Fruit

If you like almonds, these truffles are for you. California Truffles offer a bounty of almonds combined with dried apricots.

Orange and chocolate have a natural harmony. Candied orange peel imparts a chewy texture to these truffles.

Raspberry and chocolate are a marvelous flavor combination. When you bite into one of these truffles, a burst of raspberry flavor is your reward.

Cumin seeds contain vitamin E as well as flavonoids, both powerful antioxidants.

You can use the same technique to make candied lemon or orange peel. The technique for candied grapefruit peel is slightly different (as detailed below) because more pith—the bitter white layer between the outer peel and the flesh of citrus fruit—must be removed.

In addition to using this curd in other recipes, it is delicious on its own or as a spread for scones or shortbread.

Set out a dish of peppery extra-virgin olive oil with a dash of aged balsamic vinegar, Vincotto (sweet Italian vinegar), or verjus for dipping.

Known as nuoc cham, this Vietnamese table sauce is used to season dumplings, soups, and noodle dishes.

You can prepare the blueberry sauce and the lemony yogurt up to 2 days ahead, and refrigerate both in airtight containers. To serve, simply spoon the layers into juice glasses and garnish.

This classic marinade pairs nicely with almost any meat, particularly shellfish and fish fillets. Be careful not to marinate shellfish for longer than 20 minutes; the acid in the lemon juice will cook the flesh.

This Asian-inspired marinade pairs perfectly with pork—turning into a sticky, spicy, sweet glaze when cooked—but can also be used with chicken or beef.

After making the batter, cook the pancakes immediately to ensure they retain their volume.