Mint

Serve with: Warmed flatbread. Dessert: Vanilla pudding with sliced mango.

"The recipes here reflect my British roots, but not necessarily my family traditions," writes Mairi Morrison of London, England. "Although my mother is from Scotland and my father is from Northern Ireland, I grew up in Los Angeles, where our weeknight meals were typically American: spaghetti, tacos, and burgers. It wasn't until I moved to Europe that I became really interested in food. Here in London my social life is centered around the table. I really like this dish because it is typically British, and perfect for a rainy winter evening in London." This inventive, super-easy glaze is made by mixing fresh mint with purchased mango chutney and mint jelly.

This quick side dish goes well with fish, such as arctic char, or grilled chicken.

Soba noodles can be found in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

It's best to serve this lobster salad right after you make it, rather than preparing it in advance. If the salad stands for more than half an hour, pineapple enzymes will alter the texture of the lobster meat. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Fine bulgur might seem like a specialty ingredient, but it is actually in most supermarkets under the name Near East Taboule Wheat Salad Mix — just toss away the seasoning packet.

For a picnic, we love this soup chilled, but it's just as delicious served hot.

This golden curry cooks quickly, so the vegetables are just tender. A flourish of mint adds the final spark.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Serve this sauce with roasted meat, fish, or chicken. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 3 1/2 hr (includes freezing)

These powerfully seasoned chicken breasts grill up smoky and moist. Serve with minted iced tea and Asian beers. For dessert, offer mango sorbet with pineapple.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A quick vegetarian main-course salad.

Cool and refreshing yogurt enhanced with fresh mint, cilantro and basil tops this hearty curry-flavored soup.

This recipe was created to accompany <epirecipelink id="14062">Frozen Lemon Mousses</epirecipelink>. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.