5 more mark 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 )

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

olive oil or 2 tbsp butter, onion, sliced (optional), salt & fresh ground pepper, any raw vegetables or 4 -6 cups barely cooked vegetables, chopped or sliced, fresh basil or 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves or 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon or 1 tsp mint leaves or 1 tsp any other herbs, eggs, freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)