Whipped Cream and Berry Compote Parfaits
Layer whipped cream, cooled berry compote, granola and walnuts into parfait glasses. Keep fruit cold and add the final crunch just before serving. See the recipe.
Tomato and Cheese Tortellini Soup
Simmer tomato tortellini soup with carrots, celery and Italian herbs. Cook cheese pasta once, add it at the end and finish each hot bowl with parmesan. See the recipe.
Cherry Garnishes in Grenadine Syrup
Simmer pitted cherries in a sugar-and-grenadine syrup for bright cocktail garnishes. This nonalcoholic version stays in the refrigerator rather than a pantry jar.
Cherry and Sour Cream Monastery Hut Cake
Stack cherry-filled pastry tubes into a Monastery Hut cake with sour cream frosting. Chill overnight for neat slices that show the triangular cherry pattern. See the recipe.
Vegetarian Chipotle and Pineapple Tacos al Pastor Style
Fill warm corn tortillas with vegetarian chipotle and pineapple soy sausage. Brown the filling, add red onion and finish with lime for meatless tacos al pastor style.
Spinach, Cheese and Tomato Vegetarian Quiche
Bake vegetarian quiche with spinach, cheese, tomato and a creamy egg custard. Cook the spinach dry and check the center before slicing for a crisp crust. See the recipe.
Vegan Green Coconut Vegetable Curry
Cook vegan coconut curry with eggplant, cauliflower, peas and green curry paste. Check the paste label, then simmer vegetables until tender and serve with rice.
Citrus and Raisin Panettone-Style Bread
Bake a citrus-and-raisin panettone-style loaf with candied orange, buttery dough and a tall rise. This home version measures the milk missing from the source method.
Lemon and Oregano Chicken Souvlaki
Grill lemon-oregano chicken souvlaki after a short refrigerated marinade. Turn even pieces on skewers and cook them through to 74°C (165°F) before serving. See the recipe.
Chicken Matzo Ball Soup
Simmer chicken matzo ball soup with a fragrant vegetable broth and tender dumplings. Chill the dough, cook the balls gently and return shredded chicken to each bowl.
Dutch-Inspired Apple Crumble Pie
Bake a Dutch-inspired apple crumble pie with cinnamon apples under buttery pastry crumbs. Use a 23 cm dish and cool before cutting so the warm filling can settle.
Curly Pinscher Cherry and Walnut Cake
Assemble Curly Pinscher cake from soft sponge cubes, condensed-milk buttercream, cherries and walnuts. Chill the uneven mound before slicing and finish with chocolate.