Pecan

Purchased pound cake is sliced and toasted or grilled, then dressed up with a luscious chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream.

A bourbon-laced cream filling and rich chocolate glaze turn the classic layer cake into something really special.

Like savory shortbread, these are wonderful when paired with wine, salads or soups.

Chef Jimmy Bradley's wonderfully simple combinations of texture and flavor at New York City's The Red Cat were the inspiration for this zucchini dish—it makes a great accompaniment to "lazy lasagne." Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

The pecan pie of Texas and the luscious chocolate of Mexico make excellent partners in this rich dessert.

These rich and chocolaty treats are great for holiday gift-giving—if you can bring yourself to part with them.

Anadama bread, a traditional New England yeast bread made with cornmeal and molasses (said to have been created by a woman from Massachusetts named Anna), is the inspiration for the following muffins. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Terrific with a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt.

Every year for nearly twenty years Gourmet's production director baked this cake for our mailroom manager on his birthday. Suffice it to say that this delectable dessert has stood the test of time.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.