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Cornbread, 101–2

Crostini, Any Style (Little Italian Toasts), 221–22

Broccoli

Absolutely the Best, 198–99

–Cheddar Cheese Calzones, 108–9

chopping, xvii and Pesto, Penne with, 84–85

and Spinach Soup, Cream of, 22–23

Stir-Fried Broccoli Beef, 168–69

Thai Green Curry with Coconut Milk, Vegetables, and Tofu, 120–21

Vegetable-Tofu Stir-Fry with Orange-Ginger Glaze, 122–24

Brownies, Intensely Chocolate, 246–47

Brussels Sprouts, Braised, in Mustard Sauce, 210–11

Bulgur, 182–83

Burgers Black Bean, 138–39

cooking equipment for, 126

cooking tips, 126, 129

Excellent Homemade Hamburgers, 127–29

Faux, Portobello, 140–41

Salmon, 132–33

Spice-Crusted Tofu Cutlets, 142–43

Tuna, 134–35

Turkey, 130–31

Very Crisp Panko-Coated Eggplant Cutlets, 136–37

Buttermilk

Banana Bread, 252–53

for salad dressings, 31

C

Cabbage Chinese

Chicken Salad with Soy-Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette, 54–55

Mostly Classic Cole Slaw, 42–43

Caesar Salad with Its Own From-Scratch Dressing, 44–45

Cajun-Spiced Nuts, Slightly Sweet, 230–31

Calzones, Broccoli–Cheddar Cheese, 108–9

Carrots

Delightfully Spiced, 204–5

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew, 170–72

slicing and chopping, xviii

Vegetable-Tofu Stir-Fry with Orange-Ginger Glaze, 122–24

Cauliflower

Deeply Roasted, 200–201

Thai Green Curry with Coconut Milk, Vegetables, and Tofu, 120–21

Vegetable-Tofu Stir-Fry with Orange-Ginger Glaze, 122–24

Cheddar Cheese

Baked Stuffed Potatoes, 114–15

–Broccoli Calzones, 108–9

Genuine Homemade Mac & Cheese, 74–75

White, Mashed Potato Soup, 18–19

Cheese

Baked Stuffed Potatoes, 114–15

Bocconcini Skewers (Fresh Mozzarella Balls with Basil and Tomatoes), 223

Caesar Salad with Its Own From-Scratch Dressing, 44–45

Cheddar, –Broccoli Calzones, 108–9

Cheesecake Bars, 248–49

Goat, Artichoke, Tomato, and Red Onion

Focaccia, 106–7

Goat, Hazelnuts, and Golden Raisins, Wilted Spinach Salad with, 56–57

Greek Salad with Oregano-Laced

Vinaigrette, 46–47

Greek-Style Stuffed Eggplant, 116–17

Green Pea and Feta Quiche, 110–11

Luxurious Bleu Cheese Dressing, 51

Mac &, Genuine Homemade, 74–75

Parmesan Fricos, 12–13

Pasta Shells with Chickpeas and Arugula, 86–87

Quick and Easy Spinach Lasagna, 72–73

Taco Salad with Cumin-Lime-Cilantro Dressing, 58–60

-Topped Croutons, 9–10

White Cheddar Mashed Potato Soup, 18–19

Cherry

Apple-Almond Basmati Pilaf, Acorn Squash Stuffed with, 97–99

Clafoutis, 256–57

Chicken

Baked Cut-Up, with Fruit, 151–53

Breasts, Boneless, Pan-Grilled, 154–55

cut-up, buying, 153

giblets, cooking, 153

internal cooking temperatures, 150

Noodle Soup, Homemade, 6–7

Roast, Simplest (and Best), 156–57

Salad, Chinese, with Soy-Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette, 54–55

Thighs, Teriyaki, 158–59

Chickpea(s)

All-American Three-Bean Salad, 38–39

and Arugula, Pasta Shells with, 86–87

Hummus, 226–27

and Mango Curry, 118–19

Chiles de árbol, about, 229

Chili, Vegetarian, with Homemade Cornbread, 100–101

Chinese Chicken Salad with Soy-Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette, 54–55

Chinese-Style Peanut Noodles, 92–93

Chocolate

–Chocolate Chip Mint Cookies, 244–45

Hot Fudge Sundaes, 239–40

Intensely Chocolate Brownies, 246–47

–Peanut Butter Crunchy Things, 242–43

Chowder, Corn, 16–17

Cilantro

chopping, xx

-Cumin-Lime Dressing, 59

Clafoutis

Cherry, 256–57

Fruity, 257

Clam(s)

buying and storing, 77

Sauce, Linguine with, 76–77

washing, 77

Coconut Milk, Vegetables, and Tofu, Thai Green Curry with, 120–21

Cole Slaw, Mostly Classic, 42–43

Cookies and bars

Cheesecake Bars, 248–49

Chocolate–Chocolate Chip Mint Cookies, 244–45

Intensely Chocolate Brownies, 246–47

Cooking fundamentals

getting started, x

kitchen equipment, x–xv

specialty foods, xv–xvi

vegetable chopping guide, xvi–xx