Lemon

This dressing, which I created for my Rustic Chicken Salad, will enliven any salad. Keep whisking while you drizzle in the oil—the vinaigrette will emulsify (thicken).

Serve these atop rice, and offer cherry tomatoes tossed with ranch dressing on the side. Purchased peach tarts wrap it up.

A typical Israeli breakfast selection would include this salad (either already prepared or with the vegetables available), the pita bread, and Za'atar along with fresh goat's — or cow's — milk cheeses, yogurt, hummus, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and avocados (in season).

Bake this at least a day before serving.

This recipe was created to accompany Strawberry Rhubarb Napoleons. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

These homemade sushi rolls are filled with avocado and crab.

Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 10 min

This recipe originally accompanied Poppy-Seed Angel Food Cakes with Lemon Syrup .

We've called for live lobsters in this recipe, but, to save time, you could use 1 pound (about 3 cups) cooked lobster meat from your fish market.

The lemon juice gives these potatoes an appealing fresh taste.

The butter is also delicious over scallops. Serve the dish with steamed rice.