5 Ingredients or Fewer

(PROSCIUTTO E MELONE) The delicate pink cured ham from the hills of the province of Parma is one of Emilia's most important products. Purists insist it should be served on its own or with a slice of bread, but others enjoy it with melon, figs or pears; the sweetness of the fruit sets off the prosciutto's salty tinge perfectly. This simple dish is a classic example. Pour a dry white Albana di Romagna or Trebbiano di Romagna. If you can't find one of those, go for a Verdicchio from the neighboring region of the Marches.

Fried Sweet Plantains

Can be prepared in 45 or less.

Try this fresh, no-cook chutney with grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, or lamb burgers.

Tangy buttermilk custards are a delicious foil for sweet tropical fruit.

The cooking water for these beans becomes a flavorful broth to serve them in.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The amount of water necessary to make pastry dough is likely to change slightly from time to time, depending on variables such as humidity and the moisture content of butter and even, believe it or not, flour. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe was created to accompany Seared Scallops with Tarragon Cream.

The sprightly flavors in gremolata, a traditional garnish for osso buco, liven up our Lamb Chops with White Beans and can also add zip to other meats, soups, salads, grains such as rice, or even mashed potatoes. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Chick-Pea Flatbread with Sage)

This sorbet can be prepared with or without an ice cream maker; either way, it has a deep, dark and intense cocoa flavor.