Rum

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

For best results, choose ripe yellow bananas that do not have brown speckles on their skins. This dessert is great served either slightly warm or at room temperature.

An inventive take on a classic.

Golden Delicious apples, as well as other good baking varieties like Rome Beauty, are a natural choice here.

For years, pumpkins were planted in central-state cornfields to help the corn's roots cool in the summer. This pretty roll cake is an impressive alternative to classic pumpkin pie.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A new take on a classic. For an exotic touch, sprinkle with chopped crystallized ginger before serving.

This refreshing salad is delicious and ideal as a snack or light dessert in the heat of summer. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

With his supersize grill, Chris Schlesinger cooked a whole ham—and scored the skin for a real showstopper presentation—but he suggested a shank half for cooks with standard grills. In order for the flavor of the rub to really penetrate the meat, we removed the skin and most of the fat. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 days

Spiced rum is a sweetened version of the popular spirit flavored with such spices as vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This sauce would also be sublime served over ice cream. This recipe is an accompaniment for Bread Pudding with Spiced Rum Sauce.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Toasted Coconut Dacquoise with Orange Pineapple Ice Cream .