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Short of time? Then skip the broiling, and serve the crostini cold.

This recipe was created to accompany Fillet Mignons on Jerusalem Artichoke Purée .

Chilies and corn—staples of the southwestern diet—are the hallmarks of this stuffing. Its intense corn flavor comes from a mixture of corn bread, corn chips, corn kernels and cream-style corn. It gets its zip from poblano and jalapeño chilies.

In Chinese culture, noodles symbolize longevity and are often served at New Year celebrations and traditionally left very long.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Here's another terrific creation from Hotel Hana-Maui in Maui, Hawaii.

This recipe was created to accompany Grilled Cumin Chicken Breasts with Avocado Salsa. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time. Makes use of the microwave oven.

The new stir-fry oil accented with garlic, ginger and sesame is a terrific way to season main courses. Use fresh vegetables (the cut-up ones at the salad bar work well) or frozen. Rice and watercress salad are fine accompaniments. Drizzle sliced fresh mango and pineapple with honey for a suitable finish.

Purchased tabbouleh spooned onto whole romaine lettuce leaves is ideal with these Mediterranean-inspired sandwiches. Follow with baklava and fresh grapes.

For extra eye appeal, use tricolor pasta in this fresh-from-the-garden salad.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Crisp-Fried Beef-Stuffed Corn Tortillas)

This dish of spinachy rice with feta and black olives is extremely simple … and therein lies its elegance. Some people simply don't get it. "It's just so humble," they say. To which I respond, "That's what I like about it!"