Vegan

Refreshing and absolutely delicious. Mix up this treat in the morning, and it will be frozen in time to help beat the heat by the early afternoon.

Harira Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 12 1/2 hr

A nice side dish for a casual picnic or for a fancier meal with grilled chicken or seafood.

This dough is part of the recipe for Robiola and Truffle Pizza .

Stir some chopped fresh mint into yogurt for a cool topping on sliced tomato and cucumber salad, with warm pita bread alongside. Pistachio ice cream on sweetened orange segments is perfect afterward.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Store-bought seasoned salt can also be used in the following recipe. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

This unusual salsa calls for canned or bottled nopalitos, the stems of the prickly pear cactus. Available in the Mexican section of many supermarkets, they're sometimes labeled natural tender cactus. If you cannot find nopalitos at your local market, simply substitute cooked green beans. Use this tasty salsa as you would any other--with meats, chips and tacos.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Even better over rice. Top it with sour cream and grated cheddar cheese.

Artichoke hearts and hearts of palm combine in an elegant salad.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A lovely side dish with big flavors‑and only a single teaspoon of oil.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Also nice over vanilla frozen yogurt.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.