Fava Beans With Honey, Lime and Thyme

Among the qualities that make sweet and sour dishes popular among chefs is that they are simple to make. For the home cook, little in the way of technique is required for similar results. Just add vinegar or citrus juice along with a bit of sweetener at the end of a quick saute of meat, fish, poultry or vegetables. The intensity of these flavors invariably allows salt to be omitted or used sparingly, and the sauces are low in fat. —Florence Fabricant