Broil

Serve with: Roast leg of lamb. Combine with: Crusty bread spread with goat cheese. Use as: A seasoning for roast chicken (spread tapenade under the skin before cooking).

Melted butter laced with thyme, fennel seeds and lemon peel is drizzled over the chicken for terrific flavor. The fennel bulbs and bell peppers, both of which are also broiled, add a lot of color and taste. Pour a Sauvignon Blanc to accompany this dish.

At Lantana's, the salmon is served with spiced banana fritters.

The cilantro lime topping in this recipe is a Southeast Asian variation on the classic Italian gremolata, which is made with parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 20 min

Maison Novelli offers this great entrée. You can find polenta and tapenade at Italian markets and some supermarkets.

Spectacular but easy, thanks to purchased ice cream and sorbet. The meringue is browned in the broiler, like a baked Alaska, just before serving.

Pour a nice Gamay to enjoy alongside.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Try serving this on toast points for an appetizer or a first course.

In this recipe, tortillas are a supermarket stand-in for mandarin pancakes. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 35 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This salty-sweet dish is inspired by Cretan dishes and is a great appetizer.