Fruit

Mofongo is a garlicky, salty green-plantain-based dish hailing from the island of Puerto Rico, though it has woven itself into the cultural fabric of the Dominican Republic and parts of Cuba as well.

These crisp-tender air fryer green beans are gently browned while retaining a subtle snappy texture.

Soft, sweet, and buttery, scallops are like candy from the sea, and they pair beautifully with a bright and luscious piccata sauce.

The Clover Leaf is a floral, fruity, and sweet gin drink, made with grenadine, lemon juice, and egg whites, which has the taste and texture of berry cream soda.

Transform store-bought lemon curd with mustard and garlic to make an easy glaze for broiled salmon fillets.

These shortbread-like cookies are tossed in a mixture of freeze-dried fruit pulverized with granulated sugar, coating the outsides in a fun blanket of fruity flavor.

This midcentury take on a medieval dish is bright and balanced, with a luscious sauce and crispy duck skin.

Buttery cookie dough and brandy-soaked dried fruit make these Italian fig cookies a holiday must-have.

This juicy gin punch from veteran bartender Al Sotack gets warm winter vibes from allspice dram.

This Thanksgiving condiment celebrates key New England flavors: cranberries, of course, but also maple syrup and apple cider. 

You’ve never had a cherry pie this good. With a flaky crust and fresh, tangy fruit, this is the homemade cherry pie of your dreams.

Dates, tahini, and chile paste come together in a salad dressing that’s an exquisite combination of sweetness, nuttiness, and heat.

The crunchy stuffing-mix crumbs that adorn each bowl of pasta are the true stars of the show here.

Peanut butter and jam are great friends in a sandwich. They’re even better in this tender sour cream cake swirled with raspberry jam.

Part chewy macaroon, part crispy shortbread, this big ol’ cookie has it all. The coconut extract is optional but adds lots of delicious flavor.

These blondies have all of the flavors of your favorite banana bread in a more compact form, with lots of toasty walnuts inside and on top.