Dill

The secret to the crisp coating in this recipe? Crushed potato chips.

One way to cut down on holiday oven gridlock is to choose a side dish that can be made on top of the stove, like this one.

"While driving along the California coast, we stopped at River's End, in Jenner," say Susan and Malcolm Duncan of Waco, Texas. "The fennel slaw was addictive, and we're not even fennel people. Do you think you could get the recipe?"

Serve this entrée with steamed white rice and warm pita rounds.

Chlodnik Polish cooks serve this soup (pronounced "hu-WOHD-neek") as a cooling first course for summer meals. It's a delicious alternative to gazpacho.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Purchased phyllo pastry is used here instead of a regular pie crust for quick and easy assembly. This tart is best when served at room temperature.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Dill and arugula complement this lovely salad.

The colorful salad makes a delightful first course, or it can be enjoyed as a side dish with grilled London broil.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

This easy—to—make soup is a terrific Saturday lunch, especially when accompanied by crusty bread, a salad and beer or apple cider. If you're serving people who don't like spicy foods, eliminate the cayenne pepper.

In this classic vegetable preparation, the cooking liquid is used to make the velvety sauce. The dish is normally served at room temperature, but it's equally good warm.