6 more bittman Recipes

waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-to1-inch cubes (red or white potatoes), salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil (more or less ), minced garlic

salt (to taste), milk (low-fat is fine ), bay leaves, pasta (elbow, shell , ziti, or other cut, i like rotini), butter, all-purpose flour, grated cheese (like sharp cheddar or emmental), freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh ground black pepper (to taste), breadcrumbs, preferably fresh (can use more )

shelled roasted peanuts, peanut oil, red onion, halved and thinly sliced, fresh ginger, peeled and minced, garlic, minced, cayenne (more or less to taste), salt, fresh ground black pepper, vegetable stock or 6 cups water, sweet potatoes or 2 yams, peeled and cut into thick slices, tomatoes, cored and halved (canned are fine, drain and reserve liquid for another use), collard greens or 1/2 lb kale, washed thoroughly and cut into wide ribbons, chunky peanut butter

pork shoulder (or use fresh ham), garlic cloves, peeled (you can use more garlic, this is the minimum), onion, quartered, fresh oregano leaves or 1 tbsp dried oregano, ground cumin, dried ancho chile powder or 1 tsp other mild chili powder, salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil , as needed, wine or 1 tbsp cider vinegar, lime wedge, for serving