Contents
Introduction
Savory Bites
Warm Spiced Almonds
Lotus Root Pickles
Pickled Daikon Radish
Crispy Spring Rolls with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Peanut-Hoisin Sauce
Filo Turnover Samosas
Hummous
Guacamole
Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Artichokes with Mint
Quince and Sour Cherry Compote
TO SPREAD ON BREAD
Garlic Toasts
Picholine Olive Tapenade
Artichoke Relish
Fava Bean Puree
Warm Cannellini Beans and Wilted Greens
Grilled Pepper and Fennel Relish with Capers
Spicy Tomato Jam
Salads of All Kinds
LEAFY GREENS WITH LIVELY VINAIGRETTES
Green Salad with Beets, Fennel, Walnuts, and Ricotta Salata
Butter Lettuce with Ruby Grapefruit, Avocado, and Grapefruit-Chili Vinaigrette
Butter Lettuce with Blood Oranges, Tangerines, Pistachios, and Citrus-Honey Vinaigrette
Garden Lettuces with Pears, Fennel, Pomegranates, and Pear Vinaigrette
Bitter Greens with Fuyu Persimmons, Asian Pears, and Pecans
Romaine Hearts and Watercress with Apples, Beets, Stilton, and Cider Vinaigrette
Romaine Hearts with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chunky Sourdough Croutons, and Red Wine Vinaigrette
Wilted Spinach and Escarole Hearts with Portobello Mushrooms and Parmesan
Wilted Spinach Salad with Pears, Gorgonzola, and Toasted Pecans
PICK-OF-THE-SEASON SALADS
Asparagus and Beets with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Panzanella with Artichokes, Olives, and Manchego
Moroccan Beet Salad
Simple Artichoke Salad
Fennel and Parsley Salad with Meyer Lemon
Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad with Arugula
Green Beans and Shelling Beans with Cherry Tomatoes
Couscous Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon, and Pine Nuts
White Runner Beans with Champagne Vinaigrette and Tarragon
Corn and Fire-Roasted Poblano Salad with Cilantro
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Shaved Manchego
Tomato Salad with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
Grilled Fig and Endive Salad with Watercress
Grilled Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
Yellow Finn Potato Salad with Green Beans and Tarragon
Roasted Japanese Eggplant Salad with Pine Nuts and Capers
Farro Salad with Roasted Peppers and Arugula
Green Papaya Salad
Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese and Mint
Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Endive Salad with Shaved Parmesan
Asian Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce and Lime
Soups
Corn Soup with Ginger and Thai Basil
Chilled Three Beet Soup
Chilled Cucumber Soup with Yogurt and Mint
Kabocha Squash Soup with Coconut Milk and Lime Leaves
Potato, Spring Onion, and Sorrel Soup
Borlotti Bean Soup with Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Croutons
Butternut Squash and Chestnut Soup
Carrot-Parsnip Soup with Orange Crème Fraîche
Potato, Fennel, and Celery Root Soup
Moroccan Chick-Pea Soup
Mushroom-Farro Soup
Giant Peruvian Lima Bean Soup
Curry-Laced Lentil Soup
Vegetable Stock
Corn Stock
Mushroom Stock
Sandwiches
Sourdough Baguette with Goat Cheese, Watercress, and Tomatoes
Avocado and Tomato Sandwich with Chipotle Aïoli
Baguette with Tapenade, Grilled Peppers, and Fontina
Grilled Mexican Sandwich with Poblano Chilies and Cheddar
Focaccia with Roasted Eggplant, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Asiago
Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich with Grilled Onions and Wilted Chard
Santorini Sandwich on a Rosemary Roll
Baguette with Grilled Summer Vegetables, Fromage Blanc, and Basil
Portobello Sandwich with Tomatoes, Roasted Onions, and Basil Aïoli
Tai's Vietnamese Tofu Sandwich
All Wrapped Up: Filo, Tarts, and Tortillas
Filo Purses with Artichokes, Mushrooms, and Asiago
Filo Turnovers with Butternut Squash and Gruyère
Filo Turnovers Filled with Goat Cheese, Leeks, and Walnuts
Artichoke and Spring Onion Tart
Corn and Basil Tart
Provençal Tartlets
Chanterelle Tart with Roasted Garlic Custard
Mexican Tartlets with Roasted Winter Vegetables
Tart Dough
Yeasted Tart Dough
Corn Quesadillas
Soft Tacos with Grilled Summer Vegetables
Soft Tacos with Butternut Squash, Plantain, and Poblano Chilies
Roasted Winter Vegetable Enchiladas
Pizza
Tomato Pizza with Feta, Lemon, and Scallions
Mexican Pizza with Corn, Tomatillos, and Chipotle Chilies
pardRoasted Eggplant and Cherry Tomato Pizza with Basil
Potato Pizza with Roasted Tomatoes, Olives, and Manchego
Pizza with Wilted Greens, Goat Cheese, and Hot Pepper
Artichoke and Roasted Shallot Pizza
Pizza with Portobello Mushrooms, Spring Onions, and Arugula
Pizza Dough
Griddle Cakes and Crêpes
Corn and Scallion Griddle Cakes
Spinach and Feta Griddle Cakes
Artichoke Griddle Cakes with Gruyère
Butternut Squash Risotto Griddle Cakes
Yellow Finn Potato Cakes with Asiago
Two Potato Griddle Cakes
Potato Gordas
Masa Harina Crêpes with Summer Vegetables, Poblano Chilies, and Cheddar
Rosemary Crêpes with Goat Cheese and Wilted Greens
Buckwheat Crêpes with Winter Vegetables and Caramelized Onions
Crêpe Batter
Curries, Ragoûts, and Stews
Indian Curry with Tamarind and Chilies
Red Curry with Summer Vegetables and Thai Spices
Vietnamese Yellow Curry
Fall Vegetable Ragoût with White Beans
Winter Vegetable Ragoût with Portobello Mushrooms
Spring Vegetable Tagine
Spring Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce and Thai Basil
New Mexican Border Stew
Baked in a Casserole
Asparagus Bread Pudding
Corn Pudding
Macaroni and Cheese
Potato and Green Garlic Gratin
Butternut Squash Gratin
Polenta Gratin with Fire-Roasted Poblano Chilies and Roasted Garlic
Winter Root Vegetable Gratin
Artichoke and Portobello Mushroom Lasagne
Roasted Winter Vegetable Lasagne
Pasta and Risotto
Fusilli Col Bucco with Grilled Tomatoes, Gorgonzola, and Pine Nuts
Linguine with Summer Beans, Gremolata, and Olives
Papparadelle with Spring Vegetables and Lemon Cream
Spinach Tagliarini with Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil
Pasta and White Beans with Roasted Garlic, Rainbow Chard, and Olives
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Almonds, and Manchego
Linguine with Arugula, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Ricotta Salata
Penne with Roasted Butternut Squash, Brown Butter, and Sage
Udon with Miso, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Bok Choy
Risotto with Asparagus, Morels, and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Summer Risotto with Tomatoes, Mascarpone, and Basil
Risotto with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale
Roasted and Stuffed Vegetables
Roasted Butternut Squash Rounds with Sage Leaves
Glazed Cipollini Onions
Crisp Sliced Potatoes with Garlic and Fresh Thyme
Gingered Yams
Roasted Portobello Mushrooms
Roasted Tomatoes
Mashed Yellow Finn Potatoes
Roasted Portobello Mushrooms Filled with Winter Vegetables and Fontina
Anaheim Chilies Filled with Corn, Cheddar, and Cilantro
Gypsy Peppers Filled with Fromage Blanc and Fines Herbes
Artichokes Stuffed with Garlic Bread Crumbs, Lemon, and Pine Nuts
Warm Beans and Grains
Spicy Rattlesnake Beans
Warm White Beans
Braised French Lentils
Basmati Rice with Pumpkin Seeds
Jasmine Rice with Cashews
Coconut Jasmine Rice
Almond-Cherry Couscous
Polenta
Crisp Polenta Triangles with Gorgonzola Cream, Walnuts, and Basil
Salsas and Sauces
Cucumber Raita
Avocado-Mango Salsa
Corn and Tomatillo Salsa
Fire-Roasted Salsa
Salsa Negra
Tomatillo Sauce
Roasted Pepper Sauce
Grilled Tomato, Garlic, and Basil Sauce
Charmoula
Mushroom-Sherry Sauce
Tomato-Zinfandel Sauce
Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc
Herb Cream
A Few of Our Favorite Greens
Broccoli Rabe with Hot Pepper
Dinosaur Kale with Toasted Almonds
Rainbow Chard with Pumpkin Seeds
Saut&#;ed Winter Greens
Spicy Asian Greens
Desserts and Pastries
Ginger Cookies
Almond Macaroons
Candied Ginger Shortbread
Debbie's Pecan Brownies
Raspberry-Plum Cobbler
Shortcake
Nectarine-Blackberry Shortcake
Ginger Crunch Cake with Poached Pears
Almond Brown Butter Cake with Plums
Nectarine-Almond Upside-Down Cake
Poached Pears
Poached Sour Cherries
Rhubarb Tartlets with Almond Streusel
Apricot Lattice Tart
Apple-Quince Turnovers
Cream Cheese Dough
Fromage Blanc Cheesecake with Pistachio Crustr
Triple Chocolate Angel Food Cake
Chocolate Mousse with Filo Crisps
Chocolate-Rum Steamed Pudding
Chocolate-Chestnut Mousse Cakes
Basmati Rice Pudding with Mascarpone
Cranberry Compote with Tangerines
Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
Rose Geranium Ice Cream
Toasted Almond Ice Cream
Plum Sorbet
Blackberry Sorbet
Blueberry-Orange Bread
Currant-Pecan Scones
Maple-Pecan Spice Muffins
The Kitchen Cupboard
Wines with Greens
Oils in the Greens Kitchen
Some Outstanding Locally Made Cheeses
The Asian Pantry
The Dessert Pantry
Kitchen Tool Box
Worm Composting
Acknowledgments
Index
