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Caramelized Bananas

The faint flavor of smoke and caramelized brown sugar do exquisite things to a banana. A drizzling of rum or liqueur gives this simple dessert "gourmet" status. Tips for success: Choose firm, just-ripe...

Author: Andrea Chesman

Javanese Chicken Curry

Author: James Oseland

Pecan Fig Bourbon Cake

Author: Ruth Cousineau

Honey Poached Pears with Mascarpone

Mascarpone gives a tangy contrast to the sweetness of pears that have been poached in vanilla-scented white wine.

Fresh Berries with Ricotta Cream

Author: Jesus Gonzalez

Irish Currant and Raisin Cake

Author: Nick Malgieri

Bananas Foster

Bananas Foster, a favorite New Orleans dessert, was created by the Brennan family in the 1950s when they opened Brennan's restaurant in the French Quarter. It was named for a regular customer, Dick Foster....

Author: Marcelle Bienvenu

Caramelized Nectarines

Author: Susan Herrmann Loomis

Yucatecan Style Grilled Mahi Mahi

Author: Steven Raichlen

Peanut Brittle and Caramel Crunch Ice Cream Pie

Sea salt and peanuts up the ante in this salty-sweet treat.

Author: Sarah Tenaglia

Black Bottom Peanut Butter Mousse Pie

For a pretty presentation, drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Brown Butter Apple Tart

An easy cookie crust and a fragrant, custardy filling laced with rings of apple set this fall dessert apart from the competition.

Author: Cynthia Wong

Baked French Toast with Pecan Crumble

Drying out the challah lets it absorb the custard without going to mush. You can also use brioche.

Author: Paula Disbrowe

French Apple Tart

Author: Ina Garten

Quick Oat Bran and Banana Muffins

Author: Cynthia Paige Ward

Five Spice Roast Chicken

Author: Maria Helm Sinskey

Engel's Passover Brownies

Author: Nancy Rosenberg Engel

Red Wine Braised Cabbage and Onions

This dish is the vegetable incarnation of mulled wine-the cabbage and onions soak up all the flavor of the red wine and spices, becoming incredibly aromatic.

Golden Beet Salad

Author: Kurt Beecher Dammeier

Rum Raisin Apple Cake

Author: Selma Hurwitz

Majestic and Moist New Year's Honey Cake

This majestic, moist, and richly spiced honey cake is the ultimate Jewish new year dessert.

Author: Marcy Goldman

Lemon Black Pepper Cornmeal Cookies

Author: Lori Longbotham