ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INTRODUCTION Part 1 - Soups And Stews Chapter 1 - Vichyssoise with Garlic Chapter 2 - Nearly Instant Miso Soup with Tofu Chapter 3 - The Minimalist’s Corn Chowder Chapter 4 - Cucumber Soup, Two Ways Chapter 5 - Roasted Chestnut Soup Chapter 6 - Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Ham and Greens Chapter 7 - Chickpea Soup, with or without Meat Chapter 8 - Cauliflower Curry with Chicken Chapter 9 - Curried Tofu with Soy Sauce Chapter 10 - Whole-Meal Chicken Noodle Soup, Chinese Style Chapter 11 - Fast Mushroom Soup, Creamy or Low-Fat Part 2 - Pasta, Noodles, and Pizza Chapter 12 - Pasta, Risotto Style Chapter 13 - Pasta Alla Gricia Chapter 14 - Pasta with Anchovies and Arugula Chapter 15 - Pasta with Cauliflower Chapter 16 - Pasta with Fresh Herbs Chapter 17 - Pasta with Parsley Sauce Chapter 18 - Pasta with Green Beans, Potatoes, and Pesto Chapter 19 - Linguine with Tomato-Anchovy Sauce Chapter 20 - Pasta with Clams and Tomatoes Chapter 21 - Stir-Fried Coconut Noodles Chapter 22 - Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp Chapter 23 - Fresh Chinese Noodles with Brown Sauce Chapter 24 - The Minimalist’s Pizzas Part 3 - Shellfish Chapter 25 - Black Skillet Mussels Chapter 26 - Fennel-Steamed Mussels, Provence Style Chapter 27 - Crabby Crabcakes Chapter 28 - Southeast Asian Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad Chapter 29 - Cold Poached Shrimp with Marjoram “Pesto” Chapter 30 - Spanish-Style Shrimp Chapter 31 - Shrimp Cooked in Lime Juice Chapter 32 - Shrimp, Roman Style Chapter 33 - Shrimp with Better Cocktail Sauce Chapter 34 - Shrimp in “Barbecue” Sauce Chapter 35 - Spicy Shrimp Chapter 36 - Scallops a la Plancha Chapter 37 - Curried Scallops with Tomatoes Chapter 38 - Scallops with Almonds Chapter 39 - Triple Sesame Salad with Scallops Chapter 40 - Squid in Red Wine Sauce Part 4 - Fish Chapter 41 - Simplest Steamed Fish Chapter 42 - Fish Braised with Leeks Chapter 43 - Roast Fish with Crisp Potatoes, Olives, and Bay Leaves Chapter 44 - Roast Fish with Meat Sauce Chapter 45 - Fish Simmered in Spicy Soy Sauce Chapter 46 - Roast Salmon Steaks with Pinot Noir Syrup Chapter 47 - Roast Salmon with Spicy Soy Oil Chapter 48 - Salmon Roasted with Herbs Chapter 49 - Tuna or Swordfish with Onion Confit Chapter 50 - Shad Roe with Mustard Part 5 - Poultry Chapter 51 - Seared and Steamed Chicken Breasts Chapter 52 - Steamed Chicken Breasts with Scallion-Ginger Sauce Chapter 53 - Fast Chicken Tandoori Chapter 54 - Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk Chapter 55 - Chicken Breast with Eggplant, Shallots, and Ginger Chapter 56 - Chicken-Mushroom “Cutlets” with Parmesan Chapter 57 - Chicken with Sorrel Chapter 58 - Simplest Sautéed Chicken with Garlic Chapter 59 - Chicken with Apricots Chapter 60 - Grilled Chicken Thighs with Sauce au Chien Chapter 61 - Grilled Chicken Wings with Anchovy Dipping Sauce Chapter 62 - Fastest Roast Chicken Chapter 63 - Soy-Poached Chicken Chapter 64 - Broiled Cornish Hens with Lemon and Balsamic Vinegar Chapter 65 - Roasted and Braised Duck with Sauerkraut Chapter 66 - Baked Eggs with Onions and Cheese Part 6 - Meat Chapter 67 - Pot Stickers Chapter 68 - Grilled Flank Steak with Kimchee-Style Coleslaw Chapter 69 - Beef Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves, Korean Style Chapter 70 - Skirt Steak with Compound Butter Chapter 71 - Skirt Steak with Plum Purée Sauce Chapter 72 - Grilled Steaks with Roquefort Sauce Chapter 73 - Steak with Chimichurri Sauce Chapter 74 - Rib-Eye Steaks with Anchovy-Red Wine Sauce Chapter 75 - Roast Sirloin of Beef Chapter 76 - Asian Pot Roast with Turnips Chapter 77 - Pot Roast with Cranberries Chapter 78 - Veal Stew Chapter 79 - Vietnamese-Style Pork Chapter 80 - Slow-Cooked Ribs Chapter 81 - Pork Cutlet with Miso-Red Wine Sauce Chapter 82 - Forty-Minute Cassoulet Chapter 83 - Grilled Lamb Ribs Chapter 84 - Lamb with Peaches Chapter 85 - Lamb with Peppers and Yogurt Sauce Chapter 86 - Boneless Lamb Shoulder Roast Chapter 87 - Grilled Boneless Leg of Lamb Part 7 - Salads and Side Dishes Chapter 88 - Raw Beet Salad Chapter 89 - Roasted Peppers Chapter 90 - Simple Green Salad Chapter 91 - Green Salad with Soy Vinaigrette Chapter 92 - Tomato Salad with Basil Chapter 93 - Fast Tomato Salsa Chapter 94 - Rice Salad with Peas and Soy Chapter 95 - Glazed Carrots Chapter 96 - Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms Chapter 97 - Steamed Broccoli (or Other Vegetable) Chapter 98 - Easy Rice Chapter 99 - Mashed Potatoes Chapter 100 - Crisp Potatoes Chapter 101 - 60-Minute Bread Chapter 102 - Olive Oil Croutons Chapter 103 - Cornbread Chapter 104 - Cold Noodles with Sesame Sauce Chapter 105 - Coconut Rice and Beans Chapter 106 - Crisp Pan-Fried Noodle Cake INDEX