5 Ingredients or Fewer

Pesto made with basil also works beautifully in this dish.

This southern version of the holiday cranberry sauce includes peaches, one of the region's favorite fruits.

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 10 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

This recipe was created to be used in the preparation of Almond Praline Ice Cream Cake.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 5 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

These flavors and aromas transport me to Marrakesh, where our friend Latif, son of the late imam of the great mosque there, guided us through the bustling and mysterious spice markets. Here's how I've recaptured the memory: a boned leg of lamb is stuffed with intensely flavored dried apricots, high in beta-carotene and potassium, then rubbed with aromatic cumin. Buy your cumin from a Middle Eastern market or spice store for the most flavorful results.

Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 3 hr.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Mascarpone Cheesecake with Roasted Cashew Crust.