Sugarplums

Place 1 cup each of dried date pieces and golden raisins in a food processor. Add 1/2 cup each dried cherries, apricots, white chocolate chips…

Easy Tortilla Soup

Puree in a blender 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes (undrained), 1 chopped onion, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 garlic clove and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.…

Double-Chocolate Mocha Meringue Kisses

A perfect little chocolate treat with a touch of espresso.

Cherry Bounce

A dessert beverage that packs a punch (along with a load of cherries). Serve over ice cream if you like.

Feta Watermelon Salad with Watercress

Cut watermelon from rind. Cut into wedges about 1/2 inch thick by 2 inches, removing seeds as necessary. Arrange watercress on a platter. Top with…

Potato Cheese Soup

This soup is super versatile—use any kind of cheese, or use dry white wine instead of beer. Any kind of milk will work, too.

White Gingerbread

A terrific gingerbread featuring three kinds of ginger.

Blue Cheese- and Cranberry-Stuffed Endive

Blue cheese, cranberries, and pecans add texture to a cream cheese and apple jelly mixture, all topping fresh endive leaves.

Butterscotch Brownies

A sweet, brown sugar brownie mixed with chopped pecans

Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Fresh veggies and Italian dressing lighten up this summer sea-side staple.

Grape Clafouti

Chilean grapes make a perfect dessert in this creamy clafouti.

Couscous Chicken Salad with Green Onions

Pick up a rotisserie chicken and a box of couscous, and dinner will be on the table before you know it.

Mayan Hot Chocolate

Stir chocolate and chili powder into 12 ounces hot milk.

Devil’s Lake Potatoes

Divide potato quarters, butter, onion and garlic equally and place in the center of four pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Wrap tightly and grill for…

Red Snapper Salpicon

Crispy tostados, avocado and black beans dress up this fresh-tasting red snapper dish.