Leafy Greens

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This crisp, marinated sweet-and-sour slaw is a delicious alternative to creamy coleslaw.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe was created to accompany Garlic Dijon Skirt Steak. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Using purchased pesto sauce makes this recipe a snap. For best flavor, marinate the lamb overnight.

Fermented black beans are an essential ingredient to this soup. I couldn't find exactly the kind of beans Kunkhen used, so I settled for a prepared black bean garlic sauce, which was perfect and gave the soup the same earthy taste that Kunkhen's had. I recommend that if you are using black beans you begin by adding 5 teaspoons, then taste the soup for seasoning. If it needs more flavor, add more black beans. The tablespoon of black bean garlic sauce was perfect to season this amount of soup.

Mâche is so delicate that tossing it with vinegar would not only wilt it instantly but would completely mask its subtle flavor. Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 5 min

One of our favorite convenience products--packaged pizza crust--is put to excellent use in this recipe, which transforms readily available ingredients into a unique party snack or a fast and easy main course.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

You've never seen these on the menu at your local fast-food Mexican restaurant, and you probably never will. One of the joys of cooking is that leftovers can be used to create better meals than most people get when they eat out. These tacos are remarkably simple to make. Just put the various ingredients in their own serving containers on the table and let everyone serve themselves.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min