Fresh Curried Corn With Sweet Red Pepper 4 ears fresh corn 2 tablespoons butter 1 red sweet bell pepper, cored and diced into small cubes Y cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon curry powder Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

French Potato Salad 1 1/2 pound red new waxy potatoes Salt 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon white vinegar 6 tablespoons peanut oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic Freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley.

A Seafood Feast In Three Courses Spicy Relish for Oysters Total time: 5 minutes 1/2 cup minced celery (white section plus tender leaves) 1/2 cup minced onion 1 teaspoon minced hot green pepper like jalapeno 1/4 cup minced fresh coriander Juice of 2 lemons Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Rice With Ginger and Coriander 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 1 cup rice 1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth Salt to taste if desired 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander.

Rice With Raisins and Pine Nuts 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 cup converted rice 1 cup raisins 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon butter Salt and pepper to taste.

TARTAR SAUCE 1/3 cup homemade mayonnaise 1 tablespoon minced onion 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white wine Zest of 1/2 lemon Dash of Tabasco 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 small dill pickle, chopped.

Baked Rice 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons minced onion 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup rice 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water 3 sprigs parsley 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste.

Butternut Squash Curry 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon turmeric * teaspoon lightly crushed cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 3 cups baked, braised or mashed butternut squash 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1 red chili 10 curry leaves 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional) Salt.

Curried Corn With Red Pepper 4 ears fresh corn 1 medium-size sweet red pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 teaspoon curry powder Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup plain yogurt.

Tomato and Horseradish Sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 3 cups red, ripe tomatoes cut into 1/2-inch cubes, about 3 cups Salt to taste if desired Freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons freshly grated or bottled horseradish.