Table of Contents
Introduction: Your really can Make It Easy 1
Part I The Three makes it Easy Basics 5
Basic #1 Make It Easy On Yourself 6
Basic #2 Make It Easy On Your Schedule 12
Basic #3 Make It Easy On Your Crew 21
Part II Recipes 25
8 Easy Things Every Cook Should Know How to Make Well 26
How to Make Vinaigrette 27
How to Cook Perfect (Dried) Pasta 28
How to Precook Perfect (Dried) Pasta 29
How to Cook Rice Perfectly 30
How to Cook Quinoa 31
How to Boil Eggs 32
How to Quick-Sauté Cutlets with a Pan Sauce 33
How to Make Kebabs 34
Staples 37
Homemade Supermarket Staples 39
Small-Batch Chicken Broth 39
Small-Batch Vegetable Broth 40
Fresh Ricotta Cheese 41
Flour Tortillas 44
Gorn Tortillas 45
Tortilla Chips 47
Pita Chips 48
Hummus 50
Nut and Seed Butter 51
Sunflower Seed Butter 52
Peanut Butter 53
Quick Berry Jam 53
Almond Milk 55
Sauces, Condiments, and Toppings 57
Chipotle Lime Cream 57
Spinach Pesto 58
Ginger Hoisin Sauce 59
Quickest BBQ Sauce 60
Red Enchilada Sauce 61
Fire-Roasted Salsa 62
Guacamole, 3 Ways 64
The Quick Classic 64
The Tropical 65
The Smoky 65
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes 67
Sweet-and-Sour Peppers 68
Caramelized Onions 69
Quick Pickled Red Onions 70
Garlic Toasted Bread Crumbs 72
All-Purpose Strawberry Sauce 73
Breakfast 75
8 Healthy, No-Cook Breakfast Ideas 76
Make-Ahead and Other Weekday Breakfasts 77
Get Up and Go Smoothie 77
Sweet and Salty Granola Cereal 78
Yogurt Chia Breakfast Pudding 81
Blueberry Almond Polenta 81
Brunch and Weekend Breakfasts 84
Oven-Cooked Maple-Glazed Bacon 84
Everyday Pancakes 85
Everyday Waffles 87
Bacon Cheddar Waffles 89
Corn, Green Chili, and Cheddar Strata 90
Chorizo Migas 91
Snacks 93
10 Healthy Snack Ideas You Can Make Easy Without a Recipe 94
Make-Ahead Snacks 98
Roasted Tomato Hummus 98
Hearts of Palm Dip 99
Hummingbird Muffins 101
Baked Corn Dog Bites 102
Granola Bars, 2 Ways 104
Granola Bars 104
Extra-Thick Peanut Butter Granola Bars 105
One-Bowl Honey Graham Crackers 106
Quick Prep Snacks 108
Fruity Frozen Yogurt 108
Peanut Butter Dip 109
Pineapple "Orange Julius" 110
Fruit with Citrus Sugar, 5 Ways 113
Soup and Salads 114
Soups 116
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup 116
Asian-Style Chicken Soup 119
Lentil Soup with Sausage 120
Curried Cauliflower and Red Lentil Soup 121
Vegetable Chickpea Soup with Garlic Toasted Bread Crumbs 122
Salad Dressings 124
Everyday Vinaigrette 124
Ginger Lime Vinaigrette 125
Avocado Miso Dressing 126
Buttermilk Dill (or Ranch!) Dressing 127
Side Salads 128
Avocado Salad, 2 Ways 128
Avocado and Edamame Salad 128
Avocado and Hearts of Palm Salad 129
Beet and Orange Salad 129
Country-Style Greek Salad 132
Mango Slaw 133
Shaved Asparagus and Fennel Salad 135
Dinner Salads 137
Panzanella Salad, 3 Ways 137
Bacon Chicken Panzanella 137
Panzanella Cobb 138
Greek Panzanella 138
Asian Steak Salad 141
Dinner 143
10 Totally Acceptable, No-Cook Dinner Ideas 145
Meat 146
No-Fuss Pan-Roasted Paprika Chicken 146
Thai Chicken Burgers with Quick Pickled Carrots 147
Chicken Curry 150
Chicken Cutlets, 2 Ways 151
Chicken Cutlets with Arugula and Parmesan 151
Chicken Cutlets with Quick Avocado-Tomato Relish 154
Meatballs, 2 Ways 155
Easy Italian Turkey Meatballs 156
Indian-Style Meatballs 157
Steak with Sweet-and-Sour Peppers 159
Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos 160
Beef and Lentil Sloppy Joes 161
Greek-Style Kebabs 162
Miso and Sweet Chili Glazed Pork Loin 164
Pulled Pork, 3 Ways 165
Slow Cooker Carnitas 165
Slow Cooker Hoisin Pulled Pork 166
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork 167
Pork Chops with Maple Buttered Apples 169
Seafood 170
Salmon Rice Bowl 170
Roasted Salmon, 3 Ways 172
Hoisin-Glazed Salmon 172
Sesame-Crusted Salmon 172
BBQ Salmon 173
Lemony Oregano Shrimp 174
Fish Tacos 175
Vegetarian 179
Cold Soba Noodle Salad 179
Vegetable Fajitas 180
Bean and Cheese Enchiladas 182
Pasta and Pizza 183
Marinara or Pizza Sauce 183
Meat Sauce 184
Mushroom and Lentil "Bolognese" Sauce 185
Buttered Pasta with Ricotta and Peas 186
Pasta with Spinach Pesto and Green Beans 188
Ziti with Corn and Roasted Tomatoes 190
Easy Food Processor Pizza Dough 191
Classic Margherita Pizza 192
Side Dishes 195
Vegetable Sides 196
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic Toasted Bread Crumbs 197
12-Minute Salt and Pepper Green Beans 199
Quickest Sautéed Spinach 199
Roasted Squash with Ginger Shallot Browned Butter 200
Giardiniera Roasted Vegetables 202
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli 204
Carb Sides 205
Easy "Refried" Beans 205
Rice and Lentil Pilaf 206
Green Chile Cheesy Rice 209
Cold Orzo Salad 210
Garlic Bread, 2 Ways 211
Garlic Bread 211
Cheesy Garlic Bread 213
Dessert 214
Everyday Desserts 215
Sautéed Bananas 215
Apple Cider Gelatin 216
Maple Cinnamon Whipped Cream 216
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chip Banana Muffins 217
Homemade Chocolate Shell 218
One-Bowl Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake 221
Gingered Peach Crisp 222
Cherry Clafoutis 224
Bake Sale Goodies and Special-Occasion Desserts 225
Deep Chocolate Layer Cake 225
Easy Cream Cheese Frosting 226
Fudgy Brownies 227
Peanut Butter and Jam Thumbprint Cookies 229
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 230
Pie Dough 232
Sweet Potato Pie 234
Part III Supermarket Guide 237
Fresh Basics 239
Produce 239
Dairy 239
Butter 240
Cow's Milk 240
Cheese 240
Dough and Pie Shells 240
Ice Cream 241
Yogurt 241
Eggs 241
Meat 242
Seafood 243
Pantry and Fridge Basics 245
Beans 245
Broth 245
Nut and Seed Butter 246
Jams and Jellies 246
Plant-Based Milks 246
Cereal 247
Sandwich Bread 247
Tortillas 248
Rice 248
Snacks 249
Spices 249
Canned Foods 250
Beans 250
Broth 251
Coconut Milk 251
Fish 251
Fruit 251
Tomatoes 251
Vegetables 252
Chiles 252
Condiments, Oil, and Dressings 252
Oil, Vinegar, Dressings, and Sauces 252
Hummus 253
Guacamole 253
Salsa 253
Pasta and Pasta Sauce 253
Baking Supplies 254
Cocoa Powder 254
Flour 254
Food Coloring and Flavor Extracts 254
Sugar 255
Metric Conversions 257
Acknowledgements 259
Index 263
About the Author 273
