Vegan

Noodles-which are staples in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines and Myanmar (formerly Burma)-are showing up everywhere these days. Cutting vegetables in julienne style is a Western technique.

Replacing the cinnamon with cardamom in this easy applesauce is a great way to appreciate the taste of the bracing spice.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Add canned white tuna (packed in water) for a delicious main course. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

This recipe was created to accompany Chicken Sates with Peanut Dipping Sauce . Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 or less but requires additional unattended time. (Pineapple and cucumber condiment.)

Served with poppy seed scones at Sarabeth's Restaurant in New York.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A lime and soy dipping sauce accompanies this appetizer from A Pacific Cafe in Kapaa, on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai.

This meatless salad combines couscous with roasted eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper and leeks. Cooked sausage may be added to make it heartier. Serve with rolls or baguette slices and iced tea or white wine.

Ripe plantains have peels that are almost completely black whereas the firm-ripe ones called for in this recipe are mottled black and yellow. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.