Fish
Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
Fresh strawberries and cookies from the bakery round out the meal nicely. Pour a dry white wine or iced tea.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Tuna- and Potato-Stuffed Ancho Chiles
Chiles Anchos Rellenos de Atún con Papas
This is more sweet than spicy, because the chiles are softened in brown sugar and vinegar before stuffing.
Steamed Sea Bass, Cantonese Style
By Michael Tong
Grilled Whitefish with Lemon-Tarragon Sauce
The delicate flavors of the fish pair perfectly with the zesty dressing of the potato salad from Un Grande Café, in Chicago, Illinois.
Smoked Salmon Spirals
By Roxanne E. Chan
Summer Salad with Baked Red Onions (Insalata di Cipolle al Forno)
This hearty salad combines the richness of baked red onion with the freshness of ripe raw tomatoes. The dressing is a savory vinaigrette with capers and anchovies. It is an ideal dish for a buffet or, with the addition of some good canned tuna, for a light lunch or picnic.
By Giuliano Hazan
Red Snapper with Tomato-Citrus Topping
Alongside this colorful main course, offer simple side dishes like white rice mixed with black beans, and steamed chunks of zucchini. Holiday cookies from the bakery top off the meal nicely.