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For ease, use the peeled baby carrots sold in plastic bags in the produce section of most supermarkets.

This southern-style omelet would go nicely with sautéed plum tomatoes and warm corn bread. Dessert can be butter pecan ice cream drizzled with bourbon.

These pistachios make an unusual but addictive cocktail snack. The recipe was inspired by some versions we tried at Restaurant Sent Sov‭, in Saratoga, California.

Use any mixture of berries in this simple, quick compote. It tastes great with the <a>raspberry torte</a> and over ice cream or pound cake. Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 5 min

A taverna standard, saganaki (fried cheese slices) is named for the two-handled pan it's cooked in. Here, the cheese is melted to make a sauce for fish. Chef Costas Spiliades uses a medium-textured feta, such as Mt. Vikos or Dodoni brands, for this dish. He also uses a Greek Chardonnay, Katsaros, which is sold at some U.S. wine shops. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 30 min

Try these inside an omelet, with steak or on toast as a first course or snack.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

An easy herbed cream sauce accents sautéed chicken breasts.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The delicious sauce is also very nice with chicken and shellfish.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.