ReadyMade Magazine - June/July 2009

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2 TSP. KOSHER SALT ¼ TSP. WHITE PEPPER ZEST AND JUICE OF 1 LARGE LEMON While potatoes are cooking, heat oil in a large saute pan and cook the garlic until it becomes fragrant and begins to brown. Add the greens, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-high heat for a minute or two, until greens are wilted. Add lemon juice and remove from heat. Drain potatoes, cut in half while warm, and add the contents of the saute pan. Toss, adding freshly grated lemon zest and seasoning as desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

LEMON GINGERADE 1 HAND-SIZED PIECE GINGER ROOT 1 QT. WATER 1 C. SUGAR ½ TSP. WHITE PEPPERCORNS JUICE AND ZEST OF 3 LEMONS SELTZER, TO SERVE THINLY SLICED LEMON FOR GARNISH

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Slice (not necessary to peel) the ginger crosswise and add to the water along with the sugar and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar is dissolved, and simmer for an hour or until reduced to 1 c. liquid. Add juice and zest and chill. When ready to serve, combine ¼ of the syrup/ginger with 1 cup of seltzer. ( This drink is also good hot.)

_{CO FFE E}_-_{C AN LEM ON GRASS}_-VANILLA ICE CREAM 4 STALKS LEMONGRASS ½ C. MILK 1 ½ C. HEAV Y CREAM ½ C. SUGAR 1 TSP. VANILLA EX TRACT 1–LB. COFFEE CAN WITH PLASTIC LID

5-LB. COFFEE CAN WI TH PLASTIC LID CRUSHED ICE 1 C. ROCK SALT OR COARSE TABLE SALT DUC T TAPE The day before you plan to make this, chop the bottom 4” off the lemongrass and place it in a small saucepan with the milk. Bring to a boil, turn off, and allow to cool. When cooled, strain the milk, pressing on the solids, and discard the lemongrass. Pour the milk, along with the cream, sugar, and vanilla, into the small coffee can, tightly tape it closed, and chill overnight. The next day, place the small can inside the large can and transport in a cooler along with the ice and salt to the picnic. When you’re ready to finish the ice cream, open the large coffee can and pack it with the ice and salt. Replace the lid and duct tape that shut. Now roll the can back and forth (from one person to another—that’s the fun) for about 20 minutes. Remove the small can, open, and serve!