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"Michael Kornick's hip mk restaurant in Chicago has quickly become one of my favorite places for a special dinner," writes Thien Sylora of Chicago, Illinois. "I had a terrific gazpacho there."

Salsa de Chile Habanero The Mayan word for this mixture (xnipec) means "nose of the dog," a vivid description of its sinus-clearing effects. For a truly incendiary salsa, add an extra habanero.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Braised Pork with Mojo Sauce .

This salad, crunchy with red pepper and fennel, pairs well with the broiled trout or with grilled lamb or chicken.

Similar to the peanut sauce that accompanies an Indonesian satay, this would be nice with chips or crudités.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Vanilla-Citrus Tea Ring . Any remaining compote would be great for breakfast or dessert with a spoonful of yogurt or crème fraîche.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Seafood Salad with Collard Greens Slaw .

An all-purpose barbecue-style marinade that is great with chicken, quail, and duck.

Feel free to create your own mesclun mix. We suggest baby red oakleaf, baby arugula, mâche, and bite-size pieces of Belgian endive, frisée, and radicchio.

If you can't find heirloom tomatoes near you, this salad would also be delicious with any ripe tomato from garden or market.

These hearty falafel are equally delicious eaten alone or piled into pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion, and tahini sauce. Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 13 3/4 hr (includes soaking chickpeas)

Nuts, lemon juice, and fresh herbs punch up this terrific side dish.

The heat in fresh poblano chiles varies considerably; you may want to use more than one in this dish if they are not too hot. The sautéed vegetables can sit at room temperature for several hours before serving.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 hr

Two kinds of just-cooked peas and an Asian dressing make one delicious salad.