Onion

The small white onions called cipolline are exceptionally sweet.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Rather than frying many batches of small latkes on the stove, you can prepare two large ones that are browned in the oven, then cut into wedges. Offer the Three-Apple Applesauce alongside.

This dip would be good served before the Vegetable and Bean Chili or any kind of beef dish. In fact, it's compatible with almost any main course that doesn't contain cheese. Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 5 min

This Basque specialty consists of scrambled eggs garnished with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and a slice of ham. The same Basquaise garnish may be prepared in advance and used for chicken and fish. Chez Gladines serves its pipérade with patates sautées — potatoes pan-fried in duck fat and seasoned with garlic and parsley.

This recipe was given to me by one of my favorite farmers at my local market in Louviers, Normandy.

Thanks to purchased frozen dough, this bread is a snap to make. Serve it with soups, salads and pastas.

The following recipe was inspired by pissaladière, the Niçoise tart that features a similar topping.

Cooking the curry powder over low heat for a short time eliminates any raw taste and sweetens the spice.

Lowcountry cooking is full of ideas that seem foreign to outsiders. This sweet and spicy chutney is the perfect foil for salty country ham. Ground together, the two form a paste for memorable appetizers.

Add eggs and fruit for a nice menu.

(Salt Cod Fritters)

In this recipe, tortillas are a supermarket stand-in for mandarin pancakes. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 35 min

This recipe was created to accompany Garlic Dijon Skirt Steak. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Healthy bonus: Vitamin C and beta-carotene from the squash