30 Minutes or Less
Escarole Salad with Hazelnuts and Currants
Toasted nuts keep well in the freezer. If you make extra and save them, it'll take you just 10 minutes to prepare this salad the next time you make it.
Tomato and Minced Pork Relish with Vegetables
Nam Prik Ong
Relishes are a cornerstone of Thai cooking, playing a crucial role in the balance of hot, salty, sour, and sweet that Southeast Asian cuisine strives for. The vegetables are traditionally dipped into the relish and then eaten, but you might find it easier to use a plate. Because this dish is quite spicy even with just a few chiles, we suggest using the least amount the first time you make the recipe.
Active time: 1 1/2 hr Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr
Greek-Style Shrimp
We took the feta cheese out of this classic dish and stirred it into the rice that accompanies it, for a yummy variation. A cucumber salad is the perfect partner. Buy your favorite cookies for dessert.
Green Bean and Fingerling Potato Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. If fingerling potatoes are not available, small red potatoes, halved, may be substituted.
Whiskey Punch
The best way to get warm and cozy after a day outdoors is with this drink, in Ireland known simply as "hot whiskey."
Cheddar, Turkey and Cranberry on Sourdough
By Ira Freehof