Warning: when you combine two beloved favorite dishes in one, food disappears faster than you can serve it. Be sure to make more than you think you’ll need…

The vegetables may be pickled ahead and kept in a closed container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Be sure to set a few aside to add to sandwiches during the week.

It looks especially nice to leave the stems on when you halve the baby peppers. Other greens may be used in place of the spinach; just be sure to cook them until they are tender.

Cumin-kissed meatballs served with a triple-pepper sauce brings the sunny Mediterranean to your party. Sauce and meatballs can be made ahead and refrigerated—just rewarm before serving.

Make these ahead for your next gathering: prepare the filling and keep it in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Cook the mushroom caps the day of your party and fill them in the afternoon.

All the great flavor of a pastrami sandwich, deconstructed into a salad –fuggetaboutit!

Delicate butter lettuce leaves are tossed with fresh herbs and a light lemon juice and olive oil dressing. Flavorful, simple, delicious.

Believe it or not, slightly less fresh eggs are easier to peel—and will taste every bit as good!

These addictive sweet, spicy and smoky wings are a cinch to make, but be warned: they will disappear as quickly as you put them out, so make more than you think you need!