112 jewel recipes

Old-fashioned jelly top cookies made with molasses, lard, and warm spices. Rolled, dipped in egg white and sugar, then topped with a jewel of firm jelly.

Greek poached oranges in spiced mavrodaphne wine syrup with bay leaf and clove. A jewel-toned, make-ahead dessert that lets winter citrus shine without the oven.

A showstopping Persian jeweled rice (javaher polow) layered with saffron-glazed carrots, barberries, currants, pistachios, almonds, orange peel, and rose water. Topped with a golden tah dig crust.

Traditional tea biscuits with a jam-filled center and a ring-shaped top creating a ruby jewel effect. These tender shortcake-style biscuits are perfect for afternoon tea.

Pisnyi borsch is a traditional Ukrainian meatless beet soup with dried boletus mushrooms, root vegetables, and beet kvas for a tart, jewel-toned broth served with vushka dumplings.

Classic summer pudding made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries layered with white bread in ramekins, pressed overnight, and unmolded into jewel-toned individual desserts. Just 7 ingredients.

Raspberry cranberry Jello ring mold with crushed pineapple, whole cranberry sauce, fresh raspberries, and walnuts. A festive, make-ahead holiday side or dessert with a jewel-toned shimmer.

Whole apples poached in red wine with cinnamon and honey until jewel-toned ruby. A five-ingredient French bistro dessert that looks stunning and requires only a saucepan.

Kythoni peltes is a traditional Greek quince jelly scented with rose geranium leaves and lemon juice. A slow, old-world preserve that turns jewel-pink as it sets.

Savory fried rice with turmeric, cardamom, whole cloves, sauteed leeks, cashews, and raisins. A warmly spiced, jewel-toned rice dish with sweet and savory contrast in every bite.

Port wine jelly made with port, fresh grape juice, sugar, and liquid pectin. A jewel-toned preserve that pairs with cheese boards, roasted meats, and holiday gift giving.

Persian sweet rice (shirin polo) cooked in fresh orange juice with orange zest, shredded carrots, toasted almonds, and raisins. A fragrant, jewel-toned side dish for special occasions.

Curry-scented jasmine rice pilaf studded with dried cranberries, currants, pears, figs and toasted sunflower seeds. Fragrant, jewel-toned side dish for roasted chicken, pork or holiday tables.

Pickled red beets in a sweet brown sugar and vinegar brine. Old-school canning recipe that yields jewel-toned jars perfect for sandwiches, salads, and holiday relish trays.

Homemade blueberry marmalade with real orange and lemon slices. This small-batch canning recipe yields 9 half-pint jars of jewel-toned spread that's half jam, half citrus marmalade.

Homemade cooked strawberry jelly using Certo liquid pectin. Bright, jewel-toned, and spreadable with that fresh berry flavor store-bought can never match. Works with raspberries or blackberries too.