White Wine

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Stir some chopped fresh mint into yogurt for a cool topping on sliced tomato and cucumber salad, with warm pita bread alongside. Pistachio ice cream on sweetened orange segments is perfect afterward.

The term panéed means "panfried" in the New Orleans culinary lexicon. This recipe is from that city's Gabrielle Restaurant.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

In Alba, and throughout the region of Piedmont, a pumpkin-like squash called zucca is found on many fall menus. Butternut squash substitutes nicely here.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This mixture of vegetables is subtly flavored with apple juice and wine.

(Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce) Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. If you have Arborio rice on hand, use it in place of long-grained rice.

The low-fat mushroom ragout can also be served over toast points or as a side dish.

An impressive but easy dessert that's like a custard with fruit baked in it. In the summertime, make it with fresh peaches or plums instead of the pears.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.