No-Cook
Smoked Salmon and Avocado with Lemon Caper Butter on Pumpernickel Bread
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Basil-Mint Sauce
By Michel Richard
Cranberry and Horseradish Relish
Here's a tangy condiment that's great with roast turkey, beef or leg of lamb.
Parsley Garlic Butter
A spoonful of this classic compound butter, known as maître d'hôtel butter, makes an instant sauce for anything from grilled steak to sautéed chicken to steamed vegetables. It can also be stirred into soups and stews.
Salade Verte
Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min
We created this recipe using Louis P. De Gouy's article on green salad and agree with the quote he includes from Fred Allen: "A salad should be dressed like Dorothy Lamour — adequate but lightly."
Curried Bean and Bell Pepper Soup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Toasted Baguette with Tomatoes and Anchovies
Originally from Catalonia, a region in northern Spain that surrounds the city of Barcelona, this appetizer is now found all over the country. If not serving immediately, pass the toppings on the side so that the bread doesn't get soggy.
Blue Cheese and Scallion Dip
This dip would be good served before the Vegetable and Bean Chili or any kind of beef dish. In fact, it's compatible with almost any main course that doesn't contain cheese.
Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 5 min