Subject: Apple, Leek, and Sweet Potato Gratin
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Wed Nov 07 2001 - 17:08:15 EST
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F O O D F U N N Y
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Here's a groaner from reader Christine Polewarczyk. It takes a while
to get there, but it's worth the trip.
A panda bear walks into a cafe and orders a sandwich and a drink.
After he is finished eating, the waiter comes over to bring him the
check. When the waiter arrives at the table, he just starts to ask,
"Would you like any des..." Then the panda reaches into his fur,
pulls out a gun, and shoots the waiter dead. Her wipes off his chin
with his napkin, gets up, and starts to walk out.
Just as he is about to go through the door, the manager grabs him.
"Wait a minute!" he yells, "You just killed my best waiter! Besides
that, you didn't even pay for your sandwich!"
The panda grasps the manager by the throat, lifts him up, and growls,
"Hey man! I'm a PANDA! Do you know what that means? Why don't you
look it up!" At this the Panda walks out the door and ambles down the
street.
The manager, shaken, returns to his office and consults a dictionary.
He reads: "Panda - a large mammal of the Asian mountain forests
related to raccoons and true bears and characterized by bold black and
white markings. Eats shoots and leaves."
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T O D A Y ' S R E C I P E
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Here's another taste of the November edition of World Wide Recipes
EXTRA! modestly titled "One Million Holiday Menus." If you like this
recipe, I'm sure you will also enjoy the 59 other holiday recipes
included in the collection. They can all be had for a mere $3 at
http://www.worldwiderecipes.com/extra.htm or by sending a blank
email to mailto:Check@wwrecipes.com
Apple, Leek, and Sweet Potato Gratin
1 1/4 cups (310 ml) heavy cream
2 large leeks, washed and thinly sliced
2 Tbs (30 ml) chopped fresh thyme, or 2 tsp (10 ml) dried
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
A grating of fresh nutmeg
2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb, 450 g), peeled and
thinly sliced
2 cups (500 ml) grated cheddar cheese
1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced
Combine the cream, leeks, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a
saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring
occasionally. Add the sweet potatoes and simmer covered 10 minutes.
Layer half the sweet potato mixture in a buttered baking dish. Top
with the sliced apple. Repeat with sweet potato mixture and cheese.
Bake uncovered in a preheated 375F (190C) oven for about 45 minutes,
until bubbling and golden brown. Serves 6 to 8.
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