No-Cook

A flavorful accompaniment for roast pork, chicken, burgers, or grilled shrimp.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe originally accompanied Strawberry Basket Cake .

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Chick-Pea Dip with Parsley and Pine Nuts)

Outstanding in flavor and freshness, these marinated vegetables are unlike anything you'll find in a jar or deli case. But do make a trip to your local Italian delicatessen for sliced assorted cold cuts and crusty bread to go with the vegetables. It all adds up to an impressive no-hassle starter.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe originally accompanied Lemon-Almond Buttermilk Loaf with Balsamic Strawberries .

The star of this dish is skordalia, a garlicky dip that is the Greek version of aioli.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Cranberries are cultivated in Canada, and tradition there calls for hosts to make a punch for Christmas guests. Here, the crop and the custom merge in a delightful champagne cocktail, which takes a French turn with the addition of crème de cassis.

To make this recipe even easier, prepare the toast points two hours ahead and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Fish Cakes with Caper-Parsley Sauce This versatile sauce, which can be made one day ahead, also complements roast beef, hard-boiled eggs or potato salad.