Bon Appétit

The recipe calls for both chicken broth and beef broth, but using either one or the other will give an equally good result.

Remove the skin from the game hens before roasting them to make this delicious main course lower in fat. Uncork a bottle of Chardonnay, and offer steamed yellow and green zucchini alongside.

This slightly spicy side dish is excellent with grilled meat or chicken.

You can serve these with bacon for breakfast, but they're also a nice side dish with steak or other meats.

Pumpkin adds beautiful color to the all-American cheesecake while pecan praline makes a southern-style topping. Begin preparing this cake a day ahead.

Steamed baby yellow squash and rice pilaf studded with bits of pimiento would look pretty with the scallops. End the meal with a plate of petits fours or fancy cookies and some fresh berries.

The tart-sweet flavor of this sorbet is particularly refreshing after a rich dinner.

For a cozy supper, accompany this quickly prepared dish with pumpernickel bread and hot mustard. Finish with a European-style dessert of cheese and fruit.