Dried Fruit

Panforte — a cross between a cake and a candy — is a classic Italian Christmas treat. It's a very dense, rich confection loaded with nuts, dried fruit, and spices (hence its name, which means "strong bread"). This recipe yields much more than you'll need for the party, but it keeps so well that you'll have delicious leftovers long after the holiday season. Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 4 hr (includes cooling)

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr

Most supermarkets have at least one type of spiced sausage. If you don't have the time to make cornbread, it usually is sold at BBQ restaurants and diners. This recipe is an accompaniment for Maple Ginger Roasted Turkey.

Prepare a batch of this breakfast dish and store it in the refrigerator. Then simply reheat single servings in the microwave.

Venison is best served rare to medium, as it is a very lean meat that toughens and develops a strong flavor if overcooked. The following recipe may also be made with a 2 1/2-pound beef fillet.

Here's a great idea for a summer dessert. To make preparation even easier, use your favorite cherry or pecan ice cream.

This Swiss staple known as Birchermüesli can be a healthful breakfast or snack. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

You might wonder why we freeze the chocolate filling for these charlottes before baking them. The coldness prevents the chocolate from overcooking in the oven.

The yogurt in this recipe adds lightness and a mild tangy flavor.

Can be made in 45 minutes or less.

(NOCELLI) Walnuts star in several important specialties of the region of Liguria, including these easy-to-make cookies named after the Italian word for walnut, noce.