Snack

You will need to chill the dough at least 4 hours. Also, if you bake these cookies a couple of days ahead, the vanilla flavor will become more pronounced.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

These crunchy cookies are a new version of classic Mandelbrot, which means almond bread in German. Here, recipe tester Selma Brown Morrow uses hazelnuts instead of the usual almonds. To add an elegant look, she dips the cookies into melted chocolate and seals them in holiday bags.

A fitting finale to a Mexican-style meal. Leftover cake is great for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Partner these with ripe pears and a blue cheese, like Roquefort or Gorgonzola.

Take these olives along on your next picnic.

With months to go before the summer tomato season, we've found that slow-roasting brings out the flavor of winter plum tomatoes.

Savor raw oysters served with three spicy, slightly sweet, and fiery salsas.

Use store-bought puff pastry and raspberry jam for this speedy version of the classic French jalousie tart.

Crisp anise cookies are layered with raspberries and honey-flavored cream. There are enough cookies to make four desserts, with extras for nibbling.

Offer this spirited dip with green beans, baby corn, radishes and French bread.

Nice for lunch or dinner with some salad, or as a snack at teatime.

These crackers are wonderful with figs and a big hunk of Stilton

Accompanied by the Yogurt-Mint Dip, these fritters make a nice appetizer.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.