Parsley

Healthy bonus: Vitamin C and beta-carotene from the squash

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This recipe was created to accompany Wheat Berry and Barley Salad with Smoked Mozzarella.

Cover the potatoes in plenty of dressing. Save extra, as the potatoes absorb it quickly and may need a retoss.

Serve this sophisticated entrée on a bed of spinach linguine that has been tossed with sautéed strips of red and yellow bell peppers.

This Argentinian sauce is served with both grilled meats and fish. Its spice and herbal flavors go well with the smokiness imparted by the grill, and the vinegar’s bite cuts through the richness of steak. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Pesto is, of course, a great sauce for pasta, and this topping is also good on steamed vegetables and grilled meats. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Sliced raw fennel, roasted baby artichokes, and bright green edamame make one fabulous, Italian-inspired salad.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes of less.

This recipe was created to accompany Grilled Swedish Meatball Kebabs Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

Active time: 1 1/2 hr Start to finish: 18 hr (includes chilling)

This salad makes a lovely side dish at summer barbecues.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This vinegary dressing reflects the tastes and traditions of the sizable German population in the Midwest.