Looking like colorful Christmas lights encased in freshly fallen snow, these moist cookies are as festive and fun to look at as they are to eat.

This most famous of Jewish yeast breads is most often seen in its traditional braided form. Instead of the braid shape, follow these directions for forming Challah (KHAH-luh) into a star shape.

Lean boneless pork and lentils both cook relatively quickly for a hearty cold-weather soup.

For easiest prep, use packaged peeled and cored fresh pineapple, available in the supermarket produce section.

Corn tortilla flour can be found in most supermarkets or Hispanic markets.

Curry powder gives tasty shrimp a sunny glow. Purchasing shrimp peeled and deveined saves time but can cost more. If you purchased unpeeled shrimp, buy 1-1/2 pounds to end up with one pound after peeling.

To make this refreshing sipper, choose your favorite citrus juice or a combination of two or more.

Toasting the coconut enhances the flavor of this delightful dessert.

Italian gelato is made with milk rather than cream, resulting in a lower fat content than most ice creams.

Fresh peaches and canned pineapple are topped with a spiced oat mixture and cooked on the grill. If you can't get ripe, fragrant fresh peaches, substitute frozen or canned.