Zucchini

Here's a new take on calabacitas, a traditional Mexican side dish with zucchini, onions and peppers.

Pretty and delicious, this pasta has plenty of vegetables, lots of snap and crunch, and a terrific Asian-style peanut sauce.

An easy side dish that goes great with Peppered Beef slices with Green Onions and Radishes .

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 25 min

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional sitting time.

A marinade of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, herbs and spices perks up the grilled chicken and vegetables in this dish. It's all served with wild rice.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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

Top these tostadas with guacamole.

For this osso buco we've substituted lamb shanks for the more traditional veal. We've also borrowed from the Greeks, adding avgolemono, a bright-tasting sauce of eggs, lemon juice, and broth.

Wilt the vegetables over low heat, stirring often so they do not burn.

Zucchini and dill add a fresh twist to the classic, which is a winner served with other summer classics, like sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers and barbecued chicken.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 45 min