30 Minutes or Less
Grilled Endive with Orange Vinaigrette
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Grilled Gorgonzola, Pear, and Watercress Sandwiches
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Grilled Cheddar, Mustard and Chive Sandwiches
Some interesting food folklore: In his desperation to stay at the gambling table and assuage his hunger at the same time, Englishman John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, asked his manservant to bring him two pieces of bread with some meat in between, thereby inventing — need we say more?
Choucroute with Caramelized Pears
Serve with: Baked sweet potatoes and sautéed Swiss chard. Dessert: Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
To Fry Shallots and Garlic
This recipe is an accompaniment for Ginger Salad and Long Bean Salad .
Skillet Corn Bread
Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 25 min
Sauteed Cucumbers with Cumin and Mint
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Sauteed Watercress with Yellow Squash and Sesame Seeds
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min
Sauteed Halibut with Lemon-Vegetable Relish
Salmon and cod also work well.
Snow Pea and Green Bean Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Greek Salad Sandwich
We've given a twist to the traditional Greek salad, then tucked it into toasted pita bread to come up with a tasty lunchtime treat.