Bon Appétit
Shrimp with Olive Oil, Garlic and Lime
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
By Margaret Jane Ross
Vegetable Pot Pie with Wine Sauce and Polenta Crust
Roasting the vegetables and adding red wine are the secrets to the satisfying flavor of this pot pie. Other root vegetables such as turnips or parsnips would work well here, too.
Ham and Bell Pepper Frittata
Highlight the homey flavors with boiled turnip greens splashed with vinegar and a basket of biscuits. End with brown-sugar-sweetened peaches and sugar cookies.
Double Olive Pasta
The title refers to the black and green olives featured in this piquant dish.
By Jim Lingenfeller
Spinach, Prosciutto and Red Bell Pepper Crostini
The crostini can be assembled two hours ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate until ready to broil and serve.
Spinach, Pear and Pancetta Salad
A lovely first-course salad. Pears contribute sweetness to the dish; the Italian bacon called pancetta adds a nice salty crunch.
Bulgur, Cucumber, Dill and Mint Salad
Heres a cool combination thats excellent with salmon. Because the bulgur is not cooked, it needs to sit overnight in the dressing to soften, so begin preparing it a day ahead.
Spinach-Bacon Roll-Ups
A perfect accompaniment for cocktails. Most of the prep work here can be done ahead.
Pan-Browned Potatoes with Red Pepper and Whole Garlic
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Grilled Chicken Salad with Greens and Balsamic Dressing
Variations on the grilled chicken salad were everywhere in recent years. Likewise, balsamic vinegar dressings and marinades often turned up on menus, olivada (olive paste) became a pantry staple, packaged salad greens were popular convenience items, and fennel and radicchio became regulars in the produce bins.
Golden Brioche
The big bowl and tireless motor of a standing mixer take the heavy work out of preparing these tender brioche loaves.