Watercress

Sunset salad originated at the '21' Club early in the restaurant's history. The name comes from the colors of its ingredients. The salad is most often served with Lorenzo dressing, which was invented by one of the waiters, whose first name, not surprisingly, was Lorenzo.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serve steamed new potatoes and a stir-fry of vegetables with this entrée to round out the meal.

Pretty, sophisticated, and easy to eat.

The genteel ladies’ tea, at which guests wore hats and white gloves and nibbled tiny sandwiches, was very much a part of home entertaining during the thirties. Borrowed from the British, it was a trend that flickered and then died out, but has now come back in homes and hotels across the country. These modern tea sandwiches are more savory than sweet, and would go well with a glass of Sherry if you’re in need of something a little stronger than Earl Grey.

Tomatoes and bell pepper also give color and flavor to this impressive side dish.

Serve with: Steamed carrots and scalloped potatoes. Dessert: A bakery strawberry tart.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Try tucking this simple make-ahead salad into pita bread halves and adding some ruffly-edged lettuce for color.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

If you can't get cotija cheese, you can substitute feta — it's stronger in flavor and a bit saltier than cotija, but it works fine. Archibald also makes a version of this salad topped with shavings of Manchego cheese.