Chocolate

These thick, chewy brownies have a peanut-butter base and a chocolaty top.

There is something so simple and satisfying about a marble cake. No wonder it's a favorite in Jewish kitchens. Moister than a pound cake, richer than a quick bread, this is the perfect sweet to have around over the weekend. For a vanilla marble cake, substitute a cup of water for the orange juice and omit the orange zest.

Two toppings — one mint, one chocolate — accent these luscious treats. Serve them with your choice of fresh fruit. Wrap the brownies in foil, and pack the fruit in an airtight plastic container.

At the Markham in New York, this cake is served with toasted almond ice cream.

This dessert is easy to make on a cleaned rack after grilling a main course.

Mayonnaise is the surprise ingredient in these cookies.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Similar to a flourless cake, this one contains only a small amount of flour, which results in an incredibly rich, fudgelike dessert.

Because they contain so little flour, these cookies have a chewy, brownie-like texture.