DAY Recipe

“Here is a simple dish I came up with that is especially good during the cold months, as the chipotle chiles can be pretty fiery,” says B. Fairbrother of Chicago, Illinois. “My Mexican neighbors were the inspiration.”

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 2 hr

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As any southerner will tell you, eating black-eyed peas at New Year’s will ensure good luck. For a simpler (and meatless) version of this hors d’oeuvre, omit the pork and serve these tender little cakes topped with just the red pepper mayo.

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Makes 4 servings (about 4 cups).

INGREDIENTS
1 small onion, chopped

3/4 lb parsnips, peeled and chopped

1 medium boiling potato, peeled and chopped

2 fresh thyme sprigs

2 teaspoons unsalted butter

freshly ground white pepper

2 cups fat-free chicken broth

1 cup water

8 vacuum-packed whole [...]

Makes 80 hors d’oeuvres

INGREDIENTS
2/3 cup crème fraîche
(5 oz)

1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest,or to taste

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives

1/4 cup olive oil

4 large russet (baking) potatoes

6 oz caviar
(preferably osetra)
special equipment:

mandoline or other manual slicer

1 1/2- [...]

This dip would be good served before the vegetable and bean chili or any kind of beef dish. In fact, it’s compatible with almost any main course that doesn’t contain cheese.Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 5 min

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