Herbs & Spices

This recipe is an accompaniment for Grilled Steaks with Red Chile Sauce.

Canned chicken soup with a bit of oregano and lemon juice, accompanied by warm pita bread, starts the meal with the proper Greek flavors. Purchased baklava and strong coffee splashed with ouzo conclude the dinner in a spirited way.

This poultry dish features many of the flavors of the classic Moroccan dish b'stilla but is much easier to make.

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 25 min

Despite its name, this luau classic is actually a noodle dish (rice-free). At least there is chicken in it — stock as well as shredded chicken.

Use with sweet and buttery lettuces such as Boston and Bibb.

There will be more pecan pesto than you need for the beans, but it keeps well and can also be used on pasta, as a sandwich spread, or in potato salad.

Serve Champagne with this starter.

Ginger and garlic give these pea pods a hint of Asian flavor, but we think they're a good all-purpose side dish.

This is from Tabla, where it is served with tamarind chutney and pappadams, the savory wafers that accompany most Indian meals.