Radicchio

If you've never tried roasted cauliflower before, this dish will be a revelation.

At the Fifth Floor, this is prepared with quail. Game hens make an easy-to-find substitute.

Arborio is a short-grain Italian rice that is one of four varieties typically used for risotto in Italy-the other three are Baldo, Carnaroli and Vialone Nano. Arborio can be found at Italian markets here, and is becoming increasingly available at supermarkets.

A suitably named pasta salad that's loaded with flavorful ingredients. Try it with grilled veal chops or Cornish game hens.

Radicchio di Treviso has long, narrow, pink-to-red leaves that are similar in taste to Belgian endive. It can be found in specialty food markets.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The tender greens in this salad are a wonderful foil for blue cheeses.

The vinaigrette for this salad benefits from standing for 1 hour to let the flavors of the thyme and garlic develop.

Sophisticated and satisfying, this can be offered as a vegetarian main course or as a hearty side dish.

This reduced-fat version hits all the flavor notes of the original Caeser.

Eating your spinach (and radicchio) has never been more pleasant.

Tarragon brings its distinctive flavor to this salad. Serve it alongside the strata.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Using purchased pesto sauce makes this recipe a snap. For best flavor, marinate the lamb overnight.

This sprightly first course is a cinch to put together.