Sour Cream

Espresso, chocolate and orange star in a very rich, very elegant cheesecake.

At breakfast time, the hash is topped with poached eggs; on the bistro menu, it is served with crème fraîche.

The preserves keep these moist and tender.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

You'll need a big glass bowl or a trifle dish to show off the salad to its best advantage. An accompaniment to Chicken Chili Verde .

To save time, simply skip the topping.

My reason for disliking this dish as a child was more about what it lacked than what it delivered — it wasn't savory enough to be lasagna or sweet enough for dessert, so why bother eating it? I do, however, remember the first few times I watched my mother prepare kugel — the thrill of all those noodles, and the seductive smell of cinnamon and butter as it baked, which only set the stage for my letdown when I tasted this bland noodle square on my plate.

Kugels are baked puddings that come in many forms; Their base may be noodles, matzo, or bread or cake crumbs; most are sweet but some are savory; and they may be served warm or cold. Traditionally part of Jewish sabbath and holiday meals, slightly sweet noodle kugels are often served as a side dish. The following kugel would also work well as a dessert.

A creamy fruit filling goes between split Cardamom Biscuits for a beautiful dessert.

(Layered Corn Tortillas, Tomato Sauce, and Cheese)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Nothing says summer quite like a barbecue, and here's a recipe for the grill that's sure to become a standard in your repertoire. Serve with the corn and tomato salad, and crusty rolls. Pour a dry red wine, such as Zinfandel or Merlot, and bring out a batch of your favorite brownies for dessert.

Beets--both pickled and boiled--have long been a popular German side dish for meats. The sour cream dressing gets a kick from vinegar and mustard.

This recipe originally accompanied Strawberry Basket Cake .

To create a basket-weave design, follow the instructions at the bottom of the recipe.