Onion
Cream Cheese Spread with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prepare this one day ahead to allow the flavors to blend.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Linguine and Clams in Ginger-Soy Broth
The juices from the clams combine with spicy Asian flavors to make a great pasta sauce.
Tomato, Mint, and Red Onion Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Roast Loin of Pork with Apple-Onion Chutney
Broccoli tossed with buttered breadcrumbs makes a nice addition to the menu. Pour a Sauvignon Blanc and a French sparkling cider.
Chilled Curried Carrot Soup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Cauliflower Caraway Potato Soup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Veal Meatballs and Baby Carrots in Dilled Cream Sauce
Although the most authentic Swedish meatballs are not sauced, this creamy dill-and mustard-spiked dish is nevertheless hearty, comforting and flavored with ingredients popular in Swedish cooking. The meatballs are served over caraway noodles to capture every drop of the delectable sauce. Uncork a Chardonnay to go with the meal.
Rice Pilaf with Peas and Pine Nuts
A versatile side dish that goes well with chicken, fish or pork. The recipe doubles or triples easily to feed a family, guests, or to freeze for use another time.
Spinach with Sour Cream and Toasted Pine Nuts
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Spinach Risotto
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
If you have Arborio rice on hand, use it in place of long-grained rice.
Mushrooms Stroganoff
The low-fat mushroom ragout can also be served over toast points or as a side dish.
Pirozhki
(Russian Potato-and-Cabbage Turnovers)
Grilled Vegetable Tostadas with Two Salsas
Top these tostadas with guacamole.
Southern California Crepes
(Spicy Chicken Crêpes)