30 Minutes or Less

One of my favorite meals was made by finding some leftover meat or fish and some cooked rice, and tossing them in a skillet with whatever caught our fancy. When you're good and hungry, a mixed-up quick meal tastes every bit as good as any long pot [long-cooked dish]. And you don't have to wait.

The cilantro lime topping in this recipe is a Southeast Asian variation on the classic Italian gremolata, which is made with parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 20 min

Spicy and sweet, this unusual salad would be ideal with grilled chicken or fish.

A twist on old-fashioned garlic bread.

Miso is a combination of soybeans and rice (or another grain) that produces a thick, salty and flavorful paste. Here, it replaces mayonnaise or mustard as a spread for grilled cheese sandwiches.

This easy side dish would be great with the pork chops, the stuffed mushrooms, or the sirloin tip steaks. .

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Orange juice adds zip to the dressing.

Originally from Catalonia, a region in northern Spain that surrounds the city of Barcelona, this appetizer is now found all over the country. If not serving immediately, pass the toppings on the side so that the bread doesn't get soggy.

A sophisticated, do-ahead hors d'oeuvre.

For a pretty decorative touch, snip a V at one end of each snow pea.