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In typical Alsatian fashion, this cabbage has a delicious sweet-and-sour flavor.

Seasonal pears are poached and then layered with a caramel whipped cream and pound cake to turn England's comforting trifle into a lovely fall dessert.

These thin pancakes resemble crêpes more than the thick apple pancakes served at '21' back in the thirties and forties. They are definitely more delicate than the traditional version, but the flavors of apples and walnuts still hark back to their heftier ancestors. Most of the components of this recipe may be made ahead of time and the dessert assembled just prior to serving.

(Provençal Anchovy Vegetable Spread) Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Here's an ultra-rich ice cream that's loaded with pecans and chocolate chunks.

These crisp, low-fat cookies are just right for dipping into dessert wine or cappuccino.

Wheat berries, minimally processed grains of whole wheat, are sometimes marketed as hard wheat.

In Morocco, the word tagine refers to any of the country's slowly simmered meat, chicken, fish or vegetable stews that often have both savory and sweet flavors. It also refers to the earthenware dish with a conical lid in which the stew is cooked and served. Couscous or bread is a typical accompaniment.

For centuries, southerners have enjoyed peanuts raw, baked, roasted and boiled, and in peanut butter, peanut brittle and even peanut soup. These roasted peanuts have a rich, smoky flavor that makes them good accompaniment to cocktails.

A sophisticated main course that's perfect for weeknight entertaining. Accompany the lamb with herb-roasted potatoes and a mixed green salad.

Here's a perfect side dish for the hectic holidays. You can cook the brussels sprouts one day ahead; cool them under cold running water, then drain, cover and refrigerate.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Crown of Shrimp with Truffle Sauce . Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 30 min

This recipe is an accompaniment for Chocolate Chestnut Torte with Chocolate Cognac Mousse. Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr

"I’ve never been much of a fish lover, but on a trip to New York, I ordered the hazelnut-crusted trout at Tribeca Grill," writes Corrie Reid of Stafford, Texas. "It was by far the best fish I’ve ever had, and the sauce served with it was just heavenly." To crush the toasted nuts, seal them in a plastic bag, and pound with a rolling pin.

Tarte au Sucre du Pays Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 2 1/2 hr

Active time: 1 1/2 hr Start to finish: 9 hr