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This dish is wonderful served with mashed potatoes.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

An accompaniment to Sauteéd Scallops with Hazelnut Vinaigrette . Also great with roast lamb or chicken.

We adapted this recipe from one by Terrance Brennan, the chef-owner of Picholine restaurant in New York. He tops the soup with strips of smoked salmon.

Chewy, candy-like caramel cookies enhanced with orange and crystallized ginger. The leftover orange sugar syrup is a delicious sweetener for hot tea.

Easy to make and satisfying.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Sweetening the mousse with honey adds a Provençal touch to a classic French dessert.

Choose beets and potatoes of about the same size.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A spice combination that is inspired by Indian cuisine enhances this sensational soup. Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc as a refreshing partner.

The quinces in this stew are not combined with sugar and therefore will not change color. They require only 45 minutes of cooking time to become tender. This flavorful dish is even better when made a day ahead.

Gremolata is a parsley and lemon peel mixture commonly used in Italy with osso buco.

This recipe originally accompanied Gingerbread with Dried Fig, Apricot and Cherry compote Also sensational over vanilla ice cream.

Corsica's finest dishes feature fresh seafood. Here's an uncomplicated and delicious example.