5 Ingredients or Fewer

This soup has the classic flavors of a baked potato topped with sour cream and chives. It would be perfect as a starter to a meal of steak and salad, or terrific teamed with crusty bread for lunch.

Good as an entrée or served in smaller portions alongside chicken or beef.

Tinted white chocolate icing is used to make the festive plaid pattern that decorates these tasty sugar cookies.

The best way to get warm and cozy after a day outdoors is with this drink, in Ireland known simply as "hot whiskey."

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Variants: Hot Brandy Toddy, Hot Rum Toddy

These grapes make for both an elegant winter centerpiece and a sweet treat for the holidays. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 2 1/2 hr

This recipe is an accompaniment for Pistachio Blancmanges . Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 hr

We highly recommend using California apricots for this recipe —their intense flavor and color give this frozen yogurt a real boost that's missing when it's made with the Turkish variety.

Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr Don't use water-packed tuna for this recipe — it's too bland for the filling. Tuna packed in olive oil, however, will make for empanaditas that taste genuine. Especially with a glass of Fino Sherry.

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 25 min

Blood oranges have red flesh and sweet-tart juice. They're available at farmers' markets and, increasingly, at supermarkets. This syrup would also be good over waffles.

Surprise — a bit of ketchup helps the sweet and tart flavors blend. Make this up to three days ahead.

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr