Ten Minutes

Ten Minutes Older is the kind of creative, offbeat production that makes cable so much more exciting and rewarding to watch than network television these days. The concept: Showtime asked seven of international cinema's best directors to each make a 10-minute film on the subject of time. The deal: They would have total creative freedom to express their vision. The seven: Spike Lee, Jim Jarmusch, Wim Wenders, Werner Herzog, Chen Kaige, Aki Kaurismaki and Victor Erice. The result is an uneven but always interesting and occasionally dazzling series of 10-minute films.

I made a side dish of sauteed brussels sprouts that were blanched and halved before being sauteed. They were good, but they didn't brown nicely like in the picture that accompanied the recipe. What went wrong? I'm guessing that your saute pan was too small for the quantity of sprouts you were cooking. That nice, crisp sear can be achieved only if the food in question enjoys prolonged contact with a hot pan. Ideally, the pan would be wide enough to accommodate the sprouts in one layer, and, instead of continually prodding and stirring, you'd leave them alone for a few minutes so that each would brown.

Editor's note: One industrious and inventive boy plants the seeds of a new civilization. "Of course he's miserable," moaned Wesley's mother. "He sticks out." "Like a nose," snapped his father. Listening through the heating vent, Wesley knew they were right. He was an outcast from the civilization around him. He alone in his town disliked pizza and soda, alarming his mother and the school nurse. He found professional football stupid. He'd refused to shave half his head, the hairstyle worn by all the other boys, despite his father's bribe of five dollars.

It's 4:30 a.m., still pitch-dark in Manhattan, when Robin Roberts leaves her 27th floor apartment to go to work at Good Morning America. It takes two alarm clocks and several swipes at the snooze button to start her day. About half an hour later, casually dressed, she carries the day's wardrobe and a folder of research material ("my homework") delivered by courier the night before. Outside her building, she slips into the back seat of a black Lincoln Town Car for the five-minute ride to ABC's Times Square studio.

In some editions yesterday, several words were left off the final paragraph of Michael Olesker's column. It should have read: Ten minutes out of childhood, the bunch of 'em, and there they were, preposterously reaching out for papers saying: We now declare you grown-ups all.Pub Date: 5/27/96

Like baked apples? Try this speedy four-ingredient version that cooks in ten minutes in a saucepan.Top-of-the-Stove Baked Apples1 6-ounce can unsweetened pineapple juice1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 small cooking apples4 pitted datesIn a medium saucepan combine pineapple juice and cinnamon. Remove core and a strip of peel from the top of each apple. Place apples in juice mixture in saucepan. Stuff center of each apple with one pitted date. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer ten minutes or until apples are tender when tested with a fork.

Inexpensive Orzo is a simple pasta, made from wheat flour, that can be used in many recipies. Orzo is found in many Greek dishes, including lamb or tomato stuffing recipies. Greeks also serve orzo in place of rice, serving it with butter and Parmesan cheese. At first glance, orzo is hardly distinguishable from long grain rice and is prepared in a similar manner.In this recipe the orzo is first toasted in butter, giving it a nutty flavor. The soup mix, combined with garlic and mushrooms, creates a savory flavor that's perfect to serve as a side dish instead of rice.

This healthy recipe serves eight and takes about 40 minute to prepare.Vegetarian Moussaka1 eggplant1/2 cup bulgur1 cup boiling water2 teaspoons olive oil1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped1 medium clove garlic, peeled and minced2 (14 1/2 -ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes3/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2 cups low-fat milk3 tablespoons flour1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheesePaprikafilling: Slice the eggplant into one-quarter-inch-thick slices.

Making stuffed cabbage rolls is generally done on weekends, when more time is available. They not only can take from one to 1 1/2 hours to cook, but preparing the leaves can be time-consuming, difficult and frustrating. But, there is an easier and faster way.First, boil some water. Let a head of cabbage rest in it for about 10 minutes, so that the leaves become limp and thus easy to remove without tearing. They also become pliable enough to be rolled around meat without breaking or cracking.

PHILADELPHIA -- David Johnson went to court charged with stealing a 1989 Cutlass Ciera. He left driving a 1986 Buick Regal.The problem, police say, was that the Buick didn't belong to him either.And after leaving the courtroom yesterday, the same two officers who had arrested Mr. Johnson last month -- and who had testified against him 10 minutes earlier -- arrested him again.Mr. Johnson, 29, reported for a hearing yesterday at the building that houses both Municipal Court and the East Detective Division.

Ten Minutes Older is the kind of creative, offbeat production that makes cable so much more exciting and rewarding to watch than network television these days. The concept: Showtime asked seven of international cinema's best directors to each make a 10-minute film on the subject of time. The deal: They would have total creative freedom to express their vision. The seven: Spike Lee, Jim Jarmusch, Wim Wenders, Werner Herzog, Chen Kaige, Aki Kaurismaki and Victor Erice. The result is an uneven but always interesting and occasionally dazzling series of 10-minute films.

Editor's note: One industrious and inventive boy plants the seeds of a new civilization. "Of course he's miserable," moaned Wesley's mother. "He sticks out." "Like a nose," snapped his father. Listening through the heating vent, Wesley knew they were right. He was an outcast from the civilization around him. He alone in his town disliked pizza and soda, alarming his mother and the school nurse. He found professional football stupid. He'd refused to shave half his head, the hairstyle worn by all the other boys, despite his father's bribe of five dollars.

They march in place, punching the air like prizefighters, their feet slamming the stage to the pulsating disco beat.Dressed in gym clothes, the cast of West Side Story begins tonight's first practice at North County High School in Anne Arundel County with an aerobic workout. They must get in shape for the dance numbers.But foreboding has replaced the normal adrenalin rush.Angie Guido is missing.When another girl was cast as Maria, the lead role, Angie bolted school for the day and tearfully vowed to skip the spring musical.

In some editions yesterday, several words were left off the final paragraph of Michael Olesker's column. It should have read: Ten minutes out of childhood, the bunch of 'em, and there they were, preposterously reaching out for papers saying: We now declare you grown-ups all.Pub Date: 5/27/96

The 1993 regular season has been one big test of will for the South Carroll girls soccer team.They passed it with flying colors, capped by the clinching of a second straight Carroll County crown last night with a overwhelming 5-1 win at Westminster.The Cavaliers were plagued by injuries long before the season started and the string continued as the season has progressed.Last night, it was goalie Kendra Pulis who had to leave the game late in the first half with a recurring shoulder injury.

PHILADELPHIA -- David Johnson went to court charged with stealing a 1989 Cutlass Ciera. He left driving a 1986 Buick Regal.The problem, police say, was that the Buick didn't belong to him either.And after leaving the courtroom yesterday, the same two officers who had arrested Mr. Johnson last month -- and who had testified against him 10 minutes earlier -- arrested him again.Mr. Johnson, 29, reported for a hearing yesterday at the building that houses both Municipal Court and the East Detective Division.

This delicious, filling recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare and one hour to cook, perfect for long, cold winter nights.Chuckwagon Beef Stew 1 pound beef round, cut into 3/4 -inch cubesSalt and pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 large onion, coarsely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon marjoram1 bay leaf1 pound red potatoes, cut into one-inch chunks2 large carrots, thickly sliced1/4 pound green beans, cut into 1-inch lengthsSeason beef lightly with...

Quiche kind of disappeared from our consciousness after to much exposure in the late '70s, coupled with dire warnings from the cholesterol cops in the '80s, placed it on the "What's Out" lists.But this quiche is so quick and easy that its a true comeback contender in the '90s.1! Italian Zucchini Crescent Pie4 cups thinly sliced, unpeeled zucchini1 cup coarsely chopped onion1/2 cup margarine or butter1/2 cup chopped parsley or 2 tablespoons parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon basil leaves1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves2 eggs, well beaten8 ounces (2 cups)

Watching an Oakland Mills wrestling match is like watching a Fellinimovie. You're never quite sure what unusual sights you'll see, but you're guaranteed to see some.During the Scorpions' hard-earned 38-27 victory over Wilde Lake Thursday night at Oakland Mills, a paradeof unusual things took place.* Wilde Lake's Maria Romano became the first female from a countyteam ever to wrestle a varsity match. She was pinned in approximately 20 seconds.* Two county champions -- in different weight classes last year -- squared off in the much-ballyhooed 140-pound match.

This healthy recipe serves eight and takes about 40 minute to prepare.Vegetarian Moussaka1 eggplant1/2 cup bulgur1 cup boiling water2 teaspoons olive oil1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped1 medium clove garlic, peeled and minced2 (14 1/2 -ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes3/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2 cups low-fat milk3 tablespoons flour1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheesePaprikafilling: Slice the eggplant into one-quarter-inch-thick slices.