Gourmet

"Although desserts are not my forte, I wanted to send in this simple yet impressive dessert, which contains only five ingredients," says Debra Anderson of Destin, Florida. "It reminds me of the beautiful pastries displayed in bakery shop windows in France."

Ginger and garlic give these pea pods a hint of Asian flavor, but we think they're a good all-purpose side dish.

June is fresh apricot season, but there are always a few that just won't seem to ripen. This dessert makes good use of those hard apricots.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

If you love cheesecake, try this classic French dessert.

In Indonesia, the term sambal encompasses a wide range of condiments and side dishes. Our version gets its sweet and spicy flavor from pineapple and chiles. Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 50 min

This recipe is an accompaniment for Boca Negra Chocolate Chipotle Cakes .

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Fennel Braised with Garlic Many Jews of Ashkenazic descent do not consume legumes during Passover, and, of this group, there are those who consider fennel a legume.

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

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.