Baking

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

La Famille gives these sweet petits fours new personality by adding cumin. To make them, we started with Faye Levy's recipe, from our October 1990 issue. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

Made with less water than is used for soft polenta, the firm polenta in this appetizer has a texture like that of dough. Make sure the work surface, rolling pin and cookie cutter are wet — otherwise, the polenta will stick.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 3 1/2 hr

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Use a cherry pitter to remove the pits before cutting the cherries in half.

This irresistible pie features a delicious homemade marshmallow topping.

Here is a savory soda bread with the distinct flavor of dill seeds.