5 sicilian and gratin Recipes

garlic clove, halved, olive oil for brushing plus 4 tbsp, divided, chopped onions, coarse kosher salt, russet potatoes, peeled, very thinly sliced, grated pecorino romano cheese, divided, drained capers, low-salt chicken broth

garlic clove, halved, olive oil for brushing plus 4 tbsp, divided, chopped onions, coarse kosher salt, russet potatoes, peeled, very thinly sliced (i use my mandoline and it makes it a snap to do quickly and uniformly - always use the guard...please), grated pecorino romano cheese, divided, drained capers (i use heaping tbsp because i love capers), low-salt chicken broth

head large cauliflower (green or white) about 2-2 1/2 lbs broken into small florets, whole onion (small) minced, garlic minced, olive oil, whole imported oil-cured black olives pitted and cut in half, fresh parsley minced, pecorino or parmesan, or a combination grated, fresh ground pepper, salt

olive oil, red pepper , cut in julienne strips 1/4 inch, yellow pepper , cut as above, onion, sliced thinly, garlic cloves, minced, red pepper flakes , to taste, tomatoes, drained, dozen kalamata olives or 1 dozen black olives, pitted, capers, rinsed (optional), fresh basil, olive oil, salt and fresh pepper, spaghetti , cooked in salted boiling water, only until al dente, drain, pecorino cheese (or even fontinella)