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My long-time friend, colleague, and fellow Southerner, Jean Anderson, relates in her wonderful American Century Cookbook how her mother came up with this delightful variation on old-fashioned sticky buns as a way to avoid having to fool with yeast dough. Contrary to what the long list of ingredients might imply, the biscuits are quick and easy and perfect for a stylish brunch.

Don't let these cool — they're best served straight from the oven.

Smoky vegetables, corn and brown rice are dressed with citrus vinaigrette.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional sitting time.

Pomegranate seeds are a colorful, tangy garnish for this salad. The season for pomegranates comes to an end by mid-February, so plan ahead and buy one now (they keep for several weeks in the refrigerator). Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Because this dish was developed to complement the strong flavors of Pork Loin with Morel Stuffing, we kept the seasoning in these vegetables to a minimum. If you plan to serve this dish with simpler fare, you might want to increase the amount of garlic and herbs.

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 9‚ hr

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Coffee-Cardamom Flans with Orange Crème Fraîche.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.