Make Ahead

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

It may be corn season, but canned or frozen corn kernels work just as well as fresh in this corn salad. A mixed green salad rounds out the menu nicely.

(BONET) This Piedmont specialty is made with two of the region's best-known products: chocolate and amaretti cookies. Begin preparing the dessert a day before serving. A slightly sparkling, floral and fruity Moscato d'Asti would complement it beautifully.

You won't miss butter and syrup when this honey-sweetened fruit treat tops the pancakes. It's also delicious with waffles, French toast or on its own.

Choose a medium-sized head of cabbage and remove the tough outer leaves. It is important to slice the cabbage very thinly. The dressing will break down the harsh texture and soften the slaw.

Companion recipe to Smoked Fish Trio. These toasts would also be a simple and savory accompaniment to cocktails.

A classic Austrian tart gets an American update with this cranberry and apricot filling.

Crisp, freshly cooked shrimp are wrapped in prosciutto slices, then set atop a salad of roasted peppers, garbanzo beans and artichokes tossed with a tangy dressing.

Accompaniment: Fresh Tomato Salsa

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires addtional resting time.

The non-stick mini-muffin tins required for this recipe are available at many supermarkets.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Make these little cakes using four 10-ounce mini-bundt pans (not non-stick). Ten-ounce ramekins would also work.