Ice Cream

GELATO DI MELONE

GELATO DI PESCA This recipe was sensational when we made it with ripe, flavorful peaches. If your peaches aren't great, try something similar, like nectarines.

Invented in the 1800s, the baked Alaska was possibly named to commemorate America's purchase of that northern territory. The dessert was a big hit in the fifties because convenience was a watchword, and for all the showy effect it created at the table, baked Alaska was not difficult to make. Restaurants served ornately decorated versions under flaming cascades of liqueur, while home cooks could just bake it in the oven. Either way, the magic was there—a layer of meringue kept the ice cream inside from melting in the oven. These days, store-bought premium ice creams help baked Alaska taste even better and offer a wide range of flavor options.

At Òran Mór, the ice cream comes in profiteroles surrounded by the sauce, but this lovely duo tastes terrific without that added touch, too.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 8 hr (includes steeping, chilling, and freezing)

This recipe is an accompaniment for Rhubarb Crisp with Buttermilk Ice Cream.

Here we take two of the best treats from days gone by and combine them in one dessert. The cookies are also superb on their own.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

In this recipe we call for creamed honey, another name for the crystallized, or non-liquid, form of this sweetener.