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Spaghetti with Tuna, Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil
Serve this simple-to-prepare pasta with crusty bread and a glass of Italian rosé (called rosato) or Pinot Grigio.
Chicken in Green Pumpkin-Seed Sauce
Pipián Verde con Pollo
Serve with Classic Red Rice and tortillas.
Beef, Barley, and Vegetable Soup
By Gertrude Burnom
Cold Tuna Niçoise
By James Beard
Melon Compote
Ginger, cumin, and black pepper add an exotic touch to this refreshing and colorful three-melon dessert.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Cinnamon-Rum Sauce
Any leftover sauce would also be terrific served over ice cream.
This recipe is an accompaniment for Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Cinnamon-Rum Sauce.
Mediterranean Couscous and Lentil Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.