Herbs & Spices

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

These lightly baked tomatoes are served with brunch at Sarabeth's restaurant in New York.

The recipe yields two Texas-size portions or four servings for smaller appetites.

A main-dish salad that's perfect for a casual summer dinner. Using purchased roasted chicken or leftover cooked chicken makes it even easier.

A quick yet elegant pasta dish.

Honey, brandy and spices enhance purchased marmalade for an easy-to-make gift.

An impressive centerpiece dish. This looks beautiful when surrounded with sautéed baby vegetables. Start marinating the meat one day ahead. Serve homemade or purchased horseradish alongside.

Rice pilaf and sautéd Swiss chard would be nice accompaniments, and some sweetened strawberries spooned over pound cake would make a good dessert.

There's an extra hit of flavor from crystallized ginger in this scrumptious layer cake.

Serve the Chunky Tomato and Black Olive Salad and some white wine with this crisp-crusted pizza. A nice ending would be coffee gelato-or regular coffee ice cream-and chocolate biscotti.

This recipe was created to accompany Grilled Chicken with Peach and Apple Salsa.

Look for rice vinegar in the Asian foods section of your market.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.