European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - January 23, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                My by Pierre Franey new York times though potatoes fan into thai category of Roods considered basically Neutral. They Are to my mind one of the great glories of gastronomy. They borrow almost As if by magic the flavors of other foods teamed with them. I know of no bolter illustration of this than a simple casserole of layered thinly sliced potatoes baked Wilh onions a touch of Basil a Bay Leal and Iresh or canned Chicken Broth. One of the important ingredients in preparing this dish 13 Olive Oil which adds a distinct but Subtle flavor. You should try to use the fines Olive Oil available. When the casserole is ready to be served Iho potatoes and onions on the lop layer Are lightly browned and nicely res Lliel to the bite. The dish is an Ideal accompaniment Tor Lamb chops lightly seasoned with Curry powder. The chops should be sauteed on both Sites and on the no to Oil race As much Tat As possible. The la i re then poured Oft and a Little Bull or is added to Iho Skillon. Sha Tols Are cooked briefly and a Louch of Tomato paste is added Tho Tomato paste gives both color and flavor to the finished sauce which is poured Over the chops before serving there should be ample time to prepare the chops while Fig potatoes and onions Are baking a simple salad is nol Essen liar for los meal but a inc Luis of a Aler Cross and Arugula with Avina Grelle sauce would be a Nee addition. Curried Lamb chops a Lonb chops preferably taken from the rack about 2 pounds Salt to Taneil desired freshly ground Pepper to lasts 1 Tablespoon Curry powder 1 Tablespoon com Peanut or vegetable Alt 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoon finely chopped shallots i cup dry whits wine i cup f Rath or canned Chicken Broth 1 Teaspoon Tomato a la 1 Tablespoon ninety chopped Parsley. Sprinkle the chops on Bolh sides with Salt and Pepper. Rub them on both sides with Curry powder to coat evenly. Heat the Oil in a Skillet Large enough to hold the chops in one layer. Add the chops and Cood until browned on one Side about z minutes turn the chops and Brown on the second Side about 2 minutes. Turn the chops onto the fatty rims and continue cooking until the rims Are rendered of fal about 2 minutes. Turn the chops Flat Side Down and Cook fuming them occasionally. The Tola cooking time for the chops should be about 15 minutes Transfer the chops to a dish and pour off All the fat from the Skillet. Add 1 Tablespoon of the Butler to the Skillon and heat. Add the shallots and Cook stirring about 15 seconds. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Cook about 1 minute and then add the Chicken Broth and Tomato paste. Cook Over moderately High heat until reduced to about one third cup. Swirl in the remaining 1 Tablespoon Butler and pour the sauce Over the chops serve sprinkled Wilh Parsley. Yield a sort Long s. Potato and onion casserole t potatoes about 1vi pounds e Small onions peeled about i Pound 4 Tablespoons top Quality Oliue Oil sail to Totte ii desired freshly ground Pepper to taste i cup shredded fresh Bast or 1 Teaspoon dried 1 Bay Leaf 1 i cups fresh of canned Chicken Broth. Preheat the oven to 4so degrees. Peel the Polales and Cut them into very thin slices drop the slices Inlo cold Waler until ready to use. Drain the Polales. There should be about 4 cups. Cull he onions into very thin slices. Thore should be about 2vj cups. Rub the Bol Tom of a Skillet or casserole with \ Tablespoon of the Olive Oil and arrange a layer of Polales. Top the potato slices with a layer of onions a Little More Olive Oil sail Pepper Basil and Bay Leaf continue making layers of Polales and onions and then stir to coat with Oil. Pour the Broth Over All end place on the stove. Bring to a boil and cover closely. Let simmer 5 minutes. Place in the oven and bake uncovered about 25 minutes remove the Bay Teal and serve. Yield 4 Servings. Today s crossword acso8s1 Scrooge my Ripon Dent �7 Boston red saute Home 4aenw45 Mideast land Bentru ment Stumb Beni etting Suff he?burden4748 sch atm 40 actors a Socha  Whirlpool m sup Kyrve down1 nut s partner Solatka Tami 11 a emf. Yet Dir i under 1-23 1-13 the far Side the  Sjoli bring mrs Munch Page 18 the stars and stripes saturday january 23,1b88