Sour Cream

Have creamed spinach and sautéed carrots with these updated Swedish meat loaves. Then serve applesauce and spice cookies.

These pork chops go well with rice with julienned carrots .

This easy-to-make dessert tastes like pumpkin spice cake and apple crisp baked together.

This crowd-pleasing dip is a natural with potato chips and good with crudités, too.

Don't assemble these hors d'oeuvres until the last minute, or the chips will get soggy. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 2 hr

Serve these pancakes immediately, since they do not keep well in a warm oven.

Apples and apple cider lend a pleasant sweetness to this beautiful soup.

Here's a modern spin on blini, the buckwheat pancakes that are a classic for caviar. Also topping them with smoked salmon is a delightful way to gild the lily.

This cool indulgence is actually made with light cream cheese and low-fat sour cream. Begin preparing it the day before your party.

Don't worry if you can't wait for this yummy cake to cool - it's also delicious warm.

There's no easier dessert than fresh fruit. But for something a little more spirited, we topped it with some store-bought lemon curd lightened with yogurt and flavored with crème de cassis. This simple dessert is a snap to prepare.

Sliced avocado and purchased salsa are great additions to this Tex-Mex entrée. Let guests assemble their own tacos.

Try these as appetizers, as a salad (on a bed of greens) or as a light dessert.

Make the tartar sauce at least one day ahead.