Bell Pepper

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

Satisfying accompaniments for this clever hash would be steamed broccoli and a salad of crisp romaine lettuce with red wine vinaigrette and some shaved Parmesan cheese. We recommend serving slices of Boston cream pie afterward.

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

Joan Nathan's The Foods of Israel Today is full of intensely flavored recipes, such as this salad. Grab a copy now, while so many fresh vegetables are available.

When preparing bread salad, do not drizzle with oil and vinegar until just before serving, or the bread cubes will become soggy.

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 1 hr

This recipe was created to accompany Blue Cheese and Walnut Soufflés with Red Pepper Vinaigrette . Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This idea comes from The Mercer Kitchen, a great restaurant in New York City's SoHo district that serves innovative, bold-flavored food. Color, as well as taste, is important here, so arrange the veggies carefully.

This colorful dish plays with the Basque sauté of red and green bell peppers. The Sherry wine vinegar gives the salad a delicious sweet-tangy edge.

Prepare a day ahead, and chill overnight. Look for bulgur (also called cracked wheat) in natural foods stores and supermarkets.

Eggplant adds a nutty flavor. Open a light-bodied Valpolicella from Italy for the meal.

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

(Adapted from The Keeper's House) Charmoula is a Moroccan fish marinade traditionally made with tomatoes, lemon, paprika, garlic, cumin, and cilantro.