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"A friend served my homemade pear chutney at her dinner party, and everyone thought it was an unusual and delicious accompaniment for chicken," says Susan Banks of Seattle, Washington.

Works well as part of a vegetarian meal or as an accompaniment to meat or fowl.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. A mild-tasting soup that's smooth and rich.

Eating your spinach (and radicchio) has never been more pleasant.

Here's a warming drink for a chilly day.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. The coconut milk can be found in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Saltines and a salad of romaine, spinach and red bell peppers tossed with vinaigrette are all that’s needed to complete the entrée. Boston cream pie is just right for dessert.

This recipe is from Cafe Annie in Houston, TX.

This sorbet has summer in every bite. Be sure to use very ripe apricots, and don't neglect the lemon juice. The sorbet is best eaten right after it is made.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Water, rather than oil, serves as the counterpoint to vinegar in this rich and savory dressing, which is wonderful spooned over shredded Napa cabbage or cooked fish or cauliflower, or tossed with boiled sliced potatoes.

Mascarpone gives a tangy contrast to the sweetness of pears that have been poached in vanilla-scented white wine.

This recipe originally accompanied Braised Beef Short Ribs with Root Vegetable Ragout.

These mashed potatoes are a great accompaniment to the bass fillets with mushrooms and the shrimp and endive. Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 40 min

Even those who aren't fans of lima beans will love this recipe. The tough bean skins are completely broken down, so the texture of the purée is silky and smooth.