Four wonderful jam recipes + how to make them into a perfect hostess gift.

Polenta Gruyere Cakes with Mushroom Marmalade

Beet Salad with Blackberry Coulis and Goat Cheese

Serbian Walnut Noodles

Tropical Christmas Cake

Buckwheat Cavatelli with Roasted Winter Squash and Cipollini Onions

Grape Focaccia

Pasta e fagioli, the quintessential favorite.

Halva Semifreddo with Candied Walnuts

Green Pea Panna Cotta with Lobster Hash

Seven Berry Clafoutis

Rhubarb Liqueur

Farmhouse Beet Leaf and Whole Wheat Tart.

Dolma Style Lamb and Swiss Chard Spring Moussaka

Spring Onion Medley Burek

White Pepper and Cardamom Shortbreads

Fennel Tomato Broth Poached Cod with Rice Vermicelli

Sweet Potato Hash with Nigella and Caraway

Oriental Aromatic Broth