Zucchini

In this rendition of a classic antipasto, fresh herbs infuse the olive oil marinades, which double as dressings.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The recipe calls for purchased roasted chicken, which eliminates a step.

Bonnie Wilkens Metully of Cincinnati, Ohio, writes: "As much as my husband and I love to go out to eat, it's just more fun, intimate, and cozy to cook and entertain at home. I've taught a lot of our friends just how easy it is to prepare restaurant-quality dishes themselves. Who taught me? My older sister, who's a professional chef. She showed me the importance of getting everything prepped beforehand and seeking out the freshest ingredients." This terrific dish also works well as an appetizer if it's cut into bite-size pieces.

Navain d'Agneau Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 2 hr

Fay Felicitas, San Jose, Calif.
If you don't have margarine, 2 to 3 additional tablespoons of olive oil will do, as the sausages release some fat. Two ounces of cheese is a small amount, but that's all you'll need to tie the dish together.

This recipe works best with thin-skinned lemons because the slices, having less pith, will not be as bitter.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. May require additional sitting time.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

An easy side dish that goes great with Peppered Beef slices with Green Onions and Radishes .

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Threads of rosy-tipped snow crabmeat look pretty atop this jade green soup, but you may want to splurge on jumbo lump crabmeat. This is also delicious hot.