Mollie Katzen's Sunlight Café

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Beverages: Hot and Cold
About Orange Juice
     Which Oranges Should You Buy?
About Coffee
     A Few Words About Caffeine
Coffee-Brewing Pointers
     How to Buy Coffee--and from Whom
     How Should Coffee Be Stored?
     What's the Best Way to Brew Coffee?
     Specialty Coffees at Home
About Tea
     How to Brew a Perfect Cup of Tea
Your Home Juice Bar
About Smoothies
Summer Fruit Smoothies
     Cantaloupe-Peach Smoothie
     Honeydew Smoothie
     Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
Winter Fruit Smoothies
     Cranberry-Pomegranate Smoothie
     Pi–a Colada Smoothie
     Vanilla-Pear Smoothie
Miso Soup
Breakfast Gazpacho
Cucumber-Mint Lassi
Savory Spiced Lassi
Mango Lassi
Chai-Spiced Milk
Backwards Chai
My Family's Favorite Hot Chocolate

Chapter 2: Fruit
Rescuing Underripe Fruit
     Fruit Rescue Glaze
     The Balsamic Vinegar Treatment
Caramelized Fruit
     Caramelized Bananas
Three Simple Fruit Salads
     Mint-Infused Fruit Salad
     Pantry Fruit Salad
     Winter Fruit Salad with Pomegranate
Berries in Buttermilk
Faux Fool
Green Apples and Red Grapes with Maple Yogurt
Mixed Fruit Compote
Raspberry-Drenched Rhubarb
Dried Fruit Compote
Dried Fruit Jewels
Roasted Fruit
Overnight Roasted Fruit
Fruit Crisp or Cobbler

Chapter 3: Grains (Cereals, Cooked and Cold)
A Brief History of Breakfast Cereal
About Whole Grains
The Basics of Cooking Whole Grains
Oatmeal
     Steel-Cut Oatmeal
     "Regular" Oatmeal
Chai Oatmeal
Very Crunchy Granola
Cool Berry Granola
Dry-Roast Granola
Muesli
Reverse Muesli
Cooked Muesli
Orange-Pecan Skillet Millet
Wild Rice with Cherries and Hazelnuts
Toasted Barley Flakes with Figs
Masfouf
Anooshavoor: Turkish Barley and Apricot Porridge
Old-Fashioned Soft Grits
Crispy Fried Grits
Soft Breakfast Polenta
Polenta Pieces
Rice Porridge
Savory Rice Porridge
Amazing Amaranth Wafers

Chapter 4; Muffins, Biscuits, Breads, and Buns
A Logistical Note
Some Thoughts About Toast
     A Few Toast Tips
Crunchy Cinnamon Toast
A Few Words About Muffins
     Using Soy Protein Powder
     Using Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
Buttermilk Bran Muffins
Cranberry-Apple-Walnut Bran Muffins
Apricot-Almond Bran Muffins
Buttermilk-Barley Muffins with Cashews and Sesame Seeds
Spiced Basmati-Almond Muffins
Toasted Oatmeal-Oat Bran Muffins
Crunchy Millet Muffins
Wild Rice and Quinoa Muffins with Cranberries
Wheat-Free Muffins
Basic Corn Muffins
Orange-Cherry Corn Muffins
Orange-Cranberry Corn Muffins
Raspberry Corn Muffins
Black Bean and Salsa Corn Muffins
Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins
Pumpkin Muffins
Carrot-Currant Muffins
Ginger-Pear Muffins
Pineapple-Coconut Muffins with Crystallized Ginger
Chocolate Ricotta Muffins
Cherry-Vanilla Ricotta Muffins
Lemon Ricotta Muffins
Poppy Seed Ricotta Muffins
Savory Dill Ricotta Muffins
Vanilla Ricotta Muffins
Maple-Walnut Ricotta Muffins
Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Protein Bread
Banana-Chocolate Chip Protein Bread
Applesauce-Chocolate Chip Protein Bread
Zucchini-Pecan Protein Bread
Wildly Fruity Soda Bread
Simplest Buttermilk Biscuits
Buttermilk-Bran Biscuits
Protein Powder Biscuits
Bran Scones
Fruit Scones
Ginger-Oat Scones
Corn Scones
Cranberry Corn Scones
Cherry Corn Scones
Corn-Berry Scones
Chile-Cheese Corn Scones
A Few Words About Yeasted Breads
About Yeasted Flatbreads
Basic Yeasted Flatbread
Quinoa and Soy Flatbread
Millet, Quinoa, and Soy Crackerbread
Yogurt Nan
Babka Dough
Protein-Enriched Babka Dough
Shortcut Sourdough Babka Dough
My Three Favorite Babka Fillings
     Chocolate Babka Filling
     Frangipane Babka Filling
     Poppy Seed Babka Filling
How to Assemble and Bake a Babka
Lemon-Glazed Rosemary/Lavender Raisin Buns
Cinnamon Buns
Sticky Buns
Whole-Grain Rye-Raisin Rolls
Everything Bread

Chapter 5: Eggs, Tofu, Scrambles, Quiches, and Soufflés
Some Egg Pointers
     The Myth of Brown Eggs
     How to Store Eggs
     Which Eggs to Use for What?
How to Boil an Egg
     Soft- or Medium-Boiled Eggs
     Hard-Boiled Eggs
     Heavenly Egg Tartine
How to Poach an Egg
     Coddled Eggs
How to Fry an Egg
     Sunny-Side Up
     Over Easy
     Steam-Basted Fried Eggs
How to Scramble an Egg
     Enriching Scrambled Eggs
     Augmenting Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled Egg Whites
Scrambled Tofu
Green Chile-Tortilla Scramble
Green Chile-Tortilla Tofu Scramble
Poached or Fried Eggs over Green Chiles and Tortillas
Greek Scramble
Spring or Summer Frittata with Scallions, Roasted Garlic, Zucchini, and Crumbly Cheese
Frittata with Asparagus or Green Beans
Parmesan-Crusted Frittata
Autumn or Winter Frittata with Red Onion, Red Potato, Ruby Chard, and Goat Cheese
About Omelets
     How to Make an Omelet
Omelet Fillings
     Asian Omelet
     Green Goddess Omelet
     Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Omelet
     Onion-Lemon Omelet with Gruyère
     Ricotta Omelet with Fruit
     Leftover Omelet
Cheddar-Shirred Eggs
Eggs Florentine
Baked Eggs on a Bed of Mushrooms
Egg "Muffins"
Egg Salad for Breakfast
     Smoky Egg Salad
     Egg Salad with Capers and Onions
Basic Cheese Soufflé
Broccoli Soufflé
Asparagus Soufflé
Spinach Soufflé
Mushroom-Goat Cheese Soufflé
Sunlight Soufflé
Giant Cauliflower-Cheese Puff
Giant Broccoli-Cheese Puff
Giant Mushroom Puff
Giant Asparagus-Mushroom Puff
My Two Favorite Quiches
     Fried Green Tomato Quiche
     Golden Onion, Red Pepper, and Gruyère Quiche
Crust for One Quiche

Chapter 6: Potatoes, Beans, Tempeh, and Hashes
Mustard-Roasted Potatoes with Dill
Wasabi-Roasted Potatoes
Home Fries at Home
Prepped Potatoes
Basic Home Fries
Kitchen Sink Home Fries
Soy-Enhanced Home Fries
Smoky Bean Home Fries
Southwest Home Fries
Mexican Home Fries
Indian Home Fries
Peruvian Blue Home Fries
Cajun Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
American Potato Cutlets
Broccoli-Potato Cutlets
Crispy Southwest Polenta Hash
Hash Browns
Hash-Brown Sweet Potatoes
Hash-Brown Spaghetti Squash
Basic Browned Tempeh
Tempeh Hash
Tempeh Hash with Shiitake Mushrooms
Tempeh Hash with Leafy Greens
Red Flannel Hash
Ful Medames
Bean Porridge
Silver Dollar Bean Cakes

Chapter 7: Vegetables for Breakfast
Ten Vegetable Jump-Starts
Breakfast Salad
Roasted Herbes de Provence Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes
     Fried Green Tomatoes with Melted Cheddar
Cinnamon-Spiced Fried Tomatoes
Classic Creamed Spinach
All-Purpose Breakfast Mushrooms
Quick Individual All-Purpose Mushrooms
Flash-Cooked Vegetables
Calabacitas
Portobello Pizzas
Nut-Crusted Mushroom Fritters

Chapter 8: Griddle Foods: Pancakes, Waffles, Blintzes, Crèpes, and French Toast
Mollie's Basic Pancake and Waffle Mix
Mollie's Basic Buttermilk Pancakes
Light Whole-Grain Pancakes
Toasted Oat-Coated Pancakes
Blueberry, Raspberry, or Strawberry Pancakes
Apple or Banana Pancakes
Gingerbread Pancakes
Wheat-Free Pancakes
Wheat-Free Waffles
Enriched High-Protein Pancakes
Enriched High-Protein Pancakes with Blueberries
Buttermilk Corn Cakes
Blackberry Corn Cakes
Savory Buttermilk Corn Cakes
Zucchini-Carrot Pancakes
Spaghetti Squash Pancakes
Wild Rice Pancakes with Mushrooms and Goat Cheese
Potato Pancakes
Matzoh Meal Pancakes
Folded French Crèpes
Classic Cheese or Fruit Blintzes
Ricotta Crèpes
Corn Crèpes
Vietnamese Coconut-Rice Flour Crèpes
Buckwheat Blini with Mushroom Filling
Mollie's Basic Buttermilk Waffles
Lemon Waffles with Blueberries
Chocolate Waffles
Orange Waffles with Pomegranate
Herbed Sweet Corn Waffles
Savory Rosemary-Olive Waffles with Peas
Oatmeal Waffles
Polenta Waffles with Berries
Amazing Overnight Waffles
Quinoa Waffles
Crunchy Millet Waffles
Wild Rice Waffles
Protein Powder Waffles
Pecan Waffles
Crunchy Coated French Toast
Matzoh Brei

Chapter 9: Yogurt and Cheese
Breakfast Raita
Homemade Ricotta
Vegetable-Flecked Cottage Cheese
Cottage Cheese with Fruit
Breaded Sautéed Goat Cheese Patties
Scrambled Cheese
Scrambled Cheese with Vegetables
Scrambled Cheese with Mushrooms
Baked Ricotta
Fruit-Flavored Baked Ricotta
Rum-Raisin Baked Ricotta
Date-Nut Baked Ricotta
Filo Packets
Cheese-Based Toast Toppings
Four Irresistible Cheese Spreads
     Creamy Feta with Ground Walnuts
     Ricotta with Artichoke Hearts and Parmesan
     Stilton with Dates and Lemon
     Mascarpone and Gorgonzola with Pine Nuts

Chapter 10: Puddings and Custards
Honey or Maple Breakfast Flan
Brown Sugar Caramel Flan
Bittersweet Chocolate Flan
Blackberry or Raspberry Flan
Orange Marmalade Flan
Cinnamon-Sugar Caramel Flan
Rice or Noodle Pudding Cups
Orange-Vanilla Custard
Sweet Potato Pudding
Sweet Potato-Coconut Pudding
Coconut-Honey-Masala Flan
Coconut Masala Rice Pudding
Tiramisť in a Cup
Cherry-Peach Bread Pudding
Banana Bread Pudding
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Mushroom Bread Pudding
Baked Cornmeal-Cheddar Pudding
Tawny Corn and Vegetable Pudding
Baked Spinach-Feta Pudding

Chapter 11: Condiments, Sauces, Toppings, and Spreads
Maple Syrup Plus
     Blackberry Maple Syrup
     Pecan or Walnut Maple Syrup
A Spectrum of Syrups
     Guava Syrup
     Passionfruit-Orange Syrup
     Apple-Jalapeño Syrup
     Apple-Basil Syrup
     Apple-Balsamic Syrup
Other Sweet Touches
     Lemon-Thyme Honey Syrup
     Lavender-Scented Powdered Sugar
     Vanilla-Scented Powdered Sugar
Easy Fruit Sauces
     Strawberry Sauce
     Raspberry Sauce
     Cranberry-Ginger Sauce
     Blueberry Sauce
Pineapple-Coconut-Ginger Salsa
Citrus-Papaya Salsa with a Chipotle Haze
Avocado-Grapefruit-Mango Salsa
Smoky Tomato Salsa
Tomato-Tomatillo Salsa
Fire-Roasted Pepper Salsa
Fire-Roasted Pepper Salsa with Cucumber and Avocado
Creamy Tahini Sauce
Basic Guacamole
Caramelized Onion and Lemon Marmalade
Beet, Lemon, and Ginger Marmalade
Mango Ketchup
Pumpkin-Orange Marmalade
Baharat
Za'atar
Tomato Jam
Roasted Garlic A•oli
Homemade Crème Fraîche
Chipotle Cream

Chapter 12: Breakfast Bars, Coffee Cakes, and Sweet Somethings
Homemade Protein Bars
Chewy Fruit and Nut Bars
Breakfast Biscotti
Polenta-Pine Nut Cookies
Date-Peanut-Flax Seed Nuggets
Pistachio-Currant Halvah Nuggets
Carrot-Almond-Oat Gems
Carrot-Almond-Oat Torte
Light Breakfast Gingerbread with Cranberries, Bran, and Walnuts
Divine Apple-Pear Crostada with Cornmeal Crust
Classic Buttermilk Coffee Cake
Caramel Nut-Crusted Coffee Cake
Buttermilk-Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Buried Treasure Coffee Cake
Plum-Studded Morning Cake
Mango Sunburst Cake
Fig-Studded Morning Cake
Stone Fruit-Studded Morning Cake
Bittersweet Mocha Coffee Cake
Cottage Cheese Cake
Raspberry Cottage Cheese Cake
Cornmeal-Millet Toasting Cake
Black Cherry Clafoutis