Parade

You can slice and dice the ingredients for these no-cook pizzas in advance, but serve them right after assembly so the flatbreads don't get soggy.

Chilies, lime juice and mint enhance the flavor of our Thai Summer Rolls .

Rice paper is available in the Asian-foods section of many supermarkets.

The trick to this tasty combo is slicing the tomatoes ultra-thin. For added ease, buy presliced salmon at the supermarket.

Pulse the food processor on and off a few times to give this spread the right texture.

Be sure to drain and rinse the chickpeas well before using.

Use beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes for this dish. Serve with crusty bread and a chilled Pinot Grigio or a Provençal-style rosé.

Eat this hearty chili as is or over rice.

To dress this salad, choose your favorite red-wine or lemon vinaigrette.

Cooking the curry powder with the vegetables mellows its flavor.

A diced confetti-style hash is a great way to use leftover meat and vegetables.

Be sure to cook the beef just to rare or medium-rare. This way, the meat won't overcook or dry out when you use the leftovers in the other recipes.

Broiling the tomatoes adds rich flavor to the sandwich. This recipe can easily be cut in half. For convenience, use your favorite tomato sauce.

Broiling the tomatoes adds rich flavor to the sandwich.

Be sure to drain the salad before adding to the sandwich.

If you don't have apple brandy, simply substitute apple cider. In addition to the crystallized ginger, the cinnamon sugar sprinkled on the crust adds a lovely essence. To serve this very special pie, I suggest topping each slice with a bit of cheddar cheese.

Here's a tasty crust for a number of pies. Like any butter crust, chill the dough well before rolling out, or it will be difficult to work.

Add the green beans to the salad just before serving so they do not discolor.

This is the best ever use for your microwave! The sweet-sour flavor complements Daniel Boulud's Short Ribs.