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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. The cuisine of Goa, a former Portuguese colony, is an exuberant amalgam of Portugal and India. Liberal use of Portuguese vinegar, along with hot chiles (an import from the New World) and spices, produces the scarlet-hued vindaloo curries typical of this state. The following outstanding Goan seafood curry — a milder variation of vindaloo, and with lime juice replacing the vinegar — features clams steamed with sautéed onion, spices, and fresh coconut milk. They are then tossed with grated coconut, cilantro, and a squirt of lime juice and are generally accompanied by a pao, a soft, warm roll (another Portuguese contribution) for sopping up the juices. This dish is equally good with mussels or oysters.

Perfect with mashed potatoes.

Jack's in San Francisco offers this nice, old-fashioned salad.

Although we prefer the taste and texture of sheep's-milk ricotta, this recipe can be made using (whole-milk) cow's-milk ricotta, which should first be drained overnight in a cheesecloth-lined sieve set over a bowl. The grapevine leaves make for a beautiful presentation, but, because they haven't been softened in water, they should not be eaten.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Table salt works fine here, but teaming sea salt with fleur de sel adds a refined touch.

A lovely side dish with big flavors‑and only a single teaspoon of oil.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A satisfying meatless main course.

A colorful, delicious dish from Lantana's Restaurant, Grand Cayman, West Indies.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Add canned white tuna (packed in water) for a delicious main course. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A little bit of feta cheese goes a long way in the tangy marinade for this dish.