Endive

This recipe is an accompaniment for Cabrales Cheese Soufflés.

Gratins feature a crust of melted cheese and sometimes breadcrumbs. Serve with good bread and a salad for lunch or a light dinner.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe originally accompanied Goat Cheese Soufflé and Mixed Greens with Raspberry Vinaigrette .

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

To offset its bitterness, the endive is caramelized with sugar in this recipe.

Here's a nice salad for fall and winter; mustard and orange give the great-tasting dressing plenty of zip.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A lovely appetizer or lunch dish.

This simple and elegant starter is excellent with Sauvignon Blanc.

Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min

"For me, cooking has always been a way to wind down and relax," writes Mark Van Wye of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. "I'm a writer and I work from home, so depending on how busy things are, I can spend hours preparing a meal. But I also like to be ready to whip up dinner at the drop of a hat. The recipes here are just two of a handful of standbys I rely on when last-minute company is coming or a deadline has kept me out of the kitchen." This sophisticated starter would lend an elegant touch to any special meal.