Orange

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Great with grilled chicken, tuna, salmon, swordfish or shrimp.

The perennial Christmas gift gets a luscious face-lift in this impressive cake. We guarantee that it won't get shuffled around, and no one will make any jokes about it. Store the cake in the refrigerate for up to three weeks before giving. Wrap it in some red or green cellophane, and present it in a decorative box (a hatbox is fun) tied with a big, bright bow.

Serve this quick and easy sauce warm over vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This rich-tasting and easy-to-make dessert can be prepared a day in advance for hassle-free entertaining.

There's no easier dessert than fresh fruit. But for something a little more spirited, we topped it with some store-bought lemon curd lightened with yogurt and flavored with crème de cassis. This simple dessert is a snap to prepare.

Begin the meal with this crisp and colorful salad. Jicama, avocado and red onion take it beyond the ordinary.

Sweet and tart at the same time, the compote is spooned atop creamy chilled custard for a satisfying Italian dessert.

Grand Marnier gives an extra kick to the frozen orange mousse, and pistachios make the crust crunchy. Start preparing this at least a day before you plan to serve it.

Variations of this salad are often served on Christmas Eve in both old and New Mexico.

Cornmeal in the crust gives a nice contrast to the creamy filling in this dessert.

The delicious sauce is also very nice with chicken and shellfish.

Orange syrup sweetens the cake and the fresh fruit that goes with it.