Make Ahead

This pull-out-all-the-stops cake for special occasions may be prepared in steps in advance and glazes on the day it is to be served.

Hummus, a dip/spread traditional in many Middle Eastern countries, is usually made with chick-peas (garbanzo beans), but we use white beans for a change of pace. It is delicious with steamed potatoes and artichokes as well as blanched broccoli, cauliflower and green beans.

Use any leftover sauce as an omelet filling.

You can use whatever fruit you have on hand for this quick, pretty dessert.

Leeks, shallots, onions and garlic combine to make a rich, delicious side dish.

This clever combination of tastes and textures features hominy, cilantro, jicama, jalapeños, lime juice and cumin.

Cups of steaming cappuccino inspired this chocolate cake accented with cinnamon and coffee. It's a perfect dessert for any birthday celebration. The velvety cake is easily cut into layers, each of which will hold a generous quantity of frosting.

These chicken wings, inspired by a Macanese recipe, bring together flavors of Portugal, China, and Africa, which were connected through the trade routes and colonization of Macau.

Here's a beautiful pie with a sweet-tart filling and a sensational crust.

This beautiful torte can be prepared three days before serving.