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Green Beans

All-American Three-Bean Salad, 38–39

Amandine, Seriously Good, 202–3

Greens. See also Cabbage; Lettuce; Spinach

buying, 31

dark leafy, parboiling, 213

Dark Leafy, with Very Sweet Onions, 212–13

packaged salad mixes, about, 31

Pasta Shells with Chickpeas and Arugula, 86–87

preparing tossed salad with, 33–34

storing, 31–32

varieties of, 32

washing, 31

Guacamole, 224–25

H

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

Herbs. See also Basil; Cilantro; Parsley

adding to salads, 32–33

Oregano-Laced Vinaigrette, 47

storing, 32

“Hollandaise,” Shortcut, 161

Honey

about, 35

-Balsamic Dressing, Creamy, 36

-Mustard Dressing, 36–37

Hot and Sour Soup with Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms, 20–21

Hot Fudge Sundaes, 239–40

Hummus, 226–27

I

Iceberg Wedges, Old-Fashioned, with Luxurious Bleu Cheese Dressing, 50–51

Ice cream

Hot Fudge Sundaes, 239–40

Italian-Style Peppers and Sausages (Peperoni e Salsiccia), 166–67

Italian Tomato Sauce, Homemade, 67–68

J

Jicama, about, 60

L

Lasagna, Spinach, Quick and Easy, 72–73

Lentil, Red, Soup, North African, 24–25

Lettuce

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

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

Old-Fashioned Iceberg Wedges with Luxurious Bleu Cheese Dressing, 50–51

packaged salad mixes, about, 31

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

Lime-Cumin-Cilantro Dressing, 59

Linguine

with Clam Sauce, 76–77

with Spinach and Peas, 82–83

M

Mac & Cheese, Genuine Homemade, 74–75

Mango and Chickpea Curry, 118–19

Maple syrup, buying, xv

Marinara Sauce, 68

Mayonnaise, for salad dressings, 31

Meat. See also Beef; Pork

buying, 146–47

checking for doneness, 149

cooking, 148–49

internal cooking temperatures, 150

menu accompaniments, 148

raw, handling, 148

resting, before serving, 149–50

storing, 147–48

USDA grades, 147

Meatballs, 71

Meatballs, Spaghetti and, 69–71

Mozzarella

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

Pasta Shells with Chickpeas and Arugula, 86–87

Quick and Easy Spinach Lasagna, 72–73

Mushroom(s)

cleaning, 113

Popover Pie, 112–13

Portobello Faux Burgers, 140–41

Shiitake, Fresh, Hot and Sour Soup with, 20–21

storing, 113

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

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

-Zucchini Ragout over Creamy Polenta, 103–4

Mustard

-Honey Dressing, 36–37

Sauce, Braised Brussels Sprouts in, 210–11

N

Noodles

Chinese-Style Peanut, 92–93

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, 6–7

North African Red Lentil Soup, 24–25

Nuts

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

Original-ish Waldorf Salad, 52–53

Roasted Garlic, and Raisins, Farfalle with, 88–89

Seriously Good Green Beans Amandine, 202–3

Slightly Sweet Cajun-Spiced, 230–31

toasting, 53

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

O

Oils

olive, buying, xv, 63

roasted nut and seed, about, xv

toasted sesame, about, xv

Onion(s)

and Asparagus, Roasted, Rigatoni al Forno with, 80–81

Fried, Skillet Potatoes with, 192–93

Grandma Betty’s Brisket, 173–75

and Peppers, Fajita-Style, 206–7

preparing, xix

Red, –Caramelized Balsamic, Soup with Cheese-Topped Croutons, 8–9

Urban-Grilled Summer Squash, 214–15

Very Sweet, Dark Leafy Greens with, 212–13

Oregano-Laced Vinaigrette, 47

P

Panko breadcrumbs, about, 163

Parmesan

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

Fricos, 12–13

Parsley

chopping, xx

Potatoes, Boiled, 188–89

Party snacks

Bacon-Wrapped Fruit Bites, 232–33

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

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

Guacamole, 224–25

Hummus,