Brunch

A treat for mint julep fans. Traditional silver mint julep cups or frozen parfait glasses add a nice accent at serving time.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Any combination of nuts will work nicely in this winter tart.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

"When we visit our daughter at Amherst College in Massachusetts, my husband and I stay at The Lord Jeffery Inn," says Caroline I. Cameron of Washington, D.C.."The granola at breakfast is terrific. I would be grateful if you could get the recipe from their chef so that I can surprise my husband by making the granola at home." This granola can also be enjoyed as a snack with the addition of chocolate chips. You could sprinkle it over ice cream, too.

(FRAGOLE ED UVE CON MENTA E VINIGLIA) This colorful salad is accented with mint, a favorite ingredient in native cooking.

This dish is delicious for brunch or dinner. The creamed onions would be particularly good with it, as would some fresh biscuits.