Salad

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Our food editors think beans cook more evenly and hold their shape better with a long soak — which is why the ones in this recipe are soaked for 6 hours. But, you can use the following quick-soak method if you prefer: In a saucepan cover beans with cold water by 2 inches. Bring water to a boil and boil beans 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and soak beans 1 hour.

There's Carolina Red Barbecue Sauce in this, a "must" with the pork.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Katie occasionally substitutes a couple of Fuyu persimmons for the mango. The pecans are nice on their own as a snack.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Crisp, freshly cooked shrimp are wrapped in prosciutto slices, then set atop a salad of roasted peppers, garbanzo beans and artichokes tossed with a tangy dressing.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires addtional resting time.

The following hors d'oeuvre, a variation on the BLT, can be put together quickly if the ingredients are prepared a few hours ahead and assembled just before serving. Finely diced mozzarella would be a nice addition to the salad filling. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Use this dressing on hardy salad greens, such as romaine or spinach.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

"While visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, we dined at La Casa Sena restaurant and had a mesclun salad with an unusual balsamic-vinegar dressing," says Billie Ingram of Fairfax, Virginia. "Could you please get the recipe for us?" Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min