Vegan

This recipe is an accompaniment for Grilled Steaks with Red Chile Sauce.

Canned chicken soup with a bit of oregano and lemon juice, accompanied by warm pita bread, starts the meal with the proper Greek flavors. Purchased baklava and strong coffee splashed with ouzo conclude the dinner in a spirited way.

Delicious in romaine salad or on their own, these pecans are boiled in a spicy sauce, then deep-fried.

Kumquats lend their bright citrus snap to a no-cooking-required relish.

Use with sweet and buttery lettuces such as Boston and Bibb.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

There will be more pecan pesto than you need for the beans, but it keeps well and can also be used on pasta, as a sandwich spread, or in potato salad.

Serve Champagne with this starter.

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