Get Cooking: 150 Simple Recipes to Get You Started in the Kitchen (49 page)

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, Fresh Mozzarella Balls with (Bocconcini Skewers), 223

-Basil Soup, Creamy, with Parmesan Fricos, 11–12

Greek Salad with Oregano-Laced Vinaigrette, 46–47

Sauce, Homemade Italian, 67–68

Vegetarian Chili with Homemade Cornbread, 100–101

Tuna

Burgers, 134–35

White Beans, and Artichoke Hearts, Pasta with, 90–91

Turkey

Bolognese Sauce, 68

Burgers, 130–31

internal cooking temperatures, 150

V

Vegetable(s).
See also specific vegetables

adding to salads, 32

chopping guide, xvi–xx

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

cooking, simply, 180–81

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

Vinaigrettes

Oregano-Laced, 47

Soy-Ginger-Sesame, 54–55

Vinegars, about, xv

W

Waldorf Salad, Original-ish, 52–53

Walnuts

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

Original-ish Waldorf Salad, 52–53

Y

Yogurt, for salad dressings, 31

Z

Za’atar
Spice Mix, 142

Zucchini

-Mushroom Ragout over Creamy Polenta, 103–4

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

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