Spider/skimmer, 69
Spinach
about, 768
and Chickpea Stew, Quick, with Ginger, 449, 449–50
Classic Genovese Pesto with Basil and Pine Nuts, 709
cooking techniques, 408
Creamed, The Ultimate, 450–51, 451
Eggs Florentine, 113
Green Risotto with Mushrooms, 758, 758–59
micro-steaming, 423
and mushroom lasagna, best cooking methods, 737–38
and Mushroom Lasagna, Creamy, 737, 738–39, 740
Sautéed, Garlicky, 440, 440
for soups, 191
Spoons, wooden, 67
Squash. See also Zucchini
Pasta with Garlic and Lots of Vegetables, 686–87
preparing, for chopped salads, 834
preparing, for omelets, 130
preparing, for soups, 190
preparing, for tempura, 903
Roasted Pumpkin Soup, 222, 222
winter, roasting, effect on flavor, 221, 221
Squeeze bottles
many uses for, 72
for vinaigrettes, 788
Stand blender
about, 64
pureeing soups with, 203, 205
Stand mixer
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