Cooked in the manner favored in a small town north of Rome, the pasta in this classic dish is a thin, hollow tube in the shape of a drinking straw. You may find it labeled bucatini, perciatelli, or (in a thinner version) perciatellini.

Served with Carrot-Cumin Slaw or potato salad, this chicken dinner is perfect picnic fare. Leftover chicken makes a great lunch the next day.

Thyme and sage give this sauce savory flavor, to complement the tartness of the cranberries. Loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C, cranberries are believed to help boost the immune system.

Capture the sweetness of fresh corn in this three ingredient soup. Freeze portions for up to six months, then heat them straight from the freezer.

Serve this grilled dinner family-style on a big platter, and let everyone help themselves. You can marinate the chicken up to 30 minutes, if desired.

Note: The vinaigrette and this dish can be made with rosemary instead of thyme, and orange zest instead of lemon.