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Hazelnut Meringue Kisses
As these little chocolate-dipped cookies bake, they fall and spread somewhat, so they won't be as tall as when first piped onto the baking sheets.
Chili Coriander Cream
This recipe was created to accompany Cold Avocado Soup with Chili Coriander Cream. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Hot Chutney
This recipe was created to accompany Crudités and Grilled Sausages with Sweet and Hot Chutneys.
Leg of Lamb with Raita
Raita is a fresh yogurt sauce that typically accompanies curries and other Indian dishes. This raita also acts as a marinade.
Sun-Dried Tomato Butter
Put a slice of this butter on any grilled or panfried meat or fish, or slather it on warm corn bread.
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 45 min
Walnut-Raisin Cookies
(NOCELLI)
Walnuts star in several important specialties of the region of Liguria, including these easy-to-make cookies named after the Italian word for walnut, noce.
Spiced Apple Pie with Raisins
Apple cider vinegar makes the crust extra flaky. Offer eggnog ice cream (or vanilla ice cream sprinkled with nutmeg) alongside.
Pear and Rosemary Butter
Serve with: Toast (especially when cheddar omelets are on the menu), potato pancakes, waffles, pancakes, or French toast. Combine with: Crusty bread and blue cheese. Use as: A dessert topping for pound cake (serve with vanilla ice cream).
By Jayne Cohen
Spicy Tomato Cranberry Preserves
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 9 1/2 hr (includes cooling and chilling)
Pear and Fig Pie with Hazelnut Crust
Top this with dollops of chilled whipped cream or scoops of vanilla ice cream.