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almond extract, 5

almonds, couscous, raisins, and mint, 90

apple, carrot, and mango slaw, 79

apricot:

kuchen, 199

-lime baked chicken, 170–71

mayonnaise, 170–71

Asian-flavor beef, pepper, and spinach salad, 100–101

Asian slaw, seared tuna with wasabi cream and, 156–57

asparagus:

creamy soup, 34–35

green, grilled, 122

salad with roasted peppers and goat cheese, 98–99

avocado:

-black bean salsa, Parmesan-panko crusted chicken with, 132–33

mousse, and shrimp on tortilla chips, 17

-tomato salsa, 11

turkey, peaches, and romaine salad, 112

bacon and clam dip, 12

bacon-balsamic vegetable dressing, 75

balsamic vinaigrette, 72–73

banana birthday cake, 206–7

barbecued spareribs and corn on the cob, 138–39

barbecue sauced chicken sandwiches, 58–59

basil:

cream, chicken in, 102–3

fresh, grilled shallots and grape tomatoes with, 119

fresh, halibut baked with olives, lemon and, 180–81

pesto, 4

bean(s):

black,-avocado salsa, Parmesan-panko crusted chicken with, 132–33

butter, tomatoes, and olives in a lemon dressing, 94–95

beef:

burgers with grilled red onion and Gorgonzola sauce, 66–67

grilled pepper steak with green peppercorn sauce, 146–47

grilled sirloin kebabs with romaine-Parmigiana salad, 144–45

grilled tenderloin with fresh herb sauce, 148–49

grilled tri-tip steak with tomato-oregano sauce, 150–51

pepper, and spinach salad, Asian-flavor, 100–101

roast, sandwiches with cilantro mayonnaise, 70

beet, teardrop tomato, and radicchio salad, red, 80

berries:

fresh, baked chocolate pudding with Chantilly cream and, 212–13

lemon torte with cream and, 200–201

biriyani, chicken, 168–69

birthday cake, banana, 206–7

biscuits, buttermilk, 49

blueberry(ies):

crumble, 190–91

lemon torte with cream and, 200–201

-rhubarb pie, 192–93

and strawberry soup, chilled, 31

bouillabaisse, 182–83

bread crumbs:

coating for chicken, 166

storage of, 6

breads, 45–51

buttermilk biscuits, 49

buttery cornbread, 46

cheese crisps, 48

croutons, 30

popovers, 47

rhubarb muffins with coconut topping, 194–95

salt-and-cheese-crusted sticks, 50

tapenade swirls, 51

broccoli, grilling, 121

brownies, chocolate, 218

Brussels sprouts, grilling, 121

butter, 6

brown, 178

chili, 153

clarified, 6

tarragon-mustard, 130–31

-tomato sauce, pan-fried striped bass with, 176–77

buttermilk biscuits, 49

buttery cornbread, 46

cakes:

banana birthday, 206–7

chocolate chocolate, 208–9

chocolate chunk-orange, 205

coconut-lemon layer, 202–3

individual chocolate-strawberry trifles with raspberry sauce, 210–11

peaches and cream, 204

strawberry layer, 204

carrot(s):

creamed soup with ginger and lime, 36

mango, and apple slaw, 79

cauliflower, grilling, 121

caviar, salmon:

dip, spicy corn fritters with, 24–25

open-faced shrimp sandwiches topped with, 64–65

Chantilly cream, baked chocolate pudding with fresh berries and, 212–13

cheese:

-and-salt-crusted bread sticks, 50

beef burgers with grilled red onion and Gorgonzola sauce, 66–67

Cheddar, and smoked turkey panini, 57

crisps, 48

feta, and watermelon salad, 96

feta and mint frittata, 16

goat, asparagus salad with roasted peppers and, 98–99

goat, black mission figs with upland cress and, 97

goat, mesclun, peaches, and pecan salad, 92–93

grilled lamb patties with mint tzatziki and feta in pita pockets, 68–69

grilled sirloin kebabs with romaine-Parmigiana salad, 144–45

Parmesan-panko crusted chicken with black bean-avocado salsa, 132–33

Roquefort dressing, 76

soft polenta with Gorgonzola, 114

cherries, dried, lemon cookies with, 219

chicken:

apricot-lime baked, 170–71

barbecue sauced sandwiches, 58–59

in basil cream, 102–3

biriyani, 168–69

frickadellen with caper and lemon topping, 164–65

grilled, salad with sugar snap peas and arugula, 106–7

grilled boneless breasts with tarragon-mustard butter, 130–31

oven-fried, 166–67

Parmesan-panko crusted, with black bean-avocado salsa, 132–33

perfect grilled whole, with plum chutney, 128–29

spicy salad with lemon and sesame seeds, 104–5

stock, 28

vegetable soup, 43

chicken liver mousse, 26

chili butter, grilled lobster with, 153

chocolate:

baked pudding with Chantilly cream and fresh berries, 212–13

brownies, 218

chocolate cake, 208–9

chunk-orange cake, 205

-mocha frozen mousse, 216–17

-strawberry trifles, individual, with raspberry sauce, 210–11

chutney, plum, 128–29

cilantro:

-cucumber sauce, scallop and shrimp skewers with, 158–59

fresh, sweet corn and tomato salad with, 77

mayonnaise, roast beef sandwiches with, 70

soy bean hummus with garlic, lemon and, 18

citrus-marinated salmon, 160

clam and bacon dip, 12

clarified butter, 6

coconut:

-lemon layer cake, 202–3

-oatmeal cookies, 220

shrimp, 172–73

topping, rhubarb muffins with, 194–95

cookies:

coconut-oatmeal, 220

lemon, with dried cherries, 219

lemon bars, 221

pie crust, 196–97

corn:

on the cob, barbecued spareribs and, 138–39

on the cob, grilling, 121

fresh, soup, 37

and lobster soup, 42

-potato salad, 82

spicy fritters with salmon caviar dip, 24–25

sweet, and tomato salad with fresh cilantro, 77

cornbread, buttery, 46

couscous:

almonds, raisins, and mint, 90

toasted Israeli, 91

crème fraîche, 30

croutons, 30

crumble, blueberry, 190–91

crumb topping, 194–95

cucumber(s):

-cilantro sauce, scallop and shrimp skewers with, 158–59

seedless, Scandinavian-style salad, 78

-tomato soup, chilled, with crouton garnish, 32–33

wheat berries with mint and, 88–89

desserts, 185–221

apricot kuchen, 199

baked chocolate pudding with Chantilly cream and fresh berries, 212–13

banana birthday cake, 206–7

blueberry crumble, 190–91

chocolate brownies, 218

chocolate chocolate cake, 208–9

chocolate chunk-orange cake, 205

coconut-lemon layer cake, 202–3

coconut-oatmeal cookies, 220

frozen chocolate-mocha mousse, 216–17

frozen orange mousse, 215

frozen raspberry mousse, 214

individual chocolate-strawberry trifles with raspberry sauce, 210–11

lemon bars, 221

lemon cookies with dried cherries, 219

lemon curd, 203

lemon torte with berries and cream, 200–201

pastry shells, 7

peaches and cream cake, 204

peach tart with almond topping and a cookie crust, 196–97

rhubarb-blueberry pie, 192–93

rhubarb muffins with coconut topping, 194–95

strawberry layer cake, 204

strawberry pie, 188–89

two plum tarts, 198

dill, 85

duck, magret, and wild rice salad, 108–9

edamame, 18

egg(s):

feta and mint frittata, 16

salad, radish, and sprout sandwiches, 56

stuffed, 20–21

eggplant:

grilling, 120

and pepper, grilled, and soppressata sandwiches, 55

entrées, no-grill, 161–83

apricot-lime baked chicken, 170–71

baked flounder and shrimp in wine-dill sauce, 179

bouillabaisse, 182–83

chicken biriyani, 168–69

chicken frickadellen with caper and lemon topping, 164–65

coconut shrimp, 172–73

escabeche of flounder, 162–63

halibut baked with olives, lemon, and fresh basil, 180–81

oven-fried chicken, 166–67

pan-fried striped bass with tomato-butter sauce, 176–77

shrimp cakes with herb mayonnaise, 174–75

Wiener schnitzel with brown butter and capers, 178

escabeche of flounder, 162–63

feta:

grilled lamb patties in pita pockets with mint tzatziki and, 68–69

and mint frittata, 16

and watermelon salad, 96

figs, black mission, with goat cheese and upland cress, 97

flounder:

escabeche of, 162–63

and shrimp, baked, in wine-dill sauce, 179

frittata, feta and mint, 16

fritters, spicy corn, with salmon caviar dip, 24–25

fruit salsa, grilled pork chops with, 134–35

ginger:

creamed carrot soup with lime and, 36

-lemon sauce, 60–61

goat cheese:

asparagus salad with roasted peppers and, 98–99

black mission figs with upland cress and, 97

mesclun, peaches, and pecan salad, 92–93

Gorgonzola:

sauce, beef burgers with grilled red onion and, 66–67

soft polenta with, 114

grainy mustard sauce, 2

green peppercorn sauce, grilled pepper steak with, 146–47

grilled foods, 125–60

barbecued spareribs and corn on the cob, 138–39

beef burgers with red onion and Gorgonzola sauce, 66–67

boneless chicken breasts with tarragon-mustard butter, 130–31

chicken, salad with sugar snap peas and arugula, 106–7

citrus-marinated salmon, 160

eggplant, pepper, and soppressata sandwiches, 55

green asparagus, 122

lamb patties with mint tzatziki and feta in pita pockets, 68–69

lobster with chili butter, 153

loin lamb chops with mint hollandaise, 142–43

marinated butterflied leg of lamb, 140–41

marinated veal chops, 152

outdoor grill, 125–27

Parmesan-panko crusted chicken with black bean-avocado salsa, 132–33

pepper steak with green peppercorn sauce, 146–47

perfect whole chicken with plum chutney, 128–29

pork chops with fruit salsa, 134–35

pork tenderloin with rhubarb sauce, 136–37

scallop and shrimp skewers with cilantro-cucumber sauce, 158–59

seared tuna with Asian slaw and wasabi cream, 156–57

shallots and grape tomatoes with fresh basil, 119

sirloin kebabs with romaine-Parmigiana salad, 144–45

sweet potato fries, 123

swordfish with tomato-pepper sauce, 154–55

tenderloin of beef with fresh herb sauce, 148–49

tri-tip steak with tomato-oregano sauce, 150–51

vegetables, 120–23

halibut:

baked with olives, lemon, and fresh basil, 180–81

salad, 110–11

herb(s), 3

fresh, sauce, 148–49

-infused oil, 3

mayonnaise, 174–75

hollandaise, mint, 142–43

honey mustard spread, 14–15

hot-smoked salmon toasts with horseradish cream and chives, 19

hummus, soy bean, with garlic, lemon, and cilantro, 18

ice cubes, flavored, 6

ingredients:

essential, 1–7

metric equivalencies, 223

Israeli couscous, toasted, 91

kebabs:

grilled sirloin, with romaine-Parmigiana salad, 144–45

scallop and shrimp skewers with cilantro-cucumber sauce, 158–59

kuchen, apricot, 199

lamb:

grilled loin chops with mint hollandaise, 142–43

grilled patties with mint tzatziki and feta in pita pockets, 68–69

marinated butterflied leg of, 140–41

lemon:

bars, 221

and caper topping, chicken frickadellen with, 164–65

-coconut layer cake, 202–3

cookies with dried cherries, 219

curd, 203

dressing, butter beans, tomatoes, and olives in, 94–95

-ginger sauce, warm tuna sandwich with, 60–61

glaze, 205

halibut baked with olives, fresh basil and, 180–81

sauté of spinach with sesame seeds and, 118

soy bean hummus with garlic, cilantro and, 18

spicy chicken salad with sesame seeds and, 104–5

torte with berries and cream, 200–201

lobster:

cold, à la Loaves and Fishes, 113

and corn soup, 42

grilled, with chili butter, 153

magret of duck and wild rice salad, 108–9

mango, carrot, and apple slaw, 79

mayonnaise:

apricot, 170–71

cilantro, 70

herb, 174–75

mesclun, peaches, pecans, and goat cheese salad, 92–93

metric equivalencies, 223

mint:

couscous, almonds, and raisins, 90

and feta frittata, 16

hollandaise, grilled loin lamb chops with, 142–43

tzatziki, grilled lamb patties in pita pockets with feta and, 68–69

wheat berries with cucumber and, 88–89

mocha-chocolate frozen mousse, 216–17

muffins, rhubarb, with coconut topping, 194–95

mushroom and scallion soup, cream of, 40–41

mustard:

grainy sauce, 2

honey spread, 14–15

-tarragon butter, 130–31

noodles, Thai, 87–88

nuts, 6

oatmeal-coconut cookies, 220

oils, 1–2

herb-infused, 3

walnut, dressings, 74, 92–93

olives:

butter beans, and tomatoes in a lemon dressing, 94–95

halibut baked with lemon, fresh basil and, 180–81

onion(s):

grilled red, beef burgers with Gorgonzola sauce and, 66–67

grilling, 121

open-faced shrimp sandwiches topped with salmon caviar, 64–65

orange:

-chocolate chunk cake, 205

frozen mousse, 215

glaze, 205

rice salad, 86–87

orange juice salad dressing, 86–87

oven-fried chicken, 166–67

oven temperature equivalencies, 223

panini, smoked turkey and Cheddar cheese, 57

Parmesan-panko crusted chicken with black bean-avocado salsa, 132–33

Parmigiana-romaine salad, grilled sirloin kebabs with, 144–45

pastry shells, 7

pâté, chicken liver mousse, 26

pea(s):

fresh green and sugar snap, in sesame dressing, 81

sugar snap, grilled chicken salad with arugula and, 106–7

and watercress soup, 38–39

peach(es):

and cream cake, 204

mesclun, pecans, and goat cheese salad, 92–93

tart with almond topping and a cookie crust, 196–97

turkey, avocado, and romaine salad, 112

pecans, mesclun, peaches, and goat cheese salad, 92–93

pepper(s):

beef, and spinach salad, Asian-flavor, 100–101

and eggplant, grilled, and soppressata sandwiches, 55

grilling, 120

roasted, asparagus salad with goat cheese and, 98–99

steak, grilled, with green peppercorn sauce, 146–47

-tomato sauce, grilled swordfish with, 154–55

pesto, 4

pies:

cookie crust, 196–97

rhubarb-blueberry, 192–93

shells, 7

strawberry, 188–89

pine nuts:

baked tomatoes filled with garlic crumbs and, 115

pesto, 4

plum chutney, 128–29

plum tarts, two, 198

polenta, soft, with Gorgonzola, 114

popovers, 47

pork:

barbecued spareribs and corn on the cob, 138–39

grilled chops with fruit salsa, 134–35

grilled tenderloin with rhubarb sauce, 136–37

potato(es):

-corn salad, 82

gratin of tomatoes, tarragon and, 116–17

grilling, 121

salad with radishes and fresh dill, 83

pudding, baked chocolate, with Chantilly cream and fresh berries, 212–13

radicchio, beet, and teardrop tomato salad, red, 80

radish(es):

egg salad, and sprout sandwiches, 56

potato salad with fresh dill and, 83

raisins, couscous, almonds, and mint, 90

raspberry(ies):

frozen mousse, 214

lemon torte with cream and, 200–201

sauce, individual chocolate-strawberry trifles with, 210–11

red beet, teardrop tomato, and radicchio salad, 80

red wine vinaigrette, 73

rhubarb:

-blueberry pie, 192–93

muffins with coconut topping, 194–95

sauce, grilled pork tenderloin with, 136–37

rice, wild, and magret of duck salad, 108–9

rice orange salad, 86–87

roast beef sandwiches with cilantro mayonnaise, 70

roasted tomato dip, 13

romaine:

-Parmigiana salad, grilled sirloin kebabs with, 144–45

turkey, peaches, and avocado salad, 112

Roquefort cheese dressing, 76

rub, for chicken, 128–29

saffron, 5

salad dressings, 72–76

bacon-balsamic vegetable, 75

balsamic vinaigrette, 72–73

basil cream, 102–3

goat cheese, 98–99

lemon, 94–95

lemon-sesame, 104–5

orange juice, 86–87

red wine vinaigrette, 73

Roquefort cheese, 76

sesame, 81

sesame-soy sauce, 106–7

soy sauce, 100

using and storing, 73, 75

walnut oil, 74, 92–93

white wine vinaigrette, 73

see also specific salads

salads, 71, 77–113

Asian-flavor beef, pepper, and spinach, 100–101

asparagus, with roasted peppers and goat cheese, 98–99

black mission figs with goat cheese and upland cress, 97

butter beans, tomatoes, and olives in a lemon dressing, 94–95

carrot, mango, and apple slaw, 79

chicken in basil cream, 102–3

cold lobster à la Loaves and Fishes, 113

fresh green peas and sugar snap peas in sesame dressing, 81

grilled chicken, with sugar snap peas and arugula, 106–7

halibut, 110–11

leftover, storage of, 95

magret of duck and wild rice, 108–9

mesclun, peaches, pecans, and goat cheese, 92–93

orange rice, 86–87

potato, with radishes and fresh dill, 83

potato-corn, 82

red beet, teardrop tomato, and radicchio, 80

romaine-Parmigiana, grilled sirloin kebabs with, 144–45

seared tuna with Asian slaw and wasabi cream, 156–57

seedless cucumber, Scandinavian-style, 78

spicy chicken, with lemon and sesame seeds, 104–5

sweet corn and tomato, with fresh cilantro, 77

Thai noodles, 87–88

toasted Israeli couscous, 91

turkey, peaches, avocado, and romaine, 112

watermelon and feta cheese, 96

salmon:

citrus-marinated, 160

hot-smoked, toasts with horseradish cream and chives, 19

smoked and poached, hors d’oeuvres, 22–23

tartare with honey mustard on whole-grain bread, 14–15

salmon caviar:

dip, spicy corn fritters with, 24–25

open-faced shrimp sandwiches topped with, 64–65

salsas:

black bean-avocado, 132–33

fruit, 134–35

tomato-avocado, 11

salt:

-and-cheese-crusted bread sticks, 50

in butter, 6

kosher, 1

sandwiches, 53–70

barbecue sauced chicken, 58–59

beef burgers with grilled red onion and Gorgonzola sauce, 66–67

chicken frickadellen with caper and lemon topping, 164–65

egg salad, radish, and sprout, 56

grilled eggplant, pepper, and soppressata, 55

grilled lamb patties with mint tzatziki and feta in pita pockets, 68–69

halibut salad, 111

lobster rolls, 113

open-faced shrimp, topped with salmon caviar, 64–65

roast beef, with cilantro mayonnaise, 70

smoked turkey and Cheddar cheese panini, 57

warm tilapia with tartar sauce on French bread, 62–63

warm tuna, with ginger-lemon sauce, 60–61

sauces:

apricot mayonnaise, 170–71

barbecue, 58–59, 138–39

basil cream, 102–3

brown butter, 178

Chantilly cream, 212–13

chili butter, 153

cilantro-cucumber, 158–59

citrus marinade, 160

clam and bacon dip, 12

fresh herb, 148–49

ginger-lemon, 60–61

Gorgonzola, 66–67

grainy mustard, 2

herb mayonnaise, 174–75

honey mustard spread, 14–15

horseradish cream, 19

mint hollandaise, 142–43

raspberry, 210–11

rhubarb, 136–37

roasted tomato dip, 13

tarragon-mustard butter, 130–31

tartar, 62–63

tomato-butter, 176–77

tomato-oregano, 150–51

tomato-pepper, 154–55

wasabi cream, 157

wine-dill, 179

see also spreads

scallion and mushroom soup, cream of, 40–41

scallop and shrimp skewers with cilantro-cucumber sauce, 158–59

seedless cucumber salad, Scandinavian-style, 78

sesame dressing, fresh green peas and sugar snap peas in, 81

sesame seeds:

sauté of spinach with lemon and, 118

spicy chicken salad with lemon and, 104–5

shallots, grilled, and grape tomatoes with fresh basil, 119

shrimp:

and avocado mousse on tortilla chips, 17

cakes with herb mayonnaise, 174–75

coconut, 172–73

and flounder, baked, in wine-dill sauce, 179

open-faced sandwiches topped with salmon caviar, 64–65

and scallop skewers with cilantro-cucumber sauce, 158–59

side dishes, 88–124

baked tomatoes filled with pine nuts and garlic crumbs, 115

butter beans, tomatoes, and olives in a lemon dressing, 94–95

couscous, almonds, raisins, and mint, 90

gratin of potatoes, tomatoes, and tarragon, 116–17

grilled green asparagus, 122

grilled shallots and grape tomatoes with fresh basil, 119

grilled sweet potato fries, 123

grilling vegetables, 120–23

sauté of spinach with sesame seeds and lemon, 118

soft polenta with Gorgonzola, 114

Thai noodles, 87–88

toasted Israeli couscous, 91

wheat berries with cucumber and mint, 88–89

smoked and poached salmon hors d’oeuvres, 22–23

smoked turkey and Cheddar cheese panini, 57

soppressata and grilled eggplant and pepper sandwiches, 55

soups, 27–43

bouillabaisse, 182–83

chicken stock, 28

chicken vegetable, 43

chilled blueberry and strawberry, 31

chilled tomato-cucumber, with crouton garnish, 32–33

corn and lobster, 42

creamed carrot, with ginger and lime, 36

cream of mushroom and scallion, 40–41

creamy asparagus, 34–35

fresh corn, 37

garnishes, 29–30

pea and watercress, 38–39

soy bean hummus with garlic, lemon, and cilantro, 18

spareribs and corn on the cob, barbecued, 138–39

spices, 4–5

spicy chicken salad with lemon and sesame seeds, 104–5

spicy corn fritters with salmon caviar dip, 24–25

spinach:

beef, and pepper salad, Asian-flavor, 100–101

sauté, with sesame seeds and lemon, 118

spreads:

apricot mayonnaise, 170–71

chicken liver mousse, 26

cilantro mayonnaise, 70

herb mayonnaise, 174–75

honey mustard, 14–15

horseradish cream, 19

soy bean hummus with garlic, lemon, and cilantro, 18

sprout(s), egg salad, and radish sandwiches, 56

starters, 9–26

avocado mousse and shrimp on tortilla chips, 17

chicken liver mousse, 26

clam and bacon dip, 12

coconut shrimp, 172–73

feta and mint frittata, 16

hot-smoked salmon toasts with horseradish cream and chives, 19

roasted tomato dip, 13

salmon tartare with honey mustard on whole-grain bread, 14–15

smoked and poached salmon hors d’oeuvres, 22–23

soy bean hummus with garlic, lemon, and cilantro, 18

spicy corn fritters with salmon caviar dip, 24–25

stuffed eggs, 20–21

tapenade swirls, 51

tomato-avocado salsa, 11

stock, chicken, 28

strawberry(ies):

and blueberry soup, chilled, 31

-chocolate trifles, individual, with raspberry sauce, 210–11

layer cake, 204

lemon torte with cream and, 200–201

pie, 188–89

striped bass, pan-fried, with tomato-butter sauce, 176–77

stuffed eggs, 20–21

sweet corn and tomato salad with fresh cilantro, 77

sweet potato fries, grilled, 123

swordfish, grilled, with tomato-pepper sauce, 154–55

tapenade swirls, 51

tarragon:

gratin of potatoes, tomatoes and, 116–17

-mustard butter, 130–31

tartar sauce, 62–63

tarts:

peach, with almond topping and a cookie crust, 196–97

plum, two, 198

shells, 7

Thai noodles, 87–88

tilapia, warm, with tartar sauce on French bread, 62–63

toasted Israeli couscous, 91

tomato(es):

-avocado salsa, 11

baked, filled with pine nuts and garlic crumbs, 115

butter beans, and olives in a lemon dressing, 94–95

-butter sauce, pan-fried striped bass with, 176–77

-cucumber soup, chilled, with crouton garnish, 32–33

grape, and grilled shallots with fresh basil, 119

gratin of potatoes, tarragon and, 116–17

-oregano sauce, grilled tri-tip steak with, 150–51

-pepper sauce, grilled swordfish with, 154–55

roasted, dip, 13

sun-dried, tapenade swirls, 51

and sweet corn salad with fresh cilantro, 77

teardrop, beet, and radicchio salad, red, 80

torte, lemon, with berries and cream, 200–201

tuna:

seared, with Asian slaw and wasabi cream, 156–57

warm sandwich with ginger-lemon sauce, 60–61

turkey:

peaches, avocado, and romaine salad, 112

smoked, and Cheddar cheese panini, 57

tzatziki, mint, grilled lamb patties in pita pockets with feta and, 68–69

vanilla beans in vodka, 5

vanilla extract, 5

veal:

grilled marinated chops, 152

Wiener schnitzel with brown butter and capers, 178

vegetable(s):

bacon-balsamic dressing for, 75

chicken soup, 43

grilling, 120–23

see also specific vegetables

vodka, vanilla beans in, 5

walnut oil dressings, 74, 92–93

warm tilapia with tartar sauce on French bread, 62–63

warm tuna sandwich with ginger-lemon sauce, 60–61

wasabi cream, 157

watercress:

and pea soup, 38–39

upland, black mission figs with goat cheese and, 97

watermelon and feta cheese salad, 96

wheat berries with cucumber and mint, 88–89

white wine vinaigrette, 73

Wiener schnitzel with brown butter and capers, 178

wild rice, and magret of duck salad, 108–9

wine:

-dill sauce, baked flounder and shrimp in, 179

red, vinaigrette, 73

white, vinaigrette, 73

zucchini, grilling, 120