Bon Appétit

Rutabagas and buttermilk add wonderful taste and texture to the potatoes in this recipe.

Using canned yams in this old-fashioned pie makes it especially easy to prepare.

Here's a sweet-tart addition to your menu.

Riesling gives the dressing a delicate flavor. Crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts are sharp-crunchy contrasts with appeal.

Spiced cranberries top chilled orange slices for a sweet-tangy contrast in this colorful salad.

Miguel Ravago -- who is chef and co-owner of Fonda San Miguel in Austin, Texas -- specializes in authentic food from the interior regions of Mexico. This fajita-style dish was inspired by one of his creations.

A high-protein dish loaded with flavor. Purchased sorbet makes a nice dessert.

A fat-free spicy bean mixture and a sprinkling of low-fat, high-flavor feta cheese are sandwiched between whole wheat tortillas for quesadillas that even health-conscious eaters can enjoy. Rich in carbohydrates, this dish provides lots of energy.

Gorgonzola cheese flavors this hearty main course. Serve with a chilled Beaujolais.

This Indian-inspired salad can also be served warm as a side dish.

You don't have to cook the lasagna noodles first - just assemble the dish, cover and bake.

Black beans teamed with the red, yellow and green bell peppers provide an interesting contrast in color and texture.

This inventive salad is a terrific addition to any summer buffet. For this party, also prepare red cabbage coleslaw, or buy some at the market or a take-out spot.

The filling of coconut, bananas and cream is sweet, chewy and absolutely delicious. Coconut also makes an appearance in the cookie-like crust.

An easy side dish with flavor from green onions, parsley, oregano and Parmesan.