30 Minutes or Less
Ham and Cheese Spoon Bread
For accompaniments, toss watercress and thin slices of red onion with Dijon vinaigrette, and add chopped fresh basil to stewed tomatoes. Pecan pie can top it off.
Asian Pear Slaw
Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 1 hr
Sweet-Potato and Parsnip Purée
The gentle sweetness of this simple side dish goes well with the slightly spicy flank steak .
White Beans with Lemon and Dill
In just minutes, you've got a sophisticated accompaniment to steak, lamb, grilled fish or roast chicken.
The Western Club
Partner this sandwich with a bean and rice salad and some crunchy pickles. End with vanilla pudding and fresh pineapple.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Sauteed Spinach Chiffonade with Shallots
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Sauteed Chick-Peas with Cinnamon and Fresh Coriander
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Green Beans with Red Onion and Olives
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Penne with Fried Sardines, Capers, and Parsley
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Toasted Smoked-Mozzarella and Radicchio Sandwiches
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Savoy Cabbage and Lemon Slaw
For a nice variation, try making this one with Napa cabbage.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Hard-Boiled Egg, Roquefort, and Scallion Dip
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Sweet Rosemary Syrup
This recipe was created to accompany Cornmeal Cake with Sweet Rosemary Syrup and Blackberries. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Grilled Swordfish and Green Olive Relish
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.