INDEX

A

Acorn Squash with Crispy Maple Pumpkin Seeds, 174–175

Agave-Dijon Vinaigrette, 63

Agave Vinaigrette, 48

allergies, gluten, 184–186

Almond, Ginger, Molasses, and Raisin Biscotti, 192

almonds, 116

Amazing Grains Hot Cereal, 24–25

animal care, 12, 163, 218

Apple and Pear Maple Crisp, 204

Applesauce, Chunky Homemade, 168

Apricots, Dried, Rainbow Chard with Pine Nuts, and, 177

apricots, in Stone Fruit Crumble, 202–203

Artichokes, Steamed, with Dijon-Garlic Dipping Sauce, 179

Arugula, Stuffed Mushrooms with Walnuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and, 102

Asian-inspired cuisine, 216

    Citrus-Sesame-Soy Vinaigrette, 55

    Miso-Roasted Eggplant, 180

    Shiitake Mushroom, Water Chestnut, and Tofu Lettuce Cups, 101

    Soba Noodles with Edamame, Carrots, and Green Onions in Peanut Sauce, 96

    Teriyaki Tofu Broccolette on Wild Rice, 132–134

    Thai Coconut Soup, 88

    Thai Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce, 98–100

asparagus, in Early Summer Sauté, 182–183

autumn recipes, 53, 83, 103

avocado

    in Crostini with Vine-Ripe Tomatoes and White Bean Purée, 103

    Dressing, Creamy, 58

    Grilled Hearts of Palm Salad with Grapefruit and, 48–49

    Mixed Chicory Salad with Garlic Croutons, Pine Nuts, and, 56–57

    Spread, Spicy, 151

B

Bake, Quinoa-Banana Skillet, 28

Baked Falafel Pitas with Chopped Greek Salad and Roasted Cashew Sauce, 146–147

Baked Kale Chips, Crispy, 109

Baked Sweet Potato Fries, 172–173

baking, tips for, 18. See also bread; specific baked desserts

Baklava, 190–191

Balsamic Caramelized Onions, 153

Balsamic Vinaigrette, Golden, Raspberry-, 50

banana

    Bread with Macadamia Nuts and Bittersweet Chocolate, 33

    Cake, Coconut-, 197–199

    Ice Cream, 209

    Skillet Bake, Quinoa-, 28

    Smoothie, Peanut Butter-, 41

    Smoothie, Tropical Green, 40

barley, 184

    in Amazing Grains Hot Cereal, 24–25

    Loaf (or Burgers), Quinoa, Cannellini Bean and, 148–149

    with Spinach and Green Olives, 178

    Stew, White Bean, Butternut Squash, and, 140

basil

    -Lime-Peach Sorbet, 208

    parsley versus, 103

    pesto, 128

beans, 90–92

    Chili, Sweet Potato, 142–143

    Crostini with Vine-Ripe Tomatoes and Puréed White, 103

    Hummus, Three-Color, with Garlic-Whole Wheat Pita Chips, 106–108

    Loaf (or Burgers), Quinoa, Barley, and Cannellini, 148–149

    Slow-Simmered, with Tuscan Kale on Bulgur, 139

    Stew, Butternut Squash, Barley, and White, 140

    Tacos, Plantain, with Puréed Black, 155–156

    Tamales with Butternut Squash, Kale, and Black, 158–160

Beet Soup, Hearty, 86–87

berries. See also specific berries

    for Roasted Pears, 205

    in Stone Fruit Crumble, 203

    in Three-Berry Smoothie, 43

Biscotti, Almond, Ginger, Molasses, and Raisin, 192

Blackberry-Bran Muffins, 36–37

Blackberry-Mint Sorbet, 207

Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes, 26–27

Body-Building Day theme menu, 216

Bran Muffins, Blackberry-, 36–37

brazil nuts, 117

Brazil Nuts, Chipotle-Lime, 113

bread and baked goods

    baking tips, 18

    Banana, with Macadamia Nuts and Bittersweet Chocolate, 33

    Biscotti, Almond, Ginger, Molasses, and Raisin, 192

    Biscuits, Whole-Wheat, 141

    Cake, Banana-Coconut, 197–199

    Cookies, Coconut, Almond, and Raspberry Jam Thumbprint, 194–195

    Cookies, Sesame, Orange, and Hazelnut, 196

    Corn, Skillet, 144–145

    Crostini with Vine-Ripe Tomatoes and White Bean Purée, 103

    Everything Healthy, 34–35

    Pita Chips, Garlic-Whole Wheat, 107–108

    Pitas, Baked Falafel, 146–147

    Pizza Dough, 100% Whole-Wheat, 131

    Quick Garlic Croutons, 57, 78

Broccolette on Wild Rice, Teriyaki Tofu, 132–134

Brownies, Very Chocolaty Chocolate, 200–201

brown rice. See rice

Brussels Sprouts and Carrots, Garlicky, 181

buckwheat, 184

bulgur, 186

Bulgur, Slow-Simmered Beans with Tuscan Kale on, 139

Burgers, Barley, Quinoa, and Cannellini Bean, 148–149

Burgers, Portabella Mushroom, 150–151

buttermilk, 18, 44

butternut squash

    Maple-Roasted, Spinach Salad with Walnuts and, 54

    Soup with Hazelnuts, 83

    Stew, White Bean, Barley, and, 140

    Tamales with Black Bean and Kale, 158–160

C

Cabbage and Carrot Crunch Salad, 62–63

Caesar Salad, Eccentric, 60–61

Cake, Banana-Coconut, 197–199

California Spa Day theme menu, 216

Camille and Marea’s Favorite Popcorn, 114

Caramelized Onions, Balsamic, 153

carnivores, taste-testing by, 13–14

carrots

    Crunch Salad, Cabbage and, 62–63

    Cumin-Roasted Cauliflower and, 176

    Garlicky Brussels Sprouts and, 181

    Healthy Greens with Parsley and, 65

    Soba Noodles in Peanut Sauce with Edamame, Green Onions, and, 96

cashews, 116

    Coconut-Curry, 110, 112

    Sauce, Roasted, 146

cast-iron skillets, 18–19. See also skillets

cauliflower

    Cumin-Roasted Carrots and, 176

    in Grandma’s Green Soup, 79

    in Tomato-Vegetable Soup, 84

Cereal, Hot, Amazing Grains, 24–25

chard, in White Bean, Butternut Squash, and Barley Stew, 140

Chard, Rainbow, with Dried Apricots and Pine Nuts, 177

Chia-Chocolate Pudding, 213

chia seeds, 18, 70, 148, 192, 200, 213

Chicory Salad, Mixed, with Avocado, Garlic Croutons, and Pine Nuts, 56–57

Chili, Four Bean and Sweet Potato, 142–143

Chipotle-Lime Brazil Nuts, 113

Chips, Crispy Baked Kale, 109

Chips, Garlic-Whole Wheat Pita, 107–108

chocolate

    Banana Bread with Macadamia Nuts and Bittersweet, 33

    Brownies, Very Chocolaty, 200–201

    Hot, Decadent Spicy, 213

    Ice Cream, Double Chocolate-Coconut, 212

    Ice Cream, Mint-Chip, 210–211

    Pudding, Chia-, 213

Chopped Greek Salad, 146

Chunky Homemade Applesauce, 168

Cilantro Ice Tea, Mint and, 115

Cinnamon-Orange Tofu and Brown Rice, Sweet Simmered, 30–31

citrus. See also lime; oranges

    Grapefruit and Avocado, Grilled Hearts of Palm Salad with, 48–49

    Lemon Vinaigrette, 68

    Vinaigrette, Sesame-Soy-, 55

Cobb Salad, Colorful Garden, 58–59

coconut, 214–215

    Almond and Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies, 194–195

    -Banana Cake, 197–199

    -Curry Cashews, 112

    Ice Cream, Creamy, 209–210

    Soup, Thai, 88

    in Tropical Green Smoothie, 40

coffee grinders, 18

Colorful Garden Cobb Salad, 58–59

cookies

    Coconut, Almond, and Raspberry Jam Thumbprint, 194–195

    Sesame, Orange, and Hazelnut, 196

cooking

    equipment and tips, 18–19

    with leftovers, 30, 76, 131, 148, 176, 203

    oils for, 19, 45, 70–71, 118, 215

    themes and international, 216

corn, 185

    Bread, Skillet, 144–145

    Grilled Summer Vegetables and Tofu on Farro and Sweet, 136–137

    Soup, Sweet Summer, 80–81

Cornmeal Pancakes, Blueberry, 26–27

Country Mashed Potatoes, 169

Creamy Avocado Dressing, 58

Creamy Coconut Ice Cream, 209–210

Creamy Mushroom Sauce, 127

Creamy Ranch Dip, 173

Cress, Belgian Endive, Persimmon, and Hazelnut Salad, 53

Crisp, Apple and Pear Maple, 204

Crispy Baked Kale Chips, 109

Crispy Maple Pumpkin Seeds, 174–175

Crispy Potato and Tempeh Stir Fry, 32

Crostini with Vine-Ripe Tomatoes and White Bean Purée, 103

Croutons, Quick Garlic, 57, 78

Crumble, Stone Fruit, 202–203

Cucumber-Ginger Gazpacho, Spicy, 89

Cumin-Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots, 176

Currant, Pecan, and Pumpkin Seed Granola, 22

curry

    Coconut Cashews, 110, 112

    in Eccentric Caesar Salad, 61

    Lentil and Potato, 135

    -Orange Vinaigrette, 66

    Yellow Split Pea Soup, 82

cutting methods, 18, 217

D

dairy

    greenhouse gas emissions of, 218

    substitutes, 18, 44, 61, 72, 118, 215

Decadent Spicy Hot Chocolate, 213

Dijon-Garlic Dipping Sauce, 179

Dijon Vinaigrette, 63, 64

Dip, Creamy Ranch, 173

Dipping Sauce, Dijon-Garlic, 179

Dipping Sauce, Peanut, 99

Double Chocolate-Coconut Ice Cream, 210, 212

Double-Roasted Maple-Spiced Hazelnuts, 110–111

Dough, 100% Whole-Wheat Pizza, 131

dressing. See also vinaigrette

    Caesar, 61

    Creamy Avocado, 58

    Ranch Dip, Creamy, 173

E

Earthbound Farm

    Heritage Salad, 50–51

    land and practices of, 11, 14, 168, 192

    restaurant and chef, 55, 82, 136

Easy Vegetable Stock, 76–77

Eccentric Caesar Salad, 60–61

Edamame, Carrots, and Green Onions in Peanut Sauce, Soba Noodles with, 96

eggplant, in Ratatouille on Quinoa, Midsummer, 138

Eggplant, Miso-Roasted, 180

egg substitutes, 18, 148, 192, 200

Endive, Cress, Persimmon, and Hazelnut Salad, 53

Endive, Mixed Chicory Salad with Avocado, Garlic Croutons, Pine Nuts, and, 56–57

environmental care, 12, 163, 218

equipment, kitchen, 18–19

Everything Healthy Bread, 34–35

F

Falafel Pitas, Baked, 146–147

Falafel Pizza, 130

fall recipes, 53, 83, 103

farro, 186

Farro, Grilled Summer Vegetables and Tofu on Sweet Corn and, 136–137

Fig, Grilled, Sandwiches with Roasted Pistachio Pesto and Balsamic Caramelized Onions, 152–153

flaxseed, 18, 70

French cuisine, 138

Fried Green Tomatoes, 104

Fries, Baked Sweet Potato, 172–173

fruit, rescuing overripe, 43, 203. See also specific fruit

Fruit Crumble, Stone, 202–203

G

garlic

    Brussels Sprouts and Carrots, 181

    Croutons, Quick, 57

    -Dijon Dipping Sauce, 179

    -Whole Wheat Pita Chips, 107–108

Gazpacho, Spicy Cucumber-Ginger, 89

genetically modified food (GMOs), 44, 162, 185

Ginger, Molasses, Raisin, and Almond Biscotti, 192

Ginger-Cucumber Gazpacho, 89

gluten allergies, 184–186

Golden Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry-, 50

Goodman, Drew

    as carnivore taste-tester, 14

    cooking contributions, 34, 48, 125, 128

    as Earthbound Farm owner, 11, 14, 50–51, 55, 82, 136, 168, 192

    recipe favorites of, 56, 57, 87, 127, 128

Goodman, Marea

    Myra’s collaboration with, 10, 13

Goodman, Myra

    as Earthbound Farm owner, 11, 14, 50–51, 55, 82, 136, 168, 192

    Marea’s collaboration with, 10, 13

grains, whole, 184–186. See also specific whole grains

    in Everything Healthy Bread, 34–35

    Hot Cereal, Amazing, 24–25

Grandma’s Green Soup, 79

Granola, Pecan, Pumpkin Seed, and Currant, 22

granola bars, Oatcakes as, 38–39

Grape, Wheat Berry, Baby Kale, and Orange Salad, 66–67

Grapefruit and Avocado, Grilled Hearts of Palm Salad with, 48–49

Gravy, Mushroom, 170

Greek Salad, Chopped, 146

greenhouse gas emissions, 218

Greens, Healthy, with Carrots and Parsley, 65

Green Smoothie, Tropical, 40

Green Soup, Grandma’s, 79

Grilled Hearts of Palm Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado, 48–49

Grilled Summer Vegetables and Tofu on Sweet Corn and Farro, 136–137

grinders, spice or coffee, 18

H

hazelnuts, 116

    Double-Roasted Maple-Spiced, 111

    Sesame and Orange Cookies, 196

Healthy Greens with Carrots and Parsley, 65

Hearts of Palm Salad, Grilled, with Grapefruit and Avocado, 48–49

Hearty Beet Soup, 86–87

Heirloom Lettuce with Fresh Herbs, 64

Heirloom Tomato Sauce, Spicy, 125

hemp seeds, 71

Herbs, Fresh, Heirloom Lettuce Salad with, 84. See also specific herbs

holidays, 167, 175, 216

Hot Cereal, Amazing Grains, 24–25

Hot Chocolate, Decadent Spicy, 213

Hummus, Three-Color, with Garlic-Whole Wheat Pita Chips, 106–108

I

ice cream

    Banana, 209

    Creamy Coconut, 209–210

    Double Chocolate-Coconut, 212

    makers, 18

    Mint-Chocolate Chip, 210–211

Ice Tea, Mint and Cilantro, 115

Indian-inspired cuisine. See also curry

    Brown Rice Pudding, 206

    Cumin-Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots, 176

Island Adventure theme menu, 216

Italian-inspired cuisine, 216. See also pasta

J

Jewish Holidays Cookbook (Nathan), 167

Jicama, Red Leaf, and Orange Salad, 55

K

kale

    on Bulgur, Slow-Simmered Beans with Tuscan, 139

    Chips, Crispy Baked, 105

    in Healthy Greens with Carrots and Parsley, 65

    Salad with Wheat Berries, Grapes, and Oranges, 66–67

    Tamales with Butternut Squash and Black Beans, 158–160

Karmally, Marabeth, 135

kid friendly menu, 216

kitchen equipment, 18–19

Koff, Ashley, 13

L

LaCasse, Sarah, 55, 136

Latkes, Potato, 166–168

Leek Soup, Rustic Potato-, 78

leftovers, cooking with, 30, 76, 131, 148, 176, 203

legumes. See beans; lentils; peanuts; peas

Lemon Vinaigrette, 68

Lentil and Potato Curry, 135

lentils, 92

lettuce. See also salad

    Cups, Shiitake Mushroom, Water Chestnut, and Tofu, 101

    Red Leaf, Jicama, and Orange Salad, 55

    Salad, Heirloom, with Fresh Herbs, 64

lime

    Brazil Nuts, Chipotle, 113

    Salsa, Mango-, 155–156

    Sorbet, Peach-Basil-, 208

Loaf, Barley, Quinoa, and Cannellini Bean, 148–149

M

Macadamia Nuts, Banana Bread with Bittersweet Chocolate and, 33

macadamias, 117

Mango-Lime Salsa, 155–156

mangos, in Tropical Green Smoothie, 40

maple

    Crisp, Apple and Pear, 204

    Pumpkin Seeds, Crispy, 174–175

    Roasted Butternut Squash and Walnuts, Spinach Salad with, 54

    Spiced Hazelnuts, Double-Roasted, 111

marinades

    for Miso-Roasted Eggplant, 180

    for Portabella Mushroom Burgers, 150

Mashed Potatoes, Country, 169

McKinstry, Pam, 13–14

measurements, 18, 19, 217

meat. See also protein

    carnivore taste-testing, 13

    greenhouse gas emissions of, 218

    substitutes, 148, 150

menus, themed, 216

Mexican-inspired cuisine, 216

    Banana-Coconut Cake, 197–199

    Colorful Garden Cobb Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing, 58–59

    Tacos, Plantain, with Puréed Black Beans and Mango-Lime Salsa, 155–156

    Tamales, Butternut Squash, Black Bean, and Kale, 158–160

Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine, 216

    Baklava, 190–191

    Falafel Pitas, Baked, with Chopped Greek Salad and Roasted Cashew Sauce, 146–147

    Falafel Pizza, 130

    Hummus, Three-Color, with Garlic-Whole Wheat Pita Chips, 106–108

    Sesame, Orange, and Hazelnut Cookies, 196

    Tabbouleh, Quinoa, 68

milks

    coconut, 215

    nut, 118

    seed, 72

    soy, 44

millet, 185

mint

    -Blackberry Sorbet, 207

    -Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, 210–211

    and Cilantro Ice Tea, 115

miso, 45

Miso-Roasted Eggplant, 180

Mixed Chicory Salad with Avocado, Garlic Croutons, and Pine Nuts, 56–57

Molasses, Ginger, Raisin, and Almond Biscotti, 192

Muffins, Blackberry-Bran, 36–37

mushrooms

    Burgers, Portabella, 150–151

    Gravy, 170

    Lettuce Cups, Shiitake, Water Chestnut, and Tofu, 101

    Sauce, Creamy, 127

    Stuffed, with Arugula, Walnuts and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, 102

Myra’s Beloved Oatcakes, 38–39

N

Nathan, Joan, 167

Noodles, Soba, with Edamame, Carrots, and Green Onions in Peanut Sauce, 96

Noodles, Whole-Wheat Elbow, Tomato-Vegetable Soup with, 84–85

Nordby, Terri, 40

nutritional information, 12, 15. See also protein

    for coconut, 214–215

    for grains, 184–186

    for legumes, 90, 92

    for nuts, 116–117

    organic versus conventional, 163

    for seeds, 70–71

    for soy, 44

nutritional yeast, 61, 109, 114

nuts, 111–113, 116–118. See also specific nuts

O

oats, 185

    in Amazing Grains Hot Cereal, 24–25

    for Apple and Pear Maple Crisp topping, 204

    Myra’s Beloved Oatcakes, 38–39

    for Stone Fruit Crumble topping, 202–203

oils, 19

    coconut, 215

    nut, 118

    seed, 70–71

    soybean, 45

Olives, Green, Barley with Spinach and, 178

Olives, Green and Black, Pasta Puttanesca with, 126

Onions, Balsamic Caramelized, 153

oranges

    Cookies, Sesame, Hazelnut, and, 196

    Salad, Red Leaf, Jicama, and, 55

    Salad, Wheat Berry, Baby Kale, Grape, and, 66–67

    Vinaigrette, Citrus-Sesame-Soy, 55

    Vinaigrette, Curry-, 66

organic food, 11, 14, 19, 44, 162–163

P

Pancakes, Blueberry Cornmeal, 26–27. See also Latkes

parsley, basil versus, 103

Parsley, Healthy Greens with Carrots and, 65

parsnips, in soups and stews, 79, 84, 140

pasta

    with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, 127

    Puttanesca with Green and Black Olives, 126

    Soba Noodles with Edamame, Carrots, and Green Onions in Peanut Sauce, 96

Peach-Basil-Lime Sorbet, 208

peaches, in Stone Fruit Crumble, 202–203

Peanut Butter-Banana Smoothie, 41

peanuts, 116

Peanut Sauce, 96, 99

Pear Maple Crisp, Apple and, 204

Pears, Pomegranate-Roasted, 205

peas, 92

    split, in Curried Yellow Soup, 82

    sugar snap, in Early Summer Sauté, 182–183

Pecan, Pumpkin Seed, and Currant Granola, 22

pecans, 116

Persimmon, Cress, Belgian Endive, and Hazelnut Salad, 53

pesto (basil), 128

pesto (pistachio), 153

pineapple, in Tropical Green Smoothie, 40

pine nuts, 117

    Mixed Chicory Salad with Avocado, Garlic Croutons, and, 56–57

    Rainbow Chard with Dried Apricots and, 177

pistachios, 117

    in Brown Rice Pudding, 206

    pesto made with, 153

Pita Chips, Garlic-Whole Wheat, 107–108

Pitas, Baked Falafel, 146–147

pizza

    Dough, 100% Whole-Wheat, 131

    Falafel, 130

    Summer Pesto, 128–130

Plantain Tacos with Puréed Black Beans and Mango-Lime Salsa, 155–156

plums, in Stone Fruit Crumble, 202–203

Polenta, Seared, with Spicy Heirloom Tomato Sauce, 122–125

Polenta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, 127

Pollack, Darryle, 81

Pomegranate-Roasted Pears, 205

Popcorn, Camille and Marea’s Favorite, 114

Portabella Mushroom Burgers, 150–151

potato

    Curry, Lentil and, 135

    Latkes, 166–168

    -Leek Soup, Rustic, 78

    Mashed, Country, 169

    Sweet Potato and Four Bean Chili, 142–143, 145

    Sweet Potato Fries, Baked, 172–173

    and Tempeh Stir Fry, Crispy, 32

protein

    in grains, 184–186

    in legumes, 90, 92

    in nuts, 116–117

    in recipes, 127, 216

    in seeds, 70–71

    in soy products, 44–45

Pudding, Brown Rice, 206

Pudding, Chocolate-Chia, 213

pumpkin seeds, 71

    Crispy Maple, 174–175

    Granola, Pecan, and Currant, 22

    milk from, 72

Puttanesca, Pasta, with Green and Black Olives, 126

Q

Quick Garlic Croutons, 57

quinoa, 185–186

    -Banana Skillet Bake, 28

    Loaf (or Burgers), Barley, Cannellini Bean and, 148–149

    Midsummer Ratatouille on, 138

    Tabbouleh, 68

R

Raisin, Ginger, Molasses, and Almond Biscotti, 192

Raisin, Pecan, and Pumpkin Seed Granola, 22

Ranch Dip, Creamy, 173

raspberries

    Jam Thumbprint Cookies with Coconut and Almond, 194–195

    Salad with Baby Greens, 50–51

    Smoothie, Three-Berry, 43

    Vinaigrette, Golden Balsamic, 50

Ratatouille on Quinoa, Midsummer, 138

Red Leaf, Jicama, and Orange Salad, 55

Red Wine Vinaigrette, 54, 56

rice, 186

    Brown, Easy, 31

    Brown, Pudding, 206

    Brown, Sweet Simmered Cinnamon-Orange Tofu and, 30–31

    Wild, Teriyaki Tofu Broccolette on, 132–134

Roasted Cashew Sauce, 146

Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots with Cumin, 176

Roasted Eggplant, Miso-, 180

Roasted Maple Butternut Squash and Walnuts, Spinach Salad with, 54

Roasted Maple-Spiced Hazelnuts, Double-, 111

Roasted Pears, Pomegranate-, 205

Russo, Tom, 192

Rustic Potato-Leek Soup, 78

rye, 186

S

salad

    Cabbage and Carrot Crunch, 62–63

    Caesar, Eccentric, 60–61

    Cobb, Colorful Garden, 58–59

    Cress, Belgian Endive, Persimmon, and Hazelnut, 53

    Earthbound Farm Heritage, 50–51

    Greek, Chopped, 146

    Grilled Hearts of Palm, with Grapefruit and Avocado, 48–49

    Healthy Greens with Carrots and Parsley, 65

    Heirloom Lettuce, with Fresh Herbs, 64

    Mixed Chicory, with Avocado, Garlic Croutons, and Pine Nuts, 56–57

    Raspberry, with Baby Greens, 50–51

    Red Leaf, Jicama, and Orange, 55

    Spinach, with Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash and Walnuts, 54

    Wheat Berry, Baby Kale, Grape, and Orange, 66–67

Salsa, Mango-Lime, 155–156

Salsa, Spicy Tomatillo, 161

Salted Sunflower Seeds, 59

Sandwiches, Grilled Fig, with Roasted Pistachio Pesto and Balsamic Caramelized Onions, 152–153

sauce

    Avocado Spread, Spicy, 151

    Cashew, Roasted, 146

    Mushroom, Creamy, 127

    Mushroom Gravy, 170

    Peanut, 96, 99

    Pesto, 128, 153

    Ranch Dip, Creamy, 173

    Stir Fry, 101

    Syrup, Baklava, 191

    Syrup, Pomegranate, 205

    Teriyaki, 133

    Tomato, Spicy Heirloom, 125

Sauté, Early Summer, 182–183

scales, kitchen, 18

Seared Polenta with Spicy Heirloom Tomato Sauce, 122–125

seasonal recipes

    autumn/fall, 53, 83, 103

    spring, 205

    summer, 80–81, 128–130, 136–137, 138, 182–183

    winter, 27, 63, 65, 84–85, 138, 205

seeds, 70–72. See also specific seeds

sesame, 71

    Orange and Hazelnut Cookies, 196

    -Soy-Citrus Vinaigrette, 55

Shiitake Mushroom, Water Chestnut, and Tofu Lettuce Cups, 101

skillets, 18–19, 144

    Corn Bread, 144–145

    Quinoa-Banana Bake, 28

Slow-Simmered Beans with Tuscan Kale on Bulgur, 139

smoothie

    Peanut Butter-Banana, 41

    Three-Berry, 43

    Tropical Green, 40

Soba Noodles with Edamame, Carrots, and Green Onions in Peanut Sauce, 96

Sorbet, Blackberry-Mint, 207

Sorbet, Peach-Basil-Lime, 208

soup

    Butternut Squash, with Hazelnuts, 83

    Curried Yellow Split Pea, 82

    Easy Vegetable Stock for, 76–77

    Gazpacho, Spicy Cucumber-Ginger, 89

    Grandma’s Green, 79

    Hearty Beet, 86–87

    Potato-Leek, Rustic, 78

    Spicy Cucumber-Ginger Gazpacho, 89

    Sweet Summer Corn, 80–81

    Thai Coconut, 88

    Tomato-Vegetable, with Whole-Wheat Elbow Noodles, 84–85

    White Bean, Butternut Squash, and Barley Stew, 140

soy. See also tofu

    Edamame, Carrots, and Green Onions in Peanut Sauce, Soba Noodles with, 96

    products, 44–45

    Vinaigrette, Citrus-Sesame-, 55

Spa Day theme menu, 216

spice grinders, 18

Spicy Avocado Spread, 151

Spicy Cucumber-Ginger Gazpacho, 89

Spicy Double-Roasted Maple-Spiced Hazelnuts, 111

Spicy Heirloom Tomato Sauce, 125

Spicy Hot Chocolate, Decadent, 213

Spicy Tomatillo Salsa, 161

spinach

    Barley with Green Olives and, 178

    in Grandma’s Green Soup, 79

    in Healthy Greens with Carrots and Parsley, 65

    with popcorn, 114

    Salad with Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash and Walnuts, 54

split peas, 92

Split Pea Soup, Curried Yellow, 82

Spread, Spicy Avocado, 151

spring recipes, 205

Spring Rolls, Thai Fresh, with Peanut Dipping Sauce, 98–100

Squash, Acorn, with Crispy Maple Pumpkin Seeds, 174–175. See also butternut squash

Steamed Artichokes with Dijon-Garlic Dipping Sauce, 179

Stew, White Bean, Butternut Squash, and Barley, 140

stir fry

    Crispy Potato and Tempeh, 32

    Sauce, 101

    Teriyaki Tofu Broccolette on Wild Rice, 132–134

Stock, Easy Vegetable, 76–77

Stone Fruit Crumble, 202–203

strawberries

    in Brown Rice Pudding, 206

    with Roasted Pears, 205

    Three-Berry Smoothie, 43

Stuffed Mushrooms with Arugula, Walnuts, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, 102

substitutes

    dairy, 18, 44, 61, 72, 118, 215

    egg, chia seeds as, 18, 148, 192, 200

    meat, 148, 150

summer

    Corn Soup, Sweet, 80–81

    Pesto Pizza, 128–130

    Ratatouille on Quinoa, Mid-, 138

    Sauté, Early, 182–183

    Vegetables, Grilled, and Tofu on Sweet Corn and Farro, 136–137

Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Stuffed Mushrooms with Arugula, Walnuts, and, 102

sunflower seeds, 71

Sunflower Seeds, Salted, 59

super foods, 44, 71

Super Healthy Super Bowl theme menu, 216

Sweet Potato and Four Bean Chili, 142–143

Sweet Potato Fries, Baked, 172–173

Sweet Simmered Cinnamon-Orange Tofu and Brown Rice, 30–31

Sweet Summer Corn Soup, 80–81

syrup, for Baklava, 191

syrup, for Pomegranate-Roasted Pears, 205

T

Tabbouleh, Quinoa, 68

Tacos, Plantain, with Puréed Black Beans and Mango-Lime Salsa, 155–156

Tamales, Butternut Squash, Black Bean and, Kale, 158–160

The Tassajara Bread Book, 34

Tea, Ice, Mint and Cilantro, 115

tempeh, 45

Tempeh Stir Fry, Crispy Potato and, 32

Teriyaki Tofu Broccolette on Wild Rice, 132–134

Thai Coconut Soup, 88

Thai Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce, 98–100

Thanksgiving, 175, 216

themed menus, 216

Three-Berry Smoothie, 43

Three-Color Hummus with Garlic-Whole Wheat Pita Chips, 106–108

Thumbprint Cookies, Coconut, Almond and Raspberry Jam, 194–195

tofu, 44

    Grilled, on Sweet Corn and Farro, with Summer Vegetables, 136–137

    Lettuce Cups with Shiitake Mushroom and Water Chestnut, 101

    Scramble, Veggie, 29

    Sweet Simmered Cinnamon-Orange Brown Rice and, 30–31

    Teriyaki Broccolette on Wild Rice, 132–134

Tomatillo Salsa, Spicy, 161

tomato

    Fried Green, 104

    Sauce, Spicy Heirloom, 125

    Sun-Dried, Stuffed Mushrooms with Arugula, Walnuts, and, 102

    -Vegetable Soup with Whole-Wheat Elbow Noodles, 84–85

    Vine-Ripe, Crostini with White Bean Purée and, 103

Tropical Green Smoothie, 40

V

Valentine theme menu, 216

vegan food. See also nutritional information; substitutes

    animal and environmental care, 12, 163, 218

    benefits, 12, 13

    cooking and baking tips, 18–19

    defined, 8, 12

    flavors in, 13–14, 45

    GMOs and, 44, 162, 185

    menu themes, 216

    organic, 11, 14, 19, 44, 162–163

vegetables. See also specific vegetables

    for Easy Vegetable Stock, 76–77

    for Grandma’s Green Soup, 79

    Grilled Summer, and Tofu, 136–137

    for Hummus, 106

    in Ratatouille on Quinoa, Midsummer, 138

    Sauté, Early Summer, 182–183

    Scramble, Tofu-, 29

    Soup, Tomato-, 84–85

Very Chocolaty Chocolate Brownies, 200–201

vinaigrette

    Agave, 48

    Agave-Dijon, 63

    Citrus-Sesame-Soy, 55

    Curry-Orange, 66

    Dijon, 84

    Lemon, 68

    Raspberry-Golden Balsamic, 50

    Red Wine, 54, 56

    White Wine, 53, 65

W

walnuts, 117

    Spinach Salad with Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash and, 54

    Stuffed Mushrooms with Arugula, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and, 102

Water Chestnut, Shiitake Mushroom, and Tofu Lettuce Cups, 101

Watercress, Belgian Endive, Persimmon, and Hazelnut Salad, 53

wheat, 186. See also bread and baked goods

Wheat Berry, Baby Kale, Grape, and Orange Salad, 66–67

White Wine Vinaigrette, 53, 65

Wild Rice, Teriyaki Tofu Broccolette on, 132–134

winter recipes, 27, 63, 65, 84–85, 138, 205

Y

yeast, nutritional, 61, 109, 114

Z

zucchini

    in Early Summer Sauté, 182–183

    in Grandma’s Green Soup, 79

    in Grilled Summer Vegetables and Tofu on Sweet Corn and Farro, 136–137

    in Midsummer Ratatouille on Quinoa, 138

    on Summer Pesto Pizza, 128–130