Citrus
Sweet Potato Pie with Brown Sugar and Nutmeg
Pies are probably the most popular dessert in Lancaster. Brown sugar and sweet potato are among the many ingredients used in fillings.
Baked Sea Bass with Walnut-Breadcrumb Crust and Lemon-Dill Sauce
The chef at Kristina's makes this dish with haddock; we call for sea bass, which is more readily available.
Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Plantain Chutney
At The Great House at Villa Madeleine in St. Croix, they often use a native fish called wahoo for this interesting dish, but swordfish is another nice choice. They also make the chutney with the very hot Scotch bonnet pepper. A serrano chili produces a slightly milder version.
Miso Vinaigrette
In addition to dressing greens, this is especially good drizzled over sliced avocado.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Scallop, Spinach and Orange Salad
An appealing appetizer salad from The Great House at Villa Madeleine, St. Croix.
Chocolate-Orange Fruitcake with Pecans
The perennial Christmas gift gets a luscious face-lift in this impressive cake. We guarantee that it won't get shuffled around, and no one will make any jokes about it. Store the cake in the refrigerate for up to three weeks before giving. Wrap it in some red or green cellophane, and present it in a decorative box (a hatbox is fun) tied with a big, bright bow.
Lemon and Blueberry Shortcakes
Lemon curd, lemon-cornmeal shortcakes, blueberry sauce and fresh blueberries are teamed in a winning dessert.
Lemon Couscous Salad with Spinach, Scallions, and Dill
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Muffuletta Spread
This combination of black and green olives, onion and garlic is a rendition of the relish served on the classic New Orleans sandwich called muffuletta from the Palladio restaurant in the Hyatt Regency in Rochester, New York.
Avocado "Pesto"
An easy-to-make sauce to accompany grilled chicken or to toss with pasta. Sprinkle the pasta with some crumbled feta cheese before serving, if desired.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Mango, Jícama and Corn Salad
Here's a bright and refreshing salad. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Stout Spice Cake with Lemon Glaze
Stout, in the sharper-flavored ale family of brews popular in Great Britain, gains its dark color from the roasted malt used in its brewing. The rich, malty flavor melds well with the molasses and aromatics in this moist cake, which is brightened with a lemon glaze.
Orange Almond Torte with Orange Sauce and Marsala Cream
This delicate cake can be prepared a day before serving.
Try this easy orange sauce over ice cream, too.
Lemon-Oregano Chicken
Broil or sauté an assortment of red, green and yellow bell pepper strips to serve alongside the chicken, and complete the main course with orzo pasta tossed with olive oil. Baklava from the bakery and strong coffee finish this Greek-themed meal.