Beverages

Sweet and tart at the same time, the compote is spooned atop creamy chilled custard for a satisfying Italian dessert.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Our technique videos will show you how to fillet fish and make beurre blanc.

Here's an easy granita (a grown up snow cone). If you like, top it off just before serving with a diced melon salad made from cubes of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon that have been tossed with a bit of sugar and thinly sliced fresh mint leaves.

An almond-scented pudding layered with blackberries and blackberry preserves makes a nice finale.

A modern version of a childhood favorite.

Garlic mashed potatoes and green beans sprinkled with toasted almonds are perfect with this dish.

This surprisingly rich-tasting custard has much less fat than the classic version made with egg yolks. In another twist, we call for vin santo instead of the conventional choice, Marsala.

Spoon this over vanilla ice cream, or serve it with dollops of Mascarpone Cream or sour cream.

Jamaica's native herbs and spices glorify the lush island's most popular meat. I serve this with Golden Pineapple Chutney . These chops need at least 4 hours' marinating time, and if you can let them sit overnight, they'll be even better.

Sofrito is a sautéed vegetable mixture used as a seasoning in Spain, Italy and Latin America. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.