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Apricots and Spanish chorizo sausage can provide elegance at less than $2 per person!

Common ingredients create a Moroccan meal.

Fuji apples add great red color. For a zesty flavor, substitute low-fat plain yogurt for the sour cream.

When preparing the chocolate, don’t chop it. Cut it straight down to get small, irregular pieces.

Core the fruit from the bottom so that the stems stay intact and the fruit looks whole on the platter.

Dried cherries add a tart and festive flavor.

When removing the skillet from the oven, beware of the hot handle!

This is easy to make and everyone loves marshmallows on top.

Add broth 1/4 cup at a time, stirring, to avoid sogginess.

Cranberries add sparkle to the meal.

Put out several flavors of ice cream and let guests help you by making their own desserts!

Try to buy ripe tomatoes or let them ripen in a paper bag with an apple for two days.

Easy to make ahead, this dish is great served hot or at room temperature.

When adding the pesto and hot water to the pasta, taste to get a good balance of flavor and texture.