Pine Nut

This is very easy to prepare and it makes an elegant addition to any party.

At the restaurant, the ravioli dough is made in-house. We used purchased wonton wrappers instead, making the recipe faster and easier. Note that the ravioli can be assembled ahead of time and frozen.

"Gelson's market here in Los Angeles has a fantastic variety of prepared foods in the deli," says Susan Baker of Los Angeles, California. "My mother, who doesn't have a Gelson's where she lives in Tacoma, would make a trip to Southern California just for their lemon chicken pasta. I'd love to surprise her with the recipe." This dish is best served either chilled or at room temperature. If you'd like to make your own pasta, our technique video will show you how.

This recipe was created to accompany <epi:recipelink id="11837 ">Sliced Tomatoes and Mozzarella with Three Herb Pesto</epi:recipelink>. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Present these light sorbets in tall glasses, and garnish each dessert with large pieces of the pine nut brittle for a dramatic effect.

This recipe originally accompanied Scallops and Spinach Fettucine with Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 1 1/4 hr Start to finish: 3 hr (includes cooling)

Arlene sometimes uses sliced apricots, peaches or whole strawberries instead of plums for an equally delicious topping.

Michael McLaughlin, cookbook author, says, "Not all Thanksgiving traditions originated decades ago. This recent addition to my holiday menu lineup was inspired by my move to Santa Fe. With locally grown green chilies readily available and pine nuts growing on piñon trees right outside my back door, a southwestern-style stuffing incorporating both ingredients seemed a natural. The tequila-soaked raisins are a sweet surprise." Make the corn bread a day ahead.

Orzo, a rice-shaped pasta, is sold at Italian markets and most supermarkets.

This relish is best at room temperature. Note that the nutritional numbers following the recipe are for the relish only.