Bon Appétit

These easy-to-make vegetables are served at Chamberlain's Prime Chop House in Dallas, Texas.

Skillet cakes make from grains are popular at reatautants across the country. This recipe has a great do-ahead hint - the cakes can be prepared hours before they're cooked. And they are a good way to use leftover risotto.

The breadcrumbs crust, known as persillade in France, is excellent with lamb. This makes an elegant meal when served with new potatoes and green beans.

This crispy chicken is accented with ginger and sesame oil, and served with a simple dipping sauce of soy, cilantro, green onions and ginger. Wrap the chicken in foil, and store the sauce and slaw in plastic containers; be sure to add a cold pack or two to the picnic basket. Fill a thermos with limeade, or bring along a cooler of your favorite beers.

Here's a beautiful pie with a sweet-tart filling and a sensational crust.

This beautiful torte can be prepared three days before serving.

Apples are one of the culinary symbols of Normandy, and Camembert cheese is one of its great man-made products. There is a season for Camembert, too: In September and October, it is at its buttery, flavorful peak. Present this salad French style, after the main course. For dessert, pick up some pastries from the bakery.

By cutting back on butter and egg yolks and by using low fat milk, we've reduced the fat in this satisfying side dish without sacrificing the creaminess.

Complement the delicious soup with biscuits and a spinach and red bell pepper salad. Top it all off with some sliced sweetened plums spooned over vanilla ice cream.

A great partner for some good Champagne. Brown sugar and black pepper make the almonds sweet and spicy.

A delicious spread that would be perfectly at home with hot tea and warm scones on a winter's day.

Thai red chilies are used at Keo's, but a sliced jalapeño chili will work just as well.

In this easy dish, the sage is at its best, partnered with shallots.

Since this exotic dish has a very flavorful sauce, serve it with couscous or rice.