5 Ingredients or Fewer

Tradition dictates that these Florentine-style steaks be cooked over a grate in a fireplace, but this recipe translates very well to an American-style outdoor grill. Use a vegetable peeler to cut thin strips from a wedge of Parmesan to make the cheese shavings. What to drink: Chianti Classico.

Tarragon and mustard may be a classic French combination, but this menu is all American. A domestic Chardonnay, light beer, or fresh lemonade are perfect partners.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Apple Pie .

This rich red nectar may be eaten hot or cold. I serve it in a demitasse or other small cup. Scrub the beets well before cooking. Taste as you prepare the soup, because getting the right balance of sweet and sour is important.

To get you in the mood for summer we are grilling these pizzas, but if you aren't able to grill, you can cook them indoors in a grill pan instead.

Fresh corn from a farmers' market or a grower's farmstand will taste the sweetest.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This American variation of a Chinese stir-fry—combined with a loaf of crusty bread—is a meal in itself.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.