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Roasted Shallot and Tarragon Pesto
This condiment can be tossed with asparagus and potatoes for an easy salad, dolloped onto scrambled eggs, or spread on bruschetta.
Chilled Minted Cucumber Honeydew Soup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.
Potage Saint-Germain
(Fresh Pea Soup)
Cauliflower Soup with Toasted Cumin and Lime
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Spicy Tomato Sauce
Companion recipe to Spaghetti with Lobster and Mussels .
Wild Mushroom Soup
Adding potatoes to the puree reduces the amount of cream needed to give this soup its thick, creamy texture.
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Gazpacho Salsa
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Butternut Squash Soup with Cider Cream
Apples and apple cider lend a pleasant sweetness to this beautiful soup.
White Bean Spread Rippee
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Escarole, Spinach, and Red Onion Salad with Anchovy Garlic Dressing
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Carrot and Beet Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Carrot Soup
Root vegetables are a staple of Irish cooking. They often show up in soups, such as this one from The Courtyard in Schull, Ireland.
Potato, Bacon, and Gruyère Soup
The following chunky potato soup was inspired by a smooth version that one of our food editors enjoyed at The Bernerhof Inn in Glen, New Hampshire.
Watermelon Popsicles
Popsicle molds are sold at some drugstores and department stores.