Brunch

Forget the usual chopped liver. This rustic appetizer is an Italian treat. Spiedini are skewers of any combination of foods — bread, cheeses, meatballs, fish — that can be grilled or roasted.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This Basque specialty consists of scrambled eggs garnished with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and a slice of ham. The same Basquaise garnish may be prepared in advance and used for chicken and fish. Chez Gladines serves its pipérade with patates sautées — potatoes pan-fried in duck fat and seasoned with garlic and parsley.

If you enjoy spicy food, pass some hot pepper sauce to sprinkle on top of this light, soufflé-like omelet.

This dessert is a trompe l'oeil, resembling the peel, rind, and flesh of a cantaloupe.

Wisconsin cheddar stars in these flavorful and easy-to-make biscuits.

Add eggs and fruit for a nice menu.

(Tomato Cheddar Sauce on Toast) This rendition of Welsh rabbit, popular in early New England, was probably brought to America from Cheshire. Because the recipe substitutes tomatoes for the beer often used, it was considered suitable for children and invalids. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 40 min

Sausage and Potato Mini-Turnovers The dough for these little turnovers may be pressed either by hand or with a tortilla press.

Spooning this conserve over yogurt makes a light, sweet summer dessert.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Serve this with steamed baby carrots, coleslaw and pickled cucumbers.