Dairy

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Corn kernels and chili powder lend a southwestern accent to these muffins. They would also be nice alongside a bowl of chili.

Delicious on crackers or as a filling for small tea sandwiches.

These flavorful toasts are easy enough to make for last-minute guests. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

To bake these puffs all at once, you will need 6 mini-muffin pans, each containing twelve 1 3/4- by 1-inch cups. However, you could also make them in batches using fewer pans.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

These are great for a picnic. They taste even better when made a few hours ahead, which allows the flavors to blend.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven.

"Moist and pretty in color when blackberry, currant, or some such jam was used, [jam cake] was a favorite with pioneer women, for it kept well," James Beard wrote in his American Cookery (Little Brown, 1972). The only thing more that might be said about jam cake is that it is delicious.

Partially freezing the tenderloin after searing it makes slicing easier.

(TORTINO DI PATATE ALLA PARMIGIANA) Gratins made from potatoes and other vegetables have long been a part of the country cooking around Parma. Here's a rich one that takes advantage of a star ingredient: Parmesan cheese. The dish is often served during Lent or on other meatless days.