Saute

Most people are familiar with confit duck legs, but the French confit the gizzards, too. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Nice with chicken.

Broccoli rabe, which is also called rapini, is a slightly bitter green with tiny, broccoli-like florets. It's available in specialty markets and most supermarkets.

Brandied peaches and spiced crabapples can be found in the specialty foods section of most supermarkets. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serve this entrée with crusty bread to help catch all the juices, and pour a light Italian white wine, such as Pinot Grigio. For dessert, spoon minted fresh berries atop vanilla frozen yogurt.

This simple sauté is a perfect complement to roast chicken, pork or duck.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

It's important to use large lettuce leaves (about 6 inches) for this salad, so you may need to buy 2 heads of lettuce in order to get 6 good leaves. Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Linguine with Walnut Sauce The texture of mixed nuts and bread crumbs makes this an ethereal pasta. When the noodles are cooked and then dressed just right, they taste great even at room temperature.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Cooking the curry powder over low heat for a short time eliminates any raw taste and sweetens the spice.

For a pretty decorative touch, snip a V at one end of each snow pea.

Add eggs and fruit for a nice menu.