Ginger-Spiced Tea
A lovely change of pace from café au lait, cappuccino or hot chocolate, and lower in fat and calories, too.yield: Serves 66 cups water 6 whole cardamom pods 4 fresh
Crisp Breast of Chicken with Parsnip Gnocchi
A lovely change of pace from café au lait, cappuccino or hot chocolate, and lower in fat and calories, too.yield: Serves 61 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup pecans 3/4
Mocha-Cinnamon Café au Lait
Here's a great drink that is guaranteed to take the chill off a winter day. It's also quite nice with an added splash of brandy or Kahlúa.yield: Serves 62 cups low-fat (2%) milk 3 cinnamon sticks
Rice Pudding with Pears and Lemon
(BUDINO DI RISO CON PERE E LIMONE) Since this recipe contains no milk or egg, it has a lighter texture and fewer calories than standard rice pudding.yield: Makes 6 servings3/4 cup arborio rice or medium-grain white rice 2 cups water
Pork and Chipotle Tacos
These superb tacos are from chef Alex Castro at the Old Mexico Grill in Santa Fe.yield: Makes 4 servings1 2 1/2-pound bone-in pork butt
Mussels with Sausage, Coconut Milk and Lime
Salamander's chef, Stan Frankenthaler, combines mussels with spicy sausage and Thai flavorings, such as coconut milk and lime juice.yield: Makes 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings
Roasted Corn, Wild Mushroom and Spinach Risotto
yield: Makes 4 servings4 ears corn, husked 4 tablespoons olive oil
Roasted New Potatoes with Shallots and Sage
In this easy dish, the sage is at its best, partnered with shallots.yield: Makes 8 Servings6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
Smoked Salmon Napoleans with Greens
yield: Serves 41/2 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup minced shallots
Frozen Brandy Mousse with Chocolate Sauce
yield: Serves 66 large egg yolks 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup wate