Citrus

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This simple starter is delicious served with crusty Italian bread.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A Greek man answered an ad we ran in The New York Times for a baker. He said he baked Lindy's cheesecakes. "You get me the ingredients I want—pure cream cheese, eggs, and heavy cream and I'll make you Lindy's cheesecake." He was a gem. He baked Lindy's cheesecake for our restaurant. Miriam Perlof, founder, the Country Club Restaurant and Pastry Diner, Philadelphia

Buttery croissants provide delicious new twist to this otherwise traditional recipe.

Strawberries and whipped cream are sandwiched between orange-scented butter cookies in this pretty dessert.

Nourishing muffins that are nice for a snack or a quick breakfast.

A cardamom- and orange-scented syrup is spooned over warm pears and scoops of vanilla ice cream in this lovely dessert. Refrigerate leftover poaching syrup to serve over ice cream later in the week.

Any colorful combination of seasonal fruit can be used to decorate this pretty dessert.