
Tart grapefruit becomes sweet and delicate when poached in a syrup of honey and warm spices. Serve with yogurt or fromage blanc for a delicious breakfast treat, or with vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Serve this pineapple, orange, kiwi and berry mix for breakfast, dessert or a snack. It makes for a great lunch or brunch side dish, too.
Spice rubs are an easy way to quickly add dynamic flavor to meat and vegetables, especially before grilling. Look for them on the shelves with other spices and near the meat and fish counters.
Toasted coconut, stir-fried tropical fruits and a touch of fresh ginger make a fine topping for ice cream.
Robiola is a buttery Italian cheese with a rich mouthfeel and unique flavors from both cow and sheep's milks. You may never be tempted again by brie after tasting this cheese.
Serve with steamed or grilled vegetables, baked or mashed potatoes. Also try tucking under the skin of a whole chicken before roasting, or topping hot flaky white fish with a pat.
A reader came up with this recipe when she wanted to create a holiday cookie free of refined sugar. The sweetness in these rolled-up cookies comes from dried fruit, applesauce, coconut and all-fruit preserves. Just right with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
This appetizer is perfect to serve on plates or to pass around at your next party. It goes beautifully with red or sparkling wine.
The national dessert of Australia is named for the world-famous ballerina Anna Pavlova. A crisp shell of meringue is topped with whipped cream and a refreshing berry salad. Feel free to substitute light ricotta cheese for the whipped cream or fold some plain yogurt...
Keep a batch on hand to enjoy on hot summer afternoons. Blueberry and blackberry tea bags are available in black or green tea versions; both work well in this recipe.
Pistachios add an unexpected, pleasing flavor to this simple curried egg salad.
Substituting goat cheese for some of the cream cheese in a cheesecake results in an absolutely stunning dessert that is slightly tangy and not too sweet. Add some rosemary-roasted pears and your guests will be dreaming of this cake for days after you serve it.
Make sure the prosciutto you use isn't too thinly sliced or it may fall apart when you assemble these tasty hors d'oeuvres. Substitute fig preserves, if you like.
Use in sandwiches or wraps, or serve on a bed of sautéed veggies like spinach, carrots, bok choy or bell peppers.
Sweet and tart fruit, bitter greens, tangy cheese and luscious candied pecans all come together in perfect harmony. A crowd-pleasing dish that's great for fall family gatherings.
Serve this salad with chicken, fish, grilled tofu or simply on its own to wow a crowd. With tomatoes, corn, chives, basil and black beans, it packs a healthy dose of antioxidants.
Creamy Yukon Gold potatoes provide a tender base in this light and tangy, European-style alternative to the traditional mayonnaise-based potato salad. Chives, parsley, tarragon and capers add depth of flavor, while olive oil and Dijon mustard pull it all together...