30 Minutes or Less

A versatile side dish that goes well with chicken, fish or pork. The recipe doubles or triples easily to feed a family, guests, or to freeze for use another time.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

It's low-fat milk, not cream, that gives this delicious side dish its richness. Try it with poached, grilled or roasted salmon steaks.

A country-style Italian bread and a hearty salad of romaine with roasted peppers and black olives would be great with this pasta dish. Pears with walnuts and Gorgonzola cheese would be a nice dessert.

This recipe originally accompanied Potato Pancakes with Zucchini and Sage. It takes very little sugar to enhance the natural sweetness of fresh apples. Each variety contributes to the flavor of the sauce.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Here's a simple, colorful side dish.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Start with grilled country bread spread with olive paste, or olivada, available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets. Or puree pitted, black, brine-cured olive oil in a processor.

Serve the baked fish with rice and a salad of tomatoes, cucumber and green onions.

A shrimp and scallop pasta dish with basil and fennel.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This dish is a wonderful accompaniment to grilled, steamed, or stir-fried seafood. Topped with diced steamed sweet potato or winter squash, it makes a satisfying light meal on its own.