Herbs & Spices

For this recipe, the lamb chops are frenched all the way down to the eye of the meat-which involves completely trimming the layers of fat and thin layer of meat that surround the eye and scraping the bones clean of fat and meat. You may want to have this done by your butcher.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

If whole blanched almonds aren't available, substitute whole raw almonds with skin on.

Although Bonfire is known for its meat dishes prepared in various global styles, the restaurant's taco bar is where the small plates trend is stoked.

Farmers' markets offer the widest selection of fresh baby potatoes, but if you can't find golf-ball-size versions of any of the varieties in this recipe, simply purchase large potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

Here's a unique and delicious accompaniment to grilled lamb, chicken or fish.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Spiced Roast Chicken and Vegetables)

This recipe was created to accompany Smoked Whitefish Cakes with Cucumber Salsa. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Asian cucumber ribbon salad can fill a pita pocket — with other ingredients or on its own — or it can accompany fish or meat as a side dish.

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 40 min