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    Papaya-Ginger Cheesecake

    Papaya-Ginger Cheesecake

    Papaya, mango, or pineapple all work well in this creamy sweet dessert, so feel free to substitute with whatever pleases your palette. Serves 8 Ingredients • 2 cups crushed gingersnaps • 4 tablespoons butter, melted • 2 tablespoons freshly grated fresh ginger • 2...
    Poached Pears with Strawberry Sauce

    Poached Pears with Strawberry Sauce

    This simply beautiful dessert satisfies in any season! Use Riesling if you like your desserts very sweet; otherwise, chardonnay is a fine choice. Serves 8 Ingredients • 1 bottle (750 ml) white wine • Zest of 1 lemon, shaved off with a vegetable peeler in strips • 8...
    Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

    Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

    If you don’t have cake flour, you can substitute with a mixture of all-purpose flour (just shy of 3⁄4 cup) and 11⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch. Makes about 16 cupcakes Ingredients • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares • 1⁄2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter • 6 large...
    Mango Sorbet

    Mango Sorbet

    To give this sweet treat a burst of heat, add a very small amount of finely chopped chile peppers to the mix. Serves 4 Ingredients • Juice of 3 limes • 1 tablespoon freshly grated fresh ginger • 3 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced • 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest • 1 cup...
    Eggplant and Tomato Sauté

    Eggplant and Tomato Sauté

    A variation on a traditional ratatouille, this can be served cold or warm, and by itself or alongside a grain salad or crusty baguette. Serves 8 Ingredients • 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 8 wedges • Kosher salt • 3 tablespoons olive oil,...