Make Ahead

This crisp and creamy dessert pairs pistachio praline meringues with lemon buttercream. The unique praline is also used to garnish the sides of the cake. Assemble it a day before serving to allow the buttercream to set and the flavors to come out.

(Bacon and Root Vegetable Stew)

Called limpa in Sweden, this impressive bread is flavored with a combination of molasses, orange peel, crushed aniseed, and caraway and fennel seeds.

To accompany Frozen Nougat Terrine .

These pickled peppers work well with Cheddar and other firm/hard cheeses.

These sweets are enjoyed with coffee or tea at Bewley's on Grafton Street, a Dublin institution that has long been part of the city's folklore and culture.

Grand Marnier gives an extra kick to the frozen orange mousse, and pistachios make the crust crunchy. Start preparing this at least a day before you plan to serve it.

Tinted white chocolate icing is used to make the festive plaid pattern that decorates these tasty sugar cookies.

You'll notice that there's no wine or other braising liquid called for here. The veal cooks in the succulent juices exuded by the tomatoes and onions.

Miss Toklas frightens her readers when she says this dish takes four days to prepare. Actually, the labor involved is insignificant.

These grapes make for both an elegant winter centerpiece and a sweet treat for the holidays. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 2 1/2 hr

Blended in the processor, the no-bake cream cheese filling is ultra-smooth.