Summer
Apricot-Pecan Upside-Down Cake
Sweet summer apricots are a terrific topping for this upside-down cake.
Baked Tomatoes Filled with Egg, Bacon, and Scallions
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven.
Baby Squash Sauté Szwarc
If you don't have any baby squash, just slice up some regular-sized ones.
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Chocolate Sorbet
This sorbet can be prepared with or without an ice cream maker; either way, it has a deep, dark and intense cocoa flavor.
Marinated Shrimp with Pickled Watermelon Rind
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Skewered Beef Fajitas
Serve grated cheese, sour cream, guacamole and salsa with the fajitas. Begin with Margaritas, and finish with coffee ice cream drizzled with Kahlúa.
Cherry-Ginger Compote
This is the best ever use for your microwave! The sweet-sour flavor complements Daniel Boulud's Short Ribs.
Wheat Berry and Barley Salad with Smoked Mozzarella
"Berries" are whole grains that have been minimally processed: They have been hulled but still have the bran and germ intact.