Ginger

A splash of vodka or gin transforms this lively punch into a festive cocktail.

We prefer the taste of organic canned tomatoes in this particular recipe, as they tend to be sweeter. If using other canned tomatoes, you might want to add a bit more sugar to balance their acidity.

This dessert has been the grand finale for every type of fancy dinner at Highlands, from museum balls we've catered to family Thanksgiving meals to nightly desserts. Buttery sweet potato filling, sweet coconut, and crunchy pecans combine with a dark rum crème anglaise to make a minor classic. This also pairs well with a cinnamon crème anglaise (see Variation).

Try it with: Roast turkey sandwiches with cucumber and cilantro, chicken salad with grapes, or as a dipping sauce for satay-style appetizers. (Indian curry paste can be found at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Indian markets.)

A Vietnamese-inspired soup for using up your Thanksgiving leftovers.

This simple Chinese preparation enhances the briny flavor of cockles. If cockles are hard to find in your area, you can substitute other small hard-shelled clams (though steaming time will vary with the type and size).

This is a traditional homemade drink that's found all across West Africa. It's sometimes called ginger beer, though it's not alcoholic.

Inspired by Eat Drink Man Woman A retired master chef in contemporary Taiwan makes elaborate Sunday dinners for his three increasingly uninterested daughters in this 1994 film. While the women carry on their busy lives, the chef discovers he is losing his sense of taste and finds solace in a new love.

This recipe sponsored by Black Swan Vineyards

This recipe sponsored by Black Swan Vineyards

This recipe sponsored by Black Swan Vineyards