No-Cook

This sauce evokes Provence at its productive best, in summer, when farms and family gardens are at their peak production, yielding vegetables with an incomparable depth of flavor. Note: be sure all of your ingredients, and the bowl or mortar you are working with, are at room temperature. Differing temperatures can cause the aïoli to separate. When making aïoli - or any mayonnaise-like sauce - think slow, slow, slow. There is a simple remedy for separated aïoli. Put an egg yolk in another bowl, and slowly whisk the separated aïoli into it.

This recipe requires a little advance planning — the yogurt will need to drain for at least 8 hours.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Not just for afternoon tea, these sandwiches also accompany cocktails well.

This Swiss staple known as Birchermüesli can be a healthful breakfast or snack. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 1/4hr

This recipe was created to accompany Honeydew in Cardamom Lime Syrup with Vanilla Cream.

When making this salad, which is lightly spiked with jalapeño pepper, have all the ingredients prepared ahead. Then just toss them together as close to serving time as possible to keep the flavors fresh.

Parsley and thyme replace the usual basil in this sauce. Try it on cooked vegetables.

This recipe was created to accompany Cold Avocado Soup with Chili Coriander Cream. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

This recipe was created to accompany Crudités and Grilled Sausages with Sweet and Hot Chutneys.

If you can't find yellow pear or yellow cherry tomatoes, use all red cherry tomatoes to make this colorful and refreshing salad.

Arugula's bold flavor and the texture of curly frisée team up in this simple salad.