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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This salad is prepared in the French style known as à la grecque, in which vegetables are cooked in a lemon and olive-oil marinade (often infused with coriander and pepper) and then served cold. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr

Stitt likes to take advantage of seasonal fresh beans, but he also makes this dish using dried beans such as cannellini, borlotti, and even giant limas. He often serves a mixture, simmering each variety separately, as cooking times differ.

Pineapple is a good finish to an Asian- or Caribbean- inspired meal. Serve the crêpes with vanilla ice cream.

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

A perfect side dish for tuna or chicken.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Rote Grütze "My husband and I always have the Rote Grütze at the Kempinski Hotel Atlantic when in Hamburg, Germany," says Mary Futchik of Naples, Florida. "Could you could help us get the recipe?" Consider this a cross between a spoonable pudding and a fruit soup.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Buffalo Prime Rib with Orange Balsamic Glaze. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 45 min

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

This chutney makes a fine accompaniment to chicken, turkey, and sausage.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 hr

Serve this terrific dish with crusty bread and soup spoons so that your guests can enjoy every last drop.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.