Citrus

Honey, cinnamon, vanilla and orange slices spice up the wine marinade in this low-fat fruit dessert. Transport it in an airtight plastic container, and serve it in bowls.

These homemade sushi rolls are filled with avocado and crab.

Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 10 min

This granita is not particularly sweet and is best served as a first or intermezzo course. Try it on top of raw oysters or thick tomato slices.

This recipe originally accompanied Poppy-Seed Angel Food Cakes with Lemon Syrup .

This recipe is an accompaniment for Cheddar Shortcakes with Corned Beef Hash.

We've called for live lobsters in this recipe, but, to save time, you could use 1 pound (about 3 cups) cooked lobster meat from your fish market.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 45 min

"About a year ago, I discovered a new restaurant in town called Babalu's," writes Richard Shipman of St. Louis, Missouri. "It serves terrific Caribbean food, including a flavorful chili-coated salmon."

Guacamole con Tomatillos Use Haas avocados if available; their buttery creaminess makes for the best guacamole.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr

The lemon juice gives these potatoes an appealing fresh taste.

The butter is also delicious over scallops. Serve the dish with steamed rice.