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If you are looking for a viable alternative for the traditional holiday sweets this year, this fancy presentation of broiled grapefruit is an ideal answer. It is an elegant-looking, refreshing...

This tasty low-fat marinade was created by Joe D. Cochran Jr., executive chef at the Mission Inn in Riverside, Calif. The recipe makes about one cup of marinade, which is...

Ricotta is an Italian-style fresh cheese similar to cottage cheese, but it has a smoother texture and a slightly sweeter taste that's perfect for desserts. The combination of pumpkin, a...

During a recent trip to Chile I discovered pastel de choclo, a fresh corn and meat pie. Back home I tried to duplicate this flavorful Chilean dish. I even brought...

Seviche is extremely popular in Ecuador. My favorite Ecuadorean seviche is a version made with shrimp at Pinsaqui, a gorgeous, old hacienda in Otavalo, the famous Indian market town in...

Shish kebab is probably the best-known of all Turkish dishes. This combination of lean leg of lamb and fresh vegetables is not only delicious and satisfying, it also is a...

Claudia Meka of West Seneca, N.Y., wrote to ask if her rigatoni recipe could be lightened. The spicy pasta dish is loaded with flavor, so I didn't miss the rich...

Dried tomatoes add zesty flavor to everything from soups and stews to salads, and they are decidedly the star in this delicious vinaigrette. It is superb used as a dressing...

This colorful concoction meets many needs: It's great-tasting, convenient and healthful, whether served as a soup, sauce or salad dressing. When used as a sauce, its vibrant color makes even...

Q. Please revise my favorite cake recipe, Jewish sour cream cake. Thank you. Lorraine Adams, Trenton, N.J. JEWISH SOUR CREAM CAKE Preparation time: 15 minutes Yield: 16 servings Cooking time:...