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This recipe was created to accompany Peppered Pears, Blue Cheese, and Fried Sage . Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

When making this salad, which is lightly spiked with jalapeño pepper, have all the ingredients prepared ahead. Then just toss them together as close to serving time as possible to keep the flavors fresh.

Great flavor resulted when we made these croùtes in a ridged grill pan, but a broiler will get the job done.

This chutney makes a fine accompaniment to chicken, turkey, and sausage.

Salatat Baqduness wa Bassal This salad is common throughout the eastern and southern Mediterranean from Turkey to Egypt. It is always laid on the bread on which grilled meat and poultry are served. In Turkey the salad is seasoned with only sumac; in Egypt, with lemon juice; and in Syria, Lebanon, and Israel it is seasoned with both. A chef friend of mine, Sami Tamimi, whose recipe this is, taught me to soak the sliced onions in boiling water for a few minutes before using. This softens them slightly and, more significantly, takes away some of the sharpness. Be sure to dry the onions well before adding the seasonings.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

In this classic vegetable preparation, the cooking liquid is used to make the velvety sauce. The dish is normally served at room temperature, but it's equally good warm.

This recipe was created to accompany Onion and Bell Pepper Strata with Fresh Tomato Salsa . Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Joan Nathan's The Foods of Israel Today is full of intensely flavored recipes, such as this salad. Grab a copy now, while so many fresh vegetables are available.

Arugula's bold flavor and the texture of curly frisée team up in this simple salad.

We liked fleur de sel or Malden flaked sea salt best in this recipe, though other types work fine. If using coarse sea salt instead of flaked or fine, crush it lightly.

A composed salad that features all the bright and pretty colors of the season.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Serve as a relish with the meal, or offer as cocktail nibbles. Make these one or two days before the party.