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A
almond(s)
milk, in Smoothie #1, 235
in Strawberry Tarts, 212–13
Amy’s Molasses Crinkles, 222–23
Anja’s Spinach Soup, 122–23
apples
Kale Salad, 60–61
Piotr’s Apple Pancakes, 32–33
Smoothie #1, 235
Smoothie #3, 235
Artichokes, Grandma Julia’s, 164–65
Asparagus & Egg, 134
avocados, in Kale Salad, 60–61
B
bacon
French Toast & Crispy Bacon, 36–37
Pasta Fagioli, 108–9
See also pancetta
Bagel, Smoked Salmon, 81
baking
conversion charts, 203
tips & tricks for, 201–2
Balsamic Chicken Salad, 58–59
Balsamic Salad, Strawberry &, 55
balsamic vinaigrette, 53
bananas
Banana Bread, 214–15
in Healthy Smoothies, 235
Bao, Pork Belly, 94–95
Basia’s Chocolate Walnut Cake, 216–17
basics. See cooking basics
beans
black, in Edamame Salad, 64–65
black, in Forsyth’s Salad, 68–69
cannellini, in Pasta Fagioli, 108–9
See also legumes
beef
Beef Stock, 104
cuts, types of, 157–58
Hearty Beef Stew, 116–17
Korean Bulgogi, 184–85
The Perfect Steak, 174–75
beef, ground
Classic Bolognese, 180–81
The Summer-Time Burger, 86–87
Swedish Meatballs, 186–87
beer, in Pulled Pork Sandwich, 90–91
beets
Beet & Cheese Salad, 62–63
Polish Beet Soup, 112–13
Roasted Root Vegetables, 148–49
bell peppers
Basic Stir-Fry, 194–95
Chicken Enchiladas, 166–67
Leek & Potato Soup, 110–11
Lusia’s Peppers, 150–51
Ratatouille, 172–73
See also peppers, hot
berries, in Smoothie #1, 235
See also blueberries; strawberries
Berry Margarita, 237
Birthday Cake, 220–21
blueberries
Berry Margarita, 237
Blueberry Pie, 208–9
in Crumble-Top Muffins, 206–7
blue cheese dressing, 54
Bolognese, Classic, 180–81
bourbon, in Classic Old-Fashioned, 241
bourbon, in One-Egg Eggnog, 242–43
brandy, in Sangria, 239
breads
Banana Bread, 214–15
Chalka, 218–19
French Bread from Scratch, How to Make, 79–80
breakfast recipes, 21–47
Burrito Scramble, 30–31
Crêpes with Strawberries & Cream, 46–47
French Toast & Crispy Bacon, 36–37
Garlic Kale & Eggs Quinoa, 38–39
Grandma Teresa’s Omelet, 42–43
Piotr’s Apple Pancakes, 32–33
Popovers with Strawberry Butter, 40–41
Vegetable & Sausage Crustless Quiche, 34–35
West Coast Benedict, 44–45
cultural norms, 24–25
ingredients for, 24
oatmeal options, 26
porridge, types of, 25–26
Broccoli, Cream of, 120–21
Bruschetta, 2–83
Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts, 138–39
Burger, The Summer-Time, 86–87
Burrito Scramble, 30–31
C
cabbage, in Coleslaw, 72–73
cakes
Basia’s Chocolate Walnut, 216–17
Birthday, 220–21
Italian Pear, 210–11
Carbonara, Simple, 168–69
carrot(s)
dressing, miso &, 54
Polish Vegetable Salad, 66–67
Roasted Root Vegetables, 148–49
casseroles
Chicken Enchiladas, 166–67
Green Bean Casserole, 142–43
Lasagna, 158–59
celeriac root
Beef Stock, 104
Vegetable Stock, 102
Chalka, 218–19
cheddar cheese
Chicken Enchiladas, 166–67
Cream of Broccoli, 121–22
West Coast Benedict, 44–45
cheese
Beet & Cheese Salad, 62–63
Egg & Cheese Sandwich, 85
See also specific cheeses
cherries, in Basia’s Chocolate Walnut Cake,
216–17
chicken
Chicken Enchiladas, 166–67
Chicken Gyoza, 136–37
Chicken Gyro, 96–97
Chicken Marsala, 192–93
Chicken Salad, Balsamic, 58–59
Chicken Salad Sandwich, 92
in Forsyth’s Salad, 68–69
Simple Roasted, 160–61
Soup, Chicken Corn, 114–15
Soup, Chicken Noodle, 106–7
Stock, 103
Chocolate Walnut Cake, Basia’s, 216–17
chowders. See soups and chowders
cilantro, in Chicken Enchiladas, 166–67
clams
Clam Chowder, 124–25
Spaghetti Alle Vongole, 188–89
coffee
Irish Coffee, 231
My Perfect Morning Cup, 230
Cointreau, in Berry Margarita, 237
Cointreau, in One-Egg Eggnog, 242–43
Coleslaw, 72–73
conversion charts, baking, 203
cookies
Amy’s Molasses Crinkles, 222–23
Jan’s Oatmeal Cookies, 205
cooking basics, 14–19
equipment, 16–18
food storage, 19
ingredients, 18, 24
techniques, 14–16
corn
Chicken Corn Soup, 114–15
Grits, 25
Scallops, Corn, & Tarragon, 182–83
Creamed Spinach, 146–47
Cream of Broccoli, 120–21
Crêpes with Strawberries & Cream, 46–47
Crinkles, Amy’s Molasses, 222–23
Crumble-Top Muffins, 206–7
cucumbers
Cucumber Sandwich, 92
Daikon Salad, 70–71
in Smoothie #2, 235
culinary terms, 245–47
cumin, in Chicken Enchiladas, 166–67
D
Daikon Salad, 70–71
dates, in Smoothie #1, 235
desserts. See sweets
deviled eggs, 23
dill, in Swedish Meatballs, 186–87
dinners, 153–97
Artichokes, Grandma Julia’s, 164–65
Bolognese, Classic, 180–81
Carbonara, Simple, 168–69
Chicken, Simple Roasted, 160–61
Chicken Enchiladas, 166–67
Chicken Marsala, 192–93
Eggplant Parmesan, Rosemary’s, 176–77
Galette, Sanaë’s, 170–71
Korean Bulgogi, 184–85
Lamb Chops, Roasted, 190–91
Pasta, Homemade, 162–63
Pork Cutlets & Mashed Potatoes, 178–79
Ratatouille, 172–73
Salmon, Honey Mustard, 196–97
Scallops, Corn, & Tarragon, 182–83
Spaghetti Alle Vongole, 188–89
Steak, The Perfect, 174–75
Stir-Fry, Basic, 194–95
Swedish Meatballs, 186–87
See also meat, cooking with
drinks, 225–43
Berry Margarita, 237
Classic Old-Fashioned, 241
coffee, brewing, 230
Healthy Smoothies, 234–35
Homemade Lemonade, 238
Irish Coffee, 231
Lychee Martini, 240
Mojito, 236
My Perfect Cup of Tea, 229
My Perfect Morning Cup, 230
One-Egg Eggnog, 242–43
Quince Tea, 232–33
Sangria, 239
tea, brewing, 227–28
E
Edamame Salad, 64–65
Eggnog, One-Egg, 242–43
Eggplant Parmesan, 176–77
eggs
Asparagus & Egg, 134
boiled, 27
Burrito Scramble, 30–31
deviled, 23
Egg and Cheese Sandwich, 85
Egg Salad Sandwich, 92
fried, 27
in Garlic Bread Salad, 56–57
Garlic Kale & Eggs Quinoa, 38–39
Grandma Teresa’s Omelet, 42–43
poached, 28
in Ratatouille, 172–73
in Sanaë’s Galette, 170–71
scrambled, 22, 27–28
West Coast Benedict, 44–45
Enchiladas, Chicken, 166–67
equipment, 16–18
F
feta cheese, in Vegetable & Sausage Crustless Quiche, 34–35
fish and seafood
Clam Chowder, 124–25
clams, in Spaghetti Alle Vongole, 188–89
Honey Mustard Salmon, 196–97
salmon, in West Coast Benedict, 44–45
Scallops, Corn, & Tarragon, 182–83
Smoked Salmon Bagel, 81
Tuna Salad Sandwich, 92–93
food storage, 19
Forsyth’s Salad, 68–69
French Bread from Scratch, How to Make, 79–80
French Toast & Crispy Bacon, 36–37
Fried Rice, 140–41
frosting, strawberry, 220–21
fruit
Healthy Smoothies, 234–35
in Sangria, 239
seasonal types of, 128–30
See also specific fruits
G
Galette, Sanaë’s, 170–71
Garlic Bread Salad, 56–57
Garlic Kale & Eggs Quinoa, 38–39
gin, in Lychee Martini, 240
ginger, in Korean Bulgogi, 184–85
grains, about, 130–31
Grandma Julia’s Artichokes, 164–65
Grandma Teresa’s Omelet, 42–43
Green Bean Casserole, 142–43
greens, types of salad, 51–53
See also kale; spinach
Grits, 25
Gruyère cheese
Egg & Cheese Sandwich, 85
Sanaë’s Galette, 170–71
Gyro, Chicken, 96–97
H
ham, in Sanaë’s Galette, 170–71
Healthy Smoothies, 234–35
Homemade Pasta, 162–63
honey mustard dressing, 53
Honey Mustard Salmon, 196–97
I
ingredients, basic, 18, 24
Irish Coffee, 231
Italian Pear Cake, 210–11
Italian salad dressing, 53
J
Jan’s Oatmeal Cookies, 205
kale
Garlic Kale & Eggs Quinoa, 38–39
Kale Salad, 60–61
as salad green, 52
in Smoothie #3, 235
Korean Bulgogi, 184–85
L
Lamb Chops, Roasted, 190–91
Lasagna, 159
leeks
Leek & Potato Soup, 110–11
in Vegetable Stock, 102
Leftover Turkey Slider, 84
legumes
Edamame Salad, 64–65
See also beans; soybeans
legumes, about, 131–32
Lemonade, Homemade, 238
lemongrass, in Tofu Bánh Mì, 88–89
lemons
Birthday Cake, 220–21
Homemade Lemonade, 238
limes
Berry Margarita, 237
Mojito, 236
Sangria, 239
liqueur, orange, in Sangria, 238
See also Cointreau
Lusia’s Peppers, 150–51
Lychee Martini, 240
M
Margarita, Berry, 237
Marsala, Chicken, 192–93
Martini, Lychee, 240
Mashed Potatoes, Pork Cutlets &, 178–79
meat, cooking with
meat cuts, types of, 155–58
minimum temperatures for, 158
searing technique, 158
Meatballs, Swedish, 186–87
miso & carrot dressing, 54
Mojito, 236
Molasses Crinkles, Amy’s, 222–23
mozzarella cheese
Lasagna, 158–59
Rosemary’s Eggplant Parmesan, 176–77
Muffins, Crumble-Top, 206–7
mushrooms
Chicken Marsala, 192–93
Green Bean Casserole, 142–43
Sautéed Mushrooms, 133
shiitake, in Korean Bulgogi, 184–85
mustard
in honey mustard dressing, 53
Honey Mustard Salmon, 196–97
O
oats
Jan’s Oatmeal Cookies, 26, 205
oatmeal options, 26
Old-Fashioned, Classic, 241
Omelet, Grandma Teresa’s, 42–43
One-Egg Eggnog, 242–43
onions, in Green Bean Casserole, 142–43
orange(s)
Classic Old-Fashioned, 241
juice, in Smoothie #2, 235
Sangria, 239
P
Pancakes, Piotr’s Apple, 32–33
pancetta, in Simple Carbonara, 166–67
parsnips
Beef Stock, 104
Polish Vegetable Salad, 66–67
Roasted Root Vegetables, 148–49
Vegetable Stock, 102
pasta dishes
Classic Bolognese, 180–81
Homemade Pasta, 162–63
Lasagne, 158–59
Pasta Fagioli, 108–9
Simple Carbonara, 168–69
Spaghetti Alle Vongole, 188–89
pastry
Pie Dough, 204
pears
Italian Pear Cake, 210–11
in Smoothie #3, 235
peppers, hot
Burrito Scramble, 30–31
Tofu Bánh Mì, 88–89
See also bell peppers
peppers, sweet. See bell peppers
Perfect Cup of Tea, My, 229
Perfect Morning Cup, My, 230
Perfect Steak, The, 174–75
Pie, Blueberry, 208–9
Pie Dough, 204
pineapple, in Smoothie #3, 235
Piotr’s Apple Pancakes, 32–33
Polish Beet Soup, 112–13
Polish Vegetable Salad, 66–67
Popovers with Strawberry Butter, 40–41
pork
cuts, types of, 156
Pork Belly Bao, 94–95
Pork Cutlets & Mashed Potatoes, 178–79
Pulled Pork Sandwich, 90–91
See also bacon; ham; pancetta; sausage
pork, ground
Classic Bolognese, 180–81
Swedish Meatballs, 186–87
porridge, types of, 25–26
potatoes
Chicken Noodle Soup, 106–7
Clam Chowder, 124–25
Hearty Beef Stew, 116–17
Leek & Potato Soup, 110–11
Polish Vegetable Salad, 66–67
Pork Cutlets & Mashed Potatoes, 178–79
Roasted Root Vegetables, 148–49
Smashed Potatoes, 144–45
poultry. See chicken; turkey
Pulled Pork Sandwich, 90–91
Q
Quiche, Vegetable & Sausage Crustless, 34–35
Quince Tea, 232–33
quinoa
Edamame Salad, 64–65
Quinoa, Garlic Kale & Eggs, 38–39
Quinoa Porridge, 25–26
R
radishes, in Daikon Salad, 70–71
raisins, in Chalka, 218–19
ranch dressing, 53
Ratatouille, 172–73
rice
Anja’s Spinach Soup, 122–23
Fried Rice, 140–41
Rice Porridge, 25
ricotta cheese, in Lasagna, 158–59
Roasted Chicken, Simple, 160–61
Roasted Lamb Chops, 190–91
Roasted Root Vegetables, 148–49
rosemary, in Roasted Lamb Chops, 190–91
Rosemary’s Eggplant Parmesan, 176–77
rum, in Mojito, 236
S
salad dressings, 53–54
salad(s), 49–73
Balsamic Chicken, 58–59
Beet & Cheese, 62–63
Coleslaw, 72–73
Daikon Salad, 70–71
Edamame, 64–65
Forsyth’s Salad, 68–69
Garlic Bread Salad, 56–57
Kale Salad, 60–61
Polish Vegetable, 66–67
salad dressings, 53–54
salad greens, common, 52–53
Strawberry & Balsamic, 55
salmon
Honey Mustard Salmon, 196–97
in West Coast Benedict, 44–45
Sanaë’s Galette, 170–71
sandwiches, 75–97
basics, 77–78
Bruschetta, 82–83
Chicken Gyro, 96–97
Egg & Cheese Sandwich, 85
How to Make French Bread from Scratch, 79–80
Leftover Turkey Slider, 84
Pork Belly Bao, 94–95
Pulled Pork Sandwich, 90–91
Smoked Salmon Bagel, 81
The Summer-Time Burger, 86–87
Tea Party Sandwiches, 92–93
Tofu Bánh Mì, 88–89
Sangria, 239
sauce(s)
dipping, 136
stir-fry, 194
Tzatziki, 96
Sausage Crustless Quiche, Vegetable &, 34–35
Scallops, Corn & Tarragon, 182–83
Scramble, Burrito, 30–31
scrambled eggs, 22, 27–28
side dishes. See small plates
small plates, 127–51
Asparagus & Egg, 134
Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts, 138–39
Chicken Gyoza, 136–37
Creamed Spinach, 146–47
Fried Rice, 140–41
grains, about, 130–31
Green Bean Casserole, 142–43
legumes, about, 131–32
Lusia’s Peppers, 150–51
Potatoes, Smashed, 145–46
Roasted Root Vegetables, 148–49
Sautéed Mushrooms, 133
seasonal produce, buying, 128–30
Smashed Potatoes, 145–46
Smoked Salmon Bagel, 81
Smoothies, Healthy, 234–35
soups and chowders, 99–125
Anja’s Spinach Soup, 122–23
basics of making, 100–101
Beef Stock, 104
Chicken Corn Soup, 114–15
Chicken Noodle Soup, 106–7
Chicken Stock, 103
Clam Chowder, 124–25
Cream of Broccoli, 120–21
Hearty Beef Stew, 116–17
Leek & Potato Soup, 110–11
Pasta Fagioli, 108–9
Polish Beet Soup, 112–13
Tomato Soup, 118–19
Vegetable Stock, 102
soybeans. See Edamame; tofu
Spaghetti Alle Vongole, 188–89
spinach
Anja’s Spinach Soup, 122–23
Creamed Spinach, 146–47
in Healthy Smoothies, 235
as salad green, 52
Strawberry & Balsamic Salad, 55
Vegetable & Sausage Crustless Quiche, 34–35
Steak, The Perfect, 174–75
Stew, Hearty Beef, 116–17
Stir-Fry, Basic, 194–95
stocks, soup
beef, 104
vegetable, 102
strawberries
Crêpes with Strawberries & Cream, 46–47
frosting, 220–21
Popovers with Strawberry Butter, 40–41
in Sangria, 239
Strawberry & Balsamic Salad, 55
Strawberry Tarts, 212–13
Summer-Time Burger, The, 86–87
Swedish Meatballs, 186–87
sweets, 199–223
Amy’s Molasses Crinkles, 222–23
Banana Bread, 214–15
Basia’s Chocolate Walnut Cake, 216–17
Birthday Cake, 220–21
Blueberry Pie, 208–9
Chalka, 218–19
Crumble-Top Muffins, 206–7
Italian Pear Cake, 210–11
Jan’s Oatmeal Cookies, 205
Pie Dough, 204
Strawberry Tarts, 212–13
T
Tarragon, Scallops, Corn, &, 182–83
Tarts, Strawberry, 212–13
tea
My Perfect Cup of Tea, 229
Quince Tea, 233
Tea Party Sandwiches, 92–93
techniques, cooking, 14–16, 158
tequila, in Berry Margarita, 237
tofu
in Basic Stir-Fry, 194–95
Tofu Bánh Mì, 88–89
tomatoes
Bruschetta, 82–83
Garlic Bread Salad, 56–57
Lasagna, 158–59
Pasta Fagioli, 108–9
Ratatouille, 172–73
Rosemary’s Eggplant Parmesan, 176–77
Tomato Soup, 118–19
Tuna Salad Sandwich, 92–93
Turkey Slider, Leftover, 84
Tzsatziki Sauce, 96
V
veal, ground, in Classic Bolognese, 180–81
Vegetables, Roasted Root, 148–49
vegetables, seasonal types of, 129–30
Vegetable Salad, Polish, 66–67
Vegetable & Sausage Crustless Quiche, 34–35
Vegetable Stock, 102
vermouth, in Lychee Martini, 240
vodka, in Basia’s Chocolate Walnut Cake, 216–17
W
walnuts
Basia’s Chocolate Walnut Cake, 216–17
Brussels Sprouts with, 138–39
Strawberry & Balsamic Salad, 55
West Coast Benedict, 44–45
whiskey, in Irish Coffee, 231
wine
marsala, in Chicken Marsala, 192–93
in Sangria, 239
Y
yogurt, Greek
Strawberry Tarts, 212–13
Tzatziki Sauce, 96
Z
zucchini, in Ratatouille, 172–73