Matzoh Brei (Adapted from Henrietta Goldfuss) Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes 4 pieces matzoh 3 cups water 4 eggs salt and pepper to taste 4 tablespoons of butter.

Whipped Cream 1 pint heavy cream Vanilla bean (or extract) to taste 3 tablespoons sugar.

Buttered Asparagus 16 fresh asparagus spears Salt to taste 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly ground pepper to taste.

Potato Galettes (Adapted from marc van damme) 4 large Idaho potatoes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 8 tablespoons clarified butter.

Lemon Vinaigrette Total time: 5 minutes 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil.

Garlic Potatoes 4 russet potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds 6 cloves garlic, peeled Salt to taste 3 tablespoons butter 1Y cups milk Freshly ground white pepper to taste.

SAUCE 16 ounces (1 pint) sour cream 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt White pepper to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced shallots 2 tablespoons minced parsley.

Parsleyed Cucumbers With Tomatoes 3 firm cucumbers 3 ripe plum tomatoes 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.

Yam Puree 4 yams or sweet potatoes, about 2 pounds Salt to taste 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup warm milk 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg.

Garlic Croutons With Parmesan Cheese 1 loaf French bread 2 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.