Vermouth
Steamed Clams with Cilantro and Red Pepper
Serve crusty bread and a chilled Pinot Grigio throughout the meal. Beer would be fun, too.
Tortelloni with Mushroom-Sage Sauce
Serve with: Tossed green salad. Dessert: Chocolate sorbet with biscotti.
Veal Scallops with Peperoncini and Scallions
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Salmon with Martini Sauce
Suzanne Rackley of San Rafael, California, writes: "My husband and I had a fabulous dinner at Cobalt in New Orleans. I had the salmon with Martini sauce, and it was great. I would love to impress my friends and family with a new way to serve our favorite fish."
Vegetable, Bean and Pasta Soup
This thick and comforting dish is delicious sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.