Cheese

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This innovative take on the classic features an intensely flavored olive and raisin tapenade that is also great teamed with breadsticks or spread onto bruschetta. Crispy egg-bread croutons are also a nice addition

Warm pita bread would make a delicious accompaniment to this dish.

This recipe is inspired by our trip to London aboard the Eurostar. The light, delicate sauce, which I make with fresh goat cheese from the market in Louviers, is perfect with freshly steamed asparagus (preferably white, though it is wonderful with green as well). If you can't find fresh goat cheese you may make this with fresh cow's cheese — the flavor will be different but as delectable.

This starter is an easy version of the fried cheese dish, saganaki, which is traditionally paired with a glass of ouzo. It's great with freshly grilled pita bread.

Toss one cup of the pesto with one pound of cooked pasta, or try it as a sauce over baked chicken or fish.

Using purchased ready-to-bake bread dough makes this super-easy to prepare.

So quick, so easy and so good.

(Layered Corn Tortillas, Tomato Sauce, and Cheese)

This delightful open-face omelet is aptly named; it's bursting with flavor and style.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Provençal Tuna and Vegetable Sandwich)

Here's a delicious new take on smoked salmon.