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You might have to grill these in batches.

A vacherin includes layers of meringue with a creamy filling; its name derives from its resemblance to the rich, round French and Swiss cheeses of the same name. Begin preparing this lovely dessert at least one day before you plan to serve it. Once assembled, the torte can be frozen for up to four days.

A vegetable and herb filling adds another element to an unusual and impressive version of a classic Passover main course.

Mint and capers grow everywhere on Sicily, and anchovies are always available. Here they enhance another island crop: artichokes.

We slightly dried the small strawberries in this recipe so that their excess juice would not affect the crème caramel. We recommend using wild strawberries, as they do not need to be dried before using here. Both the crème caramel and the crust may be made ahead, but, to ensure a crisp crust and shiny caramel, do not invert the crème caramel onto the crust until shortly before serving.

Spoon this over vanilla ice cream, or serve it with dollops of Mascarpone Cream or sour cream.

Serve this newfangled main-course salad with a crisp flatbread, such as lavash, and white wine or rosé spritzers.

The potatoes are cooked in chicken broth and then tossed with chives to give the dish a boost of flavor with almost no additional fat.

Crumbles are traditional family desserts that can be prepared with almost any fruit. This sophisticated rendition includes toasted almonds in the topping for extra crunch.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Begin preparing this the day before you plan to serve it to allow the mousse to set.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.