Rosemary

An accompaniment to Provencal Chicken Breasts. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A tangy, refreshing take on summer's classic back-yard side dish.

Here's a unique and delicious accompaniment to grilled lamb, chicken or fish.

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

Red Wine-Braised Beef Tenderloin with Red Pepper and Rosemary

(with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola Cheese)

These easy lamb chops are just right for a quick dinner. Pair them up with the mashed potatoes and some boiled green beans. Pour a full-bodied Merlot or Pinot Noir.

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 20 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

If you've got a rosemary bush in your garden, now's the time to use it to make skewers. Or, to keep things simple, just use bamboo skewers (you'll need 60)—the kebabs will still look great.

Lombo di Maiale Ripieno di Mortadella con Patate Arrosto This dish was inspired by a truffled mortadella we tasted in Rome. Good-quality mortadella can be found at butcher shops, at Italian markets, and even in the deli section of many supermarkets. Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 35 min

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This jelly is a delicious alternative to the traditional mint jelly served as an accompaniment to roasted meats such as lamb or turkey.

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

In 1997, my Tra Vigne crew and I cooked for a week at the Mandarin-Oriental in Bangkok, Thailand. The hotel's chef wouldn't let me leave without giving him this recipe. It will look familiar to everyone, but wait until you taste it.

The perfect accompaniment to grilled fish, chicken or meat. Try cooked bell peppers, mushrooms and onions over the coals, too.

The extra marinade keeps up to three weeks in the refrigerator and is delicious used with chicken, lamb or beef, too.