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If you cannot get turkey breast already packed, buy a whole turkey and use the breasts for this dish and the thighs for Turkey Chili.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serve this sophisticated entrée on a bed of spinach linguine that has been tossed with sautéed strips of red and yellow bell peppers.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Serve this with steamed baby carrots, coleslaw and pickled cucumbers.

Salmon and cod also work well.

The agrodolce (tart-and-sweet) flavors of vinegar and raisins used in marinating the fish are typical of Jewish-Italian cooking.

Japanese cucumbers are small, virtually seedless, and quite crunchy. Young English cucumbers make a good alternative. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Bacon, eggs, and potatoes all in one dish, plus the mild oniony flavor of chives. Elegant for breakfast, brunch, or supper.

These are also a lovely brunch dish. Buying prepared crepes (available in the produce section of some supermarkets) can save time.

Here's a perfect partner for turkey or veal burgers, sausages and toasted French bread.

You can use either Chinese or Japanese eggplants for this recipe; both varieties have purple skin, a long, slender shape, and small seeds. Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.