Seafood

This Italian-style stew — called cioppino — makes a hearty supper. Serve it with a green salad, garlic bread and a crisp white wine.

These five-ingredient sardine toasts make the perfect party snacks to pass around during cocktail hour.

Lobster and truffle oil give this dish the true stamp of indulgence.

Squid is popular all over the Mediterranean; it's especially good in this tangy dish, which is nice as an appetizer. If you would like it to be less tart, just stir in a little extra olive oil before serving.

Here is a terrific lower-fat version of the classic New Orleans dish.

Sole mousselines are a culinary classic — we added scallop to bring in a note of sweetness that perfectly balances the fresh flavor of the cucumber soup. The mousselines would also be delicious served on their own with a beurre blanc, or the purée could be spread and baked in a loaf pan and served as fish pâté. This recipe is an accompaniment for Warm Cucumber Soup with Scallop and Sole Mousselines.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. =

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 30 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.