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Fried Pastries with Brown Sugar Syrup

Hojuelas de Harina con Miel de Pilón Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr

Fresh Strawberry Sorbet

The sorbet can be processed in an ice cream maker or simply frozen in a shallow container (a 13x9-inch metal or glass baking pan works best).

Sangria Jell-O Salad

Until powdered gelatin came on the market in the 1890s, making gelatin molds was a labor-intensive endeavor. By the twenties, electric refrigeration and the Jell-O brand made the salads so easy to prepare that cookbooks were filled with recipes for them. This one incorporates the flavors of sangria. Serve it as a side dish or as a dessert.

Orange Chicken with Golden Raisins and Figs

Dja'jeh Burd'aan b'Teen Dja'jeh Burd'aan b'Teen is particularly liked by children because of the sweet, familiar flavor of orange juice. Serve over white rice. The dish tastes even better reheated the next day, once the chicken has marinated in the juice and spices.

Pistachio Popover Cremes Brulees with Grand Marnier Syrup

Active time: 1 1/4 hr Start to finish: 6 1/4 hr (includes chilling)

Snap Peas and Carrots

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

Roast Turkey with Oranges, Bay Leaves, Red Onions, and Pan Gravy

Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 4 hr We think all turkeys are improved by brining (soaking in salted water), but it's a cumbersome process that few holiday schedules can accommodate. We found kosher turkeys, which are salted during the koshering process, to be just as flavorful and succulent as brined ones, without all the fuss. However, if you'd like to try brining, just stir together 8 quarts water with 2 cups kosher salt in a 5-gallon bucket lined with a large heavy-duty garbage bag, and soak turkey, covered and chilled, 10 hours. If you don't have room in your refrigerator, executive editor John Willoughby recommends brining in a large plastic cooler, using freezer packs to keep the water cool and replacing them as needed.

Grilled Scallops with Vegetables and Hoisin-Orange Sauce

Here, sea scallops take an Asian turn when they are flavored with toasted coriander seeds, grilled, and teamed with a hoisin-orange sauce and vegetable salad.

Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken

Begin making this one day ahead. If you plan to take this on a sailing trip or a picnic, grill the chicken at home, then transport it in a cooler and serve it cold, or let it stand at room temperature up to two hours. Crusty bread and white wine are perfect accompaniments.

Orange Cheesecake with Caramel-Orange Sauce

Caramel and orange add sophisticated French flair to this rich American dessert. Begin preparing it at least a day ahead.

Strawberry Shortcakes with Vanilla-Orange Syrup

Strawberries marinated in a vanilla-orange syrup add a new twist to these sponge-cake shortcakes. Active time: 1 hr Start to finish : 2 1/2 hr

Chocolate Orange Petits Fours

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr

Grand Marnier Brownie Kisses

Espresso and a selection of favorite liqueurs are good with the brownies.

Hazelnut-Crusted Goat Cheese Salad

Alice Waters, who opened Chez Panisse in 1971, took salads to new heights with unusual, farm-fresh greens; she also popularized the use of goat cheese, which was being made by Laura Chenel not far from the Berkeley restaurant. Those ingredients come together in this delicious salad.

Fresh Orange Slices with Honey and Cinnamon

One of Sicily's finest crops is the blood orange with its spicy-sweet flavor. But any variety of orange can be used in this Italian dessert.

Citrus Cheesecake with Marmalade Glaze

While the cheesecake has been around for centuries, it was perfected in the 1920s by New York delicatessens. It first appeared at Arnold Reuben’s eponymous restaurant on East 58th Street and soon was featured at Lindy’s on Times Square and at Junior’s in Brooklyn. Marmalade tops this luscious cake; it also has citrus peel in the filling.
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