30 Minutes or Less

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

On a Green Chile Cheeseburger fresh roasted chiles are as uncommon — and as welcome — as really fine cheese. The topping can be as simple as a whole roasted pod draped across the burger. Or a few plain roasted pods can be chopped and spooned on top. To give the sandwich extra pizzazz, we prepare our version, inspired by Santa Fe's finest offerings, as follows:

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

For dinner in a matter of minutes, try this Mediterranean-flavored main course.

This recipe was created to accompany Crudités and Grilled Sausages with Sweet and Hot Chutneys.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Steamed baby yellow squash and rice pilaf studded with bits of pimiento would look pretty with the scallops. End the meal with a plate of petits fours or fancy cookies and some fresh berries.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven.

Orzo, a rice-shaped pasta, is sold at Italian markets and most supermarkets.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serve this newfangled main-course salad with a crisp flatbread, such as lavash, and white wine or rosé spritzers.