Shallot

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Red pears are first choice here, but any ripe, firm pears would be delicious. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Offer this elegant dish with a sauté of vegetables.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. We found this pasta just as delicious without the salmon.

Open a bottle of fruity Chardonnay to serve with this enlightened take on a classic.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A stylish dinner party dish with a bonus: Much of the prep work can be done a day ahead. At the store, have the butcher bone and trim all of the fat and membrane from a 4 3/4-pound center-cut veal rib roast, resulting in a 3-pound oblong boneless veal loin.

You will need to bake the Buttermilk Corn Bread and allow it to cool before you begin preparing this stuffing.

In this delicious dish from Asterix & Obelix, the orzo is toasted before it's cooked, giving the pasta a nice nutty flavor.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Leeks, shallots, onions and garlic combine to make a rich, delicious side dish.