THE VILLAGE VOICE

"I trust in Nature for the stable laws of beauty and utility. Spring shall plant and Autumn garner to the ends of time." ~ Robert Browning ~ Outdoor anthurium ___________________ CARAMELIZED ONION MAC & CHEESE ~ Delicious twist on old favorite adapted from Southern Living (September 2006) ______________ 1 8-oz. package large elbow macaroni 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 thinly sliced large onions 1 lb. shredded white cheddar 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 32 finely crushed Ritz crackers 6 large organic eggs 4 cups milk 1 tsp. coarse salt 1/2 tsp. white pepper 2 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in large skillet over medium -high heat. Add sliced onions and 1 tsp. sugar. Cook, stirring often, 15-20 minutes or until onions are caramel-colored. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Layer with half each of cooked macaron...

"I trust in Nature for the stable laws of beauty and utility. Spring shall plant and Autumn garner to the ends of time." ~ Robert Browning ~ Outdoor anthurium ________________ HARVEST GAZPACHO (with or without crab) ~ Serve chilled for lunch or supper on the remains of warm autumn days _____________ minced clove of garlic 6 plump peeled and seeded ripe tomatoes 2 peeled and seeded cucumbers 1 chopped red onion 1 chopped sweet onion 1 coarsely chopped red pepper 1 coarsely chopped yellow or orange pepper 2 cups tomato juice 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil juice of 1 fresh lemon coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste dashes of Tabasco to taste 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill sliced black olives to taste 1/2 lb. good lump crab chopped fresh parsley for garnish Into a large glass bowl rubbed with cut garlic, place chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and peppers. Combine tomato juice, olive oil, lemon juice and Tabasco. Pour over chopped garden vegetables. Add ...