Deep Fry

This recipe was created to accompany Garlic Dijon Skirt Steak. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A well-sharpened French mandoline with a fluted blade is the secret to these paper-thin potato wafers with a waffle design. Active time: 55 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

Great with barbecued steak and cold beer.

This crispy chicken is accented with ginger and sesame oil, and served with a simple dipping sauce of soy, cilantro, green onions and ginger. Wrap the chicken in foil, and store the sauce and slaw in plastic containers; be sure to add a cold pack or two to the picnic basket. Fill a thermos with limeade, or bring along a cooler of your favorite beers.

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

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

For a real southern meal, pair this dish with the bacon scallion hush puppies.

These hors d'oeuvres—a dressed-up version of shrimp toasts—are adapted from a recipe by Chinese cooking authority Nina Simonds, a longtime contributor to our pages.

Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 10 minutes

Also delicious served atop steak.

Pla Phad Phrik Khing The pummelo salad makes a nice first course with this dish.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A puree of spinach and basil lends color and flavor to this Thai-style main dish.