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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

"While my sister was visiting me, we had dinner at Asher Restaurant in nearby Roswell," writes Terry Taylor of Suwanee, Georgia. "She loved the meal — the rhubarb crisp with buttermilk ice cream in particular. I'd love to surprise her by making this dessert the next time she's in town."

The salmon can be grilled two ways. The first method requires a fish-grilling basket, which can be found at many cookware and barbecue stores (use one that's about 18 by 6 inches for this recipe). The second technique doesn't call for any special equipment at all — just a rimless baking sheet and a spatula.

Grilled Spring Onions Spring onions (also called green onions) have a slightly bulbous base, whereas scallions are straight. This recipe was created to accompany Grilled Garlic-Marinated Skirt Steak with Lime. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

There's Carolina Red Barbecue Sauce in this, a "must" with the pork.

The curd can be prepared up to four days ahead; the assembled tartlets, one day ahead.

Gorgonzola cheese flavors this hearty main course. Serve with a chilled Beaujolais.

Black beans teamed with the red, yellow and green bell peppers provide an interesting contrast in color and texture.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

An easy side dish with flavor from green onions, parsley, oregano and Parmesan.

Fresh cherries take center stage in this version of an old favorite.

Blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries are layered with white chocolate cream and store-bought puff pastry for a beautiful finale.

Because the more traditional dark fruitcakes aren't really to her liking, senior editor Sarah Belk created this one, filled with her favorite nuts and dried fruits. To make these gifts even more festive, she suggest decorating the glazed cakes with additional dried fruits and nuts.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.