30 Minutes or Less
Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage and Fennel
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Fettuccine with Shiitakes, Peas and Prosciutto
In addition to the shiitake mushrooms called for here, look for morels, porcini or even button mushrooms, all of which are available during late spring early summer months.
Clear Sea Broth with Clams and Snow Peas
Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 15 min
Grilled Tandoori Style Shrimp with Mint Chutney
Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 1 hr
Swordfish with Balsamic Brown Butter Sauce
Easy, elegant fare from chef John Jones at Renato's in Palm Beach.
Green Beans and Crisp Onion Rings
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Tiny Choux Puffs
Petites Profiteroles
This recipe is an accompaniment Tomato and Celery-Infused Beef Consommé with Tiny Choux Puffs You'll need only about one third of the profiteroles to go with the consommé; freeze the extras and serve them for dessert at your next dinner party with ice cream and chocolate sauce.
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 40 min
Cherry Barbecue Sauce
This fruity, not-too-sweet barbecue sauce is terrific on any type of grilled poultry, pork, or even salmon. For convenience, it can be made one day ahead.
Caramelized Apples
Great with the blintzes or ice cream. This recipe originally accompanied Cheese Blintzes with Carmelized Apples.
Fennel Orange Brittle
Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 30 min
Creamed Peas with Mint
If you make this recipe with fresh peas, keep in mind that it will take about 30 minutes to shell them.
Asian-Style Onion Salsa
Here's an innovative combination that's excellent on tuna burgers or grilled steak.
Cilantro-Lime Crab Salad in Avocado Halves
This springtime dish would go nicely with sliced red and yellow tomatoes drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette; offer corn muffins, too. End the dinner with wedges of chocolate mousse cake.