Gourmet
Chilled Cream of Celery Soup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Quince, Apple, and Almond Jalousie
The name for this flaky pastry comes from the French term for a Venetian blind, which-like the dessert-has slit openings through which one can peek.
Crab-Boil Spices
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
From Maryland to Georgia, crabs are a prized part of the African-American diet. If the crabs need to be boiled before other steps in preparation (as are the pickled shrimp above), a commercial crab boil such as Old Bay seasoning is often used. For the lucky few, though, there's homemade crab boil, an all-purpose seasoning that, besides for shrimp and crab, can also be used for crawfish.
By Jessica B. Harris
Caesar-Style Salad
This take on classic Caesar salad uses nonfat yogurt in place of oil and egg (or oil and mayonnaise) for a lean but creamy dressing that is enhanced by grated Parmesan.
Raclette Cheese Toasts
This recipe was created to accompany Caramelized Leek Soup.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.