Vital Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com INDEX

Cabbage-Apple Slaw, 83 in remedy recipe, 82 A Celeriac, Fennel, & Apple slicing, 83 Acorn squash, 157, 212 , 104 storing, 42 Age-related macular Cranberry-Apple Crisp, 345 degeneration (ARMD), 56 Fish with Apples, 253 , 134 No-Wait Apple Cran-Peary B Air-conditioning grilles, , 140 Bachelor’s buttons, 103 cleaning, 247 Persimmon-Apple Cake, 347 Back pain, 100 Air fresheners, 51, 259 Pork Chops with Apples & Bacon, 200, 209, 292 Ale, 170 Raisins, 234 Bacon drippings, 205 Allspice, 46, 116, 120, 334, 343 , 138 Baking pans, 341, 345 Almond milk, 315 in remedy recipe, 316 Balsamic , 233 Almond oil, 46 Spinach-Apple Salad, 76 Almonds, 139, 160, 227, 272, 282 Sweet Vinegar Cabbage with Apricot-Balsamic Fizz, 328 Aloe vera, 317 Apples, 193 Balsamic Beef Short Ribs, 244 Anchovies, 85, 134, 284, 287 Appliances, cleaning, 203 Balsamic Blue Anthocyanin, 189, 199 Apricots, apricot nectar Dressing, 37 Anti-aging recipes, 11, 92, 204 Apricot & Almond Chutney, Balsamic Onions, Peppers, & Aphrodisiacs, 258 139 Tomatoes, 190 Appetizers. See Dips and Apricot-Balsamic Fizz, 328 Balsamic Peach Bundt Cake, spreads; Finger foods benefits of, 138, 139, 349 350 Apple cider, 299 chutney, 141 Balsamic Roasted Plums, 344 dip, 266 Balsamic , 32 Apple Pie Power Drink, 327 ham with, 242 benefits of, 32, 36, 105, 124, benefits of, 55, 104, 114, 129, 131 Maple-Apricot Pork Chops, 226 238 Classic Apple Cider Vinegar, 4 in remedy recipes, 50, 160, 292 Berry-Balsamic Chocolate described, ix ARMD (age-related macular Milkshake, 358 for fatigue, 337 degeneration), 56 Bracing Balsamic Root as herbal tincture base, 327 Arthritis, 4, 36 Vegetable Soup, 155 for muscle cramps, 333 Artichokes, 86, 285 Broccoli with Walnuts & in remedy recipes, 4, 38, 41, Arugula, 102, 237 Balsamic Vinegar, 186 316, 320, 324, 332, 337 Asparagus, 70, 210 chocolate-vinegar cooler, 314 substitute for, 63 Asthma, 65 Cinnamon with Summer Switchel, 324 Avocados Balsamic Strawberries, 307 Super Juice, 323 Avocado-Cucumber , 268 commercial, 150 for weight loss, 319 benefits of, 42, 90, 249 described, ix Apples, apple juice for first aid, 268 as flavor enhancer, 230 Apple-Pear Smoothie, 313 Green Goddess Dressing, 42 infused, 359 Apples & Greens with Italiano, 286 Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette, 36 & Beer, 205 One-Size-Does-Not-Fit-All Oil & Vinegar Cake, 353 benefits of, 76, 138, 205, 327 Guacamole, 286 as remedy, 32, 107, 160

362 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com Slow Cooker Balsamic Beans, green, 118, 174, 200 Honey-Vinegar Beets with Chicken & Vegetables, 230 Beans, lima, 215 Mushrooms, 196 Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Lively Liver Libation, 325 Chicken Stew, 174 Balsamic Beef Short Ribs, 244 and onion salad, 77 Strawberry-Balsamic Pie, 341 Beef & Blue Cheese Slow- Purple Eggs & Pickled substitute for, 63 Cooked Sliders, 304 Beets, 121 sulfites in, 45 Beef Fillets with Nectarine in remedy recipes, 58, 170 Wild Rice & Ginger Balsamic , 238 Belgian endive, 94 Salad, 105 Beef Tenderloin with Wine Bell peppers Bananas, 227, 288, 315, 317, 320 Sauce, 235 Baked Red Pepper , 52, 54, 56, 65 benefits of, 152, 166, 172, Dumplings, 298 Barley, 149 231, 238, 244 Balsamic Onions, Peppers, Basil cooking tips, 166 & Tomatoes, 190 Basil Cream Sauce, 57 Dilly of a Picadillo Dip, 282 benefits of, 80, 97, 135, 158, 296 benefits of, 29, 57, 60, 88, 306 goulash, 173 marinated stuffed, 204 caprese salad, 97 Grand & Glorious Beef Pepper-Wrapped Sausages, 295 Fresh & Basil Sauce, 60 Stew, 172 Rainbow Mixed Peppers, 202 Mini Caprese Bites, 306 Hamburger Vegetable Soup, in remedy recipes, 84, 224, 273 preserving in vinegar, 67 152 roasting, 85, 202 Tomato-Potato-Basil Soup, marinade for, 236 Sirloin Tips with Peppers & 148 New England Boiled Dinner, Onions, 231 Tuna-Basil Caponata, 287 228 Stir-Fried Fish & Peppers, 251 Basting brushes, 55, 56 pepper-caper relish for, 224 storing, 219 Basting , 54, 55 Quick & Easy Chili con Stuffed-Pepper Soup, 166 Bay leaves, 29, 117 Carne, 175 Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers, Beans, dried. See also Black-eyed Rigatoni with Spicy Meat 303 peas; Chickpeas; Lentils Sauce, 246 Sweet & Spicy Red Pepper benefits of, 78, 79, 100, 151, Sirloin Tips with Peppers & Dip, 277 154, 279 Onions, 231 Belly fat, 32 Black Bean Salad, 79 Beef broth, 162 Berries, 96, 156, 160, 318, 358. Black Bean Soup, 154 Beer, 132, 171, 173, 205, 289 See also specific types Boston Baked Bean Dip, 279 Beet greens, 121, 197 Beta-carotene, 50, 127, 189, draining canned, 79 Beets, beet juice 212 gassiness from canned, 161 Beet, Chickpea, & Almond Betacyanin, 189 Great Northern Baked Beans, Dip, 272 Beta-sitosterol, 82 209 benefits of, 121, 188, 325 Beverages (non-alcoholic). See also overcooked, 209 Creamy Roasted Beet & Cocktails; Smoothies; Wine Red Beans & Rice Salad, 78 Parsnip Soup, 164 Anti-Virus Cocktail, 326 in remedy recipes, 166, 300 Deep-Fried Beets with Apple Pie Power Drink, 327 storing, 195 Dip, 290 chocolate-vinegar cooler, 314 White Bean & Pasta Salad, handling tip, 188 Hot Chocolate with a Bite, 335 100 Harvard, 188 ice garnish, 330 White Beans with Tomatoes Health-Boostin’ Honey & Lemon-Ginger Tonic, 322 & , 195 Horseradish Beets, 188 Lively Liver Libation, 325

Index 363 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com Beverages (continued) crumbling, 159 Slow Cooker Pork & peach mocktail, 329 dip, 272 Cabbage, 242 Peachy Keen Shrub Syrup, storing, 37, 159 storing, 219 329 Vanishing Blue Cheese Sweet Vinegar Cabbage as remedies, 312, 316, 320, Spread, 274 with Apples, 193 324, 328, 332, 337 Bone health, 119, 187, 197, 292 Unstuffed Cabbage, 225 sparkling raspberry, 18 Borage, 94, 103 Cakes Strawberry-Rhubarb Shrub, Bourbon, 55, 329, 332 angel food, 353 330 Brain health, 96, 134, 208, 280 Balsamic Peach Bundt Summer Switchel, 324 Brandy, 123 Cake, 350 Super Juice, 323 Bread, 181, 274, 285 Chocolate-Chili Bundt Blackberries, 18 Bread crumbs, 134 Cake, 354 Black-eyed peas, 176, 185, 266 Bread salad, 85 Crazy Cake, 359 Black pepper, 37, 117, 120, 331 Broccoli greasing Bundt pans, 350 Blenders, 36, 88, 177, 336, 337 benefits of, 77, 186 Oil & Vinegar Cake, 353 Blood pressure control, 160 Broccoli & Mushroom Persimmon-Apple Cake, 347 Bloodstains, 304 Salad, 77 pumpkin, 361 Blood sugar control, 107, 120, Broccoli-Nut Salad, 84 removing from pan, 353 160 Broccoli with Walnuts & Ricotta-Orange Cheesecake, Blueberries Balsamic Vinegar, 186 355 Aloe-Blueberry Smoothie, 317 as dippers, 309 Rose Petal Zucchini Cake, 342 benefits of, 48, 142, 248 in remedy recipe, 90 storing, 351, 354 and blue cheese salad, 99 storing, 219 Super Spice Cake, 348 Chicken Breasts with Brown sugar, 133, 140, 357 tips for making, 360, 361 Blueberries, 248 Bruises, 156 Candy, 340, 354, 358 Fabulous Fat-Burning Brussels sprouts, 186, 210, 294 Canning techniques, 11, 112, Smoothie, 319 Burn treatment, 334 144, 145 Heart-Healthy Blueberry Butter, 190, 191, 226, 307, 345 Cantaloupe, 280 Marinade, 48 Buttermilk, 41 Capers, 60, 224 paired with walnuts, 227 Butternut squash, 193, 203 Capsaicin, 22 in remedy recipes, 96, 156, 352 Cardamom, 47, 343 Spicy Blueberry Chutney, 142 Carrots, carrot juice stains from, 142 C benefits of, 72, 153, 212, 325 Blue cheese Cabbage with berry vinegar, 199 Balsamic Blue Cheese benefits of, 73, 83, 171 different colored, 72 Dressing, 37 Cabbage-Apple Slaw, 83 French Carrot Salad, 72 Beef & Blue Cheese Slow- cooking tip, 225 Lively Liver Libation, 325 Cooked Sliders, 304 Fruity Red Cabbage, 191 Oven-Roasted Baby Carrots, benefits of, 37, 159, 291 Malty Mustardy Coleslaw, 73 212 and blueberry salad, 99 New England Boiled paired with chicken, 227 Blue Cheese & Cranberry Dinner, 228 storing, 219 Crostini, 291 Oktoberfest Stew, 171 Casseroles, 184, 203, 232 Crowd-Pleasing Potato & in remedy recipe, 137 Cataracts, 47 Blue Cheese Soup, 159 retaining color of, 193 Cauliflower, 118, 167, 184, 309

364 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com Cayenne pepper, 41, 114, 137, 328 Melt, 233 Fruit & Tomato Chutney, 138 Celeriac, 104, 207 paired with carrots, 227 history of, 139 Celery, 61, 80, 86, 195, 219 in remedy recipe, 149 Mango Chutney, 136 Celery seed, benefits of, 97, 112 rinsing, 243 No-Wait Apple Cran-Peary Chamomile, 29 Roasted Chicken Risotto, 245 Chutney, 140 Champagne vinegar, 38, 44, 63, sautéed breasts, 248 Poached Salmon with 348 Slow Cooker Balsamic Chutney, 250 Cheese. See also specific types Chicken & Vegetables, 230 Spicy Blueberry Chutney, 142 benefits of, 229, 299 Slow Cooker Balsamic Strawberry-Rhubarb Cheesy Cucumber Dip, 275 Chicken Stew, 174 Chutney, 143 Festive Fruit & Cheese Pie, 349 slow cooker BBQ, 246 Cilantro, 49, 254, 268 grating, 233 slowing bacterial growth on, Cinnamon Have a Ball Cheese Ball, 269 223 benefits of, 81, 116, 125, 138, paired with eggs, 227 stock, 154 246, 307, 320 processed, 269 store-bought rotisserie, 90 Cinnamon Nachos with storing, 299 storing, 243 Balsamic Strawberries, 307 tips for using, 306 Chicken broth, 165 in remedy recipe, 54 Cheese tortellini, 165 Chickpeas, 259, 272, 300, 303 substitution for, 343 Cherries, cherry juice Chickweed, 75 Citrus zest, 141, 163, 244. benefits of, 124, 169, 240 Chicory, 75 See also specific citrus fruits buying and freezing, 169 Chile peppers. See Hot peppers CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), Cheery Cherry Soup, 169 Chili, 175, 177 231 Duck Breasts with Pickled Chili powder, 175, 179, 270, Clams, 168, 254 Plums & Cherries, 240 279, 354 Cloves, 121, 123, 326, 343 Pickled Plums & Cherries, Chives, benefits of, 35, 102, Cobb, Bob, 90 124 267 Cobblers. See Pies, cobblers, pitting techniques, 124 Chocolate and cocoa and crisps in remedy recipes, 4, 124, 332 benefits of, 335, 340, 354 Cocktails Sour Cherry Vinegar, 19 Berry-Balsamic Chocolate Apricot-Balsamic Fizz, 328 Chicken Milkshake, 358 chocolate-vinegar cooler, 314 Alfredo pasta, 228 Chocolate-Chili Bundt Cake, Cranberry−Black Pepper benefits of, 90, 174, 177, 243 354 Cocktails, 331 chicken bites, 306 chocolate-vinegar cooler, 314 Figgy Bourbon Cocktail, 332 Chicken Breasts with Crazy Cake, 359 ice garnish for, 330 Blueberries, 248 Dark Chocolate Peanut Manhattan, 334 Chicken Thighs with Red Butter Fudge, 340 peach and bourbon cocktail, Wine Vinegar, 223 Hot Chocolate with a Bite, 335 329 Cranberry Chicken, 243 paired with raspberries, 227 sparkling cranberry, 17 Fajitas Dixie Style, 249 Cholesterol control, 160 strawberry-rhubarb collins, 330 Lemon Roasted Chicken, 224 Chutneys Superpowered Punch, 333 Mango Chicken Chili, 177 Apricot & Almond Chutney, Cocoa. See Chocolate and cocoa marinade for, 45 139 Coconut, 356 marinated wings, 240 apricot chutney, 141 Coconut milk, 316 Open-Face Gruyère Chicken benefits of, 250 Coconut oil, 354

Index 365 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com Coconut vinegar, 10 grease removal, 215 removing seeds from, 275 Coffee, 47, 50 stainless steel, 89, 125 Currants, 81, 191 Colds and flu Coolers, deodorizing, 286 Cuts and scrapes, 268 capsaicin for, 22 Corn Cutting boards, 53, 65, 305 chicken soup for, 149 benefits of, 79, 135, 154 Four Thieves Vinegar for, 27 buying, 271 for, 129 Charred Corn Salsa, 270 D nasturtium leaves for, 102 on the cob, 270 Dairy products, 33, 167, 179. papayas for, 142 freezing, 135 See also specific types Collard greens, 205 High-Summer Corn Relish, 135 Dandelion greens, 74 Color of food, 189 storing, 219 Deglaze, defined, 241 . See also Chutneys Sufferin’ Succotash, 215 Deodorizers aioli, 134 Corned beef, 228 air fresheners, 51, 259 Anchovy , 134 Cornstarch shelf life, 271 for coolers, 286 apple relish, 138 Corn syrup, 91 for kitchen equipment, 53, Big Apple Hot Dog Topping, 129 Cottage cheese, storing, 274, 293 62, 65 Classic Coarse-Grain Crab, 58, 256 Depression, 94 Mustard, 132 Cranberries Desserts. See specific types Cranberry , 130 benefits of, 130, 140, 291 Detoxification, 74 extending with vinegar, 94 Blue Cheese & Cranberry Diabetes, 54 Healthy Homemade Ketchup, Crostini, 291 Digestive aids, 312, 346 127 Cranberry-Apple Crisp, 345 , 36, 50 High-Summer Corn Relish, 135 Cranberry−Black Pepper Dill, 29, 115, 275 Home Front , 137 Cocktails, 331 Dips and spreads honey mustard, 132 Cranberry Chicken, 243 apricot, 266 Mighty Marvelous Mustard, 133 Cranberry Ketchup, 130 Avocado-Cucumber Salsa, Mushroom Ketchup, 128 Cranberry–Sweet Potato 268 mustard relish, 135 Smoothie, 314 Baked Ricotta−Tomato papaya relish, 142 No-Wait Apple Cran-Peary Spread, 283 Peachy-Keen Sandwich Chutney, 140 Beet, Chickpea, & Almond Topper, 131 in remedy recipes, 160, 284 Dip, 272 as remedies, 129, 134, 137, tip for using, 130 Black Olive Tapenade, 284 142, 224 Cranberry vinegar, 17, 243 blue cheese, 272 shelf life of, 136 Crème de cassis, 44 Boston Baked Bean Dip, 279 storing homemade, 113 Crisps. See Pies, cobblers, and crisps Charred Corn Salsa, 270 tips for making, 144–145 Crystal, cleaning, 336 Cheesy Cucumber Dip, 275 tomato ketchup, 129, 130 Cucumbers. See also Pickles Deep-Fried Beets with Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), 231 and pickling Horseradish Dip, 290 Cookies, 351, 360 Avocado-Cucumber Salsa, 268 Dilly of a Picadillo Dip, 282 Cooking spray, 212 benefits of, 82, 97, 99 dip for onion rings, 206 Cookware, cleaning Cheesy Cucumber Dip, 275 dipping oil for bread, 274 aluminum, 283, 315 Frozen Cucumber Salad, 97 Festive Fruit Dip, 288 copper, 278 for pickling, 115 flavored vinegar dip, 309 glass ovenware, 198 Quick Cucumber Salad, 82 fortified vinegar dip, 272

366 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com leek, 302 nutrients in, 93 Cheese & Cider Fondue, 299 lowering fat in, 285 Pack-in-the-Protein Quiche, 229 chicken bites, 306 Magical Melon Salsa, 280 paired with cheese, 227 Cinnamon Nachos with malt vinegar−tarragon dip, 282 Pickled Pink Deviled Eggs, 300 Balsamic Strawberries, 307 Mushroom Dip with Purple Eggs & Pickled Beets, 121 Deep-Fried Beets with Guinness, 289 separating, 355 Horseradish Dip, 290 One-Size-Does-Not-Fit-All Spiced Pickled Eggs, 122 Easy Mini Meatloaf Bites, 297 Guacamole, 286 spills and stains from, 92 Happy, Healthy New Year Positively Pleasing Peanut storing whites, 355 Sliders, 305 , 281 substitute for, 348 Have a Ball Cheese Ball, 269 Raspberry–Poppy Seed Dip, 276 Tamago-su, 11 Marinated Olives, 296 as remedies, 268, 273, 276, Elderberries, 326 Mini Caprese Bites, 306 280, 284, 288 Espresso, 47. See also Coffee Pancetta-Wrapped Figs, 292 salsa use tips, 309 Exhaust fans, cleaning, 247 Pepper-Wrapped Sausages, 295 Salt & Vinegar Potatoes with Eye health, 47, 56, 212, 273, 356 Pickled Pink Deviled Eggs, 300 Yogurt-Scallion Dip, 293 quantity guidelines, 308 Spinach-Artichoke Dip, 285 as remedies, 292, 296, 300 Sweet & Spicy Red Pepper F Robust Roasted Mushrooms, 302 Fajitas, 249 Dip, 277 Salt & Vinegar Potatoes with Fatigue, 337 Tangy Tropical Fruit Salsa, 273 Yogurt-Scallion Dip, 293 Fennel Texas Caviar, 266 Smoked-Fish Pâté, 278 Belgian Endive & Fennel thinning after refrigeration, 290 Southern Boiled Peanuts, 301 Salad, 94 tips for making, 308 Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers, 303 benefits of, 104, 119, 245 Tuna-Basil Caponata, 287 Fires, fire safety, 260 Celeriac, Fennel, & Apple Vanishing Blue Cheese Fish and seafood. See also specific types Salad, 104 Spread, 274 benefits of, 251, 253, 259, 278 Fennel & Swiss Chard with Wonderful Walnut Dip, 267 bones in, 253 Pasta, 201 Dishwashing tips, 76, 249, 331 buying, 224 Pickled Cherry Tomatoes & Distilled white vinegar. See cutting raw, 252 Fennel, 119 White vinegar Fish with Apples, 253 slicing, 201 Drains, clogged, 278 freezing, 259 vs. sweet anise, 119 Dressings. See Salad dressings Poached Fish with Bean Sauce, 259 Fennel seeds, 312 Drinking glasses, cleaning, 331 in remedy recipes, 252, 256 Feta cheese, 98, 122 Duck, 240 scaling fish, 253, 261 Figs, 241, 292, 332 Dutch ovens, 213 Smoked-Fish Pâté, 278 Finger foods Stir-Fried Fish & Peppers, 251 Baked Red Pepper storing, 255 Dumplings, 298 E tips for preparing, 261 Eggplant, 61, 174, 198, 203 Beef & Blue Cheese Slow- Flaxseed, flaxseed oil, 34, 44, 315, Eggs Cooked Sliders, 304 319, 321 Age-Defying Egg Salad, 92 Blue Cheese & Cranberry Flour, 359 benefits of, 35, 59, 67, 121, Crostini, 291 Flowers, edible, 24, 94, 102, 103, 342 122, 187, 222, 297 Brussels Sprout & Prosciutto Fondue, 299 hard-boiled, 92, 121, 122 Skewers, 294 Food processors, 177, 216, 269, 284

Index 367 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com Food safety, 114, 239 in remedy recipes, 62, 65, 120, pickle juice baste for, 222 Fortified , 25, 272 134, 337 in soup, 170 Four Thieves Vinegar, 13, 27 roasting, 158 Headaches, 38 Free radicals, 194 in , 109 Heartburn, 112 Freezing techniques. See specific substitute for, 86 Heart health foods Ginger apricots for, 160 French dressing, 43 benefits of, 34, 140, 239, 259 avocados for, 82 Fruit. See also specific fruits candied, 136, 145 black beans for, 166 buying, 141 concentrate of, 324 cranberry beverage for, 17 as dessert, 340 fresh vs. ground, 322 garlic for, 120 dried, 291, 348 Gingery Mango Barbecue Heart-Healthy Blueberry Festive Fruit & Cheese Pie, 349 Sauce, 56 Marinade, 48 Festive Fruit Dip, 288 grating, 155 Heart-Healthy Veggie Festive Fruit Scrap Vinegar, 8 Lemon-Ginger Tonic, 322 Casserole, 184 fresh vs. frozen or canned, 190 substitution for, 343 red wine for, 88 fruit salad dressing, 37 Wild Rice & Ginger Balsamic salad for, 90 fruit salsa smoothie, 318 Salad, 105 St. Hildegard’s Tonic, 15 Fruit & Tomato Chutney, 138 Glutathione, 82 tomato sauce for, 62 Green and Fruity Smoothie, 312 Gluten, 291 Heatstroke, 22, 114 in green salads, 99 Goat cheese, 76, 292 Herbs. See also specific herbs juice from canned, 44 Gout, 124 as basting brushes, 56 Mighty Multinutrient Granite countertops, 50 dried vs. fresh, 48 Smoothie, 321 Grapes, grape juice, 126, 160, Elegant Herbal Vinegar, 12 for pickling, 119 316, 321, 323 Four Thieves Vinegar, 13, 27 pickling brine for, 126 Grease disposal, 235 freezing, 48 Tangy Tropical Fruit Salsa, 273 Grease spills, 321 for health care, 29 washing, 26, 280 Greens, 227, 257. See also Salad Hearty Herbal Dressing, 35 Fruit juice, enhancing, 319 greens; specific types herbes de Provence, 46 Frying techniques, 206, 262 Green tea, 319 for infused vinegars, 15 Fudge, 340 Green tomatoes, 137, 352 preserving in vinegar, 67 Grills and grilling, 211, 236, 237, storing fresh, 71 G 245, 262, 263 substitution guidelines, 87 Game, 260 Gruyère cheese, 213, 233, 299 tinctures of, 327 Garlic tips for using, 67 Apples & Greens with Garlic H High blood pressure, 58 & Beer, 205 Ham High-fructose corn syrup benefits of, 29, 40, 77, 160 with apricots, 242 (HFCS), 91 Black-Eyed Peas with Garlic benefits of, 91, 170 Homemade vinegar. See Vinegar & Kale, 185 cooking tip, 91 making; specific vinegar types freezing, 185 glaze for, 55 Honey Garlicky Roasted Potatoes, 194 Here’s to Your Heart Ham benefits of, 34, 96, 122 paired with onions, 227 Loaf, 222 for fatigue, 337 peeling, 126 mold prevention for, 222 Health-Boostin’ Honey & preserving, 66 overly salty, 260 Horseradish Beets, 188

368 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com honey mustard, 132 tips for using, 322, 359 Leftovers, freezing, 97. See also Honey-Vinegar Beets with vegetable, 23 specific foods Mushrooms, 196 Legumes. See Beans, dried; measuring, 104 Black-eyed peas; Lentils raw, 281 J Lemons, lemon juice Jalapeño peppers, 142, 154, 177, in remedy recipes, 24, 41, 337 benefits of, 42, 44, 142, 156, 278 202, 277 shelf life of, 271 juicing, 295, 313 Jars and containers Summer Switchel, 324 Lemon-Ginger Tonic, 322 filling, 127 Honeydew melon, 95, 280 Lemon Roasted Chicken, 224 metal lids on, 13 Horseradish, 38, 39, 188, 290 substitute for, 16 number needed, 117 Hot dogs, 129, 131, 238 Wake-Up Call Lemon sterilizing, 4, 115 Hot peppers. See also Cayenne Marinade, 47 washing, 7 pepper; Jalapeño peppers Lemon thyme, 51 wide-mouth, 9 benefits of, 49, 52, 128, 286, 301 Lentils, 73, 153 Jell-O®, 361 handling tips, 128 Lettuce, storing, 109, 219, 305 Joint pain, 328, 332. See also Pickled Grapes with Libido, 258 Arthritis & Red Pepper, 126 Light cream, 162 Juniper berries, 292 Scoville scale, 181 Lime juice, 54, 95, 158, 252 Ultra-Easy Hot-Pepper Liquor, shelf life of, 271 Vinegar, 22 K Liver function, 74, 296, 325 Hot-pepper sauce, 37, 39, 114 Kale Lung disease, 88 Hot-pepper vinegar, 236 benefits of, 70, 185 Lutein, 56, 189 Houston, Sam, 52, 316 Black-Eyed Peas with Garlic Lycopene, 127, 189, 217, 280 Hummus, 259 & Kale, 185 Kale & Kielbasa Soup, 151 M I Kale & Yukon Gold Potato Macaroni, 91 Ice cream and ices, 344, 346, 358 Salad, 70 Macular degeneration (ARMD), 56 Ice substitutes, 303, 312 in remedy recipes, 56, 296 Madeira wine, 46 Immune boosters, 50, 119, 120, salad with peaches, 71 Malt vinegar 186, 300 softening, 185 benefits of, 73, 132 Indigestion, 312 Ketchup described, ix Indoles, 189 benefits of, 52, 251 malt vinegar−tarragon dip, 282 Inflammation, 256, 288 Cranberry Ketchup, 130 Malty Mustardy Coleslaw, 73 Infused vinegar Healthy Homemade Ketchup, 127 Merry Malt Vinegar, 7 commercial vinegar for, 11 Mushroom Ketchup, 128 substitute for, 63 described, ix tomato, 129, 130 Malt vinegar salt, 8 egg, 11 Kidney health, 160 Mangoes flower, 24 Kielbasa, 151 benefits of, 56, 136, 177 vs. fortified, 25 Kitchen equipment, Gingery Mango Barbecue fruit, 8, 16, 17, 328 deodorizing, 53, 62, 65 Sauce, 56 herbal, 12, 15 Kiwifruit, 288, 316 Mango Chicken Chili, 177 hot-pepper, 22 Mango Chutney, 136 spice, 14 L Marvelous Mango Vinegar, 20 tips for making, 28 Leeks, 157, 302 in remedy recipe, 346

Index 369 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com Maple syrup Metabolic rate, 84 Nectarines, 238 benefits of, 36, 226 Microwave ovens, 255, 297 New England Boiled Dinner, 228 grades of, 192 Milk, 206, 320, 353, 358 Nutmeg, 127, 343 Maple-Apricot Pork Chops, 226 Mini peppers, 303 Nuts, 208, 267. See also specific types Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette, 36 Mint, 29, 72 Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes, 192 Molasses, 47, 50, 54, 354 O New England Maple Vinegar, 11 Mozzarella cheese, 97, 306 Oatmeal, 356 shelf life of, 271 Muscle cramps, 133, 324, 333 , 170, 261, 294, 300, 353 Summer Switchel, 324 Mushrooms Olive oil (extra virgin) Marinades benefits of, 77, 172 benefits of, 32, 43, 194 Bellini Marinade, 44 Broccoli & Mushroom Salad, 77 Oil & Vinegar Cake, 353 Coffee-Molasses Marinade, 50 Honey-Vinegar Beets with vs. other types, 223 freezing, 52 Mushrooms, 196 in remedy recipes, 62 Heart-Healthy Blueberry leftover, 302 Olives Marinade, 48 Mushroom Dip with Guinness, 289 benefits of, 61, 85, 86, 296 last-minute, 45, 53 Mushroom Ketchup, 128 Black Olive Tapenade, 284 Luscious Lemon-ade, 51 Robust Roasted Mushrooms, 302 Marinated Olives, 296 Madeira Marinade, 46 storing, 289 removing from jar, 296 Mexican Marinade, 49 types of, 308 storing, 100 Mustard-Tarragon Marinade, 43 washing, 196 Tuna with Olives, 258 reductions of, 38 Mustard Onions Red Wine Marinade, 45 benefits of, 36, 40, 133, 207, Anti-Aging Italian-Style as remedies, 47, 65, 236 248, 256 Onions, 204 tips for making, 43 Celeriac in Vinegar-Mustard Balsamic Onions, Peppers, & tips for using, 47, 49, 53 Sauce, 207 Tomatoes, 190 Wake-Up Call Lemon Classic Coarse-Grain and beet salad, 77 Marinade, 47 Mustard, 132 benefits of, 45, 62, 92, 117, Marjoram, 29, 128 for cold and flu prevention, 129 129, 193, 202, 297 Marshmallows, storing, 335 honey mustard, 132 Big Apple Hot Dog Topping, 129 Mayonnaise Malty Mustardy Coleslaw, 73 Clams with Tomatoes & Anchovy Mayonnaise, 134 Mighty Marvelous Mustard, 133 Onions, 254 benefits of, 33, 73, 92, 187, 303 Mighty Mustard Dressing, 40 cutting without tears, 84, 117 garlic (aioli), 134 for muscle cramps, 133 digestion of, 73 for grilling vegetables, 237 Mustard-Tarragon Marinade, 43 enhancing flavor of, 155 Meat. See also specific types relish, 135 freezing, 165 browning, 152 stains from, 40 Lightly Does It Onion Soup, 162 buying, 224 substitute for prepared, 40 Out-of-This-World Onion digestive aid for, 346 Mustard greens, 94, 155 Rings, 206 freezing, 259 Mustard seeds, 112, 132 paired with garlic, 227 grease disposal, 235 Mycoderma aceti (vinegar peeling, 199, 214 tenderizing, 49, 234, 260 mother), 6, 10 Pickled Sliced Onions, 117 Medications, and vinegar in remedy recipes, 194, 288 interaction, 321 N removing skin from, 131 Melons, enhancing flavor of, 344. Nachos, 307 Sirloin Tips with Peppers & See also specific types Nasturtiums, 102, 103, 257 Onions, 231

370 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com Spinach Salad with Onions chicken Alfredo, 228 Pickles and pickling & Oranges, 74 cooking tip, 101 Bread & Butter Pickles, 112 sprouted, 165 Crowd-Pleasing brine for fruit, 126 storing, 202, 219 Mediterranean Orzo Salad, 98 cherries, 124 tips for using, 277 Feed-a-Hungry-Bunch Salad, 91 Easy Spicy Dill Pickles, 115 Onion skins, 153, 250 Fennel & Swiss Chard with feta cheese, 122 Oranges, orange juice Pasta, 201 food safety tip, 114 benefits of, 34, 54, 74, 139, Rigatoni with Spicy Meat number of jars for, 117 244, 252, 355 Sauce, 246 One-Day-Wonder Mixed fruit cups, 101 rinsing, 246 Pickles, 118 Ricotta-Orange Cheesecake, 355 salad-making tips, 108 Pickled Chard Coolers, 114 Spinach Salad with Onions in soup, 180 Pickled Cherry Tomatoes & & Oranges, 74 Taste-Tempting Tortellini Soup, 165 Fennel, 119 Orange zest, 163, 244, 296 White Bean & Pasta Salad, 100 Pickled Grapes with Oregano, 29 Pasta sauces, 60, 61, 62 Rosemary & Red Pepper, 126 Organic foods, 218, 277 Pasteurization, 5 Pickled Plums & Cherries, 124 Orzo, 98 Peaches Pickled Pumpkin, 120 Ovens, traditional. See also Balsamic Peach Bundt Cake, 350 Pickled Sliced Onions, 117 Microwave ovens benefits of, 123, 131 Purple Eggs & Pickled Beets, 121 aluminum foil in, 172 Grilled Turkey Tenderloin with refrigerator pickles, 118 cleaning, 194, 198, 211 Peaches, 237 as remedies, 112, 114, 120, preheating, 177 in kale salad, 71 124, 137 tips for using, 171, 356 peach and bourbon cocktail, 329 Spiced Peaches, 123 Oysters, 258 Peachy-Keen Sandwich Topper, 131 Spiced Pickled Eggs, 122 peach mocktail, 329 Spiced Prunes with Earl Grey P Peach-Raspberry Cobbler, 357 Tea, 125 Pancetta, 292 Peachy Keen Shrub Syrup, 329 sterilizing jars for, 115 Papayas, 142, 273 Peachy Keen Vinegar, 16 storing homemade, 113 Paprika, 41 peeling, 123 tips for making, 144–145 Parmesan cheese, 62, 285 in remedy recipe, 268 troubleshooting, 113 Parsley Spiced Peaches, 123 vinegars for, 11, 112, 144 benefits of, 29, 42, 51 Peach nectar, 44, 316 Watermelon Rind Pickles, 116 flat-leaf, 72 Peanut butter, 281, 302, 315, 340 Pies, cobblers, and crisps Lively Liver Libation, 325 Peanut oil, 176 Cranberry-Apple Crisp, 345 in remedy recipes, 15, 36 Peanuts, 82, 301 enhancing piecrust nutrition, 352 as superfood, 287 Pears, 94, 140, 191, 313 Festive Fruit & Cheese Pie, 349 Parsnips, 164 Peas, 88, 101, 208, 219 graham cracker crust, 349 Party food. See Dips and spreads; Pecans, 18, 79, 84, 269, 345 Green-Tomato Mincemeat Pie, 352 Finger foods Peppers. See Bell peppers; Hot Peach-Raspberry Cobbler, 357 Pasta peppers; Hot-pepper sauce Pineapple-Coconut Crunch, 356 baked, 108 Persimmons, 347 removing pastry from hands, 349 benefits of, 100, 201 Pest control, 195, 289 storing, 351 bland salad fix, 98 Pesticides, on produce, 26 Strawberry-Balsamic Pie, 341 blood sugar and, 107 , 62, 88, 294 tips for making, 360, 361 Pickle juice, 222

Index 371 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com Pigweed, 75 Roastin’ the Blues, 199 summer squash in, 214 Pimento, 200 Salt & Vinegar Potatoes with Refrigerators, cleaning, 35, 211 Pineapple, 96, 100, 232, 356 Yogurt-Scallion Dip, 293 . See Condiments Pine nuts, 57, 213 storing, 219, 293 Rhubarb, 143, 330 Pistachios, 81 Tomato-Potato-Basil Soup, 148 Rice. See also Wild rice Plantain, 205 Poultry. See Chicken; Turkey; benefits of, 101, 245 Plums, 124, 163, 240, 344 Turkey sausage cooking tips, 19, 101, 105 Poppy seed, 276 Produce. See Fruit; Vegetables freezing, 107 Pork Prosciutto, 234, 294 Red Beans & Rice Salad, 78 benefits of, 173, 226, 234 Prunes, 125 Roasted Chicken Risotto, 245 Easy Mini Meatloaf Bites, 297 Pumpkin, 120, 168, 361 shelf life of, 271 Fajitas Dixie Style, 249 Purslane, 75 Spicy Rice Salad, 81 food safety and, 239 Summer Vegetable−Rice Salad, 101 Maple-Apricot Pork Chops, 226 Q types for risotto, 245 Pork Chops with Apples & Queen Anne’s lace (wild carrot), 75 vs. wild rice, 105 Raisins, 234 Quercetin, 47, 153, 189, 194 , ix, 6, 82, 119 Pork with Fig & Port Wine Quiche, 229 Ricotta cheese, 283, 355 Sauce, 241 Rolling pin substitute, 341 Pulled Pork Stew, 173 Romaine lettuce, 96 Rigatoni with Spicy Meat R Rose hips, harvesting, 21 Sauce, 246 Radicchio, 100 Rose hips vinegar, 21, 24, 83 Slow Cooker Polynesian Rainbow colors of food, 189 Rosemary, 29, 126, 194, 318 Spareribs, 239 Raisins, 84, 136, 204, 234, 352 Rose petal vinegar, 21, 342 Slow Cooker Pork & Cabbage, Range hoods, cleaning, 287 Rose-scented geraniums, 342 242 Raspberries Rosé wine, 89 Sweet-and-Sour Pork for a benefits of, 33, 357 Crowd, 232 Berry Lovely Vinegar, 18 Creamy Raspberry Dressing, 33 S as zinc source, 232 SAD (seasonal affective disorder), 34 Port wine, 241 paired with dark chocolate, 227 Peach-Raspberry Cobbler, 357 Sage, 29 Potatoes Salad burnet, 275 benefits of, 70, 88, 89, 155, 194 Raspberry–Poppy Seed Dip, 276 in remedy recipes, 27, 96, 352 Salad dressings cooking tip, 80 Balsamic , 37 Crowd-Pleasing Potato & Blue sparkling beverage, 18 storing, 276 Balsamic Vinaigrette, 32 Cheese Soup, 159 cherry vinaigrette, 19 different colored, 87 Turn-of-the-Century Raspberry Vinegar, 9 Classic Buttermilk Dressing, 41 as dippers, 309 Creamy Horseradish Garlicky Roasted Potatoes, 194 Red wine, 45, 88, 227, 235, 334 Red wine vinegar Vinaigrette, 38 German Potato Salad Soup, 170 Creamy Raspberry Dressing, 33 Kale & Yukon Gold Potato benefits of, 39, 297 Chicken Thighs with Red dispenser for, 66 Salad, 70 French dressing, 43 leftover potato salad, 87 Wine Vinegar, 223 as flavor enhancer, 230 fruit, 37 Patriotic Potato Salad, 89 Fruity Vinaigrette Dressing, 34 Pesto Potato & Pea Salad, 88 Red Wine Marinade, 45 substitute for, 63 Green Goddess Dressing, 42 Potato & Artichoke Salad, 86 Hearty Herbal Dressing, 35 in remedy recipes, 201 sulfites in, 45

372 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette, 36 Nasturtium & Arugula Salad, Sassy Bourbon Basting Sauce, 55 Mighty Mustard Dressing, 40 102 store-bought barbecue, 65 Red Hot Horseradish Patriotic Potato Salad, 89 Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, 62 Dressing, 39 Perfectly Pleasing Pineapple Sweet-and-Tangy Barbecue reductions of, 38 Salad, 96 Sauce, 54 as remedies, 34, 36, 38, 41, 44 Pesto Potato & Pea Salad, 88 , 248 serving dishes and, 70 Potato & Artichoke Salad, 86 white sauce, 254 shallot vinaigrette, 40 Quick Cucumber Salad, 82 Sausage, 78, 171, 229, 295 store-bought, 37 Red Beans & Rice Salad, 78 Scallions, 58, 259, 293 storing, 35 as remedies, 73, 74, 82, 84, 90, Scallops, 234 taste testing, 34 94, 96, 100, 102 Scented geraniums, 103 tips for making, 32, 33, 64 Spicy Rice Salad, 81 Scoville scale, 181 Salad greens Spinach-Apple Salad, 76 Seasonal affective disorder benefits of, 91, 96 Spinach Salad with Onions & (SAD), 34 dressing tip, 98 Oranges, 74 Serving dishes, 70, 297 freshening, 74 Summer Vegetable−Rice , 82 fruit with, 99 Salad, 101 Shallots, 32, 40, 192, 196 storing, 109, 219, 305 Sweet Potato Salad, 80 Shepherd’s purse, 75 Salads tips for making, 106–108 Sherry, 79 Age-Defying Egg Salad, 92 Tomato-Watermelon Salad, 99 , 63 A-Tad-Too-Early Honeydew turkey salad, 93 Shrimp, 176, 238, 333 Salad, 95 Tuscan Panzanella, 85 Silver and silver plate, 297 beet and onion, 77 White Bean & Pasta Salad, 100 Sippy cups, 66 Belgian Endive & Fennel Wild Rice & Ginger Balsamic Skin health, 41, 119 Salad, 94 Salad, 105 Slow cookers with berry vinegar, 18 Salmon, 51, 250, 251, 257 recipes for, 174, 239, 242 Black Bean Salad, 79 Salsas. See Dips and spreads tips for using, 200, 216, 219 Broccoli & Mushroom Salad, 77 Salt, 157, 231, 271 Smoothies Broccoli-Nut Salad, 84 Sandwiches Aloe-Blueberry Smoothie, 317 Cabbage-Apple Slaw, 83 fillings for, 92, 93, 106 Apple-Pear Smoothie, 313 California Cobb Salad, 90 sliders, 304, 305 Banana-Walnut Smoothie, 320 Celeriac, Fennel, & Apple Sauces Cranberry–Sweet Potato Salad, 104 Basil Cream Sauce, 57 Smoothie, 314 Crowd-Pleasing basting tips, 54 Fabulous Fat-Burning Mediterranean Orzo Salad, 98 Béarnaise Sauce, 59 Smoothie, 319 Feed-a-Hungry-Bunch Salad, 91 Caponata Sauce, 61 fruit salsa smoothie, 318 French Carrot Salad, 72 Crab Sauce, 58 Green and Fruity Smoothie, 312 Frozen Cucumber Salad, 97 freezing, 52, 57, 58 ice cubes in, 312 green with sweet potatoes, 79 Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce, 60 Mighty Multinutrient kale with peaches, 71 Gingery Mango Barbecue Smoothie, 321 Kale & Yukon Gold Potato Sauce, 56 Peanut Butter & Banana Salad, 70 as remedies, 54, 56, 58, 62 Smoothie, 315 leftover, 106 Sam Houston’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Rosemary-Berry Smoothie, 318 Malty Mustardy Coleslaw, 73 BBQ Sauce, 52 Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie, 316

Index 373 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com Sore throat, 24, 27 Taste-Tempting Tortellini cookware, 89, 125, 198 Soups Soup, 165 hands, 142 Black Bean Soup, 154 tips for making, 149, 150, 160, Star anise, 334 Bloody Mary Soup, 158 167, 179–180 Sterilization, of jars, 4, 115 Bracing Balsamic Root Tomato-Potato-Basil Soup, Stews Vegetable Soup, 155 148 beef goulash, 173 Cheery Cherry Soup, 169 Vegetable Soup Over Easy, 161 correcting seasoning in, 157 chicken stock, 154 vinegar in, 158 Crescent City Gumbo, 176 Chilled Berry Soup, 156 Sour cream, 83, 164, 167, 206, freezing, 179 Chilled Grape & Almond 293 Grand & Glorious Beef Soup, 160 , 56, 58 Stew, 172 Cold & Spicy Plum Soup, 163 Spaghetti squash, 213 Mango Chicken Chili, 177 Creamy Roasted Beet & Sparkling wine, 17, 331 Oktoberfest Stew, 171 Parsnip Soup, 164 Spices. See also specific spices Pulled Pork Stew, 173 Crowd-Pleasing Potato & Blue buying and storing, 335 Quick & Easy Chili con Cheese Soup, 159 Creole seasoning, 176 Carne, 175 Day-After Turkey Soup, 149 excessive, in soup, 180 as remedy, 174 Easy New England Clam Mighty Spicy Vinegar, 14 Slow Cooker Balsamic Chowder, 168 Spiced Peaches, 123 Chicken Stew, 174 as first course, 178 Spiced Pickled Eggs, 122 tips for making, 149, 150, 171 fixing seasoning in, 157, 180 Spiced Prunes with Earl Grey vinegar in, 158 freezing, 178 Tea, 125 St. Hildegard’s Tonic, 15 Gazpacho Italiano, 150 Spicy Grilled Sweet Potatoes, Stir-fries, 251 German Potato Salad Soup, 170 211 Stock (flower), 103 Hamburger Vegetable Soup, 152 steak seasoning, 230, 231 Stones, as ice substitute, 303 hot & sour, 151 substitution table, 343 Stoves, cleaning, 194, 197, 215, Kale & Kielbasa Soup, 151 Super Spice Cake, 348 225 from leftover vegetables, 162 vinegar-spice combinations, Strawberries Lightly Does It Onion Soup, 19 benefits of, 143, 307, 330 162 Spinach Cinnamon Nachos with Lovely Lentil Soup, 153 benefits of, 74, 285, 321 Balsamic Strawberries, 307 pumpkin, 168 Green and Fruity Smoothie, hulling, 346 refrigerating, 161 312 in remedy recipes, 96, 276, as remedies, 149, 156, 160, Mighty Multinutrient 352, 356 166, 170 Smoothie, 321 storing, 307 removing fat from, 151, 173 in remedy recipe, 90 Strawberry-Balsamic Pie, 341 soup kits, 148 Spinach-Apple Salad, 76 Strawberry Granita, 346 Squash & Leek Soup, 157 Spinach-Artichoke Dip, 285 Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie, stock vs. broth, 148 Spinach Salad with Onions & 316 store-bought broth or base Oranges, 74 Strawberry-Rhubarb Chutney, in, 164 Squash. See Summer squash; 143 Stuffed-Pepper Soup, 166 Winter squash Strawberry-Rhubarb Shrub, 330 Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Stain removal Stroke risk and recovery, 44, 73, Soup, 167 clothing, 92, 131, 304 232

374 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com Substitutions. See specific foods Tea, 47, 125, 319 Tomato-Watermelon Salad, 99 or equipment Tequila, 236 White Beans with Tomatoes & Sugar, 271, 329 Thermos bottles, cleaning, 327 Thyme, 195 Sulfites, in vinegars, 45 Thyme, 29, 48, 78, 195 Tomato soup, 175, 297 Summer squash Tomatoes, tomato juice Trout, 252, 255 benefits of, 98, 101, 198, 214 Baked Ricotta−Tomato Spread, Tuna, 252, 258, 287 in red wine vinegar, 214 283 Turkey in remedy recipe, 174 Balsamic Onions, Peppers, & benefits of, 149, 305 Rose Petal Zucchini Cake, 342 Tomatoes, 190 Day-After Turkey Soup, 149 Sunflower oil, 105, 157 benefits of, 45, 60, 62, 92, 119, Grilled Tequila Turkey, 236 Superfoods, 187, 287 127, 131, 198, 270, 286, 306, Grilled Turkey Tenderloin Sweeteners, in fruit vinegars, 20 333 with Peaches, 237 Sweet peppers. See Bell peppers Bloody Mary Soup, 158 Happy, Healthy New Year Sweet potatoes caprese salad, 97 Sliders, 305 benefits of, 80, 192, 214 Clams with Tomatoes & roasting whole, 247 cooking tip, 80 Onions, 254 salad from leftovers, 93 Cranberry–Sweet Potato cooked vs. raw, 127 slowing bacterial growth on, Smoothie, 314 cooking tip, 12 223 fries, 208 enhancing flavor of, 153 Tasty Turkey Meatballs, 247 in green salad, 79 Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce, Turkey sausage, 78 Maple-Roasted Sweet 60 Turnip greens, 187 Potatoes, 192 fresh vs. canned, 184, 217 Turnips, 155 Spicy Grilled Sweet Potatoes, Fruit & Tomato Chutney, 138 211 grape, 249 U Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Green-Tomato Mincemeat Ulcers, 137 Soup, 167 Pie, 352 Sweet Potatoes & Winter Healthy Homemade Ketchup, Squash, 214 127 V Sweet Potato Salad, 80 Home Front Piccalilli, 137 Vanilla extract, 20, 271, 327 vs. yams, 80 ketchup, 129, 130 Vegetable oils, 206, 348, 359 Swiss chard, 114, 201 Mini Caprese Bites, 306 Vegetables. See also specific Peachy-Keen Sandwich Topper, vegetables T 131 Baked Provençal Vegetables, peeling, 138 198 Taffy, 354 benefits of, 161 Tamago-su, 11 pesto, 294 Pickled Cherry Tomatoes & Bracing Balsamic Root Tapioca, 357 Vegetable Soup, 155 Tarragon Fennel, 119 in remedy recipes, 62, 90, 217, coarse or stringy, 78 benefits of, 48, 59, 224 cooking liquid from, 150 malt vinegar−tarragon dip, 276 stains from, 131 cooking tips, 216, 217 282 crudités, 303 Mustard-Tarragon Marinade, storing, 219 Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, 62 fresh vs. frozen or canned, 43 190 preserving in vinegar, 67 Tomato-Potato-Basil Soup, 148 Garden Harvest Vinegar, 23

Index 375 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures” www.jerrybaker.com Vegetables (continued) Vinegar mother (Mycoderma Wine, 241, 258, 334. See also grilled, 237 aceti), 6, 10 specific types Hamburger Vegetable Soup, Vision problems. See Eye health Wine vinegars, ix, 5, 7. See also 152 Vodka, 158 specific types Heart-Healthy Veggie Winter squash Casserole, 184 benefits of, 157, 203, 213, W 214 hot pickled, 114 Walnuts, walnut oil butternut squash, 193 leftover, 162 Banana-Walnut Smoothie, Cheesy Spaghetti Squash, limp, 190 320 213 organic, 218 benefits of, 76, 186, 267, 291, in remedy recipe, 212 for pickling, 119 320 Squash & Leek Soup, 157 preparation of, 218 Broccoli with Walnuts & storing, 219 sautéing, 152 Balsamic Vinegar, 186 Sweet Potatoes & Winter Slow Cooker Balsamic paired with blueberries, 227 Squash, 214 Chicken & Vegetables, 230 in remedy recipe, 90 , 52, 55 storing, 219 shelling, 320 Summer Vegetable-Rice storing, 186 Salad, 101 toasting, 95 Y Vegetable Soup Over Easy, Wonderful Walnut Dip, 267 Yams, vs. sweet potatoes, 80 161 Water Yogurt Veggie Bake Casserole, 203 amount to drink, 323 benefits of, 33, 233, 293, washing, 26, 280 for vinegar making, 9 350 . See Salad dressings Watercress, 90 paired with bananas, 227 Vinegar. See also specific types Watermelon, 99, 116, 280 Salt & Vinegar Potatoes benefits of, 276 Weeds, edible, 75 with Yogurt-Scallion buying, 64 Weight control, 22, 268, 319, 320 Dip, 293 history of, 26 Whipping cream, 358 in soup, 167 paired with greens, 227 White vinegar storing, 293 in soups and stews, 158 as burn treatment, 334 substitutes for, 63 as deodorizer, 51 types of, ix described, ix Z Zeaxanthin, 56 use caution, 321 in desserts, 361 Zinc, 73, 232 Vinegar making. See also specific homemade bread tricks, 181 Zucchini. See Summer vinegar types shelf life of, 271 squash jars and containers for, 4, 7, for stain removal, 125, 131, 9, 13 304 pasteurization in, 5 substitute for, 63 place for fermentation, 10, White wine, 59, 130, 258, 302 12 White wine vinegar, 40, 63, 126 scum formation, 10 Whole-grain foods, 291 sweeteners for, 20 Wild carrot (Queen Anne’s lace), tips for, 26, 28 75 water for, 9 Wild rice, 105

376 Vital Vinegar Cookbook “Cures”