5 Ingredients or Fewer
Wheat Berry Salad
There are generally two kinds of wheat berries available at natural foods stores: hard (high-protein), which are reddish brown, and soft (low-protein), which are blond. We prefer the chewiness of the hard variety for this recipe.
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr
Northern Thai Chile Powder
Long pepper (sometimes called diplii diplii) is a small, cylindrical pinecone-shaped spice that tastes like a cross between pepper and cassia. When toasted and crushed, it's delicious in any kind of Asian-inspired salad.
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 20 min
Laxmi's Fresh Coconut Milk
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
This recipe originally accompanied Goan Curried Clams .
Irish Bacon
Irish bacon, sliced and packaged, is increasingly available at supermarkets. If you find it at the butcher counter, ask the butcher to slice it into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Bacon-Wrapped Cornish Hens with Raspberry Balsamic Glaze
Sweet, sour, and meaty, this is summer food to eat with your hands.
Strawberry and Macaroon Parfaits
This pretty dessert calls for purchased macaroons; that's why it's so easy to prepare.
By Lisa Caiazzo
Parsnip and Apple Soup
This silky puree can be made one day ahead. What to drink: That's easy — offer guests Irish ale throughout the meal.
Honey-Brandy Oranges
This recipe is an accompaniment for Coffee and Turrón Ice Cream Torte with Honey-Brandy Oranges .
Grilled Sausages in Pita Bread
In addition to assorted mustards, offer the pickled onions, tomato salsa, and pineapple relish. Hot dog buns can stand in for the pita, and bagged lettuce is an easy option. What to drink: Beer and lemonade will quench everyone's thirst.