
Grilled Brown-Sugar Peaches with White Chocolate
If you like, drizzle amaretto or balsamic vinegar over the grilled peaches just before serving.
Harissa-Crusted Tri-Tip Roast
Harissa, a spicy North African chili-garlic condiment, can be found at some specialty foods stores and Middle Eastern markets. But it is very easy to make, too, as in this recipe.
Hot-and-Sour Soup with Shrimp, Napa Cabbage, and Shiitake Mushrooms
With authentic Asian flavor, this soup is a perfect light supper.
Orzo with Peas, Dill, and Pancetta
This pasta dish would be a great side with grilled trout.
Spiced Shrimp and Red Onion Sauté
This fragrant dish would be great served over couscous.
Rum Punch with Passion Fruit and Lime
Complete the tropical scene by garnishing these pink drinks with paper umbrellas or (unsprayed) orchids.
Caramelized Chocolate, Banana, and Marshmallow Sandwiches
This fun, gooey treat makes a great after-school snack. The marshmallows are slightly charred and the bread is cleverly caramelized for double the toasty flavor.
Corned Beef and Carrots with Marmalade-Whiskey Glaze
St. Patrick's Day in a flash: A zesty glaze makes corned beef from the supermarket deli your own. The perfect go-with? Wedges of cooked, buttered cabbage, of course.
Linguine Avgolemono with Artichoke Hearts and Green Beans
Avgolemono, the tangy Greek sauce of egg yolks and lemon, combines with pasta and veggies for a twist on carbonara.
Irish Cheddar and Stout Fondue
A meatless yet rich dish that would make a perfect appetizer for St. Patrick's Day dinner.
Asparagus Soup with Lemon Crème Fraîche
This vegetarian starter has an incredibly silky texture, but less than a tablespoon of butter per serving.
Black Bean Chili with Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard
Top with chopped fresh cilantro, red onions, and grated cheddar cheese, if you like.
Brown Sugar Caramel Souffles
For an added surprise, place a couple of raspberries or pieces of chopped pear in the center before baking. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche, if desired.
Roasted Halibut and Green Beans with Asian Cilantro Sauce
The entrée and side dish roast together for a quick yet elegant meal.
Winter Squash Soup
A mix of butternut and acorn squash makes this soup silky and flavorful. Keep it bubbling on the stove to warm up any roaming ghosts and goblins as they return home from their Halloween rounds.