Bacon

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Here's a zesty, colorful-and lighter version of clam chowder that brings new life to an old favorite. Accompany the chowder with a salad of lettuce, carrots and pickled beets; the muffins; and beer or lemonade. Purchased apple pie with cheddar cheese makes a terrific finale.

A bed of rock salt helps keep the cooked clams in place on the platter.

This rich, slightly smoky sauce is cooked for only ten minutes.

Cold steak from last weekend's cookout would taste great sliced and laid over this salad.

A simple aquavit-spiked version of the classic French sausage and sauerkraut dish.

Here's a rustic dish that is typical of Naples.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Sound familiar? OK, we admit it —when we're on the road we're partial to this well-known breakfast sandwich. But at home we like to prepare it this way.

Hash, a venerable Yankee dish, is usually made with the leftovers from Boiled Dinner (Corned Beef) or Roast Beef Dinner. In keeping with the humble origins of hash, my version of Lobster Hash uses a modest 2 ounces of lobster meat per person. Serve this as a satisfying main dish for lunch, brunch or even a hearty breakfast.