Snack

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Spritz cookies-from the German Spritzen, meaning "to squirt"- are formed into fanciful shapes when the dough is piped through a cookie press. One food editor still uses her aunt Carol's old metal spritzer to make these delicate cookie.

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

A sweet snack, full of chewy dried cherries and apricots, to nibble or wrap as a gift.

Layers of espresso-soaked pound cake and cream cheese custard come together with chocolate. Tiramisù means "pick-me-up" in Italian-and this certainly does.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

New England tradition is behind this hearty soup supper. A mixture of tangy cheddar, Port wine and Dijon mustard produces a terrific spread to nibble on while the chowder is cooking. Pour Sauvignon Blanc throughout the meal.

This bread is a delicious holiday treat.