You might need to buy:
  • finely chopped shallots
  • sherry vinegar or dry sherry
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • oranges
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • medium carrots
  • minced fresh ginger
  • minced garlic
  • grated orange peel
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • dracker or bread crumbs
  • grated American cheese
You might need to buy:
  • fresh asparagus spears
  • blue cheese
  • Assorted crackers
serves 5
You might need to buy:
  • sliced cooked potatoes
  • celery seed
  • mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • Aspic:
  • tomato juice
  • chopped celery leaves
  • 1Tbsp. brown sugar
  • small bay leaf
  • whole cloves
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • fresh asparagus
  • plain yogurt
  • chopped parsley
  • small head Boston or Bibb lettuce
  • hard-cooked egg yolk; sieved
serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • wine vinegar
  • finely chopped capers
  • finely chopped gherkins
  • finely chopped pimiento
  • finely chopped ripe oils
  • finely chopped parsley
You might need to buy:
  • puff pastry
  • Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
  • minced fresh chives
  • thin slices cooled smoked ham
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • bottled fat-free red wine vinaigrette
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Oriental sesame oil
  • grated fresh ginger
  • regular-strength chicken broth
  • green onions