Lemon

The sweetness of the pomegranate molasses is great with the salty olives. (If you can't find the molasses, the olives are also good without it.) Dip warm pita wedges into the sauce.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A crowd-pleasing dessert that pairs creamy orange custard with tart blackberry puree.

Two New Orleans favorites — catfish and pecans — team up in this terrific dish from Upperline Restaurant.

If making these cupcakes for a large crowd, do not double the recipe but make multiple batches.

Golden Delicious apples, as well as other good baking varieties like Rome Beauty, are a natural choice here.

The fire's smoky heat — and some luscious garlic mayonnaise — turn simple grilled tomatoes into a spectacular dish.

Prepare this sensational cake one day before you plan to serve it.

This Majorcan specialty is usually topped with homemade almond ice cream or ice milk, but purchased almond ice cream can also be used.

This one is delicious made with shrimp and/or scallops, too. If using lobster, garnish the plates with the empty shells.

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Known as anginetti, these delicious cookies are made throughout southern Italy. This Neapolitan interpretation is particularly lemony.