Index African Chickpea Stew, 145 avocados, 20 agar, 27 Avocado, Grapefruit, and Chipotle Dressing, 118 Gooda Cheeze, 89 Black Bean, Corn, and Avocado Salsa, 86 almond butter Coconut Mango Black Beans (variation), 147 Almond-Butter Balls, 224 Kamut, Tomato, and Avocado Salad, 107 Coconut Almond Dressing, 119 Limey Avocado Dip, 91 Good Morning Granola, 78 Maki-Sushi Rolls, 178 Orange Ginger Dressing, 124 Raw Lime Pie, 250 almonds. See also almond butter Sprouted Lentil Salad Plate, 110 Almond, Date, and Coconut Pie Crust, Timesaving Tacos, 183 223 Vietnamese Salad Roll, 114 Apple Cinnamon Topping, 75 Watercress, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad, 115 Design Your Own Muesli (variation), 77 Aloo Gobi, 190 “Baked” Beans, Stovetop, 176 amaranth Baked Potato and Fixin’s Bar, 146 cooking, 31 Baked Stuffed Apples, 225 Zucchini, Corn, and Amaranth Soup, Baked Yams with Lemon and Green Chili, 191 142 bananas apple juice frozen, 76 Blueberry Orange Sauce, 212 Banana Blueberry Power Drink, 76 Design Your Own Muesli, 77 Design Your Own Muesli, 77 Figgy Pudding, 241 Green Smoothie, 81 Good Morning Granola, 78 Vegan Dasz Ice Cream, 254 apples. See also apple juice barley Apple Cinnamon Topping, 75 cooking, 31 Apple Pear Crumble, 226 Design Your Own Muesli (variation), 77 Apple Plum Chutney, 211 basil (fresh). See also herbs Apple Spice Cake, 228 Carrot, Lemon Grass, and Basil Soup, 130 Baked Stuffed Apples, 225 Italian Style Roll-Ups, 156 Green Giant Juice, 79 Pesto-the-Best-Oh!, 92 Mashed Parsnips and Apple with Toasted Tomato Herb Dressing, 127 Walnuts, 195 COPYRIGHTEDTuscan Minestrone MATERIAL Soup, 141 Mulligatawny Soup, 136 Zucchini, Corn, and Amaranth Soup, 142 arrowroot, 27–28 beans. See also beans, green; legumes artichoke hearts cooking, 34 Italian Style Roll-Ups, 156 Black Bean, Corn, and Avocado Salsa, 86 Tapenade Pizza, 180 Black Bean Chipotle Dip, 85 Veggie Chick’n Paella with Artichokes and Coconut Mango Black Beans, 147 Spinach, 187 Dhal-icious, 151 Asian Fusion menu, 63 Gee Whiz Spread, 88 astringent tastes, 9, 260 Ginger Lemon Adzuki Beans, 144 athletes, 46–47 Lima Beans, Corn, and Chipotle Pepper, 158 BBINDEX.inddINDEX.indd 226666 111/08/111/08/11 99:42:42 PPMM Index 267 Moroccan Black Beans with Yams and Carrots, 161 Stir-Fry 101, 174 Multi-Coloured Bean and Vegetable Salad, 108 Sweet-and-Sour Tofu, 177 Savoury Black Bean Soup, 138 Teriyaki Tofu with Japanese Vegetables, 182 Sprouted Mung Beans and Lentils, 112 Tuscan Minestrone Soup, 141 Stovetop “Baked” Beans, 176 Vietnamese Salad Roll, 114 Timesaving Tacos, 183 cashews Tuscan Minestrone Soup, 141 Cashew Cheese Lasagna, 148 White Bean, Olive, and Thyme Spread, 99 Cashew Cream Topping, 234 beans, green Coconut Macaroons, 237 Thai Pasta Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing, Gooda Cheeze, 89 113 Stir-Fry 101 (variation), 174 Tuscan Minestrone Soup, 141 cauliflower beverages, 76, 79, 81 Aloo Gobi, 190 bitter tastes, 8–9, 259 Curried Vegetables with Tofu, 150 blueberries Garden of Plenty Salad, 105 Banana Blueberry Power Drink, 76 Sweet-and-Sour Tofu (variation), 177 Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins, 230 celery Blueberry Mince Tart or Pie Filling, 231 Cashew Cheese Lasagna, 148 Blueberry Orange Sauce, 212 Green Giant Juice, 79 Design Your Own Muesli (variation), 77 Mulligatawny Soup, 136 bok choy Multi-Coloured Bean and Vegetable Salad, Stir-Fry 101, 174 108 Sweet-and-Sour Tofu (variation), 177 Quinoa Stuffing for Vegetables, 168 breakfast dishes, 75–83 Spicy Marinated Tofu Salad, 109 broccoli Split Pea Soup, Classic, 131 Calcium-Rich Greens, 101 Tuscan Minestrone Soup, 141 Curried Vegetables with Tofu, 150 cheese (non-dairy) Garden of Plenty Salad, 105 Mac Un-Cheese, 159 Stir-Fry 101, 174 Mexican Style Roll-Ups, 157 brown rice. See rice Tapenade Pizza (variation), 180 buckwheat, 31 Veggie Pepperoni Pizza, 188 chickpeas cabbage African Chickpea Stew, 145 Calcium-Rich Greens, 101 Curried Kabocha Squash and Chickpea Soup, Garden of Plenty Salad, 105 132 Indonesian Style Roll-Ups, 156 Heart-Healthy Hummus, 90 Red Cabbage with Walnuts, 200 Indian Chickpeas, 152 Scrambled Tofu, 82 Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Chickpea calcium, 49–50 Topping, 166 food sources, 55 Spicy Eggplant Soup with Chickpeas and Olives, Calcium-Rich Greens, 101 140 carbohydrates, 51, 74 Stir-Fry 101, 174 carrots children, 47 Carrot, Lemon Grass, and Basil Soup, 130 Children’s and Family menu, 59 Carrots with Dijon Mustard and Tarragon, 189 chocolate Curried Vegetables with Tofu, 150 Almond-Butter Balls, 224 Garden of Plenty Salad, 105 Chocolate Frosting, 235 Ginger, Carrot, and Yam Soup, 134 Chocolate Orange Cake, 236 Gooda Cheeze, 89 Coconut Macaroons (variation), 237 Japanese Style Roll-Ups, 156 Vegan Dasz Ice Cream (variation), 254 Maki-Sushi Rolls, 178 cilantro Mexican Style Roll-Ups, 157 Mexican Style Roll-Ups, 157 Middle Eastern Style Roll-Ups, 157 Serrano Chili and Cilantro Dressing, 126 Red Lentil Miso Soup, 137 cocoa powder. See chocolate Roasted Root Vegetables, 202 coconut, 20. See also coconut milk; coconut oil Shiitake Mushroom Miso Soup, 139 Almond, Date, and Coconut Pie Crust, 223 Spicy Marinated Tofu Salad, 109 Coconut Macaroons, 237 Split Pea Soup, Classic, 131 Good Morning Granola (variation), 78 BBINDEX.inddINDEX.indd 226767 111/08/111/08/11 99:42:42 PPMM 268 Cooking Vegetarian coconut milk, 20 Curry Basmati Rice Salad with Currants, 102 making your own, 120 Curry Sandwich Spread, 87 Carrot, Lemon Grass, and Basil Soup, 130 Coconut Almond Dressing, 119 daikon radish Coconut Mango Black Beans, 147 Japanese Style Roll-Ups, 156 Coconut Saffron Rice with Cardamom and Teriyaki Tofu with Japanese Vegetables, 182 Lime, 193 dates Curried Vegetables with Tofu, 150 Almond, Date, and Coconut Pie Crust, 223 Spicy Peanut Sauce, 218 Banana Blueberry Power Drink, 76 Thai Sauce, 185 Cashew Cream Topping, 234 coconut oil, 23 Coconut Macaroons, 237 collard greens. See greens Creamy Rice Pudding, 240 cooking. See also menus; recipes Design Your Own Muesli (variation), 77 as art, 3 Good Morning Granola, 78 equipment for, 41–42 Orange Ginger Dressing, 124 kitchen organization, 12–13 Tamarind Date Sauce, 219 as science, 3–4 Design Your Own Muesli, 77 sensory aspects, 5–11 desserts, 223–56 corn. See also cornmeal; cornstarch toppings for, 234, 244–45 Black Bean, Corn, and Avocado Salsa, 86 Dhal-icious, 151 Corn, Red Peppers, and Pesto, 194 Dijon Scalloped Potatoes, 196 Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing, 103 dips and spreads, 85–92, 96, 99 Lima Beans, Corn, and Chipotle Pepper, 158 dressings, 117–27 Quinoa Stuffing for Vegetables, 168 Shepherd’s Pie, 172 Earth Balance spreads, 24 Zucchini, Corn, and Amaranth Soup, 142 Eggplant Soup with Chickpeas and Olives, Spicy, 140 cornmeal egg replacers, 28 cooking, 31 essential fatty acids, 52, 57 Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins, 230 cornstarch, 28 fats, 17–18. See also oils cranberries calories from (in recipes), 74 Almond-Butter Balls, 224 hydrogenated, 21–22 Apple Pear Crumble (variation), 226 recommended intake, 51–52 Blueberry Mince Tart or Pie Filling, 231 sources, 18–25, 51, 52 Cranberry Ginger Relish, 213 fatty acids, 52, 57 Cranberry Pecan Muffins, 238 fennel Design Your Own Muesli (variation), 77 French Lentils with Fennel and Lemon, 153 Wild Rice, Walnut, and Cranberry Salad, 116 Vegetable Stock, 129 Creamy Rice Pudding, 240 fibre, 51 Crispy Tofu Slices, 143 Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing, 103 cucumber figs Cucumber Dill Dressing, 121 Baked Stuffed Apples (variation), 225 Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing, 103 Figgy Pudding, 241 Green Giant Juice, 79 flavour, 9–10. See also tastes Kamut, Tomato, and Avocado Salad, 107 combining, 10–11 Maki-Sushi Rolls, 178 of sweeteners, 26 Spicy Marinated Tofu Salad, 109 flaxseed oil, 24 Thai Pasta Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing, 113 Liquid Gold Dressing, 123 currants (dried) flaxseeds, 18, 28. See also flaxseed oil Almond-Butter Balls, 224 as egg replacer, 28 Curry Basmati Rice Salad with Currants, 102 Apple Spice Cake, 228 Good Morning Granola, 78 Liquid Gold Dressing, 123 Moroccan Black Beans with Yams and Oats ‘n’ Flax Crumb Crust, 248 Carrots, 161 flour (as thickener), 29 Curried Kabocha Squash and Chickpea foods. See also food shopping Soup, 132 ethically produced, 25–26 Curried Vegetables with Tofu, 150 nutritional value, 25, 53–55 BBINDEX.inddINDEX.indd 226868 111/08/111/08/11 99:42:42 PPMM Index 269 recommended servings, 55 Hearty Whole-Grain Cereal, 80–81 as sacred, 14–15 Holiday Stuffed Winter Squash, 154 whole, 25 grapefruit and grapefruit juice food shopping, 17 Avocado, Grapefruit, and Chipotle sensory awareness in, 5–6 Dressing, 118 shopping list, 39–40 Watercress, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad, French Lentils with Fennel and Lemon, 153 115 French menu, 65 gravies, 214, 216–17 French Potato Salad, 104 Green Giant Juice, 79 fruit, 54. See also specific fruits greens. See also cabbage; kale; lettuce; spinach as dessert, 242 African Chickpea Stew, 145 nutritional benefits, 243 Seasoned Greens, 203 recommended servings, 56 Green Smoothie, 81 Apple Pear Crumble, 226 Apple Plum Chutney, 211 Hawaiian Sauce, 184 Coconut Macaroons (variation), 237 hearing, sense of, 6–7 Design Your Own Muesli, 77 Heart-Healthy Hummus, 90 Vegan Dasz Ice Cream, 254 hemp seed oil, 24 Pesto-the-Best-Oh!, 92 Gardein products, 35 hemp seeds, 18–19. See also hemp seed oil Veggie Chick’n Paella with Artichokes and Banana Blueberry Power Drink, 76 Spinach, 187 Green Smoothie, 81 Garden of Plenty Salad, 105 Serrano Chili and Cilantro Dressing, 126 garlic herbs (fresh), 38. See also basil; cilantro roasting, 181 Middle Eastern Style Roll-Ups,