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Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Also from Alice Waters and Chez Panisse
Dedication
Contents
Part I: Flavor as Inspiration - Varieties in the Garden—Recipes for the Kitchen
My Kitchen Garden - Growing What I Love to Eat
Fragrant and Beautiful - Herbs and Herb Flowers
Herbs in the Garden
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Parsley and Herb Salad
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil Mayonnaise
Dill (Anethum graveolens)
Chilled Beet Soup with Dill
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)
Herb Noodles
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)
Wild Salmon Carpaccio with Chervil and Green Coriander Seeds
Green Rice Pilaf with Cilantro and Onions
Epazote (Chenopodium ambrosioides)
Black Bean and Epazote Tostadas
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)
Sorrel Cream Sauce
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
Anise Hyssop and Cucumber Salad
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
Crab Salad with Tarragon and Red Belgian Endive
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
Roast Leg of Lamb with Spring Herbs
Marjoram, Garlic, and Marash Pepper Sauce
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Pork Shoulder Braised in Milk with Sage
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) - Lemon Thyme (Thymus citriodorus)
Thyme-Scented Baby Back Ribs
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Lamb Kebabs with Oregano and Garlic
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Fried Rosemary
Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
Lovage Meatballs
Mint (Mentha spp.)
Pounded Almond and Mint Pasta Sauce
Candied Mint Leaves
Borage (Borago officinalis)
Borage Cocktail
Winter Savory (Satureja montana) - Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis)
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla)
Lemon Verbena Ice Cream
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) - Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum)
Shiso (Perilla frutescens)
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis)
Tender Leaves - Lettuce and Salad Greens
Lettuce and Salad Greens in the Garden
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Cut-and-Come-Again Salad
Garden Salad Tortilla
Little Gem Wedges with Fines Herbes and Shaved Radish
Red Romaine Salad with Sherry Vinegar and Garlic
Butter Lettuce Salad with Beets, Gruyère, and Walnuts
Rocket (Eruca sativa)
Rocket Salad with Babcock Peaches and Basil
Rocket Pesto
Wild Rocket (Diplotaxis muralis)
Wild Rocket with Balsamic Vinegar and Speck
Mâche (Valerianella locusta)
Mâche with Pickled Cherries and Duck Liver Croutons
Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum)
Garden Cress and Green Oak Leaf Lettuce Salad with Chopped Egg
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Dandelion Greens with Anchovies and Garlic Croutons
Miner’s Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata)
Miner’s Lettuce Salad
Hidden Flavor - Garlic, Onions, Leeks, and Shallots
Alliums in the Garden
Garlic (Allium sativum)
Garlic Mayonnaise (Aïoli)
Potato and Green Garlic Ravioli with Fava Beans
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Onions (Allium cepa)
Spring Onions in Cream
Grilled Scallions
Onion Rings
Onion Soup
Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum)
Leek Tart with Crème Fraîche and Bacon
Braised Leeks with Chickpeas, Saffron, and Dried Marjoram
Shallots (Allium cepa var. aggregatum)
Crispy Fried Shallots
Sweet-and-Sour Shallots
Growing Underground - Roots and Tubers
Roots in the Garden
Carrots (Daucus carota)
Carrot Curls
Chicken Braised with Carrots and Coriander
Colorful Carrots with Butter and Honey
Spiced Carrot Raita
Radishes (Raphanus sativus)
Shaved Watermelon Radish with Lime and Sea Salt
Sautéed French Breakfast Radishes
Daikon Radish Braised with Miso and Soy
Grilled Pork Sandwiches with Radishes, Carrots, and Chiles
Turnips (Brassica rapa)
Tokyo Turnip Pickles
Caramelized Purple Top Turnips
Scarlet Turnip Risotto with Red Wine
Beets (Beta vulgaris)
Chioggia Beet and Carrot Salad
Beets Cooked in the Coals
Celery Root (Apium graveolens)
Celery Root Soup with Celery and Buttered Croutons
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)
Parsnip Soup with Sage and Toasted Walnuts
Rutabaga (Brassica napo brassica)
Rutabaga and Parsnip Gratin
Rutabaga à la Grecque
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)
Fresh Horseradish and Tarragon Salsa
Tubers in the Garden
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum)
New Potatoes with Butter and Thyme
Smashed and Fried German Butterball Potatoes
Yellow Finn Potato and Black Trumpet Gratin
Salt-Roasted Cranberry Red Potatoes with Crème Fraîche and Chives
Fingerling Potatoes Roasted in Duck Fat
Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas)
Straw Sweet Potato Cakes
Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Marjoram Sauce
Sunchokes (Helianthus tuberosus)
Sunchoke and Fennel Soup
Sunchoke Chips
Crisp Stalks - Fennel, Celery, Asparagus, Cardoons, and Rhubarb
Crisp Stalks in the Garden
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Fennel and Meyer Lemon Relish
Roasted Striped Bass with Fennel Fronds
Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Fennel Pollen and Seeds
Celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce)
Celery and Comice Pear Salad
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Moroccan Asparagus and Spring Vegetable Ragout
Cardoons (Cynara cardunculus)
Cardoon Salad with Lemon, Anchovy, and Black Olives
Cardoons Braised with Olive Oil and Lacinato Kale
Cardoon Gratin with Béchamel and Parmesan Cheese
Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)
Shaved Rhubarb and Chard Crostini
Rhubarb Compote
Fresh and Dried - Peas, Fava Beans, Green Beans, Shell Beans, and Peanuts
Peas in the Garden
Peas (Pisum sativum)
Sugar Snap Pea Slaw
Pea Tops Sautéed with Garlic
Fava Beans (Vicia faba)
Fava Greens
Roasted Whole Young Favas
Squid and Fava Beans with Garlic and Parsley
Beans in the Garden
Green Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Haricots Verts with Toasted Pecans and Purple Basil
Yellow Romano Beans in Tomato Sauce
Three-Bean Salad à la Chez Panisse
Shell Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Cranberry Bean and Tomato Salad with Summer Savory Salsa
Cannellini Bean Purée
Fresh Flageolet Beans with Spicy Lamb Sausage
White Beans with Duck Confit
Rio Zape Beans Cooked in the Coals with Garlic and Chiles
Chile con Carne
Black-Eyed Peas with Sautéed Okra and Jimmy Nardello Peppers
Crowder Pea and Greens Soup
Hummus with Preserved Lemon
Whole-Wheat Pita Bread
Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea)
Fresh Roasted Peanuts
Boiled Peanuts with Star Anise and Soy
Meandering Vines - Cucumbers, Melons, Summer Squash, and Winter Squash
Vines in the Garden
Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus)
Cucumber and Yogurt Raita
Lemon Cucumber, Purslane, and Cherry Tomato Salad
Cucumber Agua Fresca
Melons (Cucumis melo) - Watermelon (Cucumis lanatus)
Sliced Crenshaw Melon with Salt, Chile, and Lime
Chilled Melon Soup with Mint
Watermelon Granita
Summer Squash (Cucumis pepe)
Zucchini Ribbons with Lemon and Basil
Summer Squash Pizza with Marjoram and Fresh Ricotta
Pizza Dough
Grilled Crookneck Squash Fans with Basil Vinaigrette
Squash Blossom Quesadillas
Whole-Wheat Tortillas
Stuffed and Fried Squash Blossoms
Winter Squash (Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta, and Cucurbita pepo)
Winter Squash Antipasto
Roasted Delicata Squash Salad with Scallions and Rocket
Red Kuri Squash Soup
Toasted Squash Seeds
Butternut Squash and Celery Root Gratin
The Height of Summer - Tomatoes, Eggplant, Peppers, Corn, and Okra
Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Peppers in the Garden
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum)
To Peel and Seed Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes
Tomato and Toasted Pita Bread Salad
Golden Jubilee Tomato Soup with Spiced Yogurt
Sungold Cherry Tomato Salsa
Chicken Braised with Tomatoes and Vinegar
Eggs Baked in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Crostini with Dried Roma Tomatoes, Anchovies, and Capers
Tomatillos (Physalis ixocarpa)
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Eggplant (Solanum melongena)
Eggplant Canapés
Roasted Rosa Bianca Eggplant with Feta and Mint
Simple Eggplant Parmesan
Moroccan Braised Eggplant
Peppers (Capsicum annuum)
Dried Peppers and Chile Flakes
Julienned Gypsy Pepper Salad
To Roast and Peel Peppers
Bulgur Salad with Roasted Sheepnose Pimientos and Cilantro
Sautéed Salted Fish and Peppers
Sweet and Spicy Peppers Pizza
Grilled Jimmy Nardello and Padrón Peppers
Padrón Peppers Stuffed with Corn and Queso Fresco
Paella with Pimientos and Chorizo
Chile Verde
Grilled Pork Shoulder with Ancho Chiles
Yogurt-Spiced Chicken Skewers
Yogurt
Pickled Jalapeños and Carrots
Corn (Zea mays)
Corn and Summer Squash Soup
Basil-Squash Blossom Butter
Fresh Corn Tamales
Creamed Corn
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Cornmeal-Fried Okra
Sautéed Spiced Okra with Tomatoes
Colorful Chicories - Frisée, Escarole, Radicchio, Belgian Endive, and Puntarelle
Chicories in the Garden
Frisée and Escarole (Cichorium endiva)
Frisée Salad with Roasted Figs and Pancetta Croutons
Warm Frisée Salad
Escarole Salad with Hazelnut Vinaigrette
Escarole Soup with Poached Egg
Chicory and Radicchio (Cichorium intybus)
Castelfranco Chicory Salad with Celery Root, Apples, and Walnuts
Tardivo Radicchio and Farro Salad with Dried Persimmons
Treviso Radicchio, Merguez Sausage, and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
Roasted Radicchio Pizza with Pancetta and Fried Rosemary
Chopped Pan di Zucchero Chicory Salad
Belgian Endive Leaf Hors d’Oeuvres
Puntarelle Chicory with Lemon, Garlic, and Anchovies
Puntarelle Chicory Soup with Chicken Meatballs
Essential Greens - Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli Rabe, Chard, Spinach, Amaranth, and Asian Greens
Leafy Greens in the Garden
Kale (Brassica oleracea) - Collard Greens (Brassica napus)
Garden Greens and Goat Cheese Pasta
Green Polenta with Red Russian Kale
Lacinato Kale Salad with Salt-Preserved Kumquats and Parmesan
Collard Greens with Cumin and Black Mustard Seeds
Broccoli Rabe (Brassica rapa)
Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Pancakes with Lemon-Coriander Butter
Lemon-Coriander Butter
Chickpea and Broccoli Rabe Soup
Chard (Beta vulgaris)
Golden Chard and Bulgur Pilaf
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea)
Bloomsdale Spinach Sformato
Spinach and Pork Crépinettes
Spiced Spinach with Fried Paneer Cheese
Paneer Cheese
Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus)
Ricotta and Amaranth Cannelloni
Asian Greens (Brassica rapa and Brassica juncea)
Bok Choy Sautéed with Ginger and Garlic
Salumi with Mustard Flowers
Red Mustard Salad with Asian Pears and Pecans
Heading into Winter - Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, and Brussels Sprouts
The Heading Cabbage Family in the Garden
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
Red Cabbage Salad with Medjool Dates and Kumquats
Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw
Sweet and Hot Green Cabbage
Spicy Korean Pork Stew with Kimchi
Sauerkraut Sautéed with Parsnips and Juniper
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea)
Sprouting Broccoli with Anchovies and Garlic
Calabrese Broccoli and Green Garlic Frittata
Sautéed Spigarello Broccoli with Bacon
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea)
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Almond, Marjoram, and Red Wine Vinegar Sauce
Parsley and Anchovy Sauce
Deep-Fried Romanesco Cauliflower
Spicy Indian Cauliflower Stems
Orange Cauliflower Salad with Fried Capers and Rocket
Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea)
Kohlrabi, Carrot, and Apple Slaw
Kohlrabi and Red Lentil Dal
Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea)
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Sherry Vinegar
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sesame Seeds and Ginger
Ripe Summer Fruit - Cherries, Apricots, Plums, Peaches, and Nectarines
Stone Fruits in the Garden
Stone Fruit Galettes
Galette Dough
Frangipane
Pie Dough
Sweet Tart Dough
Sweet Cherries (Prunus avium) - Sour Cherries (Prunus cerasus)
Bing Cherries Roasted with Lemon Verbena
Black Cherry Galette
Sour Cherry Pie
Apricots (Prunus armeniaca)
Apricot Galette
Royal Blenheim Apricot Sorbet
Apricot Almond-Custard Tart
Apricot Aperitif
Japanese Plums (Prunus salicina) - European Plums (Prunus domestica) and Pluots
Pluot and Raspberry Galette
Santa Rosa Plum Cake
Wild Plum Jam Turnovers
Roasted Italian Prune Plums and Rosemary
Peaches (Prunus persica) - Nectarines (Prunus persica var. nectarina)
Peach Leaf Ice Cream
Grilled Rio Oso Peaches
Nectarine and Blackberry Galette
Just-Picked Berries - Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Huckleberries, Mulberries, and Red Currants
Small Fruits in the Garden
Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa)
Strawberry Jus
Alpine Strawberry Tartlets with Crab Apple Glaze
Strawberries Roasted with Lemon Thyme
Raspberries (Rubus idaeus)
Golden and Red Raspberry Fool
Raspberry Turnovers
Raspberry and Peach Trifle
Sponge Cake
Noyau Crème Anglaise
Blackberries (Rubus fruticosus)
Blackberry and Honey Compote with Tarragon
Blackberry Coulis
Blackberry Soufflé
Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) - Huckleberries (Vaccinium spp. Gaylussacia spp.)
Blueberry and Poppyseed Butter Cake
Almond Ice Milk with Huckleberry Sauce
Mulberries (Morus nigra, Morus rubra)
Mulberry Ice Cream
Red Currants (Ribes rubrum)
Red Currant Granita
Summer Pudding
Autumn Fruits and Nuts - Figs, Grapes, Apples, Pears, Quince, Persimmons, Pomegranates, Walnuts, Hazelnuts, and Almonds
Autumn Fruit and Nut Trees in the Garden
Figs (Ficus carica)
Adriatic Figs with Honey, Mint, and Ricotta
Black Mission Figs Roasted with Wild Fennel
Grapes (Vitis sp.)
Apples (Malus domestica)
Sierra Beauty Apple Pie
Sautéed Pink Pearl Apples
Pears (Pyrus communis)
Bosc Pear Tarte Tatin
Comice Pears Baked with Nocino
Quince (Cydonia oblonga)
Baked Quince with Crème Fraîche
Quince and Apple Galette
Quince-Orange Sorbet
Persimmons (Diospyros kaki, Diospyros virginiana)
Frozen Hachiya Persimmons
Fuyu Persimmons with Lime
Pomegranates (Punica granatum)
Pomegranate Gelée
Olive, Pomegranate, and Walnut Relish
Walnuts (Juglans regia)
Walnut and Date Galette
Honey Candied Walnuts
Hazelnuts and Filberts (Corylus spp.)
Crispy Hazelnut Meringues
Hazelnut Floating Island
Almonds (Prunus dulcis)
Almond Milk Panna Cotta
Soft Almond Meringues
Chocolate Candies with Dried Fruits and Nuts
Sweet and Savory Citrus - Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Grapefruit, Kumquats, Mandarin Oranges, and Citron
Citrus in the Garden
Lemons (Citrus limon)
Creamy Meyer Lemon Dressing
Meyer Lemon Soufflé
Fettuccine with Roasted Purple Asparagus, Lemon Zest, and Parmesan
Farro Tagliatelle
Limes (Citrus latifolia)
Lime Spritzer
Halibut Ceviche with Lime
Oranges (Citrus sinensis)
Blood Orange and Golden Beet Salad
Panforte with Candied Orange Peel and Chocolate
Panforte Candies
Cara Cara Campari Cocktail
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
Pink Grapefruit Granita
Kumquats (Fortunella sp.)
Kumquat Relish
Mandarin Oranges (Citrus reticulata)
Tangerine Ice Cream
Rangpur Curd
Yuzu, Calamondin, and Other Cold-Hardy Citrus
Yuzu Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies
Citron (Citrus medica)
Fish Tartare with Pickled Buddha’s Hand
Preserving Vegetables and Fruits - Home Canning, Pickles, Jams and Jellies, Candied Fruit, Liqueurs, and Dried Fruit
Home Canning
Canned Tomatoes
Dried Tomatoes
Tomato Conserve
Pickles
Cornichons
Quick Dill Pickles
Pickled Onions
Pickled Okra
Pickled Carrots
Dilly Beans
Fermented Pickles
Traditional Dill Pickles
Lacto-Fermented Dilly Beans
Indian-Spiced Sauerkraut
Kimchi
Jams and Jellies
Wild Plum Jam
Rose Hip Jam
Fig Jam
Crab Apple Jelly
Yuzu Marmalade
Apple Butter
Pickled Persimmons
Pickled Cherries
Pickled Buddha’s Hand
Brandied Cherries
Apricots in Syrup
Lime Syrup
Confited Tangerine Slices
Candied Orange Peel
Candied Melon
Candied Kumquats
Salt-Preserved Kumquats
Vin d’Orange
Liqueurs
Nocino
Crab Apple Liqueur
Apricot Liqueur
Hazelnut Liqueur
Dried Fruit
Part II: Seed to Seed - Growing the New Kitchen Garden
Plant Wherever You Are
It’s All About the Soil
Soil
Soil Type
Compost
Building a Compost Pile
Worm Composting
Starting and Feeding a Worm Composter
Minerals
Mineral Soil Foods
pH
Cover Crops
Growing a Cover Crop
Mature Cover Crops
Soil for Containers
Potting Soil
Preparing the Beds
Plant Intensively
A Garden Plan
What to Grow
Sun and Air
Local Climate
Cold-Weather Gardening
Succession Planting
Crop Rotation
Raised Beds
Starting a Bed from Scratch
Sheet Mulching
Preparing to Plant
Growing Vertically
Pole Bean or Snap Pea Tepee
Extending the Seasons
Mulch
Row Covers
Cold Frames
Growing Vegetables and Fruits in Containers
Containers
Self-Watering Containers
Seeds, Seedlings, and Healthy Plants
Seed Catalogs
Open-Pollinated, Heirloom, and Hybrid Seeds
Direct Sowing
Thinning
Broadcasting Seed
Seedlings
Starting Seedlings
Transplanting Seedlings
Self-Sowing Plants and Volunteers
Water
Growing Healthy Plants
Plant Food Versus Fertilizers
Using Compost and Minerals as Plant Food
Feeding the Leaves
Compost Tea
Cultivation
Weeding
Harvesting Flavor
Peak Harvest
All the Parts of the Plant
Curing and Storing
Saving Seeds
Fruit in the Garden
Selecting the Right Variety
Rootstock and Size
Chill Hours
Bloom Time
Ripening Date
Pollination
Planting
Planting a Bare-Root Tree, Vine, or Cane
Planting Multiple Trees in One Hole
Fruit Tree Mulch
Pruning and Shaping Fruit Trees
Summer Pruning
Winter Pruning
Espaliers
Soft Fruit Pruning
Harvest
Tools and Resources
Tools
Books
Seed and Garden Supply Catalogs
Forums and Newsletters
Seed Saving
Urban Foraging and Fruit Exchange
Cooperative Extension Offices
Glossary
Food-Labeling Terms
Gardening and Agricultural Terms
Index
About the Author
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