Opulent Nosh

KEN ALBALA is the Tully Knoles Endowed Professor of history at the University of the Pacific. An expert on Early Modern Europe, he is a highly prolific author, editor, series editor, and all-around renaissance man. His books span from Eating Right in the Renaissance to The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots, and Outrageous Desserts.

Introduction

—Toast

——Cinnamon Toast

——Beans on Toast

——Octopus on Toast

—Nibblies

——Shokupan with Halloumi and Broccoli

——Nagaimo Latke with Kimchi and Smoked Trout

——Sweet Roll with Kamaboko Shreds, Walnut, Soy, Walnut Oil, and Kelp

——Pa Amb Tomàquet with Shredded Finocchiona Salami

——Soy Wraps

—Sauces and Condiments

——Meyer Lemon Relish

——Charoset

——Nuoc Cham

——Dukkah

Eggs

——Smoked Trout Frittata

——Quick Frittata

——Tamago Egg with Mi Goreng Ramen and Yellowfin Tuna

——Matzo Brei

——Huevos Haminados

——Pane Perduto

*Challah

——Savory Bread Pudding

——Crab Omelet

——Tin Can Casserole

——Eggs Benedict with English Muffins

——Chawanmushi Improvisations

Sandwiches

——Monte Cristo

——Smoked Trout Sandwich

——Tuna Melt

——Reuben

*Sourdough

——Muffuletta

——Fish Cake Slider

*Open-Face Sandwiches

*Roast Chicken

*Pan-Seared Salmon

*Opulent Pork Chop

——Surimi Salad Slider

——Telera Meatball Sub

——Kaiser Rolls with Pulled Pork and Slaw

——Hasselback Sandwiches

——BLT

——Cubano

——Piadina

——Super Frico

——Tipsy Trifle Sandwiches

——Salmon Waffle Sandwich

——Croissants with Ham and Cheese

Bagels and Bialys

*Basic Bagels

——Egg Salad on Bagel

——Smoked Turkey and Havarti on Whole Wheat Bagel

——Welsh Rabbits on Bagels

——Gravlax on Bagel

——Chickpea Bagel with Taramasalata

——Bialys with Pot Roast

Wraps

*Fresh Pita

——Turkey Wrap

——Tamago Wrap

——Lavash Aram Wrap

——Rice Wrappers with Chicken Legs

——Purple Potato Lefse Wrap

——Temaki with Couscous, Quinoa, or Fonio Wrap

——Xawaash Chicken, Lentils, and Raita on Roti Wrap

——Lambs in a Blanket

——Cheung Fun Manicotti with Crab and Green Mango

——BBQ Chicken Wrap

Pizzas

*Pizza Dough and Tips for Great Pizza

——Sandwich Pizza

——Flatbread Pizza

——Salad Pizza

——Torta de Aceite

——Lachha Paratha and Buss Up Shut

——Lahmacun with Duck and Pineapple

——Khachapuri with Snails and Truffles

——Pinsa Romana

Tacos, Tortillas, and Corn Cakes

——Leftover Duck Leg Tacos

——Flauta

——Brunost Tortilla with Apples

——Chilaqshuka

——Sausage Gravy with Cheez Whiz on Fritos

——Arepas

——Tlayudas

——Tuna Tostada

——Polenta Crisps

——Lentil Tortilla

——Fry Bread with Octopus and Feta

——Chopped Liver on Rye Tortilla

——Pupusa with Squash

Stuffed Things and Potted Meats

—Stuffed Things

——Buckwheat Jaffles

——Cajun Shrimp Toast with Rémoulade

——Stuffed Tofu

——Migas

——Steamed Buns with Bratwurst and Kraut

——Boyos

——Alternative Tamales

——Stuffed Flatbread

——Chicken Pot Pie

——Samosa-like Pockets

——Chile Relleno

——Spring Pancakes (Chunbing)

—Potted Meats

——Multicolor Meatloaf Scrapple

——Goose Rillettes

——Pork Aspic, or Headless Headcheese

Pancakes and Variations

——Okonomi Waffle

——Idli with Almond Butter and Persimmon Chutney

——Savory Blintz

——Hoecakes with Peanut, Pork Cracklings, and Shrimp or Charred Persimmon Salsa

——Fish Puppies

——Injera

——Ginger Soufflé Pancakes

——Sausage Waffles

——Fish Waffles

——Fruitcake

——Pea Soup Pancake and Muffin

——Ham and Split Pea Pikelets with Apple Butter

——Hot Water Corn Bread

——Chicken and Rice Fritters

——Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes

——Multigrain Dosa with Choucroute

Muffins, Biscuits, and Scones

——Four Savory Muffins

——Corn Muffins

——Proper Biscuits

——Cream Biscuits

——Coconut Biscuits with Persimmon and Cashew Dukkah

——Fried Oysters on Bannocks

——Scones

——Mediterranean Scones

Fritters

——Salt Cod with Romesco and Escarole

*In Praise of Potatoes

*Fried Potatoes

*Hash Browns or Latkes

*Scalloped Potatoes

——Pork Pie Pot Sticker

——Tuna Churros with Pasilla Dipping Sauce

*A Suite of Chickpeas

*Chickpea Pancakes with Tuna, Capers, and Olives

*Chickpea Æbleskiver

*Chickpea Idli

*Chickpea or Fava Bean Blini

*Sev Nachos

——Cream of Wheat Fritters

Bowls: Salads, Pasta, Soups, Rice, and Grains

——Leftover Tri-Tip

——Leftovers in Minestrone

——Mung Bean Noodle Salad

*Rice

——Kedgeree

——Zōsui

——Fettuccine for Christmas

——Bacalao à la Vizcaina

*Ancient Grains

*Millet Polenta

*Buckwheat or Kasha Bowl

*Fonio

——Fresh Semolina Noodle Nests

*Dumplings

*Sourdough Goose-Fat Dumpling

*Gnocchi

*Serviettenknödel

——Amaranth Sushi

——Carp Quenelles in Soup

——Ceviche

——Galinhada with Manioc Grits

——Shellfish Stew on Couscous

——Bacalhau with Kale and Mi Goreng

Glossary

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