Toss the potatoes, zucchini and whole scallions with the olive oil.

Some of her tempting recipes are very easy (sweet braised whole scallions with lemon and tarragon), some more elaborate (salmon fillets braised in pinot noir with bacon and mushrooms).

You first boil the soy and wine along with some water and the crushed sugar, adding star anise, ginger and some whole scallions.

Two quibbles from a traditionalist (besides not having the duck presented whole): the hoisin sauce would be better at room temperature, not refrigerator cold, and the contrasts in texture would be greater if whole scallions were used, undiluted by cucumber and celery.

Ever tried grilled whole scallions?

One of the better entrees was pan-seared yellowfin tuna, medium-rare, freckled with black sesame seeds, served with herbed linguine and an abundance of smoky-flavored grilled zucchini slices, carrots and whole scallions.

To make the crepes, pass the 8 whole scallions one at a time through a juicer, then run the milk through the juicer to extract all the juice.

An antipasto plate was a delightful medley of thinly sliced salami, rolled prosciutto, chunks of feta cheese, whole scallions, artichoke hearts, pimiento, canned olives and red pepper.

Ginger Shrimp With Broccoli And Angel-Hair Pasta Total time: 1 hour unattended, 20 minutes hands-on 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, in their shells Coarse salt 1 head broccoli 1pound angel-hair pasta 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons ginger, minced 4 whole scallions, cut diagonally.

The only opener to fall short was a ho-hum vegetable platter consisting of chunks of feta cheese, whole scallions and leafy mounds of mint and watercress.