Red 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.
Tomato, Cucumber and Guacamole Sandwiches
These easy-to-make meatless sandwiches are nice for a picnic. Wrap them in plastic, and transport them in a cooler.
Lima Bean Paella
We've based this carbohydrate-rich, one-dish supper on the classic Spanish paella, mixing the lima beans (which stand in for the traditional rice) with tomatoes, chicken and a bit of ham.
Cooked Carrot Salad with Toasted Cumin Dressing
Carrots, red onion, cilantro, Kalamata olives and a fragrant cumin dressing make a lovely summertime salad.
Red Onion Crostini
Red onions, sweetest in the summer, are caramelized and combined with pancetta to top toasted country-style bread for a sensational starter.
Cucumber Salad with Pineapple and Jalapeño
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires addtional sitting time.
Serve this salad as a fiery first course for an Asian-style entrée such as a stir-fry, or use it as a side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Layered Rice Salad with Red and Green Salsas
You'll need a big glass bowl or a trifle dish to show off the salad to its best advantage. An accompaniment to Chicken Chili Verde .
Tucson Black and White Bean Salsa
Great with tortilla chips as a dip. Or try it as a vegetarian filling for burritos adding grated Monterey Jack cheese, too.
Sauteed Kale
If you're planning to use the leftovers to make the fried rice with pork and kale , reserve 3/4 cup of this sautéed kale.