Herbs & Spices
Black Bean Soup with Cilantro-Tomato Salsa
Begin preparing this a day before serving.
Green Beans and Red Bell Peppers with Marjoram and Almonds
Red peppers provide color and almonds provide crunch in this easy-to-make recipe.
Fennel-Scented Spinach and Potato Samosas
(Savory Stuffed Pastries)
Tapenade
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
This recipe originally accompanied Tapenade Goat-Cheese Crackers.
Southeast Asian Shrimp with Bibb Lettuce and Herbs
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Tapenade-Rosemary Aïoli
Also nice with crudités and grilled chicken.
Lamb and Parsley Patties
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Spiced Shortcakes with Minted Peaches
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Pistachio Couscous
This recipe was created to accompany Moroccan Lamb and Quince Stew.
Cooking the couscous in 2 pans prevents lumps from forming.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Deviled Eggs with Radishes, Chives and Thyme
Old-fashioned (and high fat) favorites take a lighter turn when prepared with nonfat yogurt or low-fat mayonaise; radishes and herbs give the eggs a modern twist.
Roasted Salmon with Salsa Verde
Whole roasted salmon always makes an impressive main course. Be sure to have the salmon cleaned when buying it. Begin preparing the fish the day before the party. Serve Champagne to keep things festive.