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Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 2 1/2 hr

Rum and spices-classic Caribbean ingredients-also happen to be the classic ingredients in the traditional English steamed pudding. This lovely version of the Christmas dessert is from the Grand View Beach Hotel, Villa Point, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Begin preparing it at least one day before serving.

From L'Etoile, Madison, Wisconsin.

Hazelnut liqueur adds zip to the sauce in this easy dessert.

Serve over vanilla ice cream and top with whipped cream.

Very nice for a fancy dinner party, these little tartlets have an almond crust, tangy lemon filling and strawberries on top.

Fill these with sorbet and/or sliced fresh fruit.

These chewy cookies are great with ice cream, espresso or a glass of Marsala.

Miso—rather than oil—lends body and flavor to the dressing.

Sardinia, Italy Diamond-shaped papassinas are especially good with a cup of coffee. The flavor of these cookies gets even better after a few days.