Gourmet
Sicilian Olive Salad
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires addtional resting time.
Tomato and Bacon Salad in Bibb Lettuce Cups
The following hors d'oeuvre, a variation on the BLT, can be put together quickly if the ingredients are prepared a few hours ahead and assembled just before serving. Finely diced mozzarella would be a nice addition to the salad filling.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Three-Cheese Cornmeal Pizzette
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Tandoori Spiced Lamb Chops
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Christmas Fruit Pies Massam
The non-stick mini-muffin tins required for this recipe are available at many supermarkets.
Roasted Onion, Caper, and Tarragon Sauce
To accompany Fillet of Beef on Garlic Croutons.
Buttered Haricots Verts
(Buttered Thin French Green Beans)
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Tomato Salsa
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Grilled Eggplant, Sandwiches with Lemon Aïoli, Feta, and Mint
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Filets Mignons with Port Wine Glaze
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Cucumber Feta Salad Dressing
Use this dressing on hardy salad greens, such as romaine or spinach.
Mushroom Rice
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Celery Root Bisque with Duck Confit and Cracklings
The duck leg confit brings added richness to the bisque, but the soup is also delicious without it.
Carrot Marjoram Purée
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Ginger Cakes with Molten Chocolate Centers and Ginger Crème Anglaise
Make these little cakes using four 10-ounce mini-bundt pans (not non-stick). Ten-ounce ramekins would also work.
Romaine, Arugula, and Avocado Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.