Index
A
Acetobacter, in fermentation, 13
Ahi Tuna Salad with Miso-Wasabi Dressing, 120–21
Almond Butter Sauce, Chicken Satay with Cilantro and, 106–7
Almonds
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Fruit and Nuts, 60–61
Antibiotics, 10
Apple cider vinegar, health benefits of, 42
Apple juice
Apple Carrot Cooler, 95
Apples
Cabbage Apple Carrot Slaw, 86–87
Mean Green Smoothie, 118
Spiced Apple Cranberry Kombucha Sangria, 112
Apricot preserves
Roasted Salmon with Spicy Apricot Glaze, 59
Apricots
Dried Fruit Chutney, 52–53
Avocados
Avocado Bruschetta with Pomegranate Molasses, 155
Avocado Egg Salad, 134
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Chunky Avocado Salsa, 150
Flourless Brownie Bites with Peanut Butter Frosting, 179
Guacamole Dip, 151
healthy fat in, 179
Power Green Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, 122
Sneaky Sauerkraut Sushi, 126
Western Omelet with Avocado Crème, 22
B
Bacteria
fear of, 7
food spoilage from, 14
good vs. bad, 6
probiotic (see Probiotic bacteria)
Bananas
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Smoothie, 38
Mocha Banana Breakfast Smoothie, 169
Strawberry Banana Yogurt To-Go Tubes, 170–71
Basil
Halibut with Strawberry Basil Salsa, 90–91
Beans
Carrot Chickpea Salad with Tahini Kombucha Dressing, 101
Cowboy Caviar with Tortilla Chips, 154
Lemon Rosemary White Bean Dip, 102–3
lima, health benefits of, 163
Triple Bean Salad, 89
Beef
Burger Stacks with Secret Sauce, 78
Cheesy Beef Stuffed Baked Potatoes, 26–27
grass-fed, benefits of, 27
Sweet and Spicy Taco Salad, 74
Beet, Grapefruit, and Chèvre Salad with Kombucha Balsamic Vinaigrette, 104–5
Berries. See also specific berries
Berry-Topped Chèvre Cheesecake Cups, 30–31
Pavlova with Berries and Cream, 33
Black-eyed peas
Cowboy Caviar with Tortilla Chips, 154
Bloody Mary, Fermented, 79
Bratwurst, Oktoberfest Quinoa and, 127
Brine, troubleshooting problems with, 182, 183
Brined vegetable fermentation, 81
Broccoli Slaw, Sweet and Sour, 173
Brownies
Flourless Brownie Bites with Peanut Butter Frosting, 179
Bruschetta, Avocado, with Pomegranate Molasses, 155
Brussels sprouts
Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Hash, 119
Oktoberfest Quinoa and Bratwurst, 127
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps, 43
Burger Stacks with Secret Sauce, 78
Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola Pear Dressing, 39
Buttermilk
cultured, making, 21
old-fashioned, 21
Pesto Buttermilk Ranch Dip and Dressing, 172
C
Cabbage
Cabbage Apple Carrot Slaw, 86–87
Copycat Creamy Coleslaw, 42
sauerkraut (see Sauerkraut)
Candida, 6
Carrot Chickpea Salad with Tahini Kombucha Dressing, 101
Carrots
Carrot Chickpea Salad with Tahini Kombucha Dressing, 101
Creamy Carrot Soup, 85
Fermented Ginger Orange Carrots, 82–83 (see also Fermented Ginger Orange Carrots)
Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa with Creamy Walnut Dressing, 108–9
Cashew Fruit Protein Balls, 54–55
Celery
Mean Green Smoothie, 118
Cheeses
Beet, Grapefruit, and Chèvre Salad with Kombucha Balsamic Vinaigrette, 104–5
Berry-Topped Chèvre Cheesecake Cups, 30–31
Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola Pear Dressing, 39
Cheesy Beef Stuffed Baked Potatoes, 26–27
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Chunky Avocado Salsa, 150
Crostini with Roasted Garlic and Chèvre, 57
Fruit, Nut, and Gorgonzola Quinoa Salad, 56
Sweet Pimento Cheese Dip, 137
Swiss Mushroom Melt, 142
Turkey, Brie, and Chutney Panini, 62–63
Chef’s Salad with Creamy Tomato Dressing, 156–57
Cherry Compote Ice Cream, 32
Chia seeds, 40
Overnight Kefir Chia Coconut Oats, 40–41
Chicken
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps, 43
Chicken Satay with Cilantro and Almond Butter Sauce, 106–7
Chopped Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowl, 92–93
Harvest Chicken Salad, 58
Tangy Spring Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken, 75
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, 135
Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing, 88
Thai Red Chili Chicken Wings, 72
Chickpeas
Carrot Chickpea Salad with Tahini Kombucha Dressing, 101
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Smoothie, 38
Chocolate Probiotic Ice Cream, 47
Chopped Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowl, 92–93
Chutney, 50, 51. See also Dried Fruit Chutney
Cilantro
Chicken Satay with Cilantro and Almond Butter Sauce, 106–7
Fish Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce, 44–45
health benefits of, 154
Citrus Ginger Kale Smoothie, 110–11
Classic Chopped Salad with Green Goddess Dressing, 23
Classic Reuben Sandwich with Russian Dressing, 123
Cocoa powder
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Smoothie, 38
Chocolate Probiotic Ice Cream, 47
Flourless Brownie Bites with Peanut Butter Frosting, 179
health benefits of, 169
Coconut Oats, Overnight Kefir Chia, 40–41
Coleslaw, Copycat Creamy, 42
Condiments, store-bought, fermenting, 69
Confetti Herbed Potato Salad, 140–41
Copycat Creamy Coleslaw, 42
Corned beef
Classic Reuben Sandwich with Russian Dressing, 123
Cowboy Caviar with Tortilla Chips, 154
Crab
Crab and Shrimp Louis, 144–45
Herbed Seafood Salad, 25
Cranberries
dried, 178
Dried Fruit Chutney, 52–53
Fruity Oatmeal Salad, 84
health benefits of, 178
Spiced Apple Cranberry Kombucha Sangria, 112
Cream, heavy, in crème fraîche, 19, 20
Creamy Carrot Soup, 85
Creamy Chilled Gazpacho, 158
Crème Fraîche, 18
Berry-Topped Chèvre Cheesecake Cups, 30–31
Burger Stacks with Secret Sauce, 78
Cheesy Beef Stuffed Baked Potatoes, 26–27
Cherry Compote Ice Cream, 32
Classic Chopped Salad with Green Goddess Dressing, 23
Creamy Carrot Soup, 85
Creamy Chilled Gazpacho, 158
Crostini with Roasted Garlic and Chèvre, 57
Grilled Peaches with Honey Crème and Granola Crumble, 28–29
Herbed Seafood Salad, 25
nondairy milk alternatives for, 15
Pavlova with Berries and Cream, 33
Probiotic Creamy Ranch Dressing and Dip, 24
Raw Carrot Cake Bars with Maple Frosting, 94
Smoked Salmon Spread, 174–75
Sweet Potato Fries with Creamy Barbecue Dip, 73
Turkey Meat Loaf “Cupcakes,” 76
uses for, 19
Western Omelet with Avocado Crème, 22
Crostini with Roasted Garlic and Chèvre, 57
Cucumbers
Fermented Sweet Pickle Relish, 132–33
health benefits of, 144
Lamb Kofta with Herbed Tzatziki, 176–77
Mean Green Smoothie, 118
Sneaky Sauerkraut Sushi, 126
D
Dairy, for fermented foods, 15
Dates
Dried Fruit Chutney, 52–53
Digestion, fermented foods for improving, 9–10, 11
Digestive tract, immune system and, 11
Dips and spreads
Guacamole Dip, 151
Ham Salad Spread, 136
Lemon Rosemary White Bean Dip, 102–3
Pesto Buttermilk Ranch Dip and Dressing, 172
Probiotic Creamy Ranch Dressing and Dip, 24
Smoked Salmon Spread, 174–75
Sweet Pimento Cheese Dip, 137
Sweet Potato Fries with Creamy Barbecue Dip, 73
Burger Stacks with Secret Sauce, 78
Cashew Fruit Protein Balls, 54–55
Crostini with Roasted Garlic and Chèvre, 57
Fruit, Nut, and Gorgonzola Quinoa Salad, 56
Harvest Chicken Salad, 58
making, 52–53
Roasted Salmon with Spicy Apricot Glaze, 59
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Fruit and Nuts, 60–61
Sweet Mango Chutney Sundaes, 64–65
Tropical Endive Bites, 59
Turkey, Brie, and Chutney Panini, 62–63
E
Eggs
Avocado Egg Salad, 134
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Chunky Avocado Salsa, 150
Hash Brown Egg Cups, 70–71
pasture-raised, 134
Western Omelet with Avocado Crème, 22
Endive Bites, Tropical, 59
Environment, for bacterial growth, 13–14, 17
“Everything” Hot Dog Sauce, 143
F
Fats, healthy, benefits of, 179
Fermentation
anaerobic, 14
do’s and don’ts of, 17
overview of, 12–14
probiotic bacteria and, 6, 7, 10, 14
sanitation for, 16
vs. spoiling, 14
temperature control for, 17
uncontrolled, 13
Fermented Bloody Mary, 79
Fermented foods
commercial, 9
for digestive system, 9–10, 11
immune system support, 11
ingredients for, 14, 15, 184, 185
integrated into meals, 7
labels on, 10
in Okinawan diet, 9
tips for buying, 12
troubleshooting guide, 181–83
Fermented Ginger Orange Carrots, 80, 81, 83
Ahi Tuna Salad with Miso-Wasabi Dressing, 120–21
Apple Carrot Cooler, 95
Cabbage Apple Carrot Slaw, 86–87
Chopped Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowl, 92–93
Copycat Creamy Coleslaw, 42
Creamy Carrot Soup, 85
Fruity Oatmeal Salad, 84
Halibut with Strawberry Basil Salsa, 90–91
making, 82
Raw Carrot Cake Bars with Maple Frosting, 94
Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing, 88
Triple Bean Salad, 89
Fermented Ketchup, 66–67
Burger Stacks with Secret Sauce, 78
Classic Reuben Sandwich with Russian Dressing, 123
Crab and Shrimp Louis, 144–45
“Everything” Hot Dog Sauce, 143
Fermented Bloody Mary, 79
Hash Brown Egg Cups, 70–71
making, 68–69
Shrimp Cocktail, 77
Sweet and Spicy Taco Salad, 74
Sweet Potato Fries with Creamy Barbecue Dip, 73
Swiss Mushroom Melt, 142
Tangy Spring Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken, 75
Thai Red Chili Chicken Wings, 72
Turkey Meat Loaf “Cupcakes,” 76
Fermented Mayonnaise, 25
Avocado Egg Salad, 134
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps, 43
Chef’s Salad with Creamy Tomato Dressing, 156–57
Classic Reuben Sandwich with Russian Dressing, 123
Confetti Herbed Potato Salad, 140–41
Copycat Creamy Coleslaw, 42
Crab and Shrimp Louis, 144–45
Fish Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce, 44–45
Ham Salad Spread, 136
making, 156
Pesto Buttermilk Ranch Dip and Dressing, 172
Probiotic Creamy Ranch Dressing and Dip, 24
Salmon Salad–Stuffed Tomatoes, 138–39
Sweet and Sour Broccoli Slaw, 173
Sweet Pimento Cheese Dip, 137
Swiss Mushroom Melt, 142
Turkey, Brie, and Chutney Panini, 62–63
Fermented Sweet Pickle Relish, 130–31, 133
Avocado Egg Salad, 134
Burger Stacks with Secret Sauce, 78
Confetti Herbed Potato Salad, 140–41
Crab and Shrimp Louis, 144–45
“Everything” Hot Dog Sauce, 143
Ham Salad Spread, 136
making, 132
Salmon Salad–Stuffed Tomatoes, 138–39
Sweet Pimento Cheese Dip, 137
Swiss Mushroom Melt, 142
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, 135
Fish and shellfish
Ahi Tuna Salad with Miso-Wasabi Dressing, 120–21
Crab and Shrimp Louis, 144–45
Fish Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce, 44–45
Halibut with Strawberry Basil Salsa, 90–91
Herbed Seafood Salad, 25
Roasted Salmon with Spicy Apricot Glaze, 59
Salmon Salad–Stuffed Tomatoes, 138–39
Shrimp Cocktail, 77
Smoked Salmon Spread, 174–75
Southwest Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche, 152–53
Spicy Chipotle Mango Shrimp with Succotash, 162–63
wild-caught vs. farmed, 175
Flourless Brownie Bites with Peanut Butter Frosting, 179
Food spoilage, 14
Frozen Yogurt Bark, 178
Fruit, Nut, and Gorgonzola Quinoa Salad, 56
Fruity Oatmeal Salad, 84
Fungi, for fermentation, 13
G
Garlic
Crostini with Roasted Garlic and Chèvre, 57
Gazpacho, Creamy Chilled, 158
Gelatin, health benefits of, 171
Ginger
Citrus Ginger Kale Smoothie, 110–11
Fermented Ginger Orange Carrots, 82–83 (see also Fermented Ginger Orange Carrots)
health benefits of, 111
Granola Crumble, Grilled Peaches with Honey Crème and, 28–29
Grapefruit
Beet, Grapefruit, and Chèvre Salad with Kombucha Balsamic Vinaigrette, 104–5
Greek Yogurt
Avocado Egg Salad, 134
Burger Stacks with Secret Sauce, 78
Crostini with Roasted Garlic and Chèvre, 57
Flourless Brownie Bites with Peanut Butter Frosting, 179
Frozen Yogurt Bark, 178
Harvest Chicken Salad, 58
Lamb Kofta with Herbed Tzatziki, 176–77
making, 168
Pesto Buttermilk Ranch Dip and Dressing, 172
Salmon Salad–Stuffed Tomatoes, 138–39
Smoked Salmon Spread, 174–75
Sweet Pimento Cheese Dip, 137
Greek yogurt
Strawberry Banana Yogurt To-Go Tubes, 170–71
Grilled Peaches with Honey Crème and Granola Crumble, 28–29
Guacamole Dip, 151
H
Halibut with Strawberry Basil Salsa, 90–91
Ham Salad Spread, 136
Harvest Chicken Salad, 58
Hash Brown Egg Cups, 70–71
Herbed Seafood Salad, 25
Honey
Grilled Peaches with Honey Crème and Granola Crumble, 28–29
pure, finding, 112
Horseradish, health benefits of, 141
I
Ice cream
Cherry Compote Ice Cream, 32
Chocolate Probiotic Ice Cream, 47
Sweet Mango Chutney Sundaes, 64–65
Ice pops
Mango Lassi Ice Pops, 180
Orange Pops, 46
Strawberry Lemonade Kombucha Ice Pops, 113
Immune system support, from gut bacteria, 11
K
Kahm yeast, 182
Kale
Citrus Ginger Kale Smoothie, 110–11
Power Green Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, 122
Kefir, 34
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps, 43
Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola Pear Dressing, 39
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Smoothie, 38
Chocolate Probiotic Ice Cream, 47
composition of, 35
Copycat Creamy Coleslaw, 42
Fish Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce, 44–45
health benefits of, 35
making, 36–37
nondairy milk alternatives for, 15
Orange Pops, 46
Overnight Kefir Chia Coconut Oats, 40–41
Pineapple Kefir Sorbet, 48–49
Kefir grains, 15, 35, 36, 37, 184
Ketchup. See also Fermented Ketchup history of, 67
Beet, Grapefruit, and Chèvre Salad with Kombucha Balsamic Vinaigrette, 104–5
Carrot Chickpea Salad with Tahini Kombucha Dressing, 101
Chicken Satay with Cilantro and Almond Butter Sauce, 106–7
Citrus Ginger Kale Smoothie, 110–11
Kombucha Soda, 100
Lemon Rosemary White Bean Dip, 102–3
making, 98–99
Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa with Creamy Walnut Dressing, 108–9
SCOBY for, 15, 97, 98, 99, 184
Spiced Apple Cranberry Kombucha Sangria, 112
Strawberry Lemonade Kombucha Ice Pops, 113
L
Lactic acid
in crème fraîche, 19
from probiotic bacteria, 13
Lactic acid fermentation, 81
Lactobacillus bacteria, in fermentation, 13, 14
Lactococcus lactis, in crème fraîche, 19
Lacto-fermentation, 14
Lactose
in commercial yogurts, 165
Lamb Kofta with Herbed Tzatziki, 176–77
Leaky jars, 183
Lemons
Lemon Rosemary White Bean Dip, 102–3
Power Green Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, 122
Strawberry Lemonade Kombucha Ice Pops, 113
Lettuce wraps
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps, 43
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, 135
Lima beans, health benefits of, 163
Limes, health benefits of, 151
M
Mango chutney, 51
Mangoes
Mango Lassi Ice Pops, 180
Spicy Chipotle Mango Shrimp with Succotash, 162–63
Sweet and Spicy Tomato Mango Salsa, 148–49
Sweet Mango Chutney Sundaes, 64–65
Maple Frosting, Raw Carrot Cake Bars with, 94
Mayonnaise. See Fermented Mayonnaise
Mean Green Smoothie, 118
Meat Loaf “Cupcakes,” Turkey, 76
Microbes, in fermented foods, 6, 7, 10
Milk, raw, for fermented foods, 15
Miso-Wasabi Dressing, Ahi Tuna Salad with, 120–21
Mocha Banana Breakfast Smoothie, 169
Mold, 182
Mushrooms
health benefits of, 125
Risotto with Prosciutto, Peas, and Wild Mushrooms, 124–25
Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa with Creamy Walnut Dressing, 108–9
Swiss Mushroom Melt, 142
wild, finding, 125
Mustard. See also Yellow mustard health benefits of, 143
N
Neurotransmitters, in gut, 11
Nondairy milk alternatives, 15
Noodle Bowl, Chopped Sesame Chicken, 92–93
Nuts
Cashew Fruit Protein Balls, 54–55
Fruit, Nut, and Gorgonzola Quinoa Salad, 56
Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa with Creamy Walnut Dressing, 108–9
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Fruit and Nuts, 60–61
O
Oats
Fruity Oatmeal Salad, 84
Overnight Kefir Chia Coconut Oats, 40–41
Odor, from fermentation, 182
Okinawa, Japan, centenarians in, 9
Oktoberfest Quinoa and Bratwurst, 127
Omelet, Western, with Avocado Crème, 22
Onions
Fermented Sweet Pickle Relish, 132–33
Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa with Creamy Walnut Dressing, 108–9
Oranges
Citrus Ginger Kale Smoothie, 110–11
Fermented Ginger Orange Carrots, 82–83 (see also Fermented Ginger Orange Carrots)
Orange Pops, 46
Organic produce, 15
Overnight Kefir Chia Coconut Oats, 40–41
P
Panini, Turkey, Brie, and Chutney, 62–63
Papaya chutney, 51
Pavlova with Berries and Cream, 33
Peaches, Grilled, with Honey Crème and Granola Crumble, 28–29
Peanut butter
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Smoothie, 38
Flourless Brownie Bites with Peanut Butter Frosting, 179
Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing, 88
Pears
Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola Pear Dressing, 39
Peas
Risotto with Prosciutto, Peas, and Wild Mushrooms, 124–25
Pecans
Fruit, Nut, and Gorgonzola Quinoa Salad, 56
Peppers
Fermented Sweet Pickle Relish, 132–33
Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa with Creamy Walnut Dressing, 108–9
Spicy Chipotle Mango Shrimp with Succotash, 162–63
Sweet Pimento Cheese Dip, 137
Pesto Buttermilk Ranch Dip and Dressing, 172
pH testing, of kombucha, 99
Phylates, 11
Phytases, 11
Pimento Cheese Dip, Sweet, 137
Pineapple
Fruity Oatmeal Salad, 84
Pineapple Kefir Sorbet, 48–49
Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, 160–61
Pomegranate juice
Avocado Bruschetta with Pomegranate Molasses, 155
health benefits of, 155
Pork
Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, 160–61
Potatoes
Cheesy Beef Stuffed Baked Potatoes, 26–27
Confetti Herbed Potato Salad, 140–41
Hash Brown Egg Cups, 70–71
Turkey Meat Loaf “Cupcakes,” 76
Power Green Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, 122
Prebiotics, health benefits of, 10
Probiotic bacteria
for digestive health, 10
in fermentation process, 6, 7, 10, 14
for immune system support, 11
proper handling of, 181
in yogurt, 11
Probiotic Creamy Ranch Dressing and Dip, 24
Produce, for fermented foods, 15
Prosciutto, Peas, and Wild Mushrooms, Risotto with, 124–25
Protein Balls, Cashew Fruit, 54–55
Q
Quinoa
Fruit, Nut, and Gorgonzola Quinoa Salad, 56
health benefits of, 127
Oktoberfest Quinoa and Bratwurst, 127
Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa with Creamy Walnut Dressing, 108–9
R
Raisins
Dried Fruit Chutney, 52–53
health benefits of, 101
uses for, 101
Raw Carrot Cake Bars with Maple Frosting, 94
Rice
Risotto with Prosciutto, Peas, and Wild Mushrooms, 124–25
Sneaky Sauerkraut Sushi, 126
Roasted Salmon with Spicy Apricot Glaze, 59
Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa with Creamy Walnut Dressing, 108–9
Rosemary
Lemon Rosemary White Bean Dip, 102–3
S
Salad dressings. See also Salads
Classic Reuben Sandwich with Russian Dressing, 123
Pesto Buttermilk Ranch Dip and Dressing, 172
Probiotic Creamy Ranch Dressing and Dip, 24
Salads
Ahi Tuna Salad with Miso-Wasabi Dressing, 120–21
Avocado Egg Salad, 134
Beet, Grapefruit, and Chèvre Salad with Kombucha Balsamic Vinaigrette, 104–5
Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola Pear Dressing, 39
Carrot Chickpea Salad with Tahini Kombucha Dressing, 101
Chef’s Salad with Creamy Tomato Dressing, 156–57
Classic Chopped Salad with Green Goddess Dressing, 23
Confetti Herbed Potato Salad, 140–41
Fruit, Nut, and Gorgonzola Quinoa Salad, 56
Fruity Oatmeal Salad, 84
Ham Salad Spread, 136
Harvest Chicken Salad, 58
Herbed Seafood Salad, 25
Power Green Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, 122
Salmon Salad–Stuffed Tomatoes, 138–39
Sweet and Spicy Taco Salad, 74
Tangy Spring Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken, 75
Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing, 88
Triple Bean Salad, 89
Salmon
Roasted Salmon with Spicy Apricot Glaze, 59
Salmon Salad–Stuffed Tomatoes, 138–39
Smoked Salmon Spread, 174–75
Salsa
Halibut with Strawberry Basil Salsa, 90–91
history of, 147
ingredients in, 147
Sweet and Spicy Tomato Mango Salsa, 148–49 (see also Sweet and Spicy Tomato Mango Salsa)
Salt, for fermentation, 14, 15, 81
Salty taste, correcting, 182–83
Sangria, Spiced Apple Cranberry Kombucha, 112
Sanitation, importance of, 16
Sauerkraut, 114
Ahi Tuna Salad with Miso-Wasabi Dressing, 120–21
Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Hash, 119
Classic Reuben Sandwich with Russian Dressing, 123
history of, 115
Mean Green Smoothie, 118
Oktoberfest Quinoa and Bratwurst, 127
pink, troubleshooting, 181–82
Power Green Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, 122
raw vs. commercial, 115
Risotto with Prosciutto, Peas, and Wild Mushrooms, 124–25
Sneaky Sauerkraut Sushi, 126
Watermelon and Berry Cooler, 128–29
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Fruit and Nuts, 60–61
Scallops
Southwest Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche, 152–53
SCOBY, for kombucha, 15, 97, 98, 99, 184
Seafood Salad, Herbed, 25
Self-brining fermentation, 81
Sesame oil and seeds
Chopped Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowl, 92–93
Shrimp
Crab and Shrimp Louis, 144–45
Herbed Seafood Salad, 25
Shrimp Cocktail, 77
Southwest Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche, 152–53
Spicy Chipotle Mango Shrimp with Succotash, 162–63
Slaws
Cabbage Apple Carrot Slaw, 86–87
Copycat Creamy Coleslaw, 42
Sweet and Sour Broccoli Slaw, 173
Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, 160–61
Smoked Salmon Spread, 174–75
Smoothies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Smoothie, 38
Citrus Ginger Kale Smoothie, 110–11
Mean Green Smoothie, 118
Mocha Banana Breakfast Smoothie, 169
Sneaky Sauerkraut Sushi, 126
Soda, Kombucha, 100
Sorbet, Pineapple Kefir, 48–49
Soups
Creamy Carrot Soup, 85
Creamy Chilled Gazpacho, 158
Southwest Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche, 152–53
Spiced Apple Cranberry Kombucha Sangria, 112
Spicy Chipotle Mango Shrimp with Succotash, 162–63
Spinach
Mean Green Smoothie, 118
Tangy Spring Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken, 75
Spoilage, fermentation vs., 14
Spreads. See Dips and spreads
Stainless-steel skillet, nonstick cooking in, 150
Sterilization of foods, 7
Strawberries
Berry-Topped Chèvre Cheesecake Cups, 30–31
Halibut with Strawberry Basil Salsa, 90–91
Strawberry Banana Yogurt To-Go Tubes, 170–71
Strawberry Lemonade Kombucha Ice Pops, 113
Watermelon and Berry Cooler, 128–29
Succotash, Spicy Chipotle Mango Shrimp with, 162–63
Sunflower seeds, health benefits of, 173
Supplies, for fermentation, 16, 184–85
Sushi, Sneaky Sauerkraut, 126
Sweet and Sour Broccoli Slaw, 173
Sweet and Spicy Taco Salad, 74
Sweet and Spicy Tomato Mango Salsa, 146–47, 149
Avocado Bruschetta with Pomegranate Molasses, 155
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Chunky Avocado Salsa, 150
Chef’s Salad with Creamy Tomato Dressing, 156–57
Cowboy Caviar with Tortilla Chips, 154
Creamy Chilled Gazpacho, 158
Guacamole Dip, 151
making, 148
Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, 160–61
Southwest Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche, 152–53
Spicy Chipotle Mango Shrimp with Succotash, 162–63
Sweet Mango Chutney Sundaes, 64–65
Sweet Pimento Cheese Dip, 137
Sweet potatoes
Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Hash, 119
Sweet Potato Fries with Creamy Barbecue Dip, 73
Sweet Potato Fries with Creamy Barbecue Dip, 73
Swiss Chard, Sautéed, with Fruit and Nuts, 60–61
Swiss Mushroom Melt, 142
Symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. See SCOBY
T
Tacos
Fish Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce, 44–45
Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, 160–61
Sweet and Spicy Taco Salad, 74
Tahini Kombucha Dressing, Carrot Chickpea Salad with, 101
Tangy Spring Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken, 75
Temperature control, for fermentation, 17
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, 135
Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing, 88
Thai Red Chili Chicken Wings, 72
Tomatoes
Chef’s Salad with Creamy Tomato Dressing, 156–57
Creamy Chilled Gazpacho, 158
health benefits of, 159
Salmon Salad–Stuffed Tomatoes, 138–39
Sweet and Spicy Tomato Mango Salsa, 148–49
Tomato juice
Fermented Bloody Mary, 79
Tomato paste
Fermented Ketchup, 68–69
Tortilla Chips, Cowboy Caviar with, 154
Triple Bean Salad, 89
Tropical Endive Bites, 59
Tuna Salad, Ahi, with Miso-Wasabi Dressing, 120–21
Turkey
Turkey, Brie, and Chutney Panini, 62–63
Turkey Meat Loaf “Cupcakes,” 76
Tzatziki, Herbed, Lamb Kofta with, 176–77
V
Vegetables. See also specific vegetables
fermenting
methods of, 81
troubleshooting problems with, 181–82, 183
Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa with Creamy Walnut Dressing, 108–9
Vodka
Fermented Bloody Mary, 79
W
Walnuts
Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa with Creamy Walnut Dressing, 108–9
Water, for fermented foods, 15
Watermelon
health benefits of, 128
Watermelon and Berry Cooler, 128–29
Western Omelet with Avocado Crème, 22
Whey
Dried Fruit Chutney, 52–53
Fermented Ketchup, 68–69
Fermented Sweet Pickle Relish, 132–33
for fermenting store-bought condiments, 69
Sweet and Spicy Tomato Mango Salsa, 148–49
uses for, 168
Y
Yeast(s)
for fermentation, 13
kahm, 182
Yeasty sediment, 183
Yellow mustard
“Everything” Hot Dog Sauce, 143
origin of, 143
Yogurt, 164
Greek (see Greek Yogurt)
homemade, benefits of, 165
making, 166–68
temperature for, 17
Mango Lassi Ice Pops, 180
Mean Green Smoothie, 118
Mocha Banana Breakfast Smoothie, 169
nondairy milk alternatives for, 15
probiotic bacteria in, 11
Strawberry Banana Yogurt To-Go Tubes, 170–71
Sweet and Sour Broccoli Slaw, 173