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    Cold Cucumber and Watercress Soup

    Cold Cucumber and Watercress Soup

    This classic French soup gets its body from the silkiness of the pured cucumbers and its kick from the peppery watercress. This soup becomes more flavorful as time passes, so don’t hesitate to make it 24 to 48 hours in advance. SERVES 4 TO 6 AS A FIRST COURSE 2...
    Chilled Summer Borscht

    Chilled Summer Borscht

    There seem to be as many versions of borscht as there are species of plants. I like cold borscht to be smooth and spicy and topped with sour cream. My husband looks forward to this soup each summer, and so in our house this recipe serves only two! SERVES 6 AS A FIRST...
    Cauliflower and Pasta Soup

    Cauliflower and Pasta Soup

    A thick, rich soup that doesn’t demand much time to prepare. This soup is an exception to the soup rule in that it should not be prepared well in advance because the cauliflower and macaroni risk being overcooked and becoming mushy. Serve with a good whole-grain...
    Curried Rice Salad with Apples and Cashews

    Curried Rice Salad with Apples and Cashews

    This is a stunning, beautifully colored salad served on contrasting spinach leaves and topped with toasted coconut. It would make a wonderful luncheon, dinner, or buffet dish. SERVES 4 1ВЅ cups brown rice, cooked and well chilled (about 4 cups cooked) в…“ cup raisins...
    New Potato and Dill Salad

    New Potato and Dill Salad

    New potatoes are not a variety of potato but are any tiny, waxy potatoes that have been freshly dug. I prefer red-skinned for this salad because of their decorative color, although you could substitute any round white boiling potato with successful results. SERVES 6 3...