Make Ahead

To accompany Frozen Nougat Terrine .

This recipe accompanies Black Bean Soup with Cilantro-Tomato Salsa

This old-fashioned pastry dough makes a deliciously shortbread-like crust. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

In a fresh interpretation of the classic Italian dessert, we've replaced the traditional chocolate and coffee with berries and fruit liqueur. For a garnish, we like the looks of fresh berries, but we used frozen berries in the filling to keep it moist. They're also more uniform in flavor--and less expensive.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A puree of spinach and basil lends color and flavor to this Thai-style main dish.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Begin preparing the salads at least one day ahead to allow the flavors to blend.

The habanero, reputedly the "hottest chile in the world" has a complex, citrusy aroma and flavor. This salsa from the Yucatan is a classic accompaniment to meat and seafood cooked in an achiote recado a brick-red paste made with achiote, or annatto, seeds. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

All Southern cooks have their own ways of making gumbo. Our recipe contains neither okra nor filé powder, producing a thinner, lighter gumbo.

Serve this flavorful chili with chopped green onion, cilantro and red bell pepper.

(CREPES DE NOIX AUX FRAMBOISE ET FIGUES) In Provence, crepes are often served simply, embellished with sugar, jam or liqueur. Here, they get dressed up a bit more.

Pass hot pepper sauce and warm buttered tortillas to complete this easy dish.

Aji amarillo is a Peruvian chile. This salsa uses a jarred paste made from these flavorful and fiery bright yellow peppers. This recipe is an accompaniment for Pork Tenderloin Churrasco .

Arrange the candy cups in single layers in decorative boxes lined with tissue paper.