5 Ingredients or Fewer

"Although desserts are not my forte, I wanted to send in this simple yet impressive dessert, which contains only five ingredients," says Debra Anderson of Destin, Florida. "It reminds me of the beautiful pastries displayed in bakery shop windows in France."

Ginger and garlic give these pea pods a hint of Asian flavor, but we think they're a good all-purpose side dish.

June is fresh apricot season, but there are always a few that just won't seem to ripen. This dessert makes good use of those hard apricots.

This dressing, which I created for my Rustic Chicken Salad, will enliven any salad. Keep whisking while you drizzle in the oil—the vinaigrette will emulsify (thicken).

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

This recipe is an accompaniment for Boca Negra Chocolate Chipotle Cakes .

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

"My fondest memories of growing up in the South are of times spent with my Alabama grandmother, Gorda Dyson," says Sandra Crook of Jacksonville, Florida. "In the afternoon we would retire to the front porch, sip iced tea, and eat traditional English biscuits, which we called tea cakes. She would tell me stories of her youth, and I felt so grown-up and special. I hope you enjoy the recipe." Sandra Crook serves her tea cakes warm, when they're nice and chewy, with jam or with strawberries and cream. When cooled and left unadorned, they become crisp and buttery sugar cookies. She uses the southerner's favorite flour, White Lily, which gives the tea cakes a wonderful crispness, but we also had good results when we tested the recipe with cake flour (self-rising).

A simple recipe for an impressive main course. Serve the lamb with the Saffron Couscous and baby carrots. Pour a Cabernet Sauvignon.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in less than 45 minutes.