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Three-Bean, All-American, 38–39

tossed green, assembling, 33–34

Waldorf, Original-ish, 52–53

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

Salmon

Burgers, 132–33

Poached, 160–61

Salts, “designer,” about, xvi

Sauces

Bolognese, 68

Marinara, 68

Shortcut “Hollandaise,” 161

Tomato, Homemade Italian, 67–68

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

Scallions, slicing, xx

Seafood. See Fish; Shellfish

Seeds

Peppy Pepitas, 228

toasting, 25

Shallot(s)

about, 35

-Raspberry Dressing, 35–36

Shellfish

buying, 147

cooking, 148–49

internal cooking temperatures, 150

Linguine with Clam Sauce, 76–77

menu accompaniments, 148

Pan-Seared Garlic Prawns, 164–65

raw, handling, 148

storing, 77, 147–48

Shrimp. See Prawns

Sides

Absolutely the Best Broccoli, 198–99

Baked Potatoes, 184–85

Boiled Parsley Potatoes, 188–89

Braised Brussels Sprouts in Mustard Sauce, 210–11

Bulgur, 182–83

Classic Asparagus, 196–97

Couscous, 182–83

Dark Leafy Greens with Very Sweet Onions, 212–13

Deeply Roasted Cauliflower, 200–201

Delightfully Spiced Carrots, 204–5

Fajita-Style Peppers and Onions, 206–7

Mashed Potatoes, 186–87

rice, how to cook, 181–82

Roasted Fingerlings, 190–91

Seriously Good Green Beans Amandine, 202–3

Skillet Potatoes with Fried Onions, 192–93

Spinach with Garlic, 208–9

Urban-Grilled Summer Squash, 214–15

Winter Squash au Naturel, 216–17

Your Basic Mashed Sweet Potatoes, 194–95

Snacks. See Party snacks

Soups

Black Bean, Cuban, 14–15

buying stock for, 4

Caramelized Balsamic–Red Onion, with

Cheese-Topped Croutons, 8–9

Chicken Noodle, Homemade, 6–7

Corn Chowder, 16–17

garnishing, 4

homemade, benefits of, 2

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

menu accompaniments, 5

pantry staples for, 3–4

puréeing, 2–3

Red Lentil, North African, 24–25

Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple, 26–28

Spinach and Broccoli, Cream of, 22–23

storing, 4

Tomato-Basil, Creamy, with Parmesan

Fricos, 11–12

White Cheddar Mashed Potato, 18–19

Soy-Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette, 54–55

Spaghetti

alla Carbonara, 78–79

and Meatballs, 69–71

Spice-Crusted Tofu Cutlets, 142–43

Spice Mix, Za’atar, 142

Spinach

baby, buying, 209

baby, packaged prewashed, 31, 209

Baked Stuffed Potatoes, 114–15

and Broccoli Soup, Cream of, 22–23

with Garlic, 208–9

Lasagna, Quick and Easy, 72–73

and Peas, Linguine with, 82–83

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

Squasha

corn, splitting and seeding, 99

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

Butternut, Roasted, and Apple Soup, 26–28

delicata, about, 217

Mushroom-Zucchini Ragout over Creamy

Polenta, 103–4

seeds, toasting, 28

summer, about, 218

Summer, Urban-Grilled, 214–15

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

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

winter, about, 218

Winter, au Naturel, 216–17

Stews

Beef, Old-Fashioned, 170–72

Mushroom-Zucchini Ragout over Creamy Polenta, 103–4

Stir-Fried Broccoli Beef, 168–69

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

Stock, buying, 4

Strawberries, Balsamic, 241

Sweet Potatoes, Your Basic Mashed, 194–95

T

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

Tahini

about, 227

Hummus, 226–27

Teriyaki Chicken Thighs, 158–59

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

Tofu

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

Cutlets, Spice-Crusted, 142–43

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

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

Tomato(es)

Artichoke, Goat Cheese, and Red Onion Focaccia, 106–7

and Basil,