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This is a good vinaigrette for a simple green salad. Use extra-virgin olive oil if you prefer a fruitier flavor.

We like to serve grilled fish over a coulis made by pureeing half the salsa until smooth and adding olive oil until the mixture is the desired consistency.

This goes remarkably well with steak.

Serve with grilled shrimp, fish, or pork.

You can make this garlic mayonnaise with a mortar and pestle or a food processor—we’ve provided directions for each method. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

This recipe was inspired by the tableside version prepared at Rosa Mexicano in New York City. To ripen hard avocados, leave them in a closed paper bag at room temperature for a few days.

Toss this mix with 2 pounds potatoes before grilling. Once they have finished cooking, sprinkle the potatoes with fresh lime juice, if desired. See page 389 for grilling instructions.

Dry rubs add intense flavor to chicken, pork, and beef. Apply the rub at least 1 hour and up to 3 days before cooking.

If yellow zucchini are unavailable, you can use all green zucchini to make this pie.

Use a mandoline or a very sharp knife to cut the celery and zucchini.

Quickly grill ramps to make the most of their wild, earthy flavor.

The grainy mustard and bacon dressing is best when made and served immediately. The artichokes, however, can be prepared in advance.