Citrus

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This dessert traditionally should have twelve different fruits to represent the Apostles. But as long as you have a good variety, it will be delicious.

Thai spicing brings new flavor to an avocado classic. Add more color by serving this in a large leaf of red cabbage.

This rich-tasting and easy-to-make dessert can be prepared a day in advance for hassle-free entertaining.

This light soup makes a lovely first course.

(BISCOTTI ALL'ARANCIO E MANDORLE) While all Italian cookies are referred to as biscotti, these are really "biscotti," which means they are baked twice. True biscotti are made in many different flavor combinations in many different parts of the country. These delicate ones come from the region of Lazio, where Rome is located. The secret to the cookies' lightness is not to use too much flour and to freeze the dough before forming it into logs.

This creamy rice, fragrant with lemon, makes a nice accompaniment to veal. If you like, pack the rice into half-cup custard cups and unmold onto the serving plates. Garnish with additional snipped chives, if desired.

A cucumber and red bell pepper relish and a pilaf made with fragrant rice (like basmati) are perfect partners for the lamb. For dessert, have coconut ice cream topped with sliced bananas. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Most Moroccan fish specialties are prepared with a marinade called charmoula. Paprika, cumin, cilantro and garlic usually form its base, with other seasonings-such as the saffron and turmeric here-added for variation.

Cava, Spain's sparkling wine, is readily available at supermarkets and liquor stores.

A low-fat but tasty version of a typically calorie-laden favorite.

Serve this with white rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.