Vegan

Can be made in 45 minutes or less.

This sophisticated soup and salad combination makes a cozy winter lunch for friends.

Accented with Asian seasonings, this cole-slaw makes a refreshing side dish.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This colorful blend of bell peppers is as delicious at room temperature as it is hot, so it could be several hours ahead.

This recipe was created to accompany Grilled Cheese with Smoked Turkey and Avocado. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Suitable accompaniments to this risotto-like dish are crusty bread, an avocado and orange salad with a cilantro vinaigrette and, to top it off, coconut pie.

Jícama spears with lime juice and chili powder are a popular street snack in Mexico — crunchy, sour, and spicy all in one bite.

Scaffata This is a wonderful Roman spring dish that can be made when peas and favas in their shells are young and sweet. The name comes from the word scaffare — "to shell" in Roman dialect. It is especially good when served with roasted spring lamb or goat. The outermost, less tender leaves of a head of romaine, which you may not want to use in a salad, are perfect for this dish.

This lively Asian-style salad is terrific on its own or teamed with roast chicken, roast lamb or broiled shrimp.

We loved these tomatoes after they were cooked for 6 hours. We served them on crusty bread with a little olive oil and thought they'd also work well as a side dish. But to toss with pasta, we wanted a more intense flavor, so we cooked them an additional 2 hours. They were perfect.

The freshest greens and a blend of sweet and savory ingredients are the secrets to the appealing first course for this Italian dinner.

Serve with grilled chicken or fish. Also great with light goat cheese and French bread as an appetizer.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serve this with the Mushroom Flatbreads or on its own.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.