Radicchio

Editor's note: This recipe is part of a healthy and delicious spa menu developed exclusively for Epicurious by Chris Miller, executive chef at Como Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri in Bali. This zesty dish proves that grilling isn't just for carnivores. Tempeh, a fermented soybean cake with a nutty flavor and firm, almost meatlike texture, can be found in many grocery stores, health food stores, and Asian markets. We like Lightlife brand. Note that orange oil can be quite strong, so be sure not to use more than the amount called for in the recipe.

Wash the salad greens in a large bowl of cold water. Handle them gently to avoid bruising.

Wishy-washy greens needn't apply: A gorgeously balanced symphony of peppery and bitter greens, cut with a lemony vinaigrette that makes the feta go creamy, and an occasional pop of sticky, sweet date, this is sure to become your go-to salad all summer long.

This rich take on an Italian classic comes from Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich, and Nancy Silverton's restaurant, Mozza, in Los Angeles. Use the best-quality aged balsamic for drizzling over the dish just before serving.

The hearty greens in this dish retain a bit of their pleasing crunch.

This update on a classic terrine is made with an aromatic broth and olive oil instead of cream. If you're short on time, don't bother with the leek lining—though it is pretty, the terrine works fine without it.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A lovely first-course salad. Pears contribute sweetness to the dish; the Italian bacon called pancetta adds a nice salty crunch.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. A delicious and colorful dish that can be made any time of year.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This dip is especially attractive served in a hollowed-out head of Castelfranco radicchio, a white radicchio with loose, pink-streaked leaves that readily open to form a bowl.

Tahini, a creamy sesame seed paste, adds a new twist to the dressing for the salad.

Fresh fennel adds crunch and goat cheese lends tang to this meatless pizza.

The sweet oranges and the smoky bacon in this salad balance the gentle bitterness of the radicchio; the pecans give the whole thing a nutty crunch.

These toasts are also delicious without the foie gras or with a slice of country pâté substituted for the foie gras.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(MIXED SALAD)