Green Bean
Smoked Ham, Barley, and Vegetable Soup
"Even in the spring it can be very chilly here in New England," saysMichelle M. Littlefield of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. "My mom and I like to prepare this soup on weekends — and our entire family loves to warm up with a bowl of it."
Seared Scallop Salad with Haricots Verts and Truffle Oil
This is lovely paired with Champagne.
Green Beans with Lemon
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 25 min
"Twice-Boiled" Vegetable Soup with White Beans
Ribollita
In leaner times, this hearty soup provided a delicious way for Tuscans to use their leftovers: Ribollita means "reboiled," and the soup was always eaten two days in a row. Plus, it was poured into the bowl over a slice of stale bread, which we recommend that you do, too. Begin making it two days ahead, and don't leave out the final drizzle of olive oil.
Indonesian Spiced Rice
Turmeric add color and chilies add heat to this superb side dish. Mound it in the middle of the Vegetable Stir-fry.
Ambila Chicken
(Braised Chicken with Chilies and Chinese Long Beans)
The intoxicating seasoning paste in this Eurasian stew may be used to flavor chicken, beef, lamb, or seafood.
Poached Halibut with Black Truffles and Purple-Potato and Crab Gratin
At the restaurant the chef garnishes this dish with fresh seasonal flowers, chervil, and chives.
Green Beans and Crisp Onion Rings
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Niçoise Orzo Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.