Meal Prep

This recipe is used to prepare Quince, Apple, and Almond Jalousie. The trick to a successful dough is to handle it as little as possible and to keep it cool.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Cipolline in Agrodolce These onions — an homage to New York's Italian-American communities — are great as part of an antipasto or as a condiment for salty meats such as baked ham or duck confit. Although they are hard to resist as soon as they are cooked, the flavors continue to develop over a few days. Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 2 hr (plus 1 day for flavors to develop)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe was created to accompany Smoked Whitefish Cakes with Cucumber Salsa. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Use this dressing on hardy salad greens, such as romaine or spinach.

"While visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, we dined at La Casa Sena restaurant and had a mesclun salad with an unusual balsamic-vinegar dressing," says Billie Ingram of Fairfax, Virginia. "Could you please get the recipe for us?" Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

This recipe was created to accompany Grilled Spiced Chicken Breasts . Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 40 min

You can form the patties a day ahead, leaving only a quick frying job for the morning.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Full of Beans Salad. The sugar dissolves and mellows the sharpness of the vinegar.

This recipe was created to accompany Spinach Salad with Chili Pepper Dressing Werk. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

I often serve grilled meats at my parties, and with them I like to serve this unusual relish. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.