Salad recipes

Ham mousse with peaches, a savory baked custard of ground ham, eggs, cream, Dijon mustard, and port wine, unmolded and garnished with fresh peaches, pickled watermelon rind, and almonds.

Microwave broccoli mushroom scallop topped with sharp cheddar and paprika. A retro side dish on the table in 30 minutes.

Classic creamy succotash made in the microwave with buttery lima beans, sweet corn, pimentos, and half-and-half. A quick, no-fuss American side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Cold spicy soba noodles tossed in a creamy tahini, sesame oil, and chili dressing with reduced soy sauce, brown sugar, and balsamic. The Japanese-style cold noodle bowl ready in 40 minutes.

Hot curried broccoli slaw stir-fried with orange juice, maple syrup, and toasted curry powder. A tangy, sweet, tender-crisp side dish served over rice in just 30 minutes.

Buttery garlic mushroom appetizer simmered low and slow with Italian dressing mix. Three ingredients, toothpick-ready, and they vanish off the platter in minutes.

Sautéed chicken breast coated in orange juice and flour, then simmered with balsamic vinegar, colorful peppers, and mushrooms over wagon wheel pasta. A 50-minute dinner for two with a tangy, rich pan sauce.

Creamy braunschweiger spread shaped into a ball and frosted with cream cheese. Tangy sweet pickles and onion cut through the rich liverwurst. A retro Midwestern appetizer that belongs on every party table.

Homemade choux puff appetizers with three filling options: corned beef with sour cream, deviled ham with cream cheese, and spinach with water chestnuts. Classic party bites from scratch.

Thai green papaya salad (som tum) with grated unripe papaya, green beans, cherry tomatoes, and peanuts in a spicy soy-chili-lemon dressing. Served with raw cabbage leaves for scooping.

Bob's crab stuffed mushrooms marinate whole caps in Italian dressing before filling with lump crab, fresh breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, mayo, and lemon. Easy seafood appetizer ready in an hour.

Ranch oyster cracker snack mix tossed in warm oil with ranch dressing mix, dill weed, and garlic powder. An addictive, five-ingredient party snack ready in minutes.

Oven-baked potato chips made with just two ingredients: a russet potato and low-fat Italian dressing. Thin slices baked at high heat until crispy and golden, with a fraction of the fat of fried chips.

Marinated shrimp kabobs with picante sauce and Italian dressing, threaded with broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes. A make-ahead cocktail appetizer with three-color visual punch.

Chicken royale wraps pounded chicken breasts around walnut-crusted Boursin and spinach, then bakes them in a raspberry-wine reduction. An impressive stuffed chicken dinner that comes together in 40 minutes.

Baked artichoke hearts au gratin with just four ingredients: canned artichokes in Italian dressing, melty mozzarella, and a crunchy french fried onion topping. A fast, cheesy appetizer or side.