Herbs & Spices

This recipe was created to accompany Roast Goose with Port Gravy.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Rice sticks turn up in soups in many parts of Asia. This recipe was inspired by an aromatic soup offered at Bo Ky, a Vietnamese noodle parlor on Bayard Street in New York City.

Because the beans need to be soaked overnight, start making this a day or two before you plan to serve it.

"I literally didn't know how to boil an egg until I was in my 20s — when I tried to impress a guy by making dinner for him," writes Sally Siegel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "I didn't have much success with the dinner or the guy, but I regrouped and put together a repertoire of fairly elegant dishes I felt confident making. Over the years, my cooking style has become more casual; I make dishes that are not too demanding, but still special for company."

This recipe calls for a double dose of rosemary — it's used in the marinade for the lamb and in the aioli that's served with it.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Make the cake a day ahead so that it has plenty of time to chill.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.