Roast

Tart, raw cranberries and horseradish add plenty of zip here. Begin preparing this at least a day before serving.

A simple, zestful relish that makes a quick and delicious hors d'oeuvre when served on toasted sourdough bread rounds. It's also nice for giving a flavor boost to roast chicken or fish.

Terrific with turkey or any other roasted meats you might serve throughout the year.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

At the restaurant the chef uses a rich duck stock when preparing this dish. Duck-and-veal demiglace is substituted here. The duck breasts as well as the demiglace are available at many butchers and specialty foods shops.

A salad of baby greens and citrus is a nice accompaniment, and so is rice pilaf studded with chives. Spoon sugared sliced strawberries over scoops of strawberry sorbet for a happy ending. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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Guests take part in the fun by assembling their own sandwiches with colorful roasted peppers, mixed greens, tomatoes, chipotle mayonnaise and jalapeño Monterey Jack cheese. Serve chilled sodas and iced tea.

You can turn this into a main-course salad for brunch, lunch or a warm-weather supper by simply drizzling vinaigrette over the sliced chicken and watercress.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.