Entree salads are a great choice for a casual meal; they're entree and side dish in one. These recipes are quintessential Provencal creations. Enjoyed year-round, they're delicious; enjoyed in the fresh air, they're sublime.

• Citrus Chicken Salad Recipe
• Grilled Seafood Nicoise Recipe
• Tuna Nicoise Recipe

A great majority of the population in the United States will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs - frankfurters - for Memorial Day this weekend. Here are some fantastic French salad recipes to add some panache to your picnic. These salad recipes are very simple and quick to put together. Make them a few hours in advance, so the flavors have time to develop and blend.

• Minted Zucchini Salad Recipe
• Cucumber Dill Salad Recipe
• Mixed Belgian Endive Salad Recipe

Make-ahead recipes aren't technically faster in preparation time, but they save so much valuable time and energy by having them ready to go. Start your party, open your refrigerator, and the menu is ready to go. Here's a selection of refreshing, chilled fruit soups and delicious breads that are wonderful to have on hand.

• Strawberry Orange Soup Recipe
• Vanilla-Scented Melon Soup Recipe
• Honey Muffins Recipe
• Simple Brioche Loaf Recipe

1) Coq au Vin Recipe

2) Honey Creme Anglaise Recipe

3) Watermelon Sorbet Recipe