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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

If you make this recipe with fresh peas, keep in mind that it will take about 30 minutes to shell them.

A colorful combination of oranges, berries and kiwis teams up with crunchy biscotti for a delicious and wholesome finale.

This salad is a cook's dream because it must be made the day before serving. If you would rather eat it on the same day it is made, cook the cracked wheat in boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then drain through a fine sieve. Proceed with the recipe, but serve immediately without refrigerating.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Gently drain the liquid from the top of the yogurt before combining with other ingredients so that the flavors are not diluted.

For this traditional Asian fondue, raw strips of chicken are cooked quickly at the table in a pot of boiling broth. Guests then place the cooked chicken strips on lettuce leaves, add noodles and whatever garnishes they choose, roll up the leaves and complete the packages with a bit of the Sweet-and-Spicy Dipping Sauce. When all of the chicken has been eaten, divide the remaining broth among the guests.

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 40 min

Once the soup is processed, the addition of extra yogurt adds a creamy texture. The diced cucumber and radishes add a crunchy texture. If hothouse cucumbers are not available, substitute the firm garden variety and double the amount called for. Peel cucumbers and halve lengthwise, then seed.

A nice accompaniment to grilled sea bass, scallops or shrimp.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A nice side dish for a casual picnic or for a fancier meal with grilled chicken or seafood.

Skordalia is often made with mashed potatoes or bread soaked in water, but we feel the yogurt gives it more flavor. Skordalia is also good with grilled fish or chicken breasts.