Leafy Greens

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Seared beef tenderloin with Mustard-Horseradish sauce. Guests place the beef atop baguette slices to make miniature open-face sandwiches.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

We thought of this dish as a main course for lunch, but it would also be great for dinner, particularly with grilled steak. (Serves four as a starter or side dish.)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A great brunch treat.

This dish is named after the copper Portuguese cooking vessel, the cataplana, in which it is traditionally cooked.

In Chinese culture, noodles symbolize longevity and are often served at New Year celebrations and traditionally left very long.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This version of the French classic has only raw vegetables.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A stylish dinner party dish with a bonus: Much of the prep work can be done a day ahead. At the store, have the butcher bone and trim all of the fat and membrane from a 4 3/4-pound center-cut veal rib roast, resulting in a 3-pound oblong boneless veal loin.