Lemon

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Lowcountry cooking is full of ideas that seem foreign to outsiders. This sweet and spicy chutney is the perfect foil for salty country ham. Ground together, the two form a paste for memorable appetizers.

Preserved lemons are a staple Moroccan condiment that can take up to 2 weeks to make in the traditional manner. Added to various foods, they impart a tangy brininess similar to that of olives but with the unique perfume of lemon. In most Moroccan dishes only the peel is used, the pulp being scraped away and discarded. However, the pulp is not wholly without value, making a delicious addition to Bloody Marys, and to salad dressings — wherever a salty-sour taste is welcome. The recipe below is an effort to approximate preserved lemons without having to plan a week or more in advance.

We call for California avocados in our recipes because our food editors prefer their rich flavor and creamy texture to that of West Indian avocados, which tend to taste a bit bland and watery.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

There will be some leftover pastry dough after rolling out the crust and decorative leaves for the pie. The scraps make delicious snacks when pieced together and baked .

Very nice for a fancy dinner party, these little tartlets have an almond crust, tangy lemon filling and strawberries on top.

Serve this sophisticated entrée on a bed of spinach linguine that has been tossed with sautéed strips of red and yellow bell peppers.

Spooning this conserve over yogurt makes a light, sweet summer dessert.

Though these 1/4-cup dessert portions may seem small, you wouldn't want them any larger — they're extremely rich.

This recipe was created to accompany Poached Loin of Lamb . Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This sprightly first course is a cinch to put together.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes of less.

Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 45 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

A light, refreshing and tangy-sweet dessert.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.