Nut

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

I'm still telling my friends about the cherry-almond coffee cake from the White Rose Inn in Emporia, Kansas. I had it for breakfast in the morning, then requested it again with my tea the same afternoon. Virginia Doser Corona Del Mar, California

From the Pepper Mill in Clearwater, Florida.

A beautiful special-occasion dessert that can be prepared a day before serving. Any leftover raspberry filling is delicious on toast or pancakes.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less

We garnished this cake with Vanda orchids, an edible flower often used to decorate drinks in Hawaii.

Use fresh peaches when available - six peaches should do it.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

The flavor of the stuffing complements most fowl--there is enough here to stuff a 12-pound turkey or six game hens. The stuffing is also delicious as a side dish with roast pork or as a filling for cabbage rolls.

Robust flavors of blue cheese and walnuts go a long way in this flavored butter. (Any leftover butter is good on baked potatoes, or spread it on baguette rounds.)