeds

with chickpea fries, 480

for hot corn, 195

microwave, 269

sauce, 664

Purée

broccoli, 152

butternut squash, 152

carrots, 152

chestnuts, 152

corn, 152

daikon radish, 152

eggplant, 152

fruit, 271

parsnips, 152

roasted red peppers, 228

shell peas, 152

tofu, 484

turnip, 152

vegetable, 150 V

white bean, 459–460

Puréed tomato soup, 107

Puttanesca sauce, 313

Puttanesca style, seaweed romaine salad, 56

Q

Quesadillas, 620

fillings and toppings for, 620

leftovers from, 29

Queso asadero cheese, 555

Queso blanco, quesadillas, 620

Queso de freir cheese, 556

curred cheese, 564–565

grilled, and watermelon skewers, 566

grilled yogurt-marinated, and vegetable skewers, 566

panfried cheese, 562

Queso fresco

black bean cakes with, 477

as garnish for tortilla soup, 112

in huevos rancheros, 535

in soup, 134

Quiche

cheese, 536–537

leftovers for filling, 539

mosty vegetable vegan, 539 V

vegetables in, 536

Quick breads, 572

banana bread, 581

blueberry muffins, 584

bran muffins, 586–587

buttermilk biscuits, 587–588

additions to, 588

making, 587

corn bread, 580–581

grated vegetables in, 584

mixing, 578

scones, 588–589

flavor combinations for, 589

storing and freezing, 580

zucchini bread, 583–584

additions for, 583–584

Quick coconut-braised vegetables, 156 V

Quick-cooked bok choy, 179 V

Quickest pickled vegetables, 89 V

Quick ganache truffles, 705–706

Quick tomato curry sauce, hard-boiled eggs in, 536

Quick wheat or rye berry stew

with fall vegetables, 418

with spring vegetables, 418

Quince, 296

-ginger soup, 740

Quinoa, 398, 399, 401, 404

baked, and beets, 412–413

bell peppers stuffed with, and goat cheese, 262

farro salad with cucumber and yogurt-dill dressing, 77

and kale quesadillas, 623

pasta, 310

puffed uncooked grains, 422

roasted, with potatoes and cheese, 411–412

salads

with crunchy tempeh, 82–83 V

and sweet potato, 80 V

stuffed winter squash with, corn, and tomatoes, 266 V

in tabbouleh, 76

whole wheat, corn bread, 581

Quinoa flour in fresh pasta, 344

R

Radicchio, 202–205

bitter greens with maple-onion dressing, 40

braised, 203 V

buying and storing, 202

cannellini beans and, 446

cooking, 202

doneness, 202

in endive and blue cheese salad, 42

in grilled or broiled, with balsamic glaze, 203

grilling, 166

kasha with, 414

preparing, 202

Radishes, 243–244. See also Daikon radish

adding marinated to sushi bowls, 385

buying and storing, 243

in chopped salad, 37

cooking, 244

as crudité, 92

doneness, 244

in endive and blue cheese salad, 42

in five-layer avocado salad, 51–52

as garnish for soba with dipping sauce, 338

as garnish for tortilla soup, 112

leafy tops of, in salads, 34

in pasta primavera, 319

in pho, 130

preparing, 244

red lentils and, 450

salting, as salad addition, 48

in simplest seaweed salad, 53

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

Radish salsa, 662

for huevos rancheros, 533

Ragù, Mario Batali’s vegetarian, 323–324 V

Raisins

apple or pear compote with cinnamon and, 721

carrots with dates and, 187–188 V

in chewy oatmeal, cookies, 689

couscous salad with fennel and, 88–89

in kale salad, 44

in oatmeal, cookies, 688–689

roasted carrots or parsnip with dates and, 188

in scones, 589

in vinaigrette, 630

in waffle batter, 548

whole roasted cauliflower with, and balsamic glaze, 190

in yeast bread, 604

Raita, 674

with chickpea fries, 480

Ramen noodles, 331–332

in Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 85

stir-fried, with vegetables, 338–339

vastly improved store-bought, 334

Raspberries

in apple pie, 713

in balsamic syrup, 633

chocolate-, tofu pudding, 727

gelée, 729

green tea, 760

-lime pie, 714

peach-, galette, 714

-peach crisps, 717

-red wine sorbet, 734

strawberry-, aqua fresca, 752

thyme, and honey compote, 721

in waffle batter, 548

Raspberryade, 755

Ratatouille, 156–157 V

salad, 66–67 V

as toast topper, 624

variation on, 157

Ravioli

making, 347

mushroom-ricotta, 349

spinach-ricotta, 346

Raw beet salad, 51 V

Raw onion chutney, 668 V

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

Raw sugar, 682

Raw vegetable salads, 42–47

Brussels sprouts, 44

carrot salad with cumin, 43

celery rémoulade, 47–49

corn, with tomatoes, feta, and mint, 52

cucumber, with soy and ginger, 49

five-layer avocado, 51–52

improvising, 52

raw beet, 51

shaved artichoke, 44

soy-sesame marinated celery, 47

spicy no-mayo coleslaw, 42–43

Real banana pudding, 724

Real ranch dressing, 673

Rebaudioside, 683

Rebina, 683

Red, white, and green pizza, 614

Red beans, 431

cheesy baked, cakes, 477

posole with beans, 394

refried beans, 460 V

simplest bean burgers, 502

spicy, Indian style, 443

Red chile flakes

for hot corn, 195

for mashed potatoes, 234

sprinkling on popcorn, 390

Red chile sauce

Indian style, 667

North African style, 667

Red curry paste, 667 V

Red enchilda sauce, 663

Red grapes. See also Grape(s)

balsamic, with lacinato kale, 39–40

in simplest seaweed salad, 53

Red gumbo, 113

Red leaf lettuce, balsamic plums with, 39

Red lentils, 449

dips, 463

rhubarb and, 450

simplest dal, 450

spiced, pancakes, 478

Red onions

bitter greens with maple-, dressing, 40

in chopped salad, 37

five-layer avocado salad, 51–52

Red peppers. See also Roasted red pepper(s)

and tomato sauce, 313

vinaigrette, roasted sweet potato salad with, 71

Red rice, 367

Red wine

in balsamic syrup, 633

-poached pears, 718

raspberry-, sorbet, 734

Red wine sauce, cabbage stuffed with lentils and rice in, 185

Red wine vinegar, 632

Refried beans, 460 V

in breakfast burritos, 533

filling omelets with, 529

flavorings for, 462

in huevos rancheros, 535

Refrigerator, contents of, 14–16

Reheating food, 30

Relish, cranberry, with orange and ginger, 281–282 V

Rémoulade

celery, 47–48

sauce, 671

Rhubarb, 296–297

apple-, cobbler, 716

-orange soup, 740

pie, 713

red lentils and, 450

strawberry-, pie, 713

Rice, 14, 365–389, 398

additions to, 367

braised chard with olive oil and, 194

Brazilian black beans and, 469

brown, 365, 367–368

coconut, 369

stuffed tomatoes, 262

substituting for white, 368

cabbage-stuffed with lentils and, 184–185

in red wine sauce, 185

with chickpeas, 369–370 V

indica, 365

Italian-style lentil soup with, 129

Japanese

with shiitakes, edamame and sea greens, 387–388 V

japonica, 365

jazzing up plain, 367

keeping on hand, 366

Lebanese-style lentil soup with, 129

long-grain, 365–366

basmati, 366

converted and instant, 366

jasmine, 366

red, 366

southern, 365

sticky, 366

mixed, Japanese style, 388–389

Puerto Rican-style beans and, 459

short-grain, 366–367

American black, red, and mahogany, 367

calrose, 366

risotto, 366

sticky, 366–367

sushi, 384 V

tempeh with spinach and, 515 V

white, 367

in the microwave, 367

stuffed tomatoes, 262

tempeh with, and spinach, 515

wild, 398, 402

basic, 418

stuffed tomatoes, 262

wintertime tomato and, soup, 108

Rice balls, 389 V

Rice cakes, 339

with sweet soy sauce, 339 V

Rice flour, 575

Rice gruel, 424

Rice noodles

stir-fries with, 339

with sweet soy sauce, 341

Rice pilaf, eight ways, 372–373

Rice salad, 76–77 V

leftovers from, 29

Rice sticks, 331

in improvising noodle bowl, 333

Rice syrup, 684–685

Rice vermicelli, 331

summer rolls, 618

Rice vinegar, 632

Richer yogurt sauce, 674

Rich sweet corn bread, 581

Rich vegetable purée, 153

Ricotta cheese

baked ziti with, 330

chickpea-, gnocchi, 473–474

finishing, 474

fresh, 569

lemon-, pancakes, 544

in mac and cheese combo, 327

mushroom-, ravioli, 349

spinach-, ravioli, 346

spinach- cannelloni, 349

spinach- tortellini, 349

vegetable lasagne, 328

Ricotta salata

in cracker dough, 590

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

in seaweed romaine salad, 55–56

in yeast bread, 604

Risotto

with dried and fresh mushrooms, 378–380

substitutions, 379

making vegan, 379

Roasted barley tea, 761

Roasted beet and goat cheese gratin, 173

Roasted beet borscht, 104–105

Roasted bell pepper in vinaigrette, 630

Roasted Brussels sprouts with garlic, 183–184

Roasted corn chowder, 121

Roasted figs with mascarpone, 720–721

Roasted garlic, 205–206 V

faster, 206

tahini sauce, 305

using, 206

Roasted green beans, 208 V

Roasted mushroom borscht, 105

Roasted onion halves, 223–224 V

Roasted pepper mayonnaise, 671

Roasted pepper tahini sauce, 305

Roasted pineapple, 721

Roasted quinoa with potatoes and cheese, 411–412

Roasted red pepper(s), 228 V

balsamic syrup with, 633

filling omelets with, 529

in green salad, 36

hummus, 465

in pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, or broccoli raab, 323

as pizza topping, 614

in scrambled eggs, 524

in stuffing pasta, 349

as topping for paella, 378

uses of, 228

Roasted sweet potato salad with red pepper vinaigrette, 71 V

Roasted tofu crumbles, 497

Roasted vegetable quesadillas, 622–623

Roasted vegetable stock, 99 V

Roasting, 27

fruit, 272

nuts and seeds, 299

vegetables, 162–163

Roasting pan, 18

Rocket, 33

Rolled oats, 399, 400, 404

in best granola, 421–422

in oatmeal or other creamy breakfast cereal, 420–421

Rolling pin, 18

Rolls, 598

summer, 618

fillings for, 620

Romaine lettuce, 32

basil and, salad, 42

in chopped salad, 37

in endive and blue cheese salad, 42

gigantes and, 446

seaweed, salad, 55–56

Roman beans, 431

Romano beans, 431

Romano cheese

on roasted red peppers, 228

in seaweed romaine salad, 55–56

Roman style, broccoli or cauliflower (or just about anything else), 180–181

Room temperature, rising of dough and, 600

Root vegetables

boiled or steamed, 153–154

braised and glazed, 263

as crudité, 92

salad with cumin, 43

Roquefort cheese, mushroom and, gratin, 171

Rose blossom whipped cream, 701

Rose-herb tea, 761

Rosemary, 637

in apple pie, 713

for boiled potatoes, 233

broiled peaches with honey and, 720

cantaloupe and tomato salad with, 61

with chickpea fries, 480

in cooked beans, 434

in cracker dough, 590

-Gruyère, scones, 589

in infusing simple syrup, 684

-lemon tea, 761

in mayonnaise, 671

-orange tea, 761

pan-roasted celery root with, 193

pear-, sorbet, 734

plum-, upside-down cake, 698–699

in potato salad, 70

on roasted red peppers, 228

- scented baked potato, 232–233

shortcut roasted chickpeas with lemon zest and, 472

white pizza with potatoes and, 613

in yeast bread, 604

Rose water, strawberry, and vanilla compote, 721

Rucola, 33

Rum in apple pie, 713

Rum raisin

ice cream, 730

oatmeal-, cookies, 689

Rustic French bread, 597 V

Rustic fruit sauce, 722

Rutabaga(s), 262–263

cooking, 263

doneness, 263

French-fried, 243

mashing with potatoes, 235

in minestrone, 109–110

preparing, 263

Rye berries, 417

puffed cooked grains, 422

summer vegetable stew with, 417–418 V

Rye bread, 605

Rye flour, 574

in fresh pasta, 344

S

Saag paneer for batter-fried cheese, 559

Safflower oil, 626

Saffron, 646

canned chickpeas and, soup, 124

in mayonnaise, 671

in pasta dough, 345

pistachio-, cake, 696

rice with chickpeas, 370

Sage, 637

in apple pie, 713

with chickpea fries, 480

in cooked beans, 434

in cracker dough, 590

-lemon tea, 761

100 percent whole wheat bread with pumpkin and, 604

pasta with butter, Parmesan and, 316

in potato salad, 70

white beans, Tuscan style, 444 V

in yeast bread, 604

Salad(s), 31–94

adding salt to, 48

basics of making, 32–34

bean, 71–75

edamame, with seaweed “mayo,” 75

lemony lentil, 73

many ways, 71–73, 82

warm chickpea, with arugula, 73

cooked vegetable, 61–71

cauliflower, with olives and bread crumbs, 65–66

eggplant, with miso, 66

grilled eggplant, with garlic and saffron mayonnaise, 67–68

grilled or broiled portobello, with soy vinaigrette, 65

mushroom, Italian-American style, 62

pan-roasted corn, with black beans, 62

potato, 70

ratatouille, 66–67

roasted broccoli, with tahini dressing, 68

roasted sweet potato, with red pepper vinaigrette, 71

crudités for, 92

crunchy additions to, 35

defined, 32

dressing and serving, 35

egg, 541

flavoring, 542

French-style, 541

hard-boiled eggs for, 521

mayo-less, 541

tofu, 541

grain, 75–85

farro, with cucumber and yogurt-dill dressing, 77

nutty and fruity wheat berry or other whole grain, 83

quinoa, with crunchy tempeh, 82–83

quinoa and sweet potato, 80

rice, 76–79

tabbouleh, 76

wheat berry or other whole, with cabbage and mustard, 83

green, 35–42

balsamic strawberries with arugula, 39–40

basic, 36

bitter, with maple-onion dressing, 40

chopped, 36–37

endive and blue cheese, 42

with fruit, cheese, and nuts, 37

parsley and herb, 40

warm spinach, with tofu croutons, 37, 82

pasta and noodle, 85–89

couscous, with fennel and raisins, 88–89

Japanese-style summertime, 85–86

pearl couscous, 86

pickled vegetables, 89–94

kimchi, 93 V

marinated garden vegetables, 91 V

miso-cured vegetables, 93–94 V

quickest, 89 V

spicy Korean-style pickles, 91 V

pressed tofu, 496

raw vegetable, 42–47

Brussels sprouts, 44

carrot salad with cumin, 43

celery rémoulade, 47–49

corn, with tomatoes, feta, and mint, 52

cucumber, with soy and ginger, 49

five-layer avocado, 51–52

improvising, 52

raw beet, 51

shaved artichoke, 44

soy-sesame marinated celery, 47

spicy no-mayo coleslaw, 42–43

salad greens in, 32–34

arugula in, 34

chicory in, 32–33

dandelion in, 34

endive in, 32–33

lettuce in, 32

microgreens, 33

prepping and storing, 32, 34–35

salad mixes (mesclun) in, 33–34

watercress in, 34

sea greens (seaweed), 53–57

arame and bean threads with ponzu dipping sauce, 56–57

sea slaw, 55

seaweed romaine, 55–56

simplest seaweed, 53

that make great meals, 82

tomato, 57–61

and bread, 61

cherry, with soy sauce, 58

Ethiopian style, 57

with hard-boiled eggs, 57–58

watermelon and, 58

Salad greens, 32–34

arugula in, 34

in bean salads, 72

chicory in, 32–33

dandelion in, 34

endive in, 32–33

lettuce in, 32

microgreens, 33

prepping and storing, 32, 34–35

salad mixes (mesclun) in, 33–34

salting, 48

watercress in, 34

Salad mixes, 33–34

Salad spinner, 18, 149

Salsa(s), 659–664

cooked tomatillo, 663–664 V

fresh tomatillo, 660 V

fresh tomato, 660 V

with fried, grilled, or broiled cheese, 564

quesadillas, 620

radish, 662

salsa roja, 662–663 V

in scrambled eggs, 524

for topping baked potatoes, 233

in veggie burgers, 501

in yogurt, 553

Salsa borracha, 663

Salsa cruda, 660

Salsa fresca, 660

Salsa roja, 662–663 V

baked pinto beans, enchilda style, 469–470

for huevos rancheros, 533

for poaching eggs, 526

for stewing hard-boiled eggs, 538

Salsa sofrito, 663

Salt, 12, 638

in Bittman recipes, 640

Epson, as tofu coagulant, 484

grinding, 640

Salting of salad ingredients, 48

Salty lemonade or limeade, 754

Salty sweet popcorn, 390

Samp, peas and, 394

Sandwich bread, eight ways, 603–605

Sandwiches, BBQ jackfruit, 284 V

Sansho, 646

Santa Maria pinquito beans, 433

Saturated fats, 626

oils high in, 627

Saucepans, small or medium, with lid, 16

Sauces

for batter-fried cheese, 559

butter-based, 674–678

béchamel sauce, 8 ways, 675–676

compound butter, 676

additions for, 676

hollandaise sauce, 674–675

caramelized onions in, 223

for corn fritters, 198

for corn pancakes, 198

dipping

arame and bean threads with ponzu, 56–57 V

basil, 654

Korean-style soy and sesame, and marinade, 656–657 V

for precooked tofu or seitan, 490

for seitan, 490

simple miso, 653

soba with, 338

garnishes for, 338

for dumplings, 346

for fresh cheese, 570

for fried, grilled, or broiled cheese, 564

for Mexican breakfast dishes, 533

for poaching eggs, 526

soy sauce-based, 654–659

basil dipping sauce, 654 V

dashi dipping sauce, 657

additions to, 657

fishless fish sauce, 656 V

Korean-style soy and sesame dipping sauce and marinade, 656–657 V

peanut sauce, four ways, 657 V

ponzu, 657

teriyaki sauce, 659

for stuffed pasta, 346

for Thai style pancakes, 198

tomato

braised tempeh with soy and, 513

freezing, 313

fresh, 313

garlicky, 313

linguine with punchier raw, 316 V

miso, 313

-mushrooms, 313, 328

pasta with, 312–316

fast, 312

linguine with raw, 314

one-pot pasta, 314

walnuts, 326

pesto, 313

pizza with mozzarella, 613–614

red pepper and, 313

spiced, 313

spicy, 313

with wine, 313

Sauerkraut, and potato-stuffed dumplings, 362

Sautéed ripe plantains, 278 V

Sautéing, 25–26

of fruit, 272

of vegetables, 154

Savory French toast, 551

Scale, 17

Scallions

avocado and scallion, 623

with chickpea fries, 480

chile-, sauce, 632

in compound butter, 676

corn bread, 581

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

favas with, 444

in fluffy cracked wheat, 417

in fried rice, 381

garlic-, sauce, 631

ginger-

sauce, 631–632 V

tofu pancakes, 499

in green salad, 36

grilling, 167

marinated cucumbers, 47

paratha with ginger and, 592

in scrambled eggs, 524

scrambled tortillas with chiles and, 536

sesame-soy soy tofu burgers with, 505

stir-fried tofu with, 490

as topping for paella, 378

Scarlet runner beans, 433

Scones, 572, 588–589

flavor combinations for, 589

Scotch Bonnet pepper, 227

Scrambled eggs, 523–524

additions to, 524

with cheese, 524

in green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

grilled or broiled tomatoes and, Chinese style, 258

roasted red peppers with, 228

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

Scrambled tofu with mushrooms, 489 V

Sea beans, 244

Sea greens, 244–248

adding slaw to sushi bowls, 385

addition of panfried or toasted to salad, 35

buying and storing, 244

cooking, 246

in daily cooking, 247

doneness, 246

egg drop soup with, 142

Japanese egg crêpes with nori, 248

Japanese rice with shiitakes

edamame, and, 387–388 V

and noodle stir-fry, 248

nori chips, 247–248 V

preparing, 244

quick-cooked edamame with, 437

salads, 53–57

arame and bean threads with ponzu dipping sauce, 56–57

sea slaw, 55

seaweed romaine, 55–56

simplest seaweed, 53

and shiitake stir-fry, 246–247 V

steamed gyoza with edamame and, 357

Texas caviar with, 246

types of, 244

in vinaigrette, 630

Sea slaw, 55 V

Seasonal vegetables, barley soup with, 134–135

Seaweed(s). See also Sea greens

addition of dried, sprinkles in salads, 56

in green salad, 36

“mayo,” 673 V

edamame salad with, 75

pasta, 310

romaine salad, 55–56 V

as toast topper, 624

variation on, 56

simplest salad, 53 V

Seaweed water, 98

Seeds, 16

anise, 642

in bean salads, 73

butter or paste in giving soups body, 125

buying and storing, 297

caraway

in applesauce, 275

breadsticks with pine nuts and, 608

celery, 643

chia, 303

fruit jam, 723

piña colada, pudding, 724

crisp squash, 268–269

fenugreek, 644

flax, 304–305

hemp, 305

microwave pumpkin, 269

milk, 299–300

poppy, 645

addition to vinaigrette, 630

lemon- pancakes, 543

precooked grains with, 404

pumpkin

with chickpea fries, 480

for hot corn, 195

microwave, 269

sauce, 664

roasting and toasting, 299

in salads, 35

sesame, 305–306

in anything-scented peas, 226

as garnish for soba with dipping sauce, 338

for hot corn, 195

in Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 85

in jook, 424

in sautéed mushrooms, 218

tahini, 306

sunflower

with chickpea fries, 480

for hot corn, 195

in veggie burgers, 501

in vinaigrettes, 630

in yeast bread, 604

Seitan, 482, 508–509 V

basics of, 508–512

dark simmering liquid for, 509–510 V

in fried rice, 381

with lemon-caper sauce, 510

making and using, 508

marsala, 510

oven-roasted, 512 V

pan-seared, 510 V

in pho, 130

seasonings for simmering liquid, 510

shaping, 509

in soup, 119

in stuffing pasta, 349

Seltzer, cucumber-ginger, 745 V

Semolina flour in fresh pasta, 344

Sereh, 636

Seriously spicy chai, 758

Serrano, 227

in cooked beans, 434

in five-layer avocado salad, 51–52

in potato salad, 70

in roasted sweet potato with red pepper vinaigrette, 71

Sesame falafel, 473

Sesame-fried eggplant, 162

Sesame oil, 16, 627

for boiled potatoes, 233

Sesame rice breadsticks, 606

Sesame seeds, 305–306

in anything-scented peas, 226

as garnish for soba with dipping sauce, 338

for hot corn, 195

in Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 85

in jook, 424

in sautéed mushrooms, 218

tahini, 306

Sesame-soy tofu burgers with scallions, 505 V

Shakes. See also Smoothies

adding protein to, 752

almond, 749–750

hazelnut, 751

honey grapefruit, 749

Shakshuka, 536

Shallots

in anything-scented peas, 226

in balsamic syrup, 633

with chickpea fries, 480

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

in green salad, 36

in mashed potatoes, 234

in potato salad, 70

in sautéed mushrooms, 218

sticky rice with peanuts or coconut and, 372

Shallow frying, 25

Shaved artichoke salad, as toast topper, 624

Shell beans in minestrone, 109–110

Shell peas, 224

purée, 152

Sherry vinegar, 632

Shiso, 637

Shocking vegetables, 150

Shortcut roasted chickpeas with rosemary and lemon zest, 472

Sichuan peppercorns, 646, 649

Silken tofu, 482

Silky tofu cream of tomato soup, 107

Simmering, 24

vegetables, 150

Simple miso-citrus dipping sauce, 653

Simple miso dipping sauce, 653

as crudité dip, 92

Simple miso-herb dipping sauce, 653

Simple miso-soy dipping sauce, 653

Simpler peanut sauce, 659

Simplest asparagus gratin, 171

Simplest bean burgers, 502 V

Simplest dal, 450

for batter-fried cheese, 559

for stewing hard-boiled eggs, 538

Simplest huevos rancheros, 535

Simplest seaweed salad, 53 V

additions to, 53

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

Simplest yogurt sauce, 673–674

as crudité dip, 92

Simple syrup, 685 V

fruit granita, 736–737

infusing, 684–685

lemon-lime gelée, 727

watermelon and mint soup, 740 V

Single-serve aqua fresca, 752

Single vegetable soups

cauliflower soup, Italian style, 102

mushroom stew, 108

onion soup, ">100–101

potato and leek, 102

more ideas for, 104

selecting potatoes for, 104

roasted beet borscht, 104–105

tomato, 105 V

wintertime tomato soup, 107–108

Six- or seven-layer avocado salad, 52

Skewers, 18

grilled cheese and watermelon, 566

grilled yogurt-marinated cheese and vegetable, 565–566

Skillet eggplant, 199 V

for batter-fried cheese, 559

as toast topper, 624

Skillets

8- to 10-inch with lid, 16

12- to 14-inch with lid, 16

Slaws

apple, 43

cabbage and carrot, 43

sea, 55

spicy no-mayo, 42–43

spicy with mayo, 43

Slicing, 22

Slow cooker, beans, lentils, and split peas in, 435

Smashed potatoes, 234

Smoked mozzarella and greens bake, 558

Smoked-tea chili, 456

Smoked tempeh, 487

Smoked tofu, 482, 486–487 V

with mushrooms, 489 V

Smoke points, 627

Smoky and hot bulgur chili, 410 V

Smoky and hot salsa roja, 663

Smoky baked black beans, 469

Smoky eggplant and zucchini soup, 110–111 V

Smoky onion soup with almonds, 101

Smoky root vegetable soup, 110

Smoky winter squash soup, 111

Smooth gazpacho, 144 V

Smooth green chile sauce, Indian style, 666–667 V

for batter-fried cheese, 559

with fried, grilled, or broiled cheese, 564

for poaching eggs, 526

for stewing hard-boiled eggs, 538

twice-baked potatoes, 232

Smoothies, 749–754. See also Shakes

adding protein to, 752

banana-nut, 749

honey-avocado, 749

peach-orange, 751

Snap peas

in chopped salad, 37

in pasta primavera, 319

Snow peas, 224

in braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 493

in chopped salad, 37

in pasta primavera, 319

quick-cooked edamame with kombu dashi or soy sauce, 437 V

in risotto, 379

stir-fried, 154, 155

in stir-fried ramen with vegetables, 338–339

stir-fried tofu with, 490

Soba noodles, 331 V

with dipping sauce, 338 V

garnishes for, 338

in improvising noodle bowl, 333

Soda crackers, 590

Solanine, 231

Somen noodles, 331

in improvising noodle bowl, 333

Sorbet

flavors, 734–735

food processor fruit, 736

fresh fruit, 732, 736

Sorghum, 398, 403, 417

puffed uncooked grains, 422

Sorghum flour, 576–577

Sorghum syrup, 685

Sorrel

green lentils and, 446

in risotto, 379

Soup(s), 95–145

adding creaminess without dairy, 120

bean, 122–129

black, 124–125

cannellini (or any bean), 126–127

ideas for, 126

coconut-lentil, with vegetables, 127 V

frozen beans and greens soup, 122

lentil, 129 V

split pea, 124

caramelized onions in, 223

cheese in, 134

cold, 144–146

cool yogurt, with nuts, 144

smooth gazpacho, 144 V

ultra-fast avocado, 146

creamy, 116–122

carrot-coconut, 119–120 V

corn chowder, 121–122

cream of spinach, 116

pumpkin (or winter squash), 120–121

dessert, 739–742

rhubarb-orange, 740

sweet coconut, 742 V

watermelon and mint, 741, 742

egg, 141–144

egg drop, many ways, 141–142 V

ideas for, 142–143

egg “noodle,” with mushrooms, 143–144

using in, 143

eggs in, 143

faster noodle, 334

flavoring of water for, 98

freezing, 101

frozen vegetables in, 111

giving more body to, 125

grain, 132–137

barley, with seasonal vegetables, 134–135

farro and bean, 135

mushroom barley, 133–134 V

mixed vegetable, 109–111

green gumbo, 113 V

hot and sour, 112–113 V

Korean-style vegetable, 113 V

minestrone, 109–110 V

peanutty vegetable, 115–116 V

smoky eggplant and zucchini, 110–111 V

tortilla, 111–112 V

garnishes for, 112

noodle, 129–132

green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

additions to, 132

pho, 130 V

enhancements, 130

reasons for not using water in, 98

serving, 96

single vegetable

cauliflower soup, Italian style, 102

mushroom stew, 108

onion soup, ">100–101

potato and leek, 102

more ideas for, 104

selecting potatoes for, 104

roasted beet borscht, 104–105

tomato, 105 V

wintertime tomato soup, 107–108

tofu and miso, 137–141

Kimchi, with tofu, 138 V

miso, 140–141 V

additions to, 141

tofu and bok choy “goulash,” 140 V

tofu in, 138

turning into meal, 119

vegan herbed dumplings for, 354–355 V

vegetable stock, 96–100

fastest, ever, 97 V

kombu dashi, 100 V

mushroom stock, ">99–100 V

roasted, 99 V

vegetable stock, 97, 99 V

whole-meal, 126

wonton, 359

Sour cream, 552

for cheese dips or spreads, 558

cucumber salad with, 49

as garnish for tortilla soup, 112

in mashed potatoes, 234

potato and cauliflower gratin with créme fraîche or, 239

in scrambled eggs, 524

for topping baked potatoes, 233

in vinaigrette, 630

Sour water, 98

Southeast Asian style, mung bean pancakes, 478

Southwestern millet and sweet potato salad, 80

Soy, winter squash with, 264

Soybean oil, 627

Soybeans, 433. See also Edamame

black, with soy sauce, 457

croquettes, 475

dips, 463

in green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

mustard greens and, 446

in simplest seaweed salad, 53

sprouts, in stir-fried vegetables, 155

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

Soy cheese, making, 483

Soy milk, 300

Soy nuts, 472

Soy oil, 626

Soy pasta, 310

Soy sauce, 14

beer-glazed black beans with ginger and, 440

black soybeans with, 457

braised tempeh with, tomato sauce and, 513

cherry tomato salad with, 58

in compound butter, 678

cucumber salad with, and ginger, 49

in mashed potatoes, 234

in mayonnaise, 671

in oatmeal and other cooked grains, 420

quick-cooked edamame with kombu dashi and, 437

rice cakes with sweet, 339 V

sesame-, tofu burgers with scallions, 505

sticky rice with coconut milk and, 372

for topping baked potatoes, 233

in veggie burgers, 501

Soy sauce-based sauces, 654–659

basil dipping sauce, 654 V

dashi dipping sauce, 657

additions to, 657

fishless fish sauce, 656 V

Korean-style soy and sesame dipping sauce and marinade, 656–657 V

peanut sauce, four ways, 657 V

ponzu, 657

teriyaki sauce, 659

Soy-sesame marinated celery, 47 V

Soy vinaigrette, 631

eggplant salad with, 66

grilled or broiled portobello salad with, 65

Spaetzle, 353–354

Spaghetti squash, with fast tomato sauce, 268

Spanish brown lentils, 449

Spanish flavors, marinated tofu with, 496

Spanish hot chocolate, 755

Sparking wine with berries, 742

Spatulas, 17

Spelt, 403, 417

puffed cooked grains, 422

Spelt flour, 574

in fresh pasta, 344

Spice blends

in applesauce, 275

in cooked beans, 434

in yeast bread, 604

in yogurt, 553

Spice cake, sweet rice and coconut, 699

Spiced pumpkin, carrot, and orange juice, 747

Spiced rice, with chickpeas and almonds, 370

Spiced tomato sauce, 313

for batter-fried cheese, 559

Spices, 12, 640–652. See also specific by name

buying, toasting, grinding and storing, 640, 648

lexicon, 642–647

in pantry, 12

Spicy coconut rice, 368

Spicy coleslaw with mayo, 43

Spicy hot chocolate, 755

Spicy Indian tomato sauce, 667–668

for batter-fried cheese, 559

with chickpea fries, 480

with fried, grilled, or broiled cheese, 564

for poaching eggs, 526

for stewing hard-boiled eggs, 538

Spicy ketchup-braised tofu, 494 V

Spicy Korean-style pickles, 91

Spicy melon sorbet, 734

Spicy no-mayo coleslaw, 42–43 V

Spicy red beans, Indian style, 443 V

for batter-fried cheese, 559

Spicy scrambled tofu, 489

Spicy stir-fried sweet potatoes, 241

Spicy yogurt sauce, 674

Spinach, 248–252

-artichoke calzones, 615

in braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 493–494

buying and storing, 248

cannellini beans with, and pasta, 441

in cheese or tofu dip or spread, 557

and cheese samosas, 618

cheesy cream of, soup, 119

cooking, 248

in cracker dough, 590

cream of, soup, 116

creamy pasta with, 317

with currants and nuts, 250 V

curried lentils with potatoes, chickpeas and, 453

doneness, 250

egg drop soup with, 142

eggs Florentine, 528

filling omelets with, 529

in frozen beans and greens soup, 122

gnocchi, 352

green gumbo, 113

in jook, 424

lemony, parsley juice, 747

less creamy cream of, soup, 119

in making salad, 34

in mashed favas, 466

minestrone, 109

in minestrone, 109–110

in miso soup, 141

paneer and omelet, Indian style, 529

with paneer and yogurt, 250

paratha, 592

in pasta primavera, 319

pearl couscous pilaf, 410

pinto beans and, 446

as pizza topping, 614

preparing, 248

puréed, for twice-baked potatoes, 232

rice pilaf with, 373

-ricotta cannelloni, 349

-ricotta ravioli, 346

-ricotta tortellini, 349

in risotto, 379

in scrambled eggs, 524

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

in stuffing pasta, 349

for summer rolls, 620

tempeh with rice and, 515 V

-tofu ravioli, 349 V

tortilla, 531–532

vegan, calzones, 615

vegetable lasagne, 328

warm, salad with tofu croutons, 37 V

Spinach pasta, 345

Split peas, 432

in the slow cooker, 435

soup, 124

soups, variation on, 124

Spoons

coating back of, 724

metal, 17

slotted, 17

wooden, 17

Spreads

blue cheese, 556–557

cheese, 558

Spring mix, 33

Spring vegetables, quick wheat berry stew with, 418

Sprouts in making salad, 33

Squash. See also Butternut squash; Summer squash; Winter squash

roasted quinoa with blue cheese and, 412

Squash blossoms, frying, 160

Sri Lanko cinnamon, 643

Sriracha carrot hummus, 465

Stand mixer, 18

mixing and kneading dough for yeast breads in, 579

Star anise, 646

five-spice powder, 649 V

pho, 130

plum, and black pepper compote, 721

poached pears with ginger and, 718

Star fruit (carambola), 297

Steamed corn on the cob, 195

Steamed dumplings, 356–357, 631

Steamed greens, 153–154 V

Steamed sticky rice, 370 V

for summer rolls, 620

Steamer, rigging a, 25

Steaming, 25

vegetables, 150

Steel-cut oats, 401

Stevia, 683

Stewing fruit, 271–272

Stews

bean, 443–459

beans and greens, 444 V

beans and mushrooms, 447

black soybeans with soy sauce, 457

braised lentils, Spanish style, 448

chickpeas in their own broth with crisp bread crumbs, 454–455 V

chili non carne, 455–456

espresso black bean chili, 456–457

flageolets, French style, 454

hoppin’ john with smoked tofu, 457

lentils and potatoes with curry, 451

mixed whole bean dal with walnuts, 451

mung bean dal with apples, coconut, and mint, 453

simplest dal, 450

white beans, Tuscan style, 444 V

buckwheat, with tofu and kale, 416 V

hard-boiled eggs in red curry, 536

mushroom, 108

summer vegetable, with wheat or rye berries, 417–418 V

Stir-frying, 26

adding vegetables to sushi bowls, 385

broccoli, 181 V

potatoes, curried, 239 V

ramen with vegetables, 338–339

with rice noodles, 339

sea green and shiitake, 246–247 V

tips for, 26

tofu with bell peppers or other vegetables, 489–491 V

vegetables, 154–155 V

additions to, 155

Vietnamese style, 154–155

with water, 489

Stock, 16. See also Mushroom stock; Vegetable stock

Stockpot with lid, 16

Storage containers, 14

Stovetop mixed vegetables with olive oil, 157

for batter-fried cheese, 559

Strainer, 17

Strawberries

balsamic, with arugula, 39–40

in balsamic syrup, 633

balsamic syrup with, 633

and cream biscuits, 588

ice cream, 730

pie, 713

-pink peppercorn sorbet or ice milk, 735

-raspberry agua fresca, 752

-rhubarb pie, 713

rose water, and vanilla compote, 721

Stuck-pot rice with potato crust, 381

Stuffed eggs. See Deviled eggs

Stuffed pasta, 346, 349–350

sauces for, 346

spinach-ricotta ravioli, 346

Stuffed tomatoes, 262

Sugar, 14

brown, 682

coarse, 682

coconut, 682–683

date, 683

powdered, 682

raw, 682

superfine, 682

as vegetarian dilemma, 683

white, 682

Sugar snap peas, 224

in braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 493

as crudité, 92

in risotto, 379

stir-fried, 154, 155

stir-fried tofu with, 490

Sumac, 646

sprinkling on popcorn, 390

Summer pizza, 614

Summer rolls, 618

fillings for, 620

Summer squash, 252–254

buying and storing, 252

cooking, 252

doneness, 252

as filling for tacos and burritos, 623

frying, 160

grilling, 167

marinated, 91

in minestrone, 109–110

in pho, 130

preparing, 252

quickest pickled, 89

simply prepared, 252 V

steamed baby, 254

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

vegetable noodles, 310

Summer vegetables

barley soup with, 135

stew with wheat or rye berries, 417–418 V

whole grain soup with, 135

Sunflower oil, 626, 627

Sunflower seeds

with chickpea fries, 480

for hot corn, 195

Superfine sugar, 682

Super-spicy chile-garlic paste, 665

Sushi, 383–389

bowls, 384

improvising, 385

nigiri, 384 V

rice, 384 V

Sweet almond soup, 742

Sweet and hot miso glaze, 654

Sweet and salty tofu jerky, 497

Sweet balsamic vinaigrette, 631

Sweet bay, 635

Sweet citrus granita, 737

Sweet coconut soup, 742 V

Sweet cream butter, 554

Sweet crumble topping, 711–712

Sweeteners, 14, 682–685

granulated, 682–683

liquid, 683–685

Sweeter vegannaise, salad dressing style, 672

Sweet laurel, 635

Sweet miso-cured vegetables, 94

Sweet miso glaze, 654

Sweet peanut sauce, 659

Sweet potatoes, 254–255

baked pinto beans and, enchilada style, 470

biscuits, 588

boiled or steamed, 153–154

buying and storing, 255

and cashew gratin, 239

coconut cake, 697

cooking, 255

and cream cheese gratin, 239

doneness, 255

French-fried, 243

frying, 160

gnocchi, 353

grilling, 167

as inappropriate for juicing, 744

in jook, 424

mashed gratin, 255–256

paratha, 595

pasta with, 322

preparing, 255

and quinoa salad, 80, 82

ravioli, 349–350

roasted quinoa with cheese and, 412

salads

roasted, with red pepper vinaigrette, 71 V

simply cooked, 255

spicy stir-fried, 241

vegetable noodles, 310

Sweet rice and coconut cake, 699

Sweet Thai chili sauce, 623

Sweet yogurt sauce, 674

Swiss chard. See Chard

Swiss cheese, 555

fried eggs with, 525

simplest asparagus gratin, 171

in waffle batter, 548

Swiss-style cheese bake, 557–558

Syrup

cane, 685

malt, 685

maple, 683–684

palm, 685

rice, 684–685

simple, 685 V

infusing, 684–685

sorghum, 685

T

Tabasco sauce, in mayonnaise, 671

Tabbouleh, 40, 76 V

Tacos

fillings and toppings for, 620, 623

ideas for, 621

potato, 236

Tagine, pearl couscous, 411V

Tahini, 16, 306 V

chickpeas in their own broth with, 455

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

miso sauce, 653

roasted broccoli salad with, dressing, 68 V

sesame glaze, grilled or broiled eggplant with, 201

Tahini sauce, 306

changing up, 305

with chickpea fries, 480

as crudité dip, 92

Tahini soy sauce, 659

Tamale(s)

cornhusk, 395

dishes that make great fillings, 397

naked, with chile-cheese filling, 394–395

Tamarind, beer-glazed black beans with, 440

Tamping, 765

Tangerines, 292

chamomile-, sorbet, 735

Tangerine zest, in anything-scented peas, 226

Tanginess, addition of acidity to raw vegetable salads, 52

Tangy orange-black bean soup, 125

Tapenade, 291–292 V

in pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, or broccoli raab, 322

as spread for bruschetta or crostini, 624

Tapioca, sweet coconut soup with, 742

Tarbais, 433

Tarbaises, 433

Tarragon, 637

in anything-scented peas, 226

for boiled potatoes, 233

with chickpea fries, 480

in cooked beans, 434

in cracker dough, 590

in endive and blue cheese salad, 42

in fluffy cracked wheat with and mustard, 416–417

in mayonnaise, 671

in sautéed mushrooms, 218

Tatsoi in making salad, 34

Tea, 756–762

black, 756

brewing, 757

flavored and herbal, 758, 760

green, 756

iced, 761–762

sweetening, 762

Thai, 762

unclouding, 762

in infusing simple syrup, 684

loose, or bags, 757

masala chai, 757–758

matcha, 758

mint, 760 V

oolong, 756

orange-ginger, 760 V

roasted barley, 761 V

white, 756

Teff, 398, 401, 404

Tempeh, 14, 482

basics of, 512–518

bean threads with coconut milk and mint, 334

braised, three ways, 513 V

chili con, 456

chili with black beans, 517–518

crunchy crumbled, 512–513 V

in fried rice, 381

“goulash,” 140

hash, 515 V

in pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, or broccoli raab, 323

in pho, 130

quinoa salad with crunchy, 82–83

with rice and spinach, 515 V

smoked, 487

in stuffing pasta, 349

tofu burgers, 507

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad

as topping for paella, 378

in twice-fried green beans, 208

Tempeh water, 98

Tempura fried vegetables, 161

Teriyaki sauce, 659

with fried, grilled, or broiled cheese, 564

Teriyaki tofu jerky, 496

Texas caviar with sea greens, 246

Textured soy protein (TSP), 501

Textured vegetable protein (TVP), 501

Thai basil

lemon-lime sorbet, 735

mung bean dal with carrots, cashews, and, 454

Thai chai, 758

Thai chile

in cracker dough, 590

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

in potato salad, 70

in yeast bread, 604

Thai iced tea, 762

Thai pepper, 227

in applesauce, 275

in mashed potatoes, 234

Thai style

chile paste, 664–665

dipping sauce, 656

fried rice, 381

pan-grilled corn with chile, 198 V

tofu pancakes, 499

Thermometer

deep-fry, 18

instant-read, 597

Thicker fruit jam, 723

Thicker vegannaise, 672

Thyme, 637

in apple pie, 713

with chickpea fries, 480

in cooked beans, 434

in cracker dough, 590

in infusing simple syrup, 684

in mayonnaise, 671

orange-, sorbet, 735

raspberry, and honey compote, 721

on roasted red peppers, 228

in sautéed mushrooms, 218

Toasted bread crumbs, 678

Toasting nuts and seeds, 299

Tofu, 14

baked, 482, 485–486 V

basics of, 482–483

biryani, 375

and bok choy “goulash,” 133, 140 V

braised

with eggplant and shiitakes, 491 V

and peas in curried coconut milk, 493–494 V

more ideas for, 493–494

brick or block, 482

buckwheat stew with kale and, 416 V

buying and storing, 483

chickpea, 500 V

-gnocchi, 474 V

chili con, 456

chorizo, 497

crisp panfried, 486 V

croutons, 497 V

in salad, 35

warm spinach salad with, 37

dashi or kombu-boiled, 485

deep-fried, 487 V

drop soup, many ways, 142

eggplant salad with miso and, 66

food processor fruit sorbet, 736

fresh favas with, and croutons, 440

fried, 482

wontons with chives and ginger, 359 V

fried rice, with or without egg, 380–381

in fried rice, 381

as garnish for soba with dipping sauce, 338

in green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

grilled, and vegetable skewers, 566

grilled or broiled, 486 V

homemade, 484–485 V

hoppin’ John with smoked, 457

hot and sour edamame with, 438 V

hot and sour soup, 112–113

jerky, 496–497 V

in jook, 424

kimchi soup with, 138

Korean-style mushroom soup with, 138

lasagne, 328

marinated, 494 V

Mexican chocolate, pudding, 726–727 V

in miso soup, 141

more-traditional goulash soup with, 140

nonsoy, 483

pad Thai, 336

pancakes, four ways, 499 V

peach-orange smoothie, 751

peanut butter-banana, pudding, 727

in pho, 130

poached, 485 V

polenta “pizza” with herbed, drizzle, 392

preparing for cooking, 483

freezing, 483

pressing, 483

pressed, salad, 496

purées, 484

scrambled, with mushrooms, 489

sesame-soy, burgers with scallions, 505

silken, 482

silky, cream of tomato soup, 107

smoked, 482, 486–487 V

soups, 137–141

kimchi, with tofu, 138 V

tofu and bok choy “goulash,” 140 V

soups to add to, 138

spicy ketchup-braised, 494 V

spinach-, ravioli, 349 V

spinach with, and coconut milk, 252

stir-fried

with bell peppers or other vegetables, 490–491

with broccoli or cauliflower, 491

with cabbage, kale, collards, or other greens, 491

with shiitake mushrooms, 490–491

vegetables, 155

for summer rolls, 620

toppers and dipping sauces for precooked, 490

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

types of coagulants, 484

vegan grilled eggplant salad, 68 V

vegannaise, 673

vegan omelet, 529–530 V

in vinaigrettes, 630

Tofu croutons, 119

Tofu skins, 482–483

braised with eggplant and shiitakes, 491 V

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

in sushi bowls, 385

Tomatillos, 256–257

buying and storing, 256

cooked, salsa, 663–664 V

fresh, salsa, 660

guacamole with, 174

preparing, 256

stewed, and tomatoes, 256–257 V

Tomatoes, 257–262. See also Cherry tomatoes; Grape tomatoes; Plum tomatoes

baked Brazilian black beans, 469

baked ziti, 330

in bean salads, 73

beer-glazed black beans and, 440

braised celery with, olives, capers and, 192

braised leeks with, 216

braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 493–494 V

bruschetta with basil and, 624

bulgur chili, 408

buying and storing, 257

canned, 12

carrot, and celery juice, 747 V

with chickpea fries, 480

chickpeas in their own broth with dried, 455

cobbler, 261

coconut-lentil soup with vegetables, 127

cooking, 257

in cracker dough, 590

curried cheese, 564–565

doneness, 257

edamame with

and cilantro, 436–437 V

olives and, 437

espresso black bean chili, 456–457V

farro and bean soup, 135

filling omelets with, 529

fresh, salsa, 660 V

fresh cheese scramble with, 570

fried eggs with, 525

in fried rice, 381

in frozen beans and greens soup, 122

frying, 160

in green salad, 36

in green tea broth with udon noodles, 132

grilled or broiled with basil, 257–258

grilled yogurt-marinated cheese, and vegetable skewers, 566

grilling, 167

guacamole with, 174

hard-boiled eggs in quick, curry sauce, 536

Japanese rice with shiitake, fermented black beans and, 388

in kale salad, 44

light, sauce, 676

linguine with raw, sauce, 314

Mario Batali’s vegetarian ragù, 323

in mashed favas, 466

minestrone, 109–110

olive or dried, breadsticks, 606

one-pot pasta, 314

paella with eggs and, 376

pan-grilled corn with, 198

in pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, or broccoli raab, 322

pasta with puréed beans and, 325

pearl couscous tagine, 411

as pizza topping, 614

preparing, 257

in quiche, 536

ratatouille, 156–157

red lentils and, 450

rippening, 57

salads, 57–61

addition of, to simplest seaweed, 53

and bread, 61 V

cherry, with soy sauce, 58

corn with, feta, and mint, 52

Ethiopian style, 57 V

five-layer avocado, 51–52

with hard-boiled eggs, 57–58

ratatouille, 66–67

rice, 77

seaweed romaine, 55–56

watermelon and, 58

salting, as salad addition, 48

in scrambled eggs, 524

in seaweed romaine salad, 55–56

in simplest seaweed salad, 53

skilled eggplant with, 199

smooth gazpacho, 144 V

sorbet, 734

soups, 105 V, 133

cold, 146

cream of, 107

silky tofu cream of, 107

vegan cream of, 107

wintertime, 107–108 V

spaghetti squash with fast, sauce, 268

spicy Indian, sauce, 667–668

spicy red beans, Indian style, 443 V

stewed tomatillos and, 256–257 V

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

stuffed, 262

stuffed winter squash with quinoa, corn, and, 266 V

in tabbouleh, 76

tempeh chili with black beans, 517–518

as topping for Japanese-style summertime pasta salad, 86

tortilla soup, 111–112

in vinaigrette, 630

Tomato sauces

braised tempeh with soy and, 513

freezing, 313

fresh, 313

garlicky, 313

linguine with punchier raw, 316 V

miso, 313

-mushrooms, 313, 328

pasta with, 312–316

fast, 312

tweaking, 313

linguine with raw, 314

one-pot pasta, 314

walnuts, 326

pesto, 313

pizza with mozzarella, 613–614

red pepper and, 313

spiced, 313

spicy, 313

with wine, 313

Tomato water, 98

Tongs, 17

Tools, 16–18

Toovar dal, 432

Toppings. See also Frostings

for baked potatoes, 233

for cobblers, 717

crisp, 678–680

for crostini, 624

for grilled watermelon steak, 290

for jook, 424

for pizza, 610, 614

for precooked tofu or seitan, 490

sweet crumble, 711–712

Tortellini

making, 347

spinach-ricotta, 349

Tortilla(s)

corn, 595–596

filled, 620–624

fillings and topping for, 620

scrambled, with scallions and chiles, 536

Spanish, 531–532

Tortilla chips

baked, 596

fried, 596

Tortilla paisana, 532

Tortilla press, using, 595

Tortilla soup, 111–112 V

garnishes for, 112

Tossed salads, 35

Traditional pesto

as crudité dip, 92

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

with fried, grilled, or broiled cheese, 564

pasta frittata, 532

red, white, and green pizza, 614

Trans fats, 626–627

Treacle, 685

Trembleque, 724 V

Tremocos, 432

Triticale, 403

Tropical granita, 737

Truffles, quick ganache, 705–706

Turbinado, 682

Turmeric, 647

Turnips, 262–263

braised and glazed, 263

in braised tofu and peas in curried coconut milk, 493

cooking, 263

doneness, 263

French-fried, 243

as inappropriate for juicing, 744

Korean-style vegetable soup, 115

leafy tops of, in salads, 34

in minestrone, 109–110

in pasta primavera, 319

in pho, 130

preparing, 263

purée, 152

in risotto, 379

Turtle beans, 430

Tuscan-style whole grain soup, 137

U

Udon noodles, 331

in improvising noodle bowl, 333

green tea broth with, 132

additions to, 132

UHT milk, 551

Ultimate vegan chili, 410 V

Ultra-fast avocado soup, 146

Unleavened crackers and flatbreads, 589–596

aloo paratha, 592

shaping, 592

chapati, 591 V

corn tortillas, 595–596

paratha, 592 V

simplest crackers, 589–590

mix-ins for dough, 590

Unsweetened chocolate, 686

chocolate cake, 694

Upside-down cake, plum-rosemary, 698–699

Urad beans, 433

V

Vanilla

apricot-, jam glaze, 705

-apricot soup, 742

custard ice cream, 729–730

glaze, 703

hot chocolate, 755

ice cream, balsamic syrup with, 633

pudding, 723–724

strawberry, rose water, and, compote, 721

whipped cream, 701

Vanilla beans, 647

Vaquero beans, 433

Vegan béchamel sauce, 675 V

Vegan blueberry muffins, 586

Vegan breaded and panfried eggplant, 162 V

Vegan breakfast burritos, 533

Vegan burgers, cheese, 564

Vegan cheesecake, 700 V

Vegan chocolate cake, 694 V

Vegan chocolate chunk cookies, 688 V

Vegan chocolate ganache, 705 V

Vegan cream of tomato soup, 107

Vegan creamy corn chowder, 121

Vegan crumble topping, 711

Vegan grilled eggplant salad, 68 V

Vegan icing, 702–703

Vegan mashed potatoes, 235

Vegan mushroom stew, 108 V

Vegan naan, 608

Vegannaise, 673 V

in sea slaw, 55

Vegan oatmeal cookies, 689 V

Vegan oatmeal pancakes, 544 V

Vegan omelet, 529–530 V

Vegan pancake, 543

Vegan peanut butter cookies, 690 V

Vegan piecrust, 710 V

Vegan roasted beet borscht, 105 V

Vegans, chocolate for, 687

Vegan sandwich bread, 605 V

Vegan spinach calzones, 615

Vegan substitutions, 15

Vegan tempura, 161 V

Vegan ultra-fast avocado soup, 146

Vegan whipped cream, 701

Vegan yellow cake, 696 V

Vegan zucchini bread, 583

Vegetable(s). See also specific by name

adding grated, to quick breads, 584

aromatic, in stuck-pot red rice with potato crust, 383

barley soup with seasonal, 134–135

batter-fried, 159

boiled or steamed

root, 153–154

tender, 153

breaded and panfried, 161–163

coconut-lentil soup with, 127

cooked, in veggie burgers, 501

cooking, 149–150

blanching, 150

boiling, 150

braising, 155–157

braising and glazing, 157

frying, 157–162

grilling or broiling, 163–165

microwaving, 149–160

parboiling, 150

roasting, 162–163

sautéing, 154

shocking, 150

simmering, 150

steaming, 150

stir-frying, 154–155

fried rice with frozen, 381

frozen, in soup, 111

hot and sour edamame with, 438

lexicon, 165–269

non-juicing, 744

purée, 150, 152–153 V

quick coconut-braised, 156 V

quick wheat or rye berry stew with fall, 418

raw, salads (See Raw vegetable salads)

raw versus cooked, nutritionally, 149

root

boiled or steamed, 153–154

braised and glazed, 263

as crudité, 92

salad with cumin, 43

stir-fried, 154 V

stovetop mixed, with olive oil, 157

summer

barley soup with, 135

stew with wheat or rye berries, 417–418 V

whole grain soup with, 135

tempera fried, 161

whole grain soup with winter, 135

Vegetable crisps, 163

seasoning, 163

Vegetable filling, sticky rice with, 372

Vegetable juice, 744–748

combining produce for sweet or savory, 744–745

cooking with, 748

cucumber-ginger, 745 V

juicing with blender, 748

lemony spinach-parsley juice, 747

pumpkin, carrot, and orange juice, 747 V

seasonal combinations, 745

tomato, carrot, and celery juice, 747

using pulp, 748

Vegetable lasagne, 328

layering, 328

Vegetable noodles, 310

Vegetable oil, 12

Vegetable peeler, 17

Vegetable stock, 96–100

biryani, 375

black bean soup, 124–125

braised lentils, Spanish style, 448 V

braised tempeh, three ways, 513 V

brown rice pilaf with two mushrooms, 375–376

bulgur chili, 408

cabbage stuffed with lentils and rice, 184–185

cannellini (or any bean) soup, 126–127 V

cauliflower soup, Italian style, 102

cheese enchiladas with red mole, 561–562

coconut-lentil soup with vegetables, 127 V

dark simmering liquid for seitan, 509–510 V

farro and bean soup, 135

fastest vegetable stock ever, 97 V

frozen beans and greens soup, 122

in frozen beans and greens soup, 122

green gumbo, 113

hot and sour soup, 112–113

kombu dashi, 100 V

Korean-style vegetable soup, 115

lentil samosas, 617

lentil soup, 129 V

minestrone, 109–110

mushroom, ">99–100 V

onion soup, 101

paella with tomatoes and eggs, 376

peanutty vegetable soup, 115–116

pearl couscous tagine, 411

pho, 130

potato and leek soup, 102

pumpkin (or winter squash) soup, 120–121

risotto with dried and fresh mushrooms, 378–379

roasted, 99 V

smoky eggplant and zucchini soup, 110–111

split pea soup, 124

tempeh chili with black beans, 517–518

tomato soup, 105

tortilla soup, 111

in vinaigrette, 630

wintertime tomato soup, 107–108

Vegetarian Caesar dressing, 672

Vegetarian cutlets, serving, 506

Veggie burgers, 500–508

baking, broiling, or grilling, 507

building delicious, 501

bulgur beet, with ginger, 502 V

fast nut, 507

nut, 508

serving, 500

sesame-soy tofu, with scallions, 505 V

sesame-tofu, with adzuki beans, 507

shaping, 500, 502

simplest bean, 502 V

tempeh-tofu, 507

Verbena, lavender, tea, 761

Vermicelli, bulgur pilaf with, 407–408

Vermicelli pilaf, 373

Vietnamese expresso, 766

Vietnamese omelet, 532

Vietnamese style

chile paste, 665

dipping sauce, 656

stir-fried vegetables, 154–155 V

Vinaigrette(s)

additions to, 630

for boiled potatoes, 233

in cooked beans, 434

leeks, 216 V

soy, grilled or broiled portobello salad with, 65

as toast topper, 624

Vinegars, 12, 632–634

balsamic syrup and, 633

breaded sautéed cauliflower with garlic, capers, and, 189

changing up, in salad, 36

Worcestershire sauce, hold the anchovies and, 633–634

Vinegary fried eggs, 525

Vodka sauce, creamy, 313

W

Waffles, 546–550

additions to batter, 548

everyday buttermilk, 547–548

overnight, 548

tips for perfect, 550

Wakame, 244

seaweed “mayo,” 673

Walnut(s), 297

for boiled potatoes, 233

in carrot cake, 697–698

in crunchy amaranth griddlecakes, 406

in endive and blue cheese salad, 42

in fruit, cheese, and nut combos, 39

as garnish for soba with dipping sauce, 338

green beans tossed with, -miso sauce, 208 V

in greens with fruit, cheese, and nuts, 39

in kale salad, 44

in mayonnaise, 671

mixed whole-bean dal with, 451

cabbage and, 451

100 percent whole wheat bread with olives and, 604

pasta with, sauce, 326

pesto, 634

in scones, 589

spinach with currants and, 250 V

-tofu burgers, 505

Walnut oil, 626, 627

Warm chickpea salad with arugula, 75, 82

as toast topper, 624

Warm spinach salad with tofu croutons, 37 V

Wasabi edamame, 472

Wasabi powder, 647

in egg salad or deviled eggs, 542

in mayonnaise, 671

Water

flavoring, 98

reasons for not adding to soup, 98

stir-frying with, 489

Water chestnuts, in stir-fried vegetables, 155

Watercress

balsamic figs with, 39

in green salad, 33

in risotto, 379

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

Watermelon

balsamic syrup with, 633

-basil ice pop, 739

grilled cheese and, skewers, 566

grilled steak, 290 V

toppings for, 290

-mint aqua fresca, 751–752

-mint granita, 737

and mint soup, 741, 742 V

and tomato salad, 58

Wax beans as crudité, 92

Wedge salads, 35

Wheat

anatomy of kernel, 572

cracked, 402

fluffy, with mustard and tarragon, 416–417

Wheat berries, 399, 417

nutty and fruity, or other whole grain salad, 83

or other whole grain salad with cabbage and mustard, 83

puffed cooked grains, 422

summer vegetable stew with, 417–418 V

Wheat flour, whole wheat, 574

Wheat germ in yeast bread, 604

Wheatmeat. See Seitan

Whey, 568

Whipped cream, 700–701

flavoring, 701

making ahead of time, 702

stages of, 701

Whipped ganache frosting, 705

White beans

baked, cakes, 477

baked beans, 467 V

bean croquettes, 474–475

croquettes, 474–475

farro and bean soup, 135

in farro and bean soup, 135

pasta e fagioli, 109–110

purée, 459–460 V

as toast topper, 624

simplest bean burgers, 502

Tuscan style, 444 V

baked rice and, 369

White chocolate, 686–687

White coco beans, 433

White kidney beans, 430

White lasagne, 328

White pizza, 611

White rice, 367 V

in the microwave, 367

rice salad, 76–77 V

stuffed tomatoes, 262

substituting brown rice for, 368

tempeh with, and spinach, 515

White sugar, 682

White tea, 756

White vinegar, distilled, as tofu coagulant, 484

White whole wheat flour, 574

White wine vinegar, 632

Whole durum wheat flour, in fresh pasta, 344

Whole grains, 14

French bread, 600

mushroom barley soup, 134

pancakes, 543

soup with winter or summer vegetables, 135

Tuscan-style, soup, 137

in yeast bread, 604

Whole roasted cauliflower with raisins and balsamic glaze, 190

Whole rye, 403

Whole wheat, 403

Whole wheat biscuits, 588

Whole wheat bread, 100 percent, 602

Whole wheat flour, 574

in fresh pasta, 344

Whole wheat-oatmeal scones, 589

Whole wheat pasta, 309

Whole wheat pastry flour, 574

Whole wheat piecrust, 709–710

Whole wheat pizza dough, 610

Whole wheat quinoa corn bread, 581

Whole wheat spaetzle, 354

Wild marjoram, 636

Wild rice, 398, 402, 417

basic, 418

stuffed tomatoes, 262

Wild rice pasta, 310

Wild rice salad with cucumber and yogurt, 80

Windsor beans, 431

Wine. See also Red wine

sparking, with berries, 742

tomato sauce with, 313

Winter squash, 263–269

braised and glazed, 264 V

flavoring, 264

braised lentils with roosted, 448

buying and storing, 263

cooking, 264

crisp, seeds, 268–269

doneness, 264

as filling for tacos and burritos, 623

in fried rice, 381

frying, 160

grilling, 167

marinated, 91

mashing with potatoes, 235

in minestrone, 109–110

preparing, 263–264

soup, 120–121

smoky, 111

stuffed, with quinoa, corn, and tomatoes, 266 V

whole, roasted, 266 V

wild rice with roasted, 418

Wintertime tomato and rice soup, 108

Wintertime tomato soup, 107–108 V

Winter vegetables, whole grain soup with, 135

Wire racks, 18

Wontons

fried tofu, with chives and ginger, 359

making skins for, 354

sealing, 359

skins, 355–356

soup, 359

Worcestershire sauce, hold the anchovies, 633–634 V

in mayonnaise, 671

for topping baked potatoes, 233

Wrappers

dumpling, 355–356

store-bought, 355

Y

Yams, 254–255. See also Sweet potatoes

Yankee beans, 432

Yeast

in leavening, 577

nutritional, 390

Yeast breads, 596–608

additions for, 603

breadsticks, 606

equipment for making, 597

letting rise and “room temperature,” 600

mixing and kneading dough for, 578–579

naan, 608

no-knead bread, 601–602

ideas for, 601

science behind, 601

100 percent whole wheat bread, 602 V

rustic French bread, 597 V

sandwich bread, eight ways, 603–605

shaping

baquettes, 599

boule, 598

loaf, 599

rolls, 598

storing and freezing dough, 596–597

Yellow cake, 696

Yellow or red split pea soup with ginger, 124

Yellow rice, 373

Yogurt, 552–553. See also Greek yogurt

biryani, 375

blueberry, muffins, 586

cheese, 553

chile-, sauce, 667

collard or kale with, 211

cool, soup with nuts, 144

corn bread, 580–581

cucumber salad with, 49

-dill dressing, farro salad with cucumber and, 77

food processor fruit sorbet, 736

frozen, 732

mix-ins for, 732

grilled, -marinated cheese and vegetable skewers, 565–566

grilled or broiled eggplant salad with, 201

ideas for flavoring, 553

lemon- scones, 589

paratha with, 592

pasta with caramelized onions, 320

peach-orange smoothie, 751

raw beet salad with dressing, 51

sauces, 673–674

simplest, 673–674

uses for, 673

strained, 553

tahini sauce, 305

in vinaigrette, 630

Yogurt cheese, 553

Yogurt pancakes, 543

Yogurt sauce, 673–674

with chickpea fries, 480

in cooked beans, 434

simplest, 673–674

uses for, 673

Yuba noodles, 332

Z

Za’atar, 652 V

in cheese or tofu dip or spread, 557

falafel with, 473

sprinkling on popcorn, 390

for vegetable crisps, 163

Zero trans fats, 627

Ziti, baked, 330

Zucchini

bread, 583–584

additions for, 583–584

bread pancakes, 543

coconut-lentil soup with vegetables, 127

in fried rice, 381

frying, 160

green gumbo, 113

grilling, 167

marinated, 91

in minestrone, 109–110

miso-cured vegetables, 94

pancakes with pesto, 254

pearl couscous tagine, 411

as pizza topping, 614

quickest pickled, 89

ratatouille, 156–157 V

salads, ratatouille, 66–67

smoky eggplant and, soup, 110–111 V

in stir-fried vegetables, 155

vegetable noodles, 310