Cheese
The Great Onion Soup
The recipe calls for both chicken broth and beef broth, but using either one or the other will give an equally good result.
Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake
Pumpkin adds beautiful color to the all-American cheesecake while pecan praline makes a southern-style topping. Begin preparing this cake a day ahead.
Shrimp and Crab Cannelloni
Kevin Graham, of Graham's in New Orleans, occasionally adds a Parmesan sauce to go with the tomato cream.
Chestnut Cheesecake
New York City's classic dessert gets a luxurious lift from chestnuts.
Endive and Gorgonzola Salad
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Brie, Papaya and Onion Quesadillas
These versatile quesadilla can be passed as hors d'oeuvres, or offered at dinner as a first course or at lunch as the entrée.
Chicken, Green Bean and Goat Cheese Salad
Components of this salad can be prepared one day ahead, then tossed together at the last minute. Offer white wine spritzers and iced tea with lunch. Colorful ornamental kale can be found at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores.