Leafy Greens
Minestrone with Basil
An easy soup from Caffe Trinity in San Francisco.
Warm Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Scallops
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Cheese Enchiladas with Green Sauce
Spinach, green onions, cilantro and chilies give the sauce its name--and lots of flavor.
Bibb, Watercress, and Mint Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Cider Vinegar Sauce
In this beautiful main course, served at Le Bec-Fin in Philadelphia, a mixture of dried apricots, raisins, mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach is the surprise filling.
Tomato, Arugula, and Ricotta Salata Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Salad
Broiled eggplant, roasted red onions, potatoes, bell peppers and zucchini are tossed with radicchio, arugula and a tangy mustard vinaigrette in this colorful salad. A sprinkling of freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese is the finishing touch.
Chinese Noodle and Chicken or Turkey Salad
Leftover roasted chicken or turkey makes this rendition of a popular salad a snap to prepare. It's made spicy by combining chilies with linguine, green onions, snow peas, cilantro and a peanut dressing.
Spicy Chicken Salad with Bell Pepper and Cilantro
Use leftover cooked chicken, or buy a cooked chicken at the market or a take-out place. Serve the salad with warm tortillas, or try the chicken mixture (without the lettuce) as a sandwich filling.
Spinach and Endive Salad with Lemon-Ginger Dressing and Crisp Won Ton Strips
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.