Bean and Legume

Mary garnishes the soup with fried brioche croutons, crème fraîche and fresh chervil.

This dish is ideal for entertaining, because you can prepare the sauce ahead and then simply toss it with the cooked pasta. Do not overcook the shrimp!

In addition to the shiitake mushrooms called for here, look for morels, porcini or even button mushrooms, all of which are available during late spring early summer months.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Don't marinate the fish more than 15 minutes, or it will be cooked by the citric acid in the lemon juice (like the Latin dish seviche). And don't toss the vegetables until serving time, or the vinegar will discolor the beans.

Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr

Aioli, the garlicky Provençal mayonnaise, is accented with chives and Dijon mustard.

If you make this recipe with fresh peas, keep in mind that it will take about 30 minutes to shell them.

The beans need to soak in water overnight, so start this recipe at least a day ahead.

For a special touch, serve a fresh tomato chutney (recipe follows) alongside.