Scallion

You can add some diced red bell pepper to give this full-flavored dish a splash of color.

Chef Shelton uses a 4- by 2-inch round cake ring to mold the salad on the plate.

The rice-shaped pasta orzo is sometimes labeled riso or rosamarina.

The moist interior and crisp crust call out for a main course of roast chicken or fish with pan juices.

Serve with potato chips, a heap of tangy coleslaw, and some sweet gherkins. Finish with strawberry ice cream and chocolate cookies. By the way, the filling for these quick sandwiches is delicious on toasted English muffins for breakfast.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This dip would be good served before the Vegetable and Bean Chili or any kind of beef dish. In fact, it's compatible with almost any main course that doesn't contain cheese. Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 5 min

Cooking the curry powder over low heat for a short time eliminates any raw taste and sweetens the spice.

(Salt Cod Fritters)

In this recipe, tortillas are a supermarket stand-in for mandarin pancakes. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 35 min

This recipe was created to accompany Garlic Dijon Skirt Steak. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Cover the potatoes in plenty of dressing. Save extra, as the potatoes absorb it quickly and may need a retoss.

You've never seen these on the menu at your local fast-food Mexican restaurant, and you probably never will. One of the joys of cooking is that leftovers can be used to create better meals than most people get when they eat out. These tacos are remarkably simple to make. Just put the various ingredients in their own serving containers on the table and let everyone serve themselves.