Dairy
Apricot Almond Scones
By Carla Rollins
Oat and Dried Fruit Cereal with Honey and Yogurt
This Swiss staple known as Birchermüesli can be a healthful breakfast or snack.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.
Caramelized Plums with Lemon-Gingersnap Yogurt
A fitting way to celebrate the arrival of plum season. Figs, peaches, and hulled strawberries can also be broiled in this manner.
Vanilla Cream
This recipe was created to accompany Honeydew in Cardamom Lime Syrup with Vanilla Cream.
Trio of Marinated Goat Cheeses
Delicious served with bread or crackers, these cheeses are also a wonderful addition to pizzas, pastas and salads.
Grilled Pizzas Provençale
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Marinated peppers, mushrooms and eggplant make nice accompaniments to these Mediterranean-style pizzas. Finish up with almond cookies and mixed berries.
Thyme Pesto
Parsley and thyme replace the usual basil in this sauce. Try it on cooked vegetables.
By Lana Sills
Porcini-Gorgonzola Burgers with Veal Demi-Glacé
A true demi-glace — the luscious sauce made by reducing homemade stock and red wine to a rich concentration — needs to simmer for several hours, making it the perfect activity for a lazy winter Sunday.
Chili Coriander Cream
This recipe was created to accompany Cold Avocado Soup with Chili Coriander Cream. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Leg of Lamb with Raita
Raita is a fresh yogurt sauce that typically accompanies curries and other Indian dishes. This raita also acts as a marinade.
Parmesan Polenta
Here's a creamy, low-fat dish that rivals the homey goodness of mashed potatoes. Leftovers are great with scrambled eggs for brunch.
By Elizabeth Johnson