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You may combine various types of melon, if you wish.

White and red wines go equally well with pork. A lightly oaked Chardonnay and a fruity Merlot would be nice.

"My husband and I discovered a restaurant called Abbie Lane when we were on vacation in Newport, Vermont," writes Beth D. Fisher of Middleton, Wisconsin. "He ordered the special—a duck breast with cherry sauce—and really enjoyed it. I would love to make this dish for him at home."

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David Leite's neighbor, Danny Pring, insists that the goose be served with red currant jelly.

A hearty combination of textures and flavors.

The dried figs add a chewy sweetness to this delicious sauce.

This is a poetic version of the traditional Chinese almond milk gelatin dessert. Whipping the milk gives the top layer of this dessert the appearance of snow. Fat-free (skim) milk will create the most foam.

Many dessert menus include a colorful sorbet plate-light and refreshing after a rich meal. Offer elegant cookies alongside. For the pink grapefruit sorbet recipe, we prefer Essencia, a dessert wine with the unique flavor of orange muscat grapes. It's made by Quady Vineyards in central California. If you cannot find it, use a Sauternes or a late-harvest Riesling.

At the lodge, the tenderloin is also complemented by a spicy peach salsa.

Lightly sweetened plain low-fat yogurt is a nice complement to the syrup.