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This recipe is an accompaniment for Buffalo Prime Rib with Orange Balsamic Glaze. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 45 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

This chutney makes a fine accompaniment to chicken, turkey, and sausage.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 hr

Serve this terrific dish with crusty bread and soup spoons so that your guests can enjoy every last drop.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A luscious caramel-lime sauce makes this dessert a real star.

Gah Yan Tsui writes, via gourmet.com: "I recently enjoyed a delicious lunch at Aquavit in New York City. Marcus Samuelsson makes an incredible mussel and carrot soup. Would it be possible to acquire the recipe?" This soup tastes much better when made with fresh carrot juice. If you don't have a juicer, you can get some at your nearest natural foods store. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 45 min

Joan Nathan's The Foods of Israel Today is full of intensely flavored recipes, such as this salad. Grab a copy now, while so many fresh vegetables are available.

This recipe was created to accompany Roasted Monkfish with Fennel-Saffron Compote

A caldin is a coconut curry, typical of Goa. Though caldins are made with fresh coconut milk in India, chef Cardoz uses Chaokoh brand canned unsweetened coconut milk. It's thicker and richer than other brands, and imparts a great deal of flavor. It's important not to let the caldin boil during cooking, or the coconut sauce will break.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

We liked fleur de sel or Malden flaked sea salt best in this recipe, though other types work fine. If using coarse sea salt instead of flaked or fine, crush it lightly.