Side

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

If the pencil-thin French green beans known as haricots verts are not available at your local super market, use the thinnest regular ones you can find.

An accompaniment to Provencal Chicken Breasts. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 20 min The tangy citrus and nutty flavors of the dressing make this asparagus a nice complement to the spiced chicken breast or to simply prepared fish.

Corn kernels and chili powder lend a southwestern accent to these muffins. They would also be nice alongside a bowl of chili.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Our food editors think beans cook more evenly and hold their shape better with a long soak — which is why the ones in this recipe are soaked for 6 hours. But, you can use the following quick-soak method if you prefer: In a saucepan cover beans with cold water by 2 inches. Bring water to a boil and boil beans 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and soak beans 1 hour.

Barley replaces rice in this twist on the classic Italian risotto.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.