5 Ingredients or Fewer

This jam has a good, concentrated flavor: The only liquid comes from the rhubarb and berries interacting with sugar and lemon juice. The quick-to-prepare jam also makes a nice filling for tarts.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Bittersweet Chocolate and Marshmallow Cookie Sandwiches) Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A new take on a classic. For an exotic touch, sprinkle with chopped crystallized ginger before serving.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

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 sweet-and-spicy dish is delicious with tan-skinned sweet potatoes or the sweeter red-skinned ones (also known as yams).

Carciofi alla Romana Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr

Threads of rosy-tipped snow crabmeat look pretty atop this jade green soup, but you may want to splurge on jumbo lump crabmeat. This is also delicious hot.

Sweetened mascarpone cheese is a rich counterpoint to the refreshing grapes.