Summer

This meatless salad combines couscous with roasted eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper and leeks. Cooked sausage may be added to make it heartier. Serve with rolls or baguette slices and iced tea or white wine.

Begin preparing the cheesecake one day before you plan to serve it.

Top these tostadas with guacamole.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Here asparagus stars in a first-course tart accented with tarragon and Parmesan Cheese.

Chef Stratta prepares this satisfying sandwich for The Terrace Dining Room, Phoenix, Arizona.

Teruel is a city in the produce-rich region of Aragon in Spain. This salad is lovely on its own or as a side dish.

An interesting and slightly sweet salad that's great with sandwiches, burgers and grilled chicken. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

These easy-to-make meatless sandwiches are nice for a picnic. Wrap them in plastic, and transport them in a cooler.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Although we give directions on how to stack the vegetables in these napoleons, feel free to arrange the vegetables and cheeses any way you wish.

A great combination of flavors that makes an elegant first course--for brunch or for dinner. The timbales need to be chilled overnight, so begin preparing this dish a day before serving.