Table of Contents
Introduction 15
Part I Learn the Basics 17
Chapter 1 What is Dehydration? 19
Chapter 2 Methods of Dehydration 23
Chapter 3 Techniques for Dehydrating and Rehydrating 33
Part II Dehydrating Vegetables, Fruits, Meats, Fish, Herbs, and Dairy 39
Chapter 4 Vegetables 41
Beets 42
Broccoli 43
Cabbage 44
Carrots 45
Corn 46
Garlic 47
Onions 48
Scallions 49
Shallots 50
Ginger 51
Green Beans 52
Kale Chips 53
Mushrooms 54
Bell Peppers 55
Small Chili Peppers 56
Jalapeño Peppers 57
Peas 58
Potatoes 59
Sweet Potatoes 60
Spinach 61
Tomatoes 62
Chapter 5 Fruits 63
Apples 64
Apricots 65
Bananas 66
Blackberries 67
Blueberries 68
Cantaloupe 69
Cherries 70
Coconuts 71
Cranberries 72
Figs 73
Grapefruit 74
Guava 75
Kiwis 76
Kumquats 77
Lemons 78
Mango 79
Nectarines 80
Oranges 81
Papayas 82
Peaches 83
Pears 84
Plums 85
Pineapples 86
Quince Paste (Membrillo) 87
Raisins 88
Raspberries 89
Strawberries 90
Tangerines 91
Chapter 6 Meats and Fish 93
Beef Jerky 94
Jerk-Spiced jerky 95
Mexican-Spiced Jerky 96
Teriyaki Beef Jerky 97
Chicken Jerky 98
Turkey Jerky 99
Dried Cod 100
Salmon Jerky 101
Scallops 102
Shrimp 103
Chapter 7 Herbs and Dairy 105
Basil 106
Bay Leaves 107
Chives 108
Dill 109
Mint 110
Oregano 111
Parsley 112
Rosemary 113
Sage 114
Tarragon 115
Thyme 116
Lavender 117
Bleu Cheese 118
Cheddar Cheese 119
Parmesan Cheese 120
Tofu 121
Yogurt 122
Sriracha 123
Part III Prepare Delectable Recipes Using Your Dried Food 125
Chapter 8 Amuse-Bouche 127
Arancini 128
Balsamic and Herb Cocktail Nuts 129
Black Bean and Corn Chips with Salsa 130
Cod Fritters with Tartar Sauce 131
Dried Guava and Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches with Lime Curd 133
Goat Cheese Rolled in Beet Powder 134
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Dried Mango Chutney 135
House-Made Bleu Cheese Potato Chips 136
Manchego and Quince Paste 137
Mushroom Deviled Eggs 138
Onion Dip 139
Palmiers with Spinach-Cheese Filling 140
Sriracha-Dusted Chicken Skewers with Creamy Peanut Sauce 141
Strawberry-Basil Lemonade 142
Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Ricotta & Rosemary, with Balsamic Glaze 143
Chapter 9 Soups and Salads 145
Chicken Mushroom Soup with Soba Noodles 146
Chili 147
Congee (Rice Soup) with Dried Scallops 148
Corn Chowder 149
Fisherman's Chowder 150
Minestrone 151
Miso Soup with Tofu 152
Red Lentil Soup with Dried Carrot and Cumin Tadka 153
Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Coconut and Dried Pears 154
Curried Chicken Salad with Dried Coconut and Dried Pineapple 155
Green Salad with Herbed Buttermilk Ranch Dressing 156
Green Mango Salad with Dried Shrimp 157
Pico de Gallo Quinoa Salad 158
Sweet and Sour Kale Salad with Dried Cherries 159
White Bean and Haricots Verts Salad with Dried Chive and Dried Lemon Vinaigrette 160
Mushroom Pâté 161
Chapter 10 Main Dishes 163
Chicken Breasts with Goat Cheese and Dried Apricots 164
Blood Orange-Glazed Game Hens with Dried Cherry and Wild Rice Stuffing 165
Beef with Dried Brandied Cherries 166
Braised Beef Brisket with Dried Plums, Apricots, and Garlic 167
Lamb Stew with Dried Plums 168
Spice and Chili-Rubbed Pulled Pork 169
Cod with Spicy Tomato Sauce Accented with Cauliflower and Golden Raisins 170
Grilled Tuna with Papaya Chutney 171
Shrimp Stir-Fry with Dried Cabbage and Dried Broccoli 172
Baked Falafel with Tahini-Mint Dressing 173
Black Bean Burgers with Mango Salsa 174
Moroccan Tagine with Seven Vegetables 175
Mushroom Stroganoff with Dill 176
Chapter 11 Sides 177
Asian Green Beans with Dried Shrimp 178
Baked Beans 179
Corn Gratin with Roasted Poblano Peppers 180
Dried Apple and Aged Cheddar Beggar's Purses 181
Dried Fruit Medley with Couscous 182
Dried Mushroom Risotto 183
Edamame Saute with Dried Tofu, Mushrooms, and Ginger 184
Homemade Hot Sauce 185
Parmesan and Herb-Roasled Potatoes 186
"Refried" Beans with Dried Red Peppers 187
Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Dried Autumn Fruits 188
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Raisins, White Wine, and Dijon Mustard 189
Southern Macaroni and Cheese 190
Stuffed Green Chilies with Pinto Beans and Dried Fruit 191
Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Dried Coconut 193
Chapter 12 Sweets 195
Baked Apples 196
Black Forest Brownies 197
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding 198
Chocolate-Dipped Fruits 199
Citrus-Kissed Shortbread 200
Coconut and Crystallized Ginger Ice Cream 201
Cranberry Sauce Bars with Dried Mixed Berries 202
Lavender Crème Brûlée 203
Marbled Banana and Dark Chocolate Fruit Leather 204
Spiced Chili Pepper Hot Chocolate 205
Sunshine Cake with Dried Pineapple 206
Untraditional Trifle 208
Vanilla Bean Gelato with Dried Strawberries 209
Index 213
