Bell Pepper

(Provençal Anchovy Vegetable Spread) Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Top toast points with this for an appetizer, or serve it as an accompaniment to grilled lamb, fish or chicken.

One of the best ways I know of serving a dish the second time around is to dress up the leftovers in tortillas, bake them in a spaghetti sauce, and top them with crunchy stuff. Even a picky kid might not recognize last night's dinner — if you're lucky. You can use the same fillings and toppings you would with tacos or try some others.

Serve with: Sourdough toast and a mixed green salad. Dessert: Oversize brownies.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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

Use this snappy seasoning on pork, lamb and beef as well.

Called fattoush in Lebanon, this colorful dish is offered as a first course at Al-Amir restaurant in Portland, Oregon.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This colorful Asian-inspired salad is great with grilled ribs, chicken or pork chops.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The Mexican sausage called chorizo teams up with other southwestern ingredients-including corn bread, an Anaheim chili, cilantro and oregano-for a delicious stuffing.

For a picnic, transport this colorful side dish next to a cold pack in an airtight container.