and Arugula Salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano and Balsamic-Soy Vinaigrette, 789, 789–90 preparing, for chopped salads, 835 Roasted, Salad with Mixed Bitter Lettuces, Blue Cheese, Pomegranate, and Hazelnut Vinaigrette, 793, 793 Peas cooking techniques, 408 fresh versus frozen, 411 frozen, for soups, 190 and Ham, Stovetop Mac ’n’ Cheese with, 723 Hot Buttered, 413 Hot Buttered, with Bacon, Shallots, and Tarragon, 413–14 Hot Buttered, with Prosciutto, Pine Nuts, and Garlic, 414 micro-steaming, 423 Pasta with Garlic and Lots of Vegetables, 686–87 preparing, for chopped salads, 835 Prosciutto, and Arugula, Quick Creamy Pasta with, 713 snap, blanching, 411 Snap, Hot Buttered, with Leeks and Basil, 413 Snap, Hot Buttered, with Lemon and Mint, 412, 412 Snap, Hot Buttered, with Scallions and Ham, 412 Spring Vegetable Risotto, 755, 755–57 Spring Vegetable Salad, 783, 783–84 Pea shoots Spring Vegetable Salad, 783, 783–84 Pecans The World’s Most Awesome Sticky Buns, 166, 167–71, 168–69, 171 Pecorino Romano flavor of, and best uses for, 720–21 Lighter Fettuccine Alfredo, 712, 713 Quick Creamy Pasta with Lemon Zest and Rosemary, 713 Quick Creamy Pasta with Prosciutto, Peas, and Arugula, 713 Pectin in potatoes, 470, 472, 813, 906–8 in vegetables, 409 Pepitas and Chiles, Roasted Bell Pepper and Feta Pesto with, 710 Pepper Jack cheese Stovetop Mac ’n’ Cheese with Green Chile and Chicken, 724, 724 Pepper mill, 66 Pepper(s) See also Chile(s) Chopped Greek Salad, 836–37, 837 cooking techniques, 407 Grilled Skirt Steak Fajitas, 349, 349–50 how to cut, 127, 127 Mushroom, and Onion Omelet, Diner-Style, 126 and Onions, Easy Skillet-Braised Chicken with, 251 and Onions, Grilled Italian Sausage with, 515, 515 and Onions, Potato Hash with, 137, 139, 140 preparing, for chopped salads, 835 preparing, for omelets, 130 preparing, for soups, 190 preparing, for tempura, 903 Restaurant-Style Chopped Antipasti Salad, 840, 840–41 Roasted Bell, and Feta Pesto with Chiles and Pepitas, 710 Roasted Red, Mayonnaise, 808 Pesto ... Stovetop Mac ’n’ Cheese with Green Chile and Chicken, 724, 724 Pepper mill, 66 Pepper(s) See also Chile(s) Chopped Greek Salad, 836–37, 837 cooking techniques, 407 Grilled Skirt Steak Fajitas, 349, 349–50 how to cut, 127, 127