Introduction 18(10)
how to shop 28(5)
a word about equipment 33(3)
a few practical notes 36(5)
broths
41(20)
Basic Light Vegetable Broth
47(2)
Basic Root Vegetable Broth
49(1)
Basic Dark Vegetable Broth
50(2)
Vegetable and Ginger Broth
52(1)
Vegetable Broth with No Onions
53(2)
Pea Pod Broth
55(1)
Mushroom Stock
56(5)
Fall and Winter soups
beautiful fall soups
61(24)
Menu
64(2)
Potato and Tomato Soup with Sage
66(2)
Fennel and Onion Soup
68(2)
Sopa de Poblanos
70(2)
Chard and Yam Soup
72(2)
Roasted Golden Beet Soup
74(2)
Old-Fashioned Cream of Mushroom Soup
76(2)
Puree of Carrot and Yam with Citrus and Spices
78(2)
Creamy Potato and Roasted Garlic Soup
80(5)
green soups
85(20)
Menu
88(2)
Green Soup
90(2)
Green Soup with Mushrooms
92(2)
Green Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Sage
94(2)
Green Soup with Ginger
96(2)
Arugula and Apple Soup
98(2)
Kale and Sweet Potato Soup with Cumin and Lemon
100(2)
Parsley Soup
102(3)
Winter Squash soups
105(20)
Menu
109(2)
Roasted Kabocha Squash and Celery Root Soup
111(3)
Spicy Butternut Ginger Soup
114(2)
Roasted Turnip and Winter Squash Soup
116(2)
Red Lentil and Squash Soup
118(2)
Winter Squash and Yam Soup with Poblano Peppers
120(2)
Tomatillo, Squash, and Mustard Greens Soup
122(3)
Bean soups
125(26)
Menu
128(2)
White Bean and Garlic Soup with Greens
130(2)
Fasolia Gigante Soup with Spinach
132(2)
Green Lentil Soup with Cumin and Lemon
134(2)
Lima Bean Soup
136(2)
Menu
138(2)
Black Bean and Squash Soup
140(2)
Spicy Black Bean Soup with Sweet Peppers
142(3)
Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup
145(2)
Carol's Finnish Pea Soup with Apples
147(4)
the comfort of soup in deep winter
151(26)
Menu
154(2)
Sopa de Ajo
156(2)
Rustic Leek and Potato Soup
158(2)
Vegetarian Onion Soup Gratin
160(2)
Mushroom-Barley Soup with Cabbage
162(2)
Spicy Indonesian Yam and Peanut Soup
164(2)
Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
166(3)
Cauliflower Bisque
169(3)
Neeps and Tatties Soup
172(2)
Caramelized Cabbage Soup
174(3)
big soups and stews
177(40)
Menu
180(2)
The Great Pumpkin Soup
182(3)
Pickle Soup
185(3)
Hearty Brown Lentil Soup
188(2)
Ten-Vegetable Soup with Cranberry Beans
190(3)
Minestrone for a Crowd
193(3)
Menu
196(2)
French Lentil Stew with Roasted Carrots and Mint
198(2)
Stewed Root Vegetables with Moroccan Spices
200(3)
Kabocha Squash and Cranberry Bean Stew
203(3)
Farro with Stewed and Roasted Winter Vegetables
206(4)
Quinoa Stew with Potatoes, Spinach, and Chard
210(2)
Three-Bean and Vegetable Chili
212(5)
Holiday soups
217(22)
Menu
220(2)
Christmas Eve Porcini soup
222(4)
Beet soup with Ginger
226(2)
Persimmon Soup
228(3)
Sweet Potato Bisque
231(2)
Chestnut Soup
233(6)
Spring and Summer soups
First tastes of spring
239(34)
Menu
243(2)
Asparagus Bisque with Fresh Dill
245(2)
Sorrel Soup with Mint and Spring Vegetables
247(2)
Fresh Pea Soup with Mint Cream
249(3)
Purple Cauliflower Soup
252(2)
Carrot, Orange, and Ginger Soup
254(2)
Menu
256(2)
Springtime Barley and Mushroom Soup
258(2)
Fresh Fava Bean and Sweet Pea Soup
260(2)
Rustic Artichoke and Potato Stew
262(4)
Creamy Artichoke Soup
266(3)
Curried Spinach and Sorrel Soup
269(4)
green and greener
273(20)
Menu
276(2)
Spring Green Soup
278(2)
Snap Pea, Asparagus, and Fennel Soup
280(2)
A Word About Nettles
282(2)
Nettle and kale Soup
284(2)
Nettle Soup with Fennel and Leeks
286(2)
Potage of Baby Spring Greens
288(2)
Green Soup with Broccoli, Fennel, and Sorrel
290(3)
Sweet Summer
293(38)
Menu
298(2)
Butter Bean and Summer Vegetable Soup
300(2)
Sweet Corn Soup
302(2)
Smoky Eggplant Soup with Mint and Pine Nuts
304(3)
Escarole and Potato Soup
307(2)
Menu
309(2)
Zucchini and Basil Soup
311(2)
Zucchini and Potato Soup
313(2)
Charred Zucchini Soup with Yogurt and Pine Nuts
315(3)
Menu
318(2)
Summer Tomato and Basil Soup
320(2)
Tomato and Fennel Soup with Blood Orange
322(2)
Cannellini and Golden Tomato soup
324(2)
Tomato and Zucchini Soup with Summer Herbs
326(2)
Pappa al Pomodoro
328(3)
hearly soups of summer
331(30)
Menu
334(2)
Corn and Cheese Chowder
336(2)
Tortilla Soup
338(3)
Mung Bean Soup with Spinach and Tomatoes
341(2)
Corn and Pepper Soup
343(2)
Kale and Tomato Soup
345(2)
Menu
347(3)
Deconstructed Hummus Soup
350(2)
Vegetable Soup Pistou
352(3)
Roasted Eggplant and Garbanzo Bean Soup
355(3)
Summer Minestrone
358(3)
Cold Soups
361(26)
Menu
364(2)
Gazpacho Andaluz
366(2)
Cold Cucumber-Cilantro Soup
368(1)
Cold Cucumber and Avocado Soup
369(2)
Cold Asparagus Soup
371(2)
Cold Cucumber and Mint Soup with Radishes
373(2)
Cold Cream of Poblano Peppers with Red Grapes
375(2)
Cold Cherry-Lemon Soup
377(2)
Chilled Melon Soup with Mint
379(2)
Cold Peach and Nectarine Soup with Strawberry Sauce
381(6)
from soup to meal
a few good breads
387(34)
Three-Grain Bread
390(2)
Whole-Wheat Walnut Bread
392(2)
Oatmeal Molasses Bread
394(3)
Grandma's Dinner Rolls
397(3)
Olive and Rosemary Focaccia
400(2)
Potato Pizza
402(3)
Irish Soda Bread
405(2)
Fresh Corn and Cheddar Cheese Cornbread
407(1)
Quick Whole-Wheat Oatmeal Bread
408(1)
Popovers
409(2)
Multigrain Scones with Fennel and Orange
411(2)
Savory Walnut and Herb Biscuits
413(2)
Crostini
415(2)
Parmesan Crostini
417(1)
Parmesan and Fennel Biscotti
418(3)
hummus and company
421(38)
Sprouted Garbanzo Hummus
425(3)
Tapenade with Figs and Citrus
428(1)
Persian Spinach Spread
429(2)
Marbled Cannellini Dip with Roasted Tomatoes
431(2)
Lima Bean Spread
433(1)
Eggplant and Roasted Garlic Pesto
434(2)
Simple Basil Pesto
436(2)
Parsley and Walnut Pesto
438(1)
Simple Chipotle Sauce
439(1)
Ancho and Guajillo Chile Puree
440(2)
Table Salsa
442(2)
Harissa
444(2)
Croutons
446(2)
Jeri's Spiced Nuts
448(2)
Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich
450(2)
Sara's Spinach Pie
452(2)
Tortilla Espanola with Charred Red Peppers
454(2)
Black Bean Quesadillas
456(3)
Salads for summer and winter
459(26)
Salad of baby Arugula, Aged Jack Cheese, and Asian Pears
462(2)
Barley Salad with Corn and Zucchini
464(2)
Chopped Salad with French Green Lentils
466(2)
Cucumber, Rice, and Fresh Herb Salad
468(2)
Summer Chopped Salad with Grilled Halloumi
470(1)
Heirloom Tomato Salad
471(2)
Kale Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts
473(3)
Red Cabbage and Apple Salad
476(1)
Brown rice and Chinese Cabbage Salad
477(2)
Lentil and Spinach Salad
479(2)
Napa Cabbage Slaw
481(4)
a few easy sweets
485(21)
Butter Cake with Summer Fruits
488(2)
Octavia's Gingerbread
490(2)
Olive Oil and Lemon Cake
492(2)
Angel Cookies
494(1)
Lauren's Badass Trailmix Cookies
495(2)
Bittersweet Chocolate Brownies
497(2)
Farmhouse Apple Crumble
499(2)
Rice Pudding with Dried Cranberries
501(1)
Greek Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts
502(1)
Melons in Orange and Mint Syrup
503(2)
Tangerine and Strawberry Compote
505(1)
sincere thanks 506(3)
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