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A flavorful sauce for grilled lamb or chicken.

For an even more elegant presentation, make a design in or swirl the two soups.

Here's a rich treat that's filled with creamy chocolate ganache and garnished with ripe strawberries.

Broiled eggplant, roasted red onions, potatoes, bell peppers and zucchini are tossed with radicchio, arugula and a tangy mustard vinaigrette in this colorful salad. A sprinkling of freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese is the finishing touch.

Fontina cheese is available at cheese shops and some supermarkets.

Adapted from a recipe by Chef Robert McGrath of Windows on the Green, Phoenix, Arizona.

(Sorbetto al Melone)

This cake was first made in the north of England by young women for their fiancés. It's usually just layered with whipped cream and strawberries, but in this recipe the cake is spread with a berry and rhubarb compote for extra moistness. If your guests don't eat all of this, serve it with tea the next day.

A lovely salad in which the citrus fruit strikes a nice balance with the fish.

A simple version of a Scandinavian fruit soup. This can also be served as a sauce over ice cream, frozen yogurt or pudding.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Since the tomatoes in the sauce are cooked just briefly, this dish is a breeze to make.

This simplified version of a classic party dish will add some welcome heat to a winter night.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.