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Light and earthy wild rice dressing with brown rice, fresh mushrooms, celery, and watercress simmered in thyme-scented broth. A wholesome holiday side dish that won't weigh you down.

Thai chicken salad with dried California figs, cantaloupe, cucumber, and fresh mint in a lime-honey-ginger dressing. A low-fat main dish salad with sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.

Warm butter-rum sauce made with brown sugar, butter, and a splash of rum, poured over a fork-pricked pound cake so it soaks into every bite. Ready in 25 minutes.

Plums in Port preserves whole plums in a cinnamon-orange syrup spiked with tawny port wine. A stunning canned fruit for cheese boards, desserts, and holiday gifts.

This recipe, though fussy to make, is attractive and tasty. Cheryl Kaufenberg of Darien said it came from a very old Better Homes & Gardens magazine

Restaurant-style penne in a rich coconut-curry cream sauce with crab and broiled scallops, finished with spiced tomato chutney and fresh basil. A showstopper fusion dish.

This recipe is suitable for everyone, very enjoyable.

Helen's Holiday Float is a baked custard dessert spiked with whiskey and brandy, topped with golden meringue and nutmeg. A festive old-fashioned crowd-pleaser.

Fluffy oat pancakes studded with grated apple and cinnamon. The oats add hearty texture while fresh apple keeps them moist. Make them with milk or apple juice for natural sweetness.

Gingered grapefruit baskets stuffed with vanilla ice cream and topped with fresh ginger-sugared grapefruit segments. A bright, palate-cleansing make-ahead dinner-party dessert.

Galician-style scallops in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce with pimento olives, capers, and garlic, baked in shells under a golden breadcrumb crust.

Twisted onion Parmesan breadsticks made with hot roll mix, brushed with egg wash, and topped with grated Parmesan. Soft, golden, and ready in under an hour.

Raspberry truffle trifle layered with sponge cake, homemade custard, raspberry sauce, and chocolate truffle sauce. A showstopping make-ahead dessert for 16.

A cloud-light French-style cherry mousse made with pureed cherries folded into whipped cream and billowy egg whites. No gelatin needed for this elegant chilled dessert.

Puff-top shrimp bisque: individual soup cups crowned with golden puff pastry lids, hiding a creamy shrimp and zucchini bisque. Impressive starter for two.

Hungarian baked chicken with paprika-browned breasts layered over cabbage, sliced apples, and onions, finished with melted Swiss cheese. Sweet, savory, and hearty.