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Irish chefs are gifted at making something special out of the simplest ingredients. This pretty side dish is a good example.

Carrots, red onion, cilantro, Kalamata olives and a fragrant cumin dressing make a lovely summertime salad.

If you're in a last-minute rush for dessert, use purchased sorbet.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This syrup can be used for sweetening alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, or for adding to fruit sauces to serve with desserts. [Use this syrup when making Strawberries & Cream Frappé.]

Serve this warm or at room temperature.

This dish is a wonderful accompaniment to grilled, steamed, or stir-fried seafood. Topped with diced steamed sweet potato or winter squash, it makes a satisfying light meal on its own.

The brittle is a great gift on its own.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional sitting time.

Start with vegetable sticks and dip from the supermarket. Warm tortillas and a plate of sliced red onion, orange and avocado are nice sides. To end, sprinkle rum and brown sugar over fresh pineapple chunks. Look for the coconut milk in the Asian foods section of the grocery store.

This recipe can be made in 45 minutes or less.

Serve the dressing on shrimp salad, chicken salad or mixed greens; add diced jicama and fresh cilantro leaves to the salad for even more flavor.

There's plenty of zing in this refreshing summer salad, which also features red onion and peppery watercress.