Herbs & Spices
Basil Garlic Mayonnaise
Top steak, chicken, or fish with this sauce, or toss it with warm potatoes. It's also great in a tomato or tuna sandwich.
Asian-Flavored Coleslaw with Rice Vinegar and Ginger
These exciting flavors complement seared or grilled scallops, fish fillets, or chicken.
Ginger-Soy Grilled Steak
Jamie serves the Stir-fried Sesame Asparagus with the steak since they complement each other so well. Look for rice vinegar in the Asian foods section of the supermarket.
Maple Ginger Roasted Turkey
A turkey seems simple to prepare but needs extra attention, so make the glaze and stuffing ahead. Wash the bird well, refresh it with an orange and use cooled stuffing! The cooked-turkey temperatures given here are USDA-approved.
Pear, Leek and Gruyère Turnovers
Offer these as a starter or as a light lunch with a salad of greens tossed in vinaigrette.
Grilled Squid and Plum Salad with Cilantro, Mint, and Peanuts
Pluots are a great stand-in for true plums in this recipe.
Gemelli with Asparagus, Smoked Salmon, and Dill
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 30 min
Mahi-Mahi Ceviche with Jalapenos and Coconut
Ceviche de Dorado con Chile Jalapeño y Coco
The fish is marinated in fresh lime juice (and therefore partly "cooked").
Grilled Chicken Moroccan Style
Start marinating the chicken four to six hours ahead. Pour frosty Pilsners or a chilled Chenin Blanc.
Moroccan Chicken and Lentils
A blend of cumin, chili powder, and cinnamon gives this dish its Moroccan flair.
Veal Cutlets with Arugula and Tomato Salad
You can substitute skinless boneless chicken breasts for the veal cutlets.
Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 35 min
Poached Eggs with Roasted Tomatoes and Portabellas
Using the freshest eggs possible is the key to great poached eggs. This dish makes a savory breakfast or, when paired with a salad, a satisfying brunch.
Individual Oven-Coddled Eggs with Mashed Potatoes and Herbs
This dish is a nice choice for a special breakfast because the potatoes can be mashed in advance, then chilled overnight in the ramekins. Serve with plenty of buttered toast.
Herb-Crusted Grilled Lamb with Apricot Relish
The lamb top roast is one of the three "subprimal" cuts that can be cut from the leg of lamb. The equivalent of the beef top round roast, but smaller and more tender, it provides a succulent boneless lamb roast when you don't want to deal with a whole leg.
Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr
Grilled Salmon with Basil and Mint
We prefer wild salmon for this recipe because it has a milder flavor and is more environmentally friendly than farmed varieties.
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 30 min