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melon wedges wrapped in prosciutto make a lovely first course; the garlic mashed potatoes, baked tomato halves topped with Parmesan, and an Italian Chardonnay are perfect with the fish. Offer an arugula salad after the main course, and fresh strawberries in grappa with lemon sorbet and biscotti for dessert.

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Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 25 min
These vegetables would complement not only lamb chops but roast chicken as well.

Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS
1 fennel bulb (sometimes called anise; about 1 lb)

2 carrots, halved crosswise

1 tablespoon olive [...]

These mushrooms make a wonderful side dish for just about anything.Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Serves 2.

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons olive oil

10 oz mushrooms,quartered

1 tablespoon unsalted [...]

“Because I love to cook, I’ll use any excuse to make dinner for my family or friends. Most of the recipes I concoct are partly based on how the ingredients look—presentation is very important to me,” Dave Purdy of Hopewell, New Jersey. “Here, I combined celery root with Swiss chard because the colors and textures [...]

This warming and satisfying winter soup is a delicious starter, and the vegetables add color and sweetness.

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS
1/3cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce)*
3cups hot water2cups vegetable stock or canned vegetable broth
2 1/4cups peeled [...]