Meal Prep

One buttercream base makes two frosting flavors. Vanilla tops the orange cupcakes , and almond tops the devil's food . Be sure to use unsprayed (nontoxic) roses for decoration.

Kombu comes packaged in dried lengths that are most easily cut with scissors.

Flavored vinegars can be used to enliven dressings and marinades, finish pan sauces, or pickle vegetables--and they make wonderful gifts. Once the steeping is completed, these vinegars keep for several months. (Garnishes and other solids left in the jar, however, may discolor or break down.)

This recipe makes lots of stock. Freeze any that's left over for another use.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Coffee-Cardamom Flans with Orange Crème Fraîche.

These versatile roasted tomatoes are not only delicious in the stew but would also be great tossed with pasta or spooned over bread.

This simple, delicious treat is excellent spread over scones or toast and comes together in practically no time at all.

If there is any "magic" to our cooking, it's in seasoning mixes such as this. With this mixture, we try to unmask the depth of flavor in our native seafood, not overpower it. We want every bite to display a full flavor profile, so we liberally sprinkle seasoning on the entire piece of fish. That means both sides. Make a decent-sized batch of this mixture so it will always be handy, then rub it or sprinkle it on the food. Remember, mixtures such as this cost very little to make yourself but quite a lot if you buy them at retail.

Fresh horseradish can have very intense flavor and heat, which is why we start with a small amount — taste the sauce and add more only if desired.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Perfect for almost any dessert pie.

Serve any leftover sauce with fresh berries.

This is a good one for potato salad, too.