Make Ahead

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Red peppers provide color and almonds provide crunch in this easy-to-make recipe.

Great-tasting ingredients add up to a thoroughly satisfying meatless entrée that's perfect for a cool autumn evening.

Make the potato sourdough starter for this tender, crusty bread one day ahead.

(Caramel Walnut Fudge Bars)

(Savory Stuffed Pastries)

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This recipe originally accompanied Tapenade Goat-Cheese Crackers.

It's really worth seeking out the cane syrup for this recipe — it makes for a much more complex-flavored ice cream. Look for cane syrup that is labeled "100 percent pure;" some brands are cut with corn syrup. Cane syrup is available at some southern supermarkets and by mail order for Steen's (800-725-1654). This recipe is an accompaniment for Peaches "Foster" with Cane Syrup Pecan Ice Cream. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 5 hr (includes freezing)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Also nice with crudités and grilled chicken.

The brownie is really more like a flourless chocolate cake. It puffs as it bakes, and falls and cracks as it cools.

This sensational caramel filling complements any kind of nut, so mix and match to suit your own taste.