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Title Page
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Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
SPLENDID SOUPS
Beef Broth
Consommé à la Madrilène
Pasta in Brodo
Japanese-Inspired Beef Consommé with Tofu and Scallion Slivers
Chicken Broth
Consommé Belleview with Clams à la Michael Field
Vegetable Broth
Mushroom Consommé with Sherry and Shiitake Mushroom Slices
Almost Greek Manestra
Cream of Tomato Soup
Garlic Soup with Ancho Chile and Lime
Beet and Orange Soup with Mint, Orange Zest, and Sour Cream
Spring Spinach and Scallion Soup
Blond Onion Soup
Carrot Bisque with Vodka and Chervil
Butternut Squash Soup
Cream of Cauliflower Soup du Barry
Potato, Leek, and Celery Soup
Potato, Garlic, and Celery Root Soup
Chilled Potato Soup Mexican Style, with Cantaloupe and Toasted Almonds
Leek, Kale, and Lentil Soup with Salted Lemon Rounds
Split Pea Soup
Navy Bean and Ham Hock Soup
Garlicky White Bean Soup with Red Bell Pepper Puree
Corn and Chile Chowder, with or without Butterflied Shrimp
Clam Chowder, the Red and the White Together
Salmon and Fennel Chowder with Green Peppercorn Mayonnaise
Sea Bass, Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Chowder
Old-Fashioned Cream of Chicken Soup
Curried Chicken Soup with Young Ginger, Coconut Milk, and Crispy Shallot Rings
Beef Plate Soup, Not Stew
Chinese-Inspired Beef Soup with Star Anise and Crispy Mai Fun Noodles
MEAT: HOMEY TO HAUTE
Pot Roast with Baby Carrots, Pearl Onions, and Cranberry Beans
Beef Brisket with Sauerkraut and Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Mid-Country Beef Stew
Meat and Potatoes Korean Style
Beef Bourguignon
Argentinian Beef Stew with Chimichurri Sauce
Pan-Asian Spicy Beef or Pork Curry with Eggplant and Mustard Greens
Black Pepper Pot Steak with Shallots and Spicy Red Wine Gravy
Flank Steak Roulade Braised in Red Wine, Soy, and Ginger
Oxtail Stew with Wine Grapes and Fennel Seeds
Texas Chili
Brined Pork Shoulder Roast with Fennel and Dried Figs
Pork Picnic Shoulder Braised with Rhubarb and Celery Root
Baby Back Ribs in Apricot Preserve, Garlic, and Szechwan Pepper Marinade
Pork and Clams Portuguese Style
Chilied Pork with Golden Raisins
Chile Verde
Italian Fresh Pork Sausage with Lima Beans
Ham Shanks, Creamer Potatoes, and Endives in Madeira Cream
Lamb Shanks Braised with Garlic, Rosemary, and White Wine
Lamb Daube à la Elizabeth David
Mediterranean Lamb and Green Bean Stew
Scotch-Style Lamb and Pearl Barley Stew with Turnips, Carrots, and Cabbage
Lamb Tagine with Quinces and Three Condiments
Lamb Tongues with Yukon Gold Potatoes and Mustard Sauce
Osso Buco with Salted Lemon Gremolata
Pancetta-Wrapped Veal Birds with Arugula and Shiitake Mushroom Stuffing
Veal Breast Niçoise Stuffed with Sweet Italian Sausage, Spinach, and Olives
American All-Beef Meat Loaf
Terrine of Pork and Veal
Rabbit Braised with Fresh Bacon, Onion, and White Wine
Rabbit with Fennel Seeds, Parsnips, and Prunes in Brandy Cream
POULTRY UNDER PRESSURE
Sunday Chicken Poached Belgian Style, with Leeks, Celery, and Bread Crumbs
Bollito of Chicken and Sausage with Two Sauces
Chicken Avgolemono
Coq au Vin
Chicken Marengo with Porcini-Topped Fried Bread Rounds
West African Chicken Stew in Peanut and Tomato Sauce
Chicken with Kohlrabi and Salt Pork
Paprika Chicken with Two Hungarian Side Salads
Ginger and Sesame Steamed Chicken
Quick Chicken with Garlic, Tarragon, and Red Wine
Neo–Nero Wolfe Chicken in Red Sauce with Chopped Egg, Parsley, and Lemon Zest
Chicken Breasts in Yogurt Turmeric Sauce with Green Peas
Chinese Chicken Wings
Game Hens with Fig, Orange Zest, and Herb Couscous Stuffing in Honey Almond Glaze
Game Hens Bistro Style, in Vinegar Tomato Sauce with Farro
Duck with Green Olives, Turnips, and Turnip Greens
Duck Gumbo
Pheasant Braised with Walnuts and Shallots
SEAFOOD: SIMPLE TO SUBLIME
Trout à la Vapeur with Toasted Almonds and Parsley Sauce
Halibut with Black Olive Butter Sauce
Pacific White Fish Fillets Simmered in Coconut Milk with Green Papaya and Fried Garlic Salad
Catfish Steamed in Banana Leaves with Papaya and Green Chiles
Atlantic Salmon Roast Poached in Red Wine Court Bouillon with Arugula Pesto
Ken Hom's Steamed Scallops
French Bistro Mussels
Indian-Style Shrimp Curry with Potatoes and Tomatoes
Thai-Style Shrimp Curry with Long Beans and Coconut Milk
In-House Clambake Steamed Under Seaweed
Pressure-Steamed Dungeness Crab
Dungeness Crab Chinese Style, on a Bed of Dinosaur Kale and Black Beans
Squid Stewed in Red Wine
Zarzuela
VEGETABLES: QUICK AND CREATIVE
Asparagus with Shallot, Lemon, and Olive Oil Dressing
Baby Artichokes and Two Sauces
Beets, Beautiful Beets
Chard with Garlic and Black Olives
Collard or Dandelion Greens with Slab Bacon, Pecans, and Malt Vinegar
Turnip Greens with Pine Nuts and Olive Oil
Bok Choy with Mustard Miso Dressing
Baby Savoy Cabbages with Walnuts and Chèvre
Steamed Cabbage
Brussels Sprouts with Kumquats and Prosciutto
Cauliflower with Melted Cheese and Cracker Crumbs
Creamed Radishes
Rutabagas in Parsnip Puree with Sour Cream and Nutmeg
Creamy Mashed Russet and Sweet Potatoes
Silken Yam Puree
Carrots in Thyme Butter
Braised Celery with Lemon and Capers
Fennel in Lemony Rice Flour White Sauce
Leeks in Spiced Honey Mustard Dressing
Broccoli, the Italian Way
Spaghetti Squash, Many Ways
Zucchini Simmered Italian Style
Red Bell Peppers with Garlic and Capers
Ratatouille
Eggplant Stewed with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Oregano
Vegetable Curry of Sunchokes, Eggplant, and Tomatoes
Asian Steamed Vegetable Pot with Silken Tofu
Acorn Squash with Celery Sage Stuffing and Tangerine Juice
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Beefsteak Tomatoes Stuffed with Bulgur on a Bed of Potato Slices
Cabbage Leaves with Beef, Onion, and Apple Stuffing and Tomato Caper Sauce
Zucchini Stuffed with Spinach, Cream Cheese, and Pine Nuts
GRAINS: WORLDLY WAYS WITH RICE, WHEAT, AND CORN
Basic Steamed Rice
Spanish or Mexican Red Rice
Lemongrass Coconut Rice with Toasted Coconut Topping and Dressed Cilantro
Brown Rice Risotto with Leeks, Fennel, Fontina Cheese, and Black Pepper
Brown Rice Stir-Fry
Basic Classic Risotto
Risotto with Shrimp, Fennel Seeds, and Saffron
Risotto with Porcinis, Escarole, and Red Wine
Armenian Pilaf
Vegetable Pilaf
Bulgur Pilaf
Bulgur Pilaf with Sprouts, Aleppo Pepper, and Thickened Yogurt
Pilaf of Wild Rice with Pecans and Dried Apricots
Pan-Asian Steamed Dumplings
Butternut Squash–Filled Raviolis with Toasted Bread Crumb Topping
Chard and Chèvre–Filled Raviolis
Wheat Berries
Wheat Berries with Shiitake Mushrooms and Fresh Soybeans
Wheat Berry Pilaf with Chanterelles and Fresh Fava Beans
Farro
Farro Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes, Marjoram, and Beef Broth
Basic Tamales
Pearl Barley
Kasha
LIVELY LEGUMES
Boil'd Peanuts
Basic Chickpeas
Omi's Chickpeas with Lime and Onion Ring Topping
Basic Brown or Green Lentils
Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese and Walnut Oil
Basic Yellow Lentils or Split Peas
Yellow Lentil or Split Pea Porridge in the Mediterranean Style
Yellow Lentil Fritters
Yellow Lentil or Split Pea Dal with Cilantro Mint Chutney
Basic Black-Eyed Peas
Black-Eyed Peas with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Shallot, Thyme, and Shredded Ham
Basic Red Kidney Beans
Red Beans, Green Beans, and Chickpeas in a Classic Three-Bean Salad
Not-So-Classic Red Beans and Rice with Fresh Thyme and Andouille Sausage
White Beans Bretonne
Lima Bean Salad with Watercress, Yogurt Garlic Dressing, and Cracked Black Pepper
Basic Cranberry Beans
Cranberry Bean Salad with Arugula, Dried Cranberries, and Hazelnut Oil
Pasta e Fagioli
Pressure-Cooked Boston Beans
Basic Black Beans
Black Bean Chili with Chipotle Cream
Black Bean Cakes with Crème Fraîche and Tomato Salsa
Basic Pinto Beans
Bill's New Mexico Pinto Beans
Classic Refritos and Then Some
FIVE NOTABLE TOMATO SAUCES
Very Quick Fresh Tomato Sauce
Arayah's Marinara Sauce
Bolognese Sauce
Vegetarian "Ragu"
Ye Olde Family Barbecue Sauce
PRESERVES: SPICED AND PICKLED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Essence of Apple Sauce
Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Tangerine
Onion-Raisin Marmalade
Red Bell Pepper Marmalade
Kumquat and Red Chile Pepper Relish
Mango and Dried Plum Chutney
Green Tomato Chutney
Hot and Sweet Grape Mostarda
Pears in Blood Orange and White Wine Syrup with Toasted Pistachio Topping
Apricot Conserve with Slivered Almonds
Spiced Peaches, an Old-Fashioned Favorite
Plums Pickled in Port Wine and Balsamic Vinegar
Cherries in Ouzo Syrup
A SAVORY SET OF CUSTARDS AND STEAMED PUDDINGS
Asparagus Flan
Chawan Mushi, Japanese Savory Steamed Custard
Savory Coconut Custard with Chicken, Ginger, Snow Peas, and Pineapple Salsa
Chèvre Rosemary Popover Pudding
Savory Cornmeal Pudding with Tomato Concassé Sauce
Double-Thrift Savory Bread Pudding with Lettuce, Onion, and Cheese
SWEET FINALES
Cheesecake with Mascarpone Cheese in Chocolate Cookie Crust
Peanut Butter Swirl Cheesecake with Barnum's Animal Cracker Crust
Arborio Rice Pudding with Rhubarb Strawberry Compote
Bread Pudding with Apples and Fennel Seeds
Sweet Cornmeal Pudding Cake with Rummy Corncob Syrup
Chocolate Almond Pudding Cake with Raspberry Sauce
Chocolate Ancho Chile Steamed Pudding Cake
Chocolate Kirsch Custard with Whipped Cream and Shaved Chocolate
Coconut Almond Custard with Sweet Azuki Beans and Blood Oranges
Steamed Bananas in Rum Chocolate Caramel with Macadamia Nuts
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