164 and curtis aikens2 Recipes

northern spy apples, cored and the top third peel removed, sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon, dried cherries, chopped walnuts, melted butter, cider

asian eggplants , sliced on bias 1/2-inch thick, sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, snow peas, scallions , cut on bias in 1 1/2-inch long pieces, red peppers, sliced thinly

peeled avocado, with pit removed, chile powder, juice of 1 lime, salt and pepper to taste, non-fat yogurt, ice water, accompaniments: mesclun greens , pink grapefruit segments and diced red pepper

canned chickpeas, tahini, salt or to taste, juice of 2 lemons, garlic cloves, peeled and minced

olive oil, coarse-ground cornmeal, water (5 for soft polenta, less for firmer), salt

unsalted butter, flour, vegetable ) stock, heated, salt and pepper to taste, nutmeg

tomatoes, cored and finely chopped (juice reserved), green bell peppers, cored, seeded and diced, onions, peeled and diced, garlic, peeled and minced, cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced, carrot, peeled and finely diced, vinegar, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, tomato juice, salt and pepper to taste, chopped mint, chopped parsley

egg yolks, sweet condensed milk, fresh squeezed lime juice, grated lime zest, sweet graham cracker crust in a 9 inch pie pan

olive oil, eggplant, cubed, onion, diced, asparagus , cut into 1-inch pieces, leaves napa cabbage, chopped, basket cherry tomatoes, sliced in half, yucca, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, roasted (400 degrees 20 to 30 minutes, or until brown and tender), oregano, sage, thyme, salt and pepper to taste, loaves of bread

soft cheddar cheese, prepared or fresh salsa, tortilla chips and red bell pepper spears

recipe pie dough, leeks, butter, chopped thyme, eggs, heavy cream, grated gruyere cheese

bulgur, softened, parsley, finely chopped, mint, finely chopped, ripe tomatoes, juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

bulgur (cracked fine or medium), boiling water, tomatoes, diced fine, scallions (about 6) with tops, chopped fine, parsley, stems removed, chopped fine, mint, chopped fine, juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste

black beans (see recipe above), drained, cilantro, chopped, chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, garlic clove, minced, onion, finely chopped, eggs, beaten, flour plus more if needed, vegetable oil, sour cream and fresh or jarred salsa as an accompaniment

short grain rice, water , plus 1/4 cup, rice vinegar, sugar, salt

yucca roots, peeled or unpeeled, salt to taste, peanut or canola oil for frying

water, carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, parsnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, celery stalks , cut into 1-inch pieces, onion or 1 medium , quartered, butter or margarine, or 2 tbsp vegetable oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, rutabaga, peeled and diced, turnip, peeled and diced