Bean and Legume

Roasting the vegetables and adding red wine are the secrets to the satisfying flavor of this pot pie. Other root vegetables such as turnips or parsnips would work well here, too.

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

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serve with: Deli rice salad (add some thawed frozen corn kernels). Dessert: Melon wedges drizzled with triple sec and fresh lime juice.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Start the meal with gazpacho, then offer crusty bread, marinated green and black olives, and sangria with the salad. End with raspberries atop vanilla custards.

Begin preparing this a day before serving.

Red peppers provide color and almonds provide crunch in this easy-to-make recipe.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serve this with white rice for a dinnertime side dish or alongside ham and eggs for a satisfying breakfast.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 1 1/4 hr Start to finish: 2 1/4 hr

Because the beans need to be soaked overnight, start making this a day or two before you plan to serve it.

A colorful one-dish meal with lots of flavor. If you like things spicy, use the larger amount of cayenne pepper.