Brunch
Parmesan Polenta with Ham
By Karin Korvin
Spanish-Style Tortilla
This classic Spanish egg-and-potato dish is similar to frittata. Team the tortilla with a green salad for a terrific brunch or lunch.
Mussels with Sausage, Coconut Milk and Lime
Salamander's chef, Stan Frankenthaler, combines mussels with spicy sausage and Thai flavorings, such as coconut milk and lime juice.
By Stan Frankenthaler
Goat Cheese and Tomato Tart in a Cornmeal Crust
In this recipe we call for a 10 1/2- by 7- by 1-inch rectangular tart pan with a removable fluted rim; you could instead use a 10- by 1-inch round tart pan with a removable rim. The cornmeal makes a tender, delicate crust.
Roasted Bell Peppers with Basil and Balsamic Vinegar
This simple starter is delicious served with crusty Italian bread.
Polish Rugelach
This cookie is popular in most of Eastern Europe. It features a tender pastry and, in this rendition, a delicious not-too-sweet cranberry and walnut filling. The cookies are formed by rolling up triangles of the pastry into small crescents.
Raised Waffles
This is the best waffle I know. The mixing is done the night before and all you have to do in the morning is add a couple of eggs and some baking soda. They are crisp on the outside and delicate on the inside.
By Marion Cunningham
Croissant French Toast
Buttery croissants provide delicious new twist to this otherwise traditional recipe.
By Eleanor Moscatel