Gourmet

Tangelos are a cross between tangerines and grapefruits. This dessert could be made with tangerines in place of the tangelos. We find using turbinado sugar (purified raw sugar) instead of granulated sugar on top of the custards results in a more evenly caramelized crust that shatters at the tap of a spoon.

We think bowls made of ice are the perfect vessel for this soup, but if space is tight in your freezer, regular soup bowls will work just fine. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 8 1/2 hr (includes chilling)

This recipe yields about 3/4 cup ice cream per person if serving 8 to 10. If you want to make a larger quantity, we recommend making 2 batches rather than simply doubling the recipe.

For this recipe we created a lemon-pepper seasoning that also tastes great on steak, fish, and vegetables such as broccoli or green beans.

Moqueca de camarão Dendê (palm) oil brings to the cooking of coastal Brazil what drums bring to samba: an insistent underlying sensuality. It transforms the coconut milk with its deep orange-red color and makes the flavor of the shrimp sing. But it is as perishable as it is seductive, so smell it before you use it. Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 45 min

This condiment goes well with Stilton cheese or smoked meats. It also makes a great dessert when topped with yogurt or crème fraîche. Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr

These quick and easy pizzas make great use of store-bought pizza dough, which is available in your grocer's freezer.

Spice Cookies Rice paper is traditionally used in this recipe, but is not essential. You can bake these cookies on buttered baking sheets instead.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 40 min

These potatoes and the fish can be roasted at the same time, using the upper and lower thirds of the oven.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Grilled Steaks with Red Chile Sauce.