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A , 276 Black Bean Salsa, Mango and, Almond Mishmishya, 439 Baked Scrod with Ratatouille, 225 24 Anisette Toasts, 437 Baking powder, yeast vs., 80 Black Bean Soup, 128 Antipasto Platter, 56, 57 Baking tips, 382, 418, 435 Chinese Long, with Hot Chili Apple(s): Balsamic-Glazed Veal Chops, 212 Sauce, 324 Apple-Cranberry Crisp, 391 Banana: dried, cooking times for, 263 Apple-Oatmeal Cookies, 393 Bread, 80 Egyptian Fava , 106 Baked, with Caramel Sauce, Cream Pie, 374, 375, 411 Italian-Style White, 262 390 Cupcakes, 385 Navy Bean Soup, 127 Brown Betty, 390 Barbecue Pork with Mop Sauce, , 293 Chicken with Cider and, 154, 205 Red Beans, Garlicky Pork and, 155 Barley, Leek, and Rosemary 209 , 26–27 Gratin, 349 Red Beans, Moroccan, Dip, 40 Strudel, Double Apple, 389 Basic Beef Stock, 2 Salad, Classic Four-Bean, 105 Apricot Drumettes, 52 Basic Brown Sauce, 5 Salad, Potato and, with Walnut Arroz con Pollo, 160 Basic Cheese Pizza, 301 Vinaigrette, 114 Artichokes, Herb-Stuffed, 318 Basic Chicken Stock, 3 Slow-Cook Tuscan Sausage- Arugula, 117 Basic Crêpes, 92 and-Bean Soup, 141 Crêpes, Creamy Ham and, 93 Basic Croutons, 93 White Beans, Tuna with Roast Beef Salad with, 100 Basic Crumb Crust, 370 Onions and, 103 Asian Beef Skewers, 196 Basic Dry Rub, 20 Béchamel Sauce, 13 Asian Sea Bass, 226 Basic Marinade, 18 Beef, 201 Asian Shrimp, Snow Peas, and Basic Muffins, 85 Asian Beef Skewers, 196 Rice, 239 COPYRIGHTEDBasic Pie Crust, 368 MATERIALChili, Bean and, 198 Asian Vinaigrette, 32 Basic Pizza Dough, 300 Chinese Pepper Steak Wraps, Asparagus: Basic Tart Crust, 368, 369 193 Roasted, and Red Peppers, 319 Basic Tomato Sauce, 5 Filet Mignon, Grilled, & Soup, Cream of, 136–137 Basic Vegetable Stock, 3 Chipotle Butter, 186 Avgolemono Chicken Soup, 122 Basic Yogurt Biscuits, 89 Flank Steak, Marinated, 186 Basil, 16 grilling steaks, 187 B Beans: Hamburger, Classic, 197 Baba Ghanouj, 40 Baked, 276 Kebabs, Middle Eastern, 192 Baked Apples with Caramel Sauce, Black Bean Salad, Korean Steak on a Stick, 55 390 Southwestern, 107 London Broil, 184 573500_bindex.qxp 11/15/05 3:28 PM Page 442

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Beef (continued): Basic Yogurt Biscuits, 89 Pan-Braised, 322 marinating, 18 Bran, 67 and Sausage Risotto, 180–181 Pot Roast, Classic, 189 Caraway Rye, Bread-Machine, Broiled Tuna with Corn Relish, Roast Tenderloin, Peppered, 72 230–231 188 Carrot Tea, 81 Brown and Wild Rice with Salad, Roast Beef with Arugula, Challah, 68 Walnuts and Cranberries, 100 Cheese, 62 344 Sirloin Teriyaki, Grilled, 188 Cheese Corn, 83 Brownies, 428 Soup, Classic Barley and, 120 Cinnamon Raisin, Bread- Brussels Sprouts, Caramelized Steak with Two Peppers, 187 Machine, 73 Pearl Onions, Fennel, and, Stew, 190, 191 Corn, Classic, 83 330 Stew, Slow-Cook, 191 Focaccia, 70, 71–72 Bûche de Nöel, 426, 427 Stir-Fry, Spicy Broccoli and, Herb and Olive Ciabatta, 69 Buffalo Burgers, Cheddar-Stuffed, 194, 195 Holiday Stollen, 422, 423 214, 215 storing, 197 Honey Wheat Bread, 66 Buffalo Wings, 52 T-Bone Steak, Grilled, 184, 185 Irish Soda, 77 Bulgur: Beets: Italian, 65 cooking guidelines for, 347 Borscht, 145 Microwave-Baked English Pilaf, 346 Oven-Roasted, Garlic and, 320 Muffin, 74 Tabbouleh, 346 Roasted, Asian Pear Salad and, Naan, 77 Buns: 116 Pan Bagnat, 274 Classic Sticky Buns, 78, 79 Behavior, weight loss and, x–xi Panettone, 421 Hot Cross, 419 Berry Muffins, 85 Pumpkin-Apple, 82, 83 Saint Lucia, 420 Bibb lettuce, 117 Raisin, 62 Buttermilk Pancakes, 91 Biscotti: Roasted Vegetable Crostini, 42 Buttermilk Waffles, 91 Chocolate Espresso, 429, 431 Sourdough White, 64 Double Chocolate Hazelnut, Stuffed French Toast, 94 C 392 Sweet Brown, 81 Cabbage, 117 Biscuits, Basic Yogurt, 89 Three Kings Day (Rosca de Coleslaw with Caraway-Mint Bisque, 141 Reyes), 424 Dressing, 108 Black and White Strawberries, White, Classic, 62, 63 Red, with Ginger, 322 396, 397 yeast bread tips, 67 Slaw, Radicchio, Jicama, and, Black Bean(s): Zucchini, 84 113 and Rice, 262 Bread machines: Caesar Salad, 108, 109 Sauce, 8 adjusting recipes for, 73 Cajun Dry Rub, 21 Soup, 128 Caraway Rye Bread, Bread- Cajun Red Snapper, 221 Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes, 91 Machine, 72 Cake: Blueberry Sherbet, 398 Cinnamon Raisin Bread, baking tips for, 382 Blue Cheese Dressing, 34, 35 Bread-Machine, 73 Banana Cupcakes, 385 Boiled Stuffed Lobster, 235 Broccoli: Bûche de Nöel, 426, 427 Borscht, 145 Cavatelli with, 294 Caramel, with Bourbon-Pear Boston lettuce, 117 Cream of Broccoli Soup, 137 Sauce, 380 Bow Ties with Salmon and with Garlic, 320 Carrot, 381 Asparagus, 292 Lemon-Butter Spears, 321 Cheesecake, 382 Braised Endive with Lemon, 327 Roasted, with Cumin-Chipotle Chocolate Layer, 378 Braised Halibut and Tomatoes Butter, 321 Citrus Passover, 414 with Orzo, 230 Broccoli Rabe: Cranberry Cheesecake, 417 Bran Bread, 67 Chicken and, with Polenta, 165 Cranberry-Orange Loaf, 416 Bread, See alsoBuns; alsoRolls Fettuccine, Chicken, and, 282 Dark Christmas Fruitcake, 418 Banana, 80 Orecchiette with, 298, 299 Flourless Chocolate, 425 573500_bindex.qxp 11/15/05 3:28 PM Page 443

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Honey, 412, 413 Feta Cheese Topping, 71 Salad, Chinese Chicken, 98, 99 Lemon Angel Food, with Garlic and Herb Yogurt, 31 Salad, Classic, 99 Berries, 384 Goat, Pissaladière Squares with Salad, with Bell Pepper Pumpkin Spice, 415 Tomato Coulis and, 310 Dressing, 97 Rolled Orange Sponge, 383 Manicotti, Cheese-Stuffed, 291 with Sausage, and Capers, 152 Sour Cream Coffee Cake, 84 Quiche, Spinach and, 251 Sauté, Chicken-Escarole, 156 Vanilla Layer, with Chocolate- Sauce, 13 Shepherd’s Pie, 157 Ginger Frosting, 379 Scones, 90 Soup, Avgolemono, 122 California Seafood Salad, 104 Soufflé, Classic, 253 Soup, Slow-Cook, 140 California Sushi Rolls, 58, 59 Stovetop Macaroni and, 296, Soup, with Matzo Balls, 120 Calzones, 312 297 Southern Oven “Fried,” 151 Mushroom Whole-Wheat, 313 Straws, 45 Stir-Fry, 152 Cannellini Bean-Stuffed Peppers, Yogurt, 30 storing, 161 265 Cheesecake, 382 Strips, Provençal, 161 Capellini with Fresh Tomato Cranberry, 417 tips for buying/using, 160 Sauce, 281 Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti, 291 types of, 151 Caponata, 41 Cherry Pie, 406 Chickpea(s): Caramel Cake with Bourbon-Pear Cherry Soup, Sweet, 146 Cakes, Hot-and-Spicy, 51 Sauce, 380 Chicken: Chili, Chicken and, 158 Caramelized Garlic Spread on with Apples and Cider, 154, and Pasta, 295 Toasts, 42 155 Pasta and, 295 Caramelized Onion, Fig, and Apricot Drumettes, 52 Soup, 131 Stilton Pizza, 308 Arroz con Pollo, 160 Spicy Wheat Berry-Chickpea Caramelized Pearl Onions, Fennel, Breasts, Creole Poached, 153 Medley, 263 and Brussels Sprouts, 330 and Broccoli Rabe with and Spinach Stew, Smoky, 336 Carrot(s): Polenta, 165 Chicory, 117 Cake, 381 Buffalo Wings, 52 with Mustard and Caper Dilled, 323 Casserole, Zesty Chicken- Dressing, 112, 113 Tea Bread, 81 Noodle, 156 Chili: Cashew Brittle, Spicy, 438 Chili, Chickpea and, 158, 159 Beef and Bean, 198 Catfish, “Fried,” with Potato Fajitas, 164 Chicken and Chickpea, 158, Sticks, 218 Fettuccine with Broccoli Rabe 159 Cauliflower with Tomato-Curry and, 282, 283 Hearty Meatless, 258 Sauce, 323 Fried Rice, 166 Tempeh, Sweet Onion, & Cavatelli with Broccoli, 294 Garlic Roasted, with Gravy, Mushroom, 259 Challah, 68 148, 149 Chinese Chicken Salad, 98, 99 Chard, 117, See also Swiss Chard Greek Roast, 150 Chinese Long Beans with Hot Cheddar-Stuffed Buffalo Burgers, Hash, 158 Chili Sauce, 324 214, 215 marinating, 18 Chinese Pepper Steak Wraps, 193 Cheese: Moo Shu, 168, 169 Chinese Vegetables, Stir-Fried, Ball, 44 with Olives and Dates, 163 326, 327 Basic Cheese Pizza, 301 Orange, with Broccoli, 164 Chives, 334 Blue Cheese Dressing, 34, 35 Orange-Crumbed Baked, 162, Chocolate: Bread, 62 163 Biscotti, Chocolate Espresso, Cheddar-Stuffed Buffalo Picadillo, 170 429, 431 Burgers, 214, 215 poaching, 153 Fondue, 388 Corn Bread, 83 Pot Stickers, 167 Layer Cake, 378 Creamy Blue Cheese Polenta, Quesadillas, with Corn Salad, Mousse, Classic, 388 351 170 Muffins, 85 Crisps, 45 Rosemary, with Wild Rice, 155 Sauce, 402, 403 573500_bindex.qxp 11/15/05 3:28 PM Page 444

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Chowder: Cream Pie, 411 Maryland, 236, 237 Corn and Bacon, 123 Macaroons, 430, 431 Mini, 60 Creamy Clam, 127 Cod: Cranberry: Manhattan Clam, Slow-Cook, in Grape Leaves, 219 Cheesecake, 417 142 Stew, with Potatoes, 218 Crisp, Apple-Cranberry, 391 stew vs., 141 Coffee Cake, Sour Cream, 84 Loaf Cake, Cranberry-Orange, Turkey, Slow-Cook, 140 Cognitive skills, x–xi, xi 416 Chutney: Colcannon, 361 Relish, Cranberry-Walnut, 25 Apple, 26–27 Cold Sesame Noodles, 286 “Creamed” Spinach, 336 Mango, 26 Coleslaw: Cream of Asparagus Soup, Pineapple, Pork Chops with, with Caraway-Mint Dressing, 136–137 206 108 Cream of Broccoli Soup, 137 Cilantro, 16 Radicchio, Cabbage, and Cream of Mushroom Soup, 138 Cioppino, 126 Jicama, 113 Creamy Blue Cheese Polenta, 351 Citrus fruits, sectioning, 397 Comfort Zone scale, x Creamy Clam Chowder, 127 Citrus Marinade, 20 Confetti Corn Cakes, 355 Creamy Ham and Arugula Crêpes, Citrus Passover Cake, 414 Cookies: 93 Clams: Apple-Oatmeal, 393 Creamy Polenta with Sautéed Chowder, Creamy Clam, 127 baking tips for, 382, 435 Vegetables, 271 Chowder, Slow-Cook Coconut Macaroons, 430, 431 Creamy Potato Soup with Roasted Manhattan, 142 Gingerbread People, 436 Garlic, 134 Linguine with Red Peppers Lebkuchen, 433 Creole Poached Chicken Breasts, and, 284 Lemon-Poppy Seed Crisps, 394 153 Classic Apple Pie, 370 Linzer Thumbprint Jewel, 430, Creole-Style Okra, 329 Classic Beef and Barley Soup, 120 431 Crêpes: Classic Cheese Soufflé, 253 Macadamia-Coconut Kisses, Basic, 92 Classic Chicken Salad, 99 394 Creamy Ham and Arugula, 93 Classic Chocolate Mousse, 388 Mocha Meringues, 440 Suzette, 92 Classic Corn Bread, 83 Neapolitan, 434 Crostini, Roasted Vegetable, 42 Classic Crêpes Suzette, 92 Nun’s Sighs (Suspiros de Croutons: Classic Deviled Eggs, 44 Monja), 435 Basic, 93 Classic Four-Bean Salad, 105 Peanut Butter, 393 Garlicky, Gazpacho with, 145 Classic Guacamole, 38 Rugelach, 432 Crunchy Lentil Salad, 106 Classic Hamburger, 197 Core Plan, ix, x, xii Cucumber and Yogurt Soup, Classic Pot Roast, 189 Corn: Herbed, 146 Classic Quiche, 250 Cakes, Confetti, 355 Currant Scones, 90 Classic Roasted Vegetables, 332, Chowder, Bacon and, 123 Curried Basmati Rice, 341 333 on the Cob, Oven-Roasted, Curried Lentil Salad, 105 Classic Salad Niçoise, 101 324, 325 Curry Sauce, 9 Classic Scones, 89 Pudding, 354 Custard, Toasted Coconut, 386 Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs, Relish, Tomato and, 25 278, 279 Spanish-Style Hominy, 348 D Classic Split , 131 Cornbread, Apricot, and Dandelion greens, 117 Classic Steamed Lobster, 237 Cranberry Dressing, 356 Dark Christmas Fruitcake, 418 Classic Sticky Buns, 78, 79 Cornish Hens with Apricot Sauce, Dijon-Herb Marinade, 18 Classic Vinaigrette, 31 181 Dill, 16 Classic White Bread, 62, 63 Cornmeal Pizza Dough, 300 Dilled Carrots, 323 Coconut: Couscous with Lime-Scallion Dip(s), 43 Bread Pudding, with Chocolate Sauce, 348 Moroccan Red Bean, 40 Sauce, 387 Crab Cakes: Roasted Red Pepper, 39, 41 573500_bindex.qxp 11/15/05 3:28 PM Page 445

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White Bean-Garlic, Veggies &, grilling, 221 Gazpacho with Garlicky Croutons, 43 marinating, 18 145 Dolmades, 39, 47 nutritional values of, 243 German Potato Salad, 114 Double Apple Strudel, 389 selecting, 219 Gingerbread, Triple-Ginger, 385 Double Chocolate Hazelnut Smoked, and Fresh Tomato Gingerbread People, 436 Biscotti, 392 Salsa Bruschetta, 234 Grains: Double-Chocolate Sorbet, 399 storing, 224 cooking guidelines for, 347 Dressing: substituting, 227 types of, 340 Cornbread, Apricot, and Whole Broiled, Moroccan Granita, 400 Cranberry, 356 Style, 228, 229 Pink Grapefruit and Sausage and Rice, 345 Flex Plan, viii–ix, x, xii Raspberry, 400, 401 Wild Rice and Mushroom Flounder: Grape Leaves: Stuffing, 345 with Broiled Tomatoes, 220 Cod in, 219 Duck Breasts, Grilled, with “Fried,” with Tartar Sauce, 220 Dolmades, 39, 47 Orange-Balsamic Glaze, Flour, 74 Greek Meatballs (Keftedes), 200 182 Flourless Chocolate Cake, 425 Greek Pizza, 303 Dulce de Calabaza (Pumpkin Focaccia, 70, 71–72 Greek Roast Chicken, 150 Jam), 440 Fondue, Chocolate, 388 Greek Salad with Oregano-Feta Dumplings, Easy Shu Mai, 53 Food plans, viii–ix Dressing, 111 French Lemon Tart (Tarte au Greens, see Salad greens E Citron), 410 Green Beans, Lemon-Sautéed, Easy Enchiladas, 180 French Onion Soup, 136 with Parsley, 328 Easy Shu Mai Dumplings, 53 “Fried” Catfish with Potato Sticks, Green Goddess Dressing, 36 Eggs, Classic Deviled, 44 218 Grilled Duck Breasts with Eggplant: “Fried” Flounder with Tartar Orange-Balsamic Glaze, Baba Ghanouj, 40 Sauce, 220 182 Grilled, Tomato and, 272 Frisee, 117 Grilled Eggplant and Tomato, 272 Rollatini, 273 Frozen Mango-Lime Mousse, 395 Grilled Filet Mignon & Chipotle Egyptian Fava Bean Salad, 106 Fruit. See also specific types of fruit Butter, 186 Enchiladas, Easy, 180 Mini Muffins, 88 Grilled Sirloin Teriyaki, 188 Endive, 117 preventing browning of, 391 Grilled T-Bone Steak, 184, 185 Braised, with Lemon, 327 sectioning citrus fruits, 397 Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp, 238 Escarole, 117 Fruitcake, Dark Christmas, 418 Grilling, 46 Sauté, Escarole-Chicken, 156 Fusilli, Sicilian, with Spinach, fish, 221 Exercise, ix–x Ricotta, and Raisins, 290 steaks, 187 Guacamole, Classic, 38 F G Gumbo, Quick, 124, 125 Fajitas, Chicken, 164 Garlic, 21, 334 , Fiery, 264 Broccoli with, 320 H Fat-cutting techniques, 376 Chicken, Garlic Roasted, with Halibut, Braised, and Tomatoes Feta Cheese Topping, 71 Gravy, 148, 149 with Orzo, 230 Fettuccine: Croutons, Garlicky, Gazpacho Ham, 201 with Chicken and Broccoli with, 145 Crêpes, Creamy Ham and Rabe, 282, 283 and Herb Yogurt Cheese, 31 Arugula, 93 with Walnut Sauce, 283 Red Beans and Pork, Garlicky, Orange-Glazed, 210 Fiery Falafel, 264 209 Steak, Maple Mustard, with Fish. See also specific types of fish roasting, 134 Sherry-Raisin Sauce, 210 checking doneness of, 228 Tapas, Garlic Shrimp, 55 Hash, Chicken, 158 Cioppino, 126 Vegetables, Garlic-Ginger, Hash Brown Potatoes, 360 food safety tips for, 247 Orzo with, 297 Healthy Eating Guidelines, ix 573500_bindex.qxp 11/15/05 3:28 PM Page 446

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Hearty Meatless Chili, 258 Kasha Varnishkes, 347 Linzer Thumbprint Jewel Cookies, Herbs, 16 Keema Samosas, 50–51 430, 431 Herb and Olive Ciabatta, 69 Keftedes (Greek Meatballs), 200 Lobster: Herb-Crusted Red Snapper, 222, Korean Steak on a Stick, 55 Boiled Stuffed, 235 223 Classic Steamed, 237 Herbed Brown Rice, 344 L Salad, 104 Herbed Cucumber and Yogurt Lamb, 201 London Broil, 184 Soup, 146 Chops, with Yogurt-Mint LTMs (Lifetime Members), x–xi Herbed Mashed Potatoes, 362 Sauce, 202 Lyonnaise Potatoes, 358 Herbed Quinoa with Peas and Meatballs, Yogurt Soup with, Scallions, 350 121 M Herbed Vinegar, 29 Moroccan-Style Roast Leg of, Macadamia-Coconut Kisses, 394 Herb-Stuffed Artichokes, 318 201 Macaroni and Cheese, Stovetop, Hogazas, Sausage & Pepper, 54 Shish Kebabs, 202 296, 297 Holiday Stollen, 422, 423 Stew, Savory, 203 Mâche, 117 Hollandaise, Light, 12 Stew, Slow-Cook Savory, 203 Mango: Hominy, Spanish-Style, 348 storing, 197 Chutney, 26 Honey Cake, 412, 413 Lasagna with Meat Sauce, 289 Frozen Mousse, Mango-Lime, Honey-Mustard Dressing, 33 Lebkuchen, 433 395 Honey-Mustard Pork Chops, 207 Leeks, 334 Salsa, Black Bean and, 24 Honey Wheat Bread, 66 Gratin, Barley, Rosemary and, Manicotti, Cheese-Stuffed, 291 Honey-Wheat Crescent Rolls, 75 349 Maple Mustard Ham Steak with Horseradish Sauce, 14 Soup, Golden Potato and, 133 Sherry-Raisin Sauce, 210 Hot-and-Sour Soup, 138–139 Lemon: Marinade(s), 18 Hot-and-Spicy Chickpea Cakes, Angel Food Cake, with Berries, Basic, 18 51 384 Citrus, 20 Hot Chocolate, Mexican, 428 Broccoli Spears, Lemon-Butter, Dijon-Herb, 18 Hot Cross Buns, 419 321 Tandoori Yogurt, 19 , 38, 39 Crisps, Lemon-Poppy Seed, Teriyaki, 19 Sandwich, Roasted Vegetable 394 Marinated Flank Steak, 186 and, 264 Green Beans, Lemon-Sautéed, Marinated Tofu-Vegetable Kebabs, with Parsley, 328 256 I Muffins, 85 Marjoram, 16 Individual Salad Pizzas, 307 Risotto, Lemony Spring- Maryland Crab Cakes, 236, 237 Irish Soda Bread, 77 Vegetable, 268 Mayonnaise, Light, 30 Italian Bread, 65 Zucchini, Lemon-Thyme, on Measuring ingredients, 64 Italian Dressing, 33 Flatbread, 314, 315 Meat, 201. See also specific types of Italian Sausage with Peppers, 211 Lentil(s): meats Italian-Style White Beans, 262 Salad, Crunchy, 106 checking for doneness, 201 Salad, Curried, 105 storing, 197 J Soup, Slow-Cook , 144 tenderness of cuts, 200 Jam, Pumpkin (Dulce de Soup, Swiss Chard and, 132 Meatballs, Greek (Keftedes), 200 Calabaza), 440 Lettuce, 117 Meatloaf, Spicy, 196 Jamaican Jerked Grilled Lifetime Members (LTMs), Mesclun, 117 Swordfish, 226 x–xi Salad, Orange, Walnut and, Jamaican Jerk Paste, 22, 23 Light Hollandaise, 12 115 Jumbo Bran Muffins, 86, 87 Light Mayonnaise, 30 Mexican Hot Chocolate, 428 Linguine: Mexican-Style Baked Potatoes, 357 K Alfredo, 285 Microwave-Baked English Muffin Kale, 117 with Clams and Red Peppers, Bread, 74 with Balsamic Vinaigrette, 328 284 Microwave cooking, 12 573500_bindex.qxp 11/15/05 3:28 PM Page 447

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Middle Eastern Beef Kebabs, 192 Turkey Breast, Mushroom- Cranberry-Orange Loaf, 416 Middle Eastern Salad Wraps, 276 Stuffed, 176, 177 Ham, Orange-Glazed, 210 Millet, cooking guidelines for, Mussels Mariniere, 242 Muffins, 85 347 Salad, Mesclun, Walnut &, 115 Minestrone, 129 N Salad, Onion and, with Citrus Mini Crab Cakes, 60 Naan, 77 Dressing, 115 Mint, 16 Grande, 54 Sponge Cake, Rolled Orange, Minted Quinoa Fruit Salad, 116 Nasturtium, 117 383 Mishmishya, Almond, 439 Navy Bean Soup, 127 Vinaigrette, Orange-Mustard, Miso, 256 Neapolitan Cookies, 434 32 Miso Soup with Spinach & Tofu, Neapolitan Easter Pie (Pastiera), Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, 139 408 298, 299 Mixed Vegetable Pickles, 28, 29 Noodles: Oregano, 16 Mocha Meringues, 440 Sesame, Cold, 286 Orzo with Garlic-Ginger Mocha Semifreddo, 398 Soba, with Miso-Glazed Vegetables, 297 Monterey Jack Turkey Burgers, Vegetables, 288 Oven-Baked Onion Rings, 329 178 Tuna-Noodle Casserole, 232 Oven “Fries,” 358, 359 Moo Shu Chicken, 168, 169 Zesty Chicken-Noodle Oven-Roasted Beets and Garlic, Mornay Sauce, 14 Casserole, 156 320 Moroccan Red Bean Dip, 40 Nun’s Sighs (Suspiros de Monja), Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob, Moroccan-Style Roast Leg of 435 324, 325 Lamb, 201 Nutritional information for Mousse: recipes, xii P Classic Chocolate, 388 Pad Thai, Salad Bar, 270 Frozen Mango-Lime, 395 O Paella, 240 Muffins, 86 Oak leaf, 117 Pan Bagnat, 274 baking tips for, 382 Oatmeal-Apple Cookies, 393 Tuna, 232 Basic, 85 Okra, Creole-Style, 329 Pan-Braised Broccoli Rabe, 322 Berry, 85 Onion(s), 334 Pancakes: Chocolate, 85 Caramelized, Fig and Stilton Blueberry Buttermilk, 91 Fruit Mini, 88 Pizza with, 308 Buttermilk, 91 Jumbo Bran, 86, 87 Caramelized Pearl, Fennel, Potato, 362 Lemon, 85 Brussels Sprouts and, 330 Potato-Vegetable, 49 Orange, 85 Gravy, Roast Turkey with, 172 Whole-Wheat Moo Shu, 168 Spinach-Broccoli, 88 Pizza, Three-Mushroom, Panettone, 421 Sweet, 85 Bacon and, 309 Panzanella, Tuscan, 110 Mulligatawny, 122 Rings, Oven-Baked, 329 Pappardelle with Shrimp, 286, 287 Mushrooms: Salad, Orange and, with Citrus Parmesan-Turkey Meatloaf, 174 Calzones, Mushroom Whole- Dressing, 115 Pasta. See also specific types Wheat, 313 Soup, French Onion, 136 Bow Ties with Salmon and Chili, Tempeh, Sweet Onion, Sweet, Tempeh & Mushroom Asparagus, 292 &, 259 Chili with, 259 Chickpeas and, 295 Pizza, Three-Mushroom, Tartlets, Spicy, 48 choice of sauce and types of, Onion, and Bacon, 309 Topping, Roasted Red Pepper 294 Portobello Burgers, 275 and, 72 e Fagioli, 293 Sauce, 8 Tuna with White Beans and, Fra Diavolo, 288 Soup, Cream of, 138 103 fresh vs. dried, 285 Spinach-Stuffed, 50 Orange: low-fat sauces for, 291 Strudel, Wild Mushroom, Chicken, Orange-Crumbed Pastitsio, 290 48–49 Baked, 162, 163 Peasant, 293 Stuffing, Wild Rice and, 345 Chicken, with Broccoli, 164 Primavera, 292 573500_bindex.qxp 11/15/05 3:28 PM Page 448

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Pasta (continued): Pesto, 15 Whole-Wheat, 300 Salad, Primavera, 107 Parsley-Brandy, Scallops with, working with, 301 Salad, Tricolor, 110 248 Poached Salmon and Cucumber, Pastiera (Neapolitan Easter Pie), Spaghetti with Tomatoes and, 224 408 281 POINTS® System, viii, x, xii Pastitsio, 290 Pickles, Mixed Vegetable, 28, 29 Polenta: Pastries, See also Pie Pico de Gallo Salsa, 24 Chicken & Broccoli Rabe with, Basic Crumb Crust, 370 Pie: 165 Basic Tart Crust, 368, 369 Banana Cream, 374, 375, 411 Creamy, with Sautéed French Lemon Tart (Tarte au Basic Pie Crust, 368 Vegetables, 271 Citron), 410 Cherry, 406 Creamy Blue Cheese, 351 Keema Samosas, 50–51 Classic Apple, 370 with Fontinella-Mushroom Spicy Onion Tartlets, 48 Coconut Cream, 411 Sauce, 352, 353 Strawberry-Rhubarb Tartlets, crisp crusts for, 409 Pork, 201 376, 377 Neapolitan Easter (Pastiera), Barbecue, with Mop Sauce, 205 Peach(es): 408 Chops, Honey-Mustard, 207 Crumb Pie, 372, 373 Peach Crumb, 372, 373 Chops, with Pineapple Melba, 395 Pecan, 406 Chutney, 206 in Red Wine, 391 Sour Cream Pumpkin, 409 Garlicky Red Beans and, 209 Peanut: Strawberry-Rhubarb, 407 Roast, Puertorriqueño, 204 Sauce, 10, 11 Sweet Potato, 371 Roast, Tuscan-Style, 208, 209 Soup, Senegalese, 132 Pink Grapefruit and Raspberry Stir-Fry, Spicy, 207 Tempeh and Vegetable Stir-Fry, Granita, 400, 401 storing, 197 Peanutty, 260 Pissaladière Squares with Tomato Portobello Burgers, 275 Peanut Butter Cookies, 393 Coulis and Goat Cheese, Potage, 141 Peanutty Tempeh and Vegetable 310 Potato(es): Stir-Fry, 260, 261 Pizza: Cod Stew with, 218 Peasant Pasta, 293 baking, 302 Colcannon, 361 Pecan Pie, 406 Basic Cheese, 301 cooking tips for, 357 Peppers: Calzones, 312 Creamy Potato Soup with Cannellini Bean-Stuffed, Caramelized Onion, Fig, and Roasted Garlic, 134 265 Stilton, 308 Crisps, 363 Chinese Pepper Steak Wraps, Greek, 303 Hash Brown, 360 193 Individual Salad, 307 Herbed Mashed, 362 Italian Sausage with, 211 Margherita, with Roasted Leek and Golden Potato Soup, Red, Linguine with Clams and, Grape Tomatoes, 302 133 284 Pissaladière Squares with Lyonnaise, 358 Roasted Red, Asparagus and, Tomato Coulis and Goat Mexican-Style Baked, 357 319 Cheese, 310 Oven “Fries,” 358, 359 Roasted Red, Coulis, 9 Potato-Crusted Tuna Niçoise, Pancake, Potato-Vegetable, 49 Roasted Red, Dip, 39, 41 306 Pancakes, 362 Roasted Red, Topping of Sicilian Sausage-Stuffed, 304, Potato-Crusted Tuna Niçoise Onion and, 72 305 Pizza, 306 roasting, 97 Three-Mushroom, Onion, and Roasted Garlic Mashed, 361 Sausage & Pepper Hogazas, 54 Bacon, 309 Salad, Bean and, with Walnut Steak with Two Peppers, 187 toppings for, 308, 309 Vinaigrette, 114 Stuffed, 199 Pizza Dough: Salad, German, 114 Turkey Sausage and, 179 Basic, 300 Swiss Chard with, 360 Pepper Dry Rub, 22 Cornmeal, 300 Topping, Potato-Tomato, 71 Peppered Roast Tenderloin, 188 Semolina, 300 Twice-Baked, 272 573500_bindex.qxp 11/15/05 3:28 PM Page 449

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types of, 357 Red Snapper: and Chive Dressing, 34 Vichyssoise, 144 Cajun, 221 Mashed Potatoes, 361 Pot Stickers, Chicken, 167 Herb-Crusted, 222, 223 technique for, 134 Poultry. See also specific types of Seviche, 246, 247 Roasted peppers, 97 poultry Relish: Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, 9 food safety tips for, 178 Corn, Broiled Tuna with, Roasted Red Pepper Dip, 39, 41 roasting times for, 150 230–231 Roasted Scallops with Fennel, 248 Provençal Chicken Strips, 161 Corn and Tomato, 25 Roasted Tomato Sauce, 6, 7 Provolone, Pasta Primavera with, Cranberry-Walnut, 25 Roasted Vegetable Crostini, 42 292 Ribollita, 130 Roasting times, poultry, 150 Pudding: Rice: Roast Pork Puertorriqueño, 204 Coconut Bread, with Black Beans &, 262 Roast Turkey with Onion Gravy, Chocolate Sauce, 387 Brown and Wild, with Walnuts 172 Corn, 354 and Cranberries, 344 Rolls, See alsoBuns Rice, with Golden Raisins, 386 cooking guidelines for, 341 Honey-Wheat Crescent, 75 Pumpkin: Curried Basmati, 341 Tomato-Herb, 76 Bread, Pumpkin-Apple, 82, 83 Fried, Chicken, 166 Rolled Orange Sponge Cake, 383 Cake, Pumpkin Spice, 415 Fried, Vegetable, 340 Romaine, 117 Jam (Dulce de Calabaza), 440 Frittata, Roman, 252 Roman Rice Frittata, 252 Herbed Brown, 344 Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings Day Q microwave cooking of, 343 Bread), 424 Quesadillas: Paella, 240 Rosemary, 16 Chicken, with Corn Salad, 170 Pudding, with Golden Raisins, Rosemary Chicken with Wild Vegetable, 274 386 Rice, 155 Quiche: Salad, Black Bean, Corn and, Rubs: Classic, 250 96 Basic Dry, 20 Spinach and Cheese, 251 Salad, Wild Rice and Cajun Dry, 21 Quick Gumbo, 124, 125 Asparagus, 96 Pepper Dry, 22 QuikTrak™ system, x Stuffing Wild Rice and Rugelach, 432 Quinoa: Mushroom, 345 cooking guidelines for, 347 Venetian, Peas and, 342 S Fruit Salad, Minted Quinoa, Rich Roasted Vegetable Stock, 4 Sage, 16 116 Risotto: Saint Lucia Buns, 420 Herbed, with Peas and Lemony Spring-Vegetable, 268 Salad Bar Pad Thai, 270 Scallions, 350 Milanese, 343 Salad dressings, 32 Sausage and Broccoli Rabe, Blue Cheese, 34, 35 R 180–181 Green Goddess, 36 Radicchio, 117 Seafood, 245 Honey-Mustard, 33 Slaw, Cabbage, Jicama and, 113 with Swiss Chard, 269 Italian, 33 Raisin Bread, 62 Zucchini, with Sun-Dried Roasted Garlic and Chive, 34 Cinnamon Raisin, Bread- Tomatoes, 266, 267 Thousand Island, 36 Machine, 73 Roast Beef Salad with Arugula, Salad greens: Raita, 27 100 cleaning/storing, 101 Raspberry and Pink Grapefruit Roasted Asparagus and Red nutritional value of, 337 Granita, 400, 401 Peppers, 319 types of, 107 Raspberry Sauce, 403 Roasted Beet and Asian Pear Salad Niçoise, Classic, 101 Ratatouille: Salad, 116 Salmon: Baked Scrod with, 225 Roasted Broccoli with Cumin- Bow Ties with Asparagus and, Casserole, 331 Chipotle Butter, 321 292 Red Cabbage with Ginger, 322 Roasted Garlic: Poached, and Cucumber, 224 573500_bindex.qxp 11/15/05 3:28 PM Page 450

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Salmon (continued): Scrod, Baked, with Ratatouille, Smoky Spinach and Chickpea Salad, with Horseradish, 103 225 Stew, 336 Southwestern, 225 Sea Bass, Asian, 226 Snacks, 53 Salsa: Seafood: Soba Noodles with Miso-Glazed Fresh Tomato, Bruschetta, en Papillote, 243 Vegetables, 288 Smoked Fish and, 234 Kebabs, Veggie-Seafood, 244 Sorbet, 400 Mango and Black Bean, 24 Risotto, 245 Double-Chocolate, 399 Papaya-Lime, Spicy Shrimp Salad, California, 104 Watermelon, 399 with, 240 Self-monitoring, x–xi Sorrel, 117 Pico de Gallo, 24 Semifreddo, Mocha, 398 Soups. See also specific recipes Tacos with, 198–199 Semolina Pizza Dough, 300 cooking tips for, 137 Sandwiches, Latino Tuna Salad, Senegalese Peanut Soup, 132 defined, 141 233 Sesame Noodles, Cold, 286 healthy tips for, 121 Sauce(s): Shallots, 334 leftover, 126 Béchamel, 13 Shepherd’s Pie, 157 as lunches, 129 Black Bean, 8 Sherbet, 400 thriftiness of, 130 Brown, Basic, 5 Blueberry, 398 Sour Cream Coffee Cake, 84 Cheese, 13 Shish Kebabs, 202 Sour Cream Pumpkin Pie, 409 Chocolate, 402, 403 Shrimp: Sourdough White Bread, 64 Curry, 9 Asian, with Snow Peas, and Southern Oven “Fried” Chicken, Horseradish, 14 Rice, 239 151 low-fat, for pasta, 291 Creole, 239 Southwestern Black Bean Salad, Mornay, 14 Pappardelle with, 286, 287 107 Mushroom, 8 Scampi, 238 Southwestern Salmon, 225 for pastas, 291, 294 Spicy, with Papaya-Lime Salsa, Soy-glazed Tofu and Kale Sauté, Peanut, 10, 11 240, 241 257 Raspberry, 403 Tapas, Garlic Shrimp, 55 Soy milk, 256 Smoky Barbecue, 7 Teriyaki, Grilled, 238 Soy products, 256 Sweet-and-Sour, 10 Thai Corn Soup with, 128 Spaghetti: Teriyaki, 19 Sicilian Fusilli with Spinach, and Meatballs, Classic, 278, 279 Tomato, Basic, 5 Ricotta, and Raisins, 290 with Pesto and Tomatoes, 281 Walnut, Fettuccine with, 283 Sicilian Sausage-Stuffed Pizza, Spaghetti Squash Primavera, 335 Sausage: 304, 305 Spanakopita Triangles, 46 Chicken, Capers and, 152 Sicilian Tuna Wraps, 233 Spanish-Style Hominy, 348 Dressing, Rice and, 345 Slow-Cook Beef Stew, 191 Spanish Tortilla, 254, 255 Hogazas, Pepper and, 54 Slow-Cook Chicken Soup, 140 Spicy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry, Risotto, Broccoli Rabe and, Slow-Cook Dal Soup, 144 194, 195 180–181 Slow-Cook Manhattan Clam Spicy Cashew Brittle, 438 Soup, Slow-Cook Tuscan Chowder, 142 Spicy Meatloaf, 196 Bean-and-, 141 Slow-Cook Savory Lamb Stew, Spicy Onion Tartlets, 48 Turkey, Peppers and, 179 203 Spicy Pork Stir-Fry, 207 Sautéed Summer Squash, 333 Slow-Cook Turkey Chowder, Spicy Shrimp with Papaya-Lime Savory Lamb Stew, 203 140 Salsa, 240, 241 Scallions, 334 Slow-Cook Tuscan Sausage-and- Spicy Stir-Fried Sesame Spinach, Scallops: Bean Soup, 141 337 with Parsley-Brandy Pesto, 248 Slow-Cook Vegetable Barley Soup, Spicy Wheat Berry-Chickpea Roasted, with Fennel, 248 142, 143 Medley, 263 Scones: Smoked Fish and Fresh Tomato Spinach, 117 Cheese, 90 Salsa Bruschetta, 234 and Chickpea Stew, Smoky, Classic, 89 Smoked Turkey Panini, 179 336 Currant, 90 Smoky Barbecue Sauce, 7 “Creamed,” 336 573500_bindex.qxp 11/15/05 3:28 PM Page 451

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Miso Soup with Tofu &, 139 Stromboli, 311 Textured vegetable protein (TVP), Muffins, Spinach-Broccoli, 88 Stuffed French Toast, 94 256 Mushrooms, Spinach-Stuffed, Stuffed Peppers, 199 Thai Corn Soup with Shrimp, 128 50 Stuffed Swiss Chard, 268–269 Thousand Island Dressing, 36 Quiche, Cheese and, 251 Stuffing: Three Kings Day Bread (Rosca de Sicilian Fusilli with Ricotta, Cornbread, Apricot, and Reyes), 424 Raisins, and, 290 Cranberry Dressing, 356 Three-Mushroom, Onion, and Spanakopita Triangles, 46 Sausage and Rice Dressing, 345 Bacon Pizza, 309 Spicy Stir-Fried Sesame, 337 Wild Rice and Mushroom, 345 Thyme, 16 Split Pea Soup, Classic, 131 Substitutions, baking, 72 Toast(s): Squash: , 338 Anisette, 437 Spaghetti, Primavera, 335 Summer Squash: Caramelized Garlic Spread on, Summer, Sautéed, 333 Sautéed, 333 42 Summer, Soup, 135 Soup, 135 Stuffed French, 94 Winter, Soup, 135 Sushi Rolls, California, 58, 59 Toasted Coconut Custard, 386 Steak with Two Peppers, 187 Suspiros de Monja (Nun’s Sighs), Tofu, 256 Stew(s): 435 Kebabs, Marinated Tofu- Beef, 190, 191 Sweet-and-Sour Sauce, 10 Vegetable, 256 chowders vs., 141 Sweet Brown Bread, 81 Miso Soup with Spinach &, Cod, with Potatoes, 218 Sweet Cherry Soup, 146 139 cooking tips for, 137 Sweet Muffins, 85 Soy-Glazed, and Kale Sauté, Savory Lamb, 203 Sweet Potato(es): 257 Slow-Cook Beef, 191 Casserole, 364 Stir-Fry, 254 Slow-Cook Savory Lamb, 203 Chips, 363 Tomato-Curry Sauce, Cauliflower Smoky Spinach and Chickpea, Fritters, 365 with, 323 336 with Fruit Topping, 364 Tomato-Herb Rolls, 76 Sticky Buns, Classic, 78, 79 Pie, 371 Tomato Salad with Red Onion & Stir-Fry: Swiss Chard: Basil, 111 Chicken, 152 au Gratin, 338 Tomato Sauce: Chinese Vegetables, Stir-Fried, with Potatoes, 360 Fresh, Capellini with, 281 326, 327 Risotto with, 269 Roasted, 6, 7 Peanutty Tempeh and Soup, Lentil and, 132 Tools for Living, xi Vegetable, 260, 261 Stuffed, 268–269 Tortellini in Broth, 133 Sesame Spinach, Spicy, 337 Swordfish, Jamaican Jerked Tortilla, Spanish, 254, 255 Spicy Beef and Broccoli, 194, Grilled, 226 Tricolor Pasta Salad, 110 195 Triple-Ginger Gingerbread, 385 Spicy Pork, 207 T Trout Amandine, 227 tips for, 194 Tabbouleh, 346 Tuna: Tofu, 254 Tacos with Salsa, 198–199 Broiled, with Corn Relish, Stock(s), 2 Taco Salad, 102 230–231 Basic Beef, 2 Tamale Casserole, 173 Casserole, Tuna-Noodle, 232 Basic Chicken, 3 Tandoori Yogurt Marinade, 19 Pan Bagnat, 232 Basic Vegetable, 3 Tarragon, 16 Potato-Crusted Tuna Niçoise Rich Roasted Vegetable, 4 Tempeh, 256 Pizza, 306 Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese, Chili, Sweet Onion, Mushroom Teriyaki-Grilled, with Water 296, 297 and, 259 Chestnuts, 231 Strawberries, Black and White, Stir-Fry, Peanutty Vegetable with White Beans and Onions, 396, 397 and, 260, 261 103 Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, 407 Teriyaki-Grilled Tuna with Water Wraps, Sicilian, 233 Strawberry-Rhubarb Tartlets, 376, Chestnuts, 231 Tuna Salad Sandwiches Latino, 377 Teriyaki Sauce/Marinade, 19 233 573500_bindex.qxp 11/15/05 3:28 PM Page 452

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Turbot à la Nage, 234 Soup, Slow-Cook Vegetable cooking guidelines for, 347 Turkey: Barley, 142, 143 Moo Shu Pancakes, 168 Breast, Mushroom-Stuffed, Vegetarian meals, 252 Pizza Dough, 300 176, 177 Veggie-Seafood Kebabs, 244 Wild Mushroom Strudel, 48–49 Breast, Peruvian, 171 Venetian , 342 Wild Rice: Burgers, Monterey Jack, 178 Venison Steaks with Blackberry Salad, Asparagus and, 96 carving, 172 Sauce, 213 Stuffing, Mushroom and, 345 Chowder, Slow-Cook, 140 Vichyssoise, 144 Winter Squash Soup, 135 Cutlets, with Cranberry Sauce, Vietnamese Turkey Wraps, 175 Wraps: 174 Vinaigrette: Chinese Pepper Steak, 193 with Feta Topping, 171 Asian, 32 Middle Eastern Salad, 276 Meatloaf, Parmesan-Turkey, Balsamic, Kale with, 328 Sicilian Tuna, 233 174 Classic, 31 Vietnamese Turkey, 175 Panini, Smoked, 179 Orange-Mustard, 32 Roast, with Onion Gravy, 172 Walnut, Potato and Bean Salad Y Sausage, Peppers and, 179 with, 114 Yeast: sizes of, 177 Vinegar, 29 baking powder vs., 80 Smoked, Wheat Berries with Herbed, 29 types of, 78 Fruit and, 100 Yeast bread tips, 67 Wraps, Vietnamese, 175 W Yogurt: Tuscan Panzanella, 110 Waffles, Buttermilk, 91 Biscuits, Basic Yogurt, 89 Tuscan-Style Pork Roast, 208, 209 Watercress, 117 Cheese, 30 TVP (textured vegetable protein), Watermelon Sorbet, 399 Garlic and Herb, 31 256 Weekly Allowance, ix Raita, 27 Twice-Baked Potatoes, 272 Weight Watchers program: Sauce, Yogurt-Mint, Lamb behavior changes in, x–xi Chops with, 202 V contact information for, x, xi Soup, Cucumber and, Herbed, Vanilla Layer Cake with exercise recommendations, 146 Chocolate-Ginger Frosting, ix–x Soup, with Lamb Meatballs, 379 Healthy Eating Guidelines, ix 121 Veal: principles of, vii–viii Tandoori, Marinade, 19 Chops, Balsamic-Glazed, 212 supportive atmosphere of, xi Pizzaiola, 212 Weight Watchers Turn Around™ Z storing, 197 program, viii–ix Zesty Chicken-Noodle Casserole, Vegetable(s): Wheat Berries with Smoked 156 cooking techniques for, 319 Turkey and Fruit, 100 Zucchini: fresh vs. frozen/canned, 330 White Bean-Garlic Dip & Veggies, Bread, 84 Fried Rice, 340 43 Lemon-Thyme, on Flatbread, grilling, 46 Whole Broiled Fish Moroccan 314, 315 Kebabs, Veggie-Seafood, 244 Style, 228, 229 Risotto, with Sun-Dried Quesadillas, 274 Whole grains, 340 Tomatoes, 266, 267 Roasted, Classic, 332, 333 Whole Wheat: