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Blueberry Bran Sunflower Muffins
These fruit-rich, nutty muffins were a highlight on a summer-beach-weekend menu.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Poppy Seed Squares
The prepared poppy seed filling is available in the kosher food section of most supermarkets across the country.
By Tony Litwinko
Fiesta Tortilla Salad
Spicy and sweet, this unusual salad would be ideal with grilled chicken or fish.
Almond-Poppy Seed Scones
Traditionally served with tea in the afternoon, scones are lovely at brunch, too.
Jewish Onion Bread
Pletzel
This onion bread — whether formed into individual rolls or, as we did here, into a flat loaf (similar to Italian focaccia) — can be found in Jewish bakeries all over New York City's Lower East Side. We used nigella seeds (often called black onion seeds, although that's a misnomer), with their subtle nutty flavor, for the topping instead of the more typical poppy seeds.
Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 3 3/4 hr
Feta-Stuffed Rack of Lamb with Pumpkin-Seed Crust and Chipotle Sauce
At the restaurant, the lamb is served with cilantro-corn mashed potatoes.
Oat and Nut Granola with Sunflower Seeds
"While on vacation in central Utah, I stayed in Bicknell at a wonderful place called The Lodge at Red River Ranch," writes Nancy Schmauder of University Place, Washington. "The granola was a breakfast treat worth getting up for."
This crunchy granola has a touch of sweetness from honey and brown sugar. It makes a great breakfast served with milk, or a good snack eaten plain. Note that it can be made up to two weeks ahead.
Watercress, Pear and Walnut Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
The Pennsylvania Dutch settled in the places where they found the most black walnut trees. Toasted walnuts add crunch and flavor to this terrific salad.
Panfried Almond-and Sesame-Dusted Chicken
Chef Lisa Ahier likes the flavor of Key limes or Mexican limes, which she can buy locally and year-round, for the marinade below. But even if you use regular lime juice, you'll love this chicken, which is as delicious at room temperature as it is hot. In fact, Gourmet's food editors couldn't get enough of it.
By Lisa Ahier
Puebla-Style Fiesta Turkey in Mole Sauce
Mole Poblano
Mole is very time-consuming to make, but you can begin up to three days ahead. The results are well worth the effort. In Mexico, this is served with rice or unfilled tamales.
Poppy-Seed Angel Food Cakes with Lemon Syrup
If you don't have the pastry rings we call for in this recipe, you can use 1/2-cup muffin cups. However, the batter will fill 6 muffin cups, making smaller cakes.
Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake
This is perhaps my favorite way to eat pound cake! The fresh light flavor of lemon blends beautifully with the buttery flavor of pound cake. The lemon syrup tenderizes, adds tartness, and helps to keep the cake fresh for a few days longer than usual. Poppy seeds add a delightful crunch. Lemon blossoms and lemon leaves make a lovely and appropriate garnish.
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pipian Sauce
Pipián is an earthy, pureed seed sauce that is traditional in Mexican cooking. Serve this dish with rice to soak up the sauce.