Gourmet

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

"Berries" are whole grains that have been minimally processed: They have been hulled but still have the bran and germ intact.

Mashed Plantains with Crispy Salt Pork The crisp pieces of salt pork-known in Cuba as chicharrónes-give this dish its distinctive flavor.

This recipe, a refined trail mix if you will, is based on mendiants, a traditional French Christmas dish that consists of almonds, figs, hazelnuts, and raisins. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Salt is a magnificent flavor enhancer. This simple low-fat recipe demonstrates how salt—and little else—can bring out the best in green beans, even in winter.

The potatoes are poached in olive oil as they often are in Spain — only some oil is absorbed; the rest is drained off. Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Flour tortillas with Monterey Jack, Corn, and Chilies)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

With a holiday bird, these puddings would make a delicious alternative to traditional stuffing.