Cheese
Greek Bread Salad with Grilled Shrimp
If you don’t groove on the shrimp, use 1 1/2 pounds of chicken tenders, 20 large sea scallops, or even 8 pieces of calamari, 2 per person, and grill in the shrimps’ place.
Chili Dog Bacon Cheeseburgers and Fiery Fries
Serve with veggie sticks or oil-and-vinegar–dressed slaw.
Burly-Man-Size Chicken–Cheddar Barbecued Burgers with Spicy Coleslaw
Serve with waffle-cut frozen fries, cooked to package directions, or fancy specialty chips.
Sliced Herb and Garlic Tagliata over Shaved Portobello, Celery, and Parmigiano-Reggiano Salad
Tagliata refers to Italian-style steaks that are cut thin and quickly cooked—all appealing to a 30-minute girl.
Chicken Cacciatore Stoup
Stoup is what I call a meal that serves up thicker than a soup yet thinner than a stew. This hearty hunter’s chicken stoup is a family favorite of ours, especially on chilly nights.