No-Cook

Serve this Greek salad as a crisp first course, or pair it with grilled pita bread and you have lunch for two. Serves 4.

"Einstein Bros. Bagels in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, sells a feta-pine nut spread that I would like to make," says Clarissa Gaasch of Andover, Minnesota. "I'm thinking it would be as good on crackers as it is on bagels."

"I'm originally from Ecuador, and I'll never forget the wonderful food there," Maria Budde of Orange, California. "I enjoy re-creating dishes from my home country, and this flavorful starter is typical of my native cuisine. It's simple to make and delicious."

This recipe was created to accompany Bibb Lettuce with Sherry Vinaigrette . Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Mustard and honey are a combination that's ideal for lamb or tuna steaks. It's a bit too pungent to use for dipping, but the flavor mellows with cooking. Brush the sauce liberally on meat or fish before and during grilling. The recipe makes enough for about 1 1/2 pounds of lamb or fish. Any marinade coming in contact with raw meat, seafood or poultry must be boiled for one minute before using it for basting.

Brush this slightly sweet lime-scented sauce on shrimp or chicken before and during grilling. The recipe makes enough for 1 1/2 pounds of chicken or shrimp, with some left over to pass at the table.

(Italian-Style Meat and Cheese Sandwiches) Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Provençal Anchovy Vegetable Spread) Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe originally accompanied Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This impressive frozen dessert has a crisp gingersnap crust, cool mango and lime sorbet filling, and refreshing fruit topping.

Sweetened mascarpone cheese is a rich counterpoint to the refreshing grapes.