Bon Appétit

Cake and ice cream in one easy-to-prepare dessert — no baking required. You can make it up to two days before the celebration.

Like any chili, this is even better the second day. Warm corn tortillas are the perfect accompaniment.

Ripe passion fruits look dry and very wrinkled. If you can't find them, look for frozen pulp at Latin markets.

The all-American soda fountain classic gets a fabulous tropical makeover.

This variation on the classic Piña Colada is served at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico; it's finished with a dark rum float for extra flavor.

This is one of actor Andy Garcia's favorite dishes; the recipe comes from his wife, Marivi. For more of his favorite foods, see "Feedback" in the May 2006 issue of Bon Appétit.

In true Argentine and Uruguayan fashion, the steak is simply seasoned with salt and pepper, so the quality of the ingredients is particularly important. This is a well-marbled cut, which makes for a juicy and full-flavored grilled steak.

Orange peel and juice can be substituted.