Contents

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Cover

Title Page

Dedication

Intro

Decoding José

Translating the Language of José: A José Glossary

What I Believe

People of America! Let’s Talk Plants!

Rules for the New Vegetable World

The Plant Index

The Way I Cook

How to Boil Water

Mini Essay: Mastering Stock

Vegetable Stock

Scrap Stock

The Moves That Matter

The Plant Lover’s Pantry

Tools of the Trade

Getting Dirty

The Eleven Commandments of Home Gardening

Mini Essay: Gardens of the Future

Love Letters: Honey

Food Fighters: Jim Churchill

Compost Potatoes

Spring

Spring Journey: Ohio

Chips de Alcachofas

Miso-Roasted Asparagus

Esparragos Blancos a la Crema de Manchego

The Green Lantern

Asparagus Juice

Honeydew Syrup

Aguacate “con Cosas”

Vitamina de Aguacate

Familias: Sangria

Carrot Curry

Carrot “Pasta”

Cryo-Carrot Cocktail

Cryoconcentrated Carrot Juice

Food Fighters: Ron Finley

Fennel Bouillabaisse

Sopa de Ajo

Grilled Spring Onions with Black Garlic Romesco

Black Garlic Romesco

Little Gems with Warm Garlic Dressing

Endives with Goat Cheese and Almonds

Endives with Vegetable Vinaigrettes

Building Blocks: Berries

Sugar Snap Peas a la Etxebarri

Frozen Pea Soup

Microwave Cacio e Pepe

Espinacas a la Catalana

Empanadillas de Espinacas

20-Vegetable Fried Rice

Nori Taco Fiesta

Grilled Vegetables with Romesco

Vegetable Tempura

Summer

Summer Journey: Andalusia

Microwaved Corn Four Ways

Creole Rémoulade Corn

Sesame-Yogurt Corn

Miso Butter Corn

Elote Loco (AKA Crazy Corn)

Austin Grill Corn Soup

Corn Cakes à la Irma Rombauer

Uchepos

Food Fighters: Up Top Acres

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Shaved Ice

Berenjenas con Miel

Dancing Eggplant

Vegetable Nigiri

Sushi Rice

Shiitake Nigiri

Avocado Nigiri

Tomato Nigiri

Eggplant Nigiri

Fassolaki Ladera

Building Blocks: Piquillo Peppers

Beefsteak Sandwich

Herb Dijon Mayonnaise

Love Letters: Sofrito

Sofrito

Pa amb Tomàquet

China’s Sweetest Tomato Salad

My Tomato Sauce

Tomato Tartare

Heirloom Bloody Mary

Tomato Tart

Familias: Gazpacho

Classic Gazpacho

Yellow Tomato Gazpacho

Cherry Gazpacho

Avocado Gazpacho

Beet Gazpacho

Melon Gazpacho

White Asparagus Gazpacho

Watermelon and Watermelon Radish Salad

Mini Essay: Impossible Protein

Raw Zucchini Salad with Parmesan and Lemon

Tichi’s Zucchini Soup

Grilled Zucchini with Lots of Herbs

Kolokitokeftedes

Squash Blossom Cheeseadilla

Sancocho Puertorriqueño

Fattoush

Coca Escalivada

Fall

Fall Journey: Bethesda

Drunken Apples

Waldorf “Salad”

Food Fighters: Emily Zaas

Stupid-Easy, Stupid-Delicious Roasted Broccoli

Pasta with Broccoli Pesto

Building Blocks: Vegetable Scraps

Brussels Sprouts Afelia

Yakitori Brussels Sprouts

Trinxat

1-2-3 Cabbage

Cauliflower with Béchamel

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Barbecue Sauce

Cauliflower a la Romana with Caper Mayonnaise

Caper Mayonnaise

Cauliflower Tabbouleh

Chickpeas with Chard and Egg

Two-Way Kale Salad

Familias: Verduras al Ajillo

Mushroom Cappuccino

Mushroom Orzo Risotto

Cabbage Rolls with Mushroom Duxelles

Djon Djon Rice

Mushroom Ramen

Paella de Verduras

Vegetable Steaks with Steak Sauce

Vegetable Couscous

Winter

Winter Journey: Central Spain

Beetsteak Burgers

Chipotle Mayonnaise

Ensaladilla Rusa

Beet “Poke” Bowl

Super Bowls

Building Blocks: Marinated Olives

Salt Air Margaritas

Salt Air

Citrus Sodas

Meyer Lemon Éclair

Lemon Puree

Grapefruit, Honey, Salt, Ice

Vegan Pisco Sour

Simple Syrup

Braised Leeks with Sautéed Mushrooms

Creamed Leeks

Pochas

Frijoles Negros

Mom’s Lentil Stew

Lentil Salad

Food Fighters: Greg Asbed

Persimmon, Burrata, and Jamón Salad

Patatas Bravas

Red Wine Mashed Potatoes

Patatas al Campo

Waffle Hash Browns with Gruyère

Papas Arrugas with Mojo Verde

Love Letter: An Ode to the Spanish Tortilla

Terra Chip Tortilla

Familias: Tortilla

Sweet Potato Sundaes

Kabocha Quiche

Green Curry with Kabocha Squash and Spinach

Cabello de Angel

Spaghetti Squash Preserves

Salt-Baked Vegetables

Gaspacho Estilo Morelia

Cocido Japonés

Vegetable Ceviche

Coffee and Champagne, Because We Can

Sides and Sauces

Romesco

Tomatillo–Chile de Árbol Salsa

Afelia Sauce

Vegan Allioli

Caper Yogurt Sauce

Roasted Garlic Yogurt

Ladolemono

Green Goddess Dressing

Sweet Sesame Dressing

Miso Dressing

Guacamole with Tomatillo

Red Wine Vinaigrette

Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette

Htipiti

Garlic Confit

Really Good Garlic Rice

Ginger Syrup

Inspiration

Book Smarts

My Restaurants

My Team

Acknowledgments

Index

Recipes on the Back Burner

About the Authors

Also by José Andrés

Copyright

About the Publisher