Herbs & Spices
Mashed Root Vegetables with Horseradish
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Herbed Dumplings
Great with beef stew or any other dish that has lots of gravy.
Yams Braised with Cream, Rosemary and Nutmeg
Simmering the yams fills them with flavor and yields a lovely coating.
Grilled Chicken Breast Stuffed with Prosciutto and Basil
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Trio of Salads
Here's a colorful make-ahead starter that's perfect for entertaining. Serve this bistro tradition-called assiette de crudité-with a baguette and butter.
Potage Saint-Germain
(Fresh Pea Soup)
Skillet-Crusted Potatoes
These potatoes are at their best when browned just before serving.
Fettuccine with Shrimp, Scallops and Mussels
An entrée from Bar Italia, St. Louis, Missouri. Herbed breadcrumbs top it off nicely.
Crab Cakes with Basil Aïoli
From the Bay View Restaurant at The Inn at the Tides, where these cakes are served with a chopped tomato and basil salad.
Rice Pilaf with Pistachios and Golden Raisins
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Parmesan Breads with Tomato and Onions
These easy-to-make flatbreads are a terrific treat for picnics and tailgate parties.
Vesuvius Tomatoes
These versatile roasted tomatoes are not only delicious in the stew but would also be great tossed with pasta or spooned over bread.
Seared Rosemary Scallops
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Cheese Ravioli with Old-Fashioned Meat Sauce
Our recipe makes plenty of sauce for two meals, so enjoy some with this menu and freeze the remainder for another time. The sauce is also great over tortellini, penne or fusilli. You can find the convenient prepared ravioli in the refrigerator section of most supermarkets.
Chinese-Style Spinach and Mushroom Soup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Chicken Breasts with Horseradish-Scallion Crust
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.