Contents

where Cooking Begins

ALLIUMS UNITED

Garlic, AlwaysOnionsLeeksShallotsScallions

Mad for Vegetables

Lettuces & LeavesGlorious HerbsAsparagusCucumbersZucchini & Summer SquashPeas FennelCornGreensArtichokes & CardoonsFresh BeansDried Beans & LegumesTomatoesSweet PeppersEggplantsPotatoesBeetsParsnipsCarrotsTurnipsRadishesCelery & CeleriacCauliflowerCabbage & Co.Winter SquashMushrooms

The art of Seasoning

Salt to TasteA Sampling of Fragrant Spiceshot Chiles

Kitchen Essentials

Oh, for a Good EggHome-Cultured DairyA Pot of RiceTwo Super-Simple Italian PastasEasy Asian Noodle DishesA Few Baked GoodsBasic Broths

Lingering at the Table

Acknowledgments

Index

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