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Fresh herbs give these sauces bright flavors. Use them to top grilled meats or steamed vegetables. They also make fantastic sandwich spreads.

Vinaigrette is usually considered a salad dressing, but it also makes a fine sauce for vegetables, such as steamed green beans and boiled potatoes, and main dishes, such as broiled chicken or fish.

The easiest way to core a pineapple is to quarter it and then slice off the tip of each wedge, as illustrated below.

This no-fuss dessert lives up to its name—there’s no cooking involved other than boiling water.