Fruit

This sweet and savory stuffing can be made two weeks ahead and frozen. Defrost it in the refrigerator the night before Thanksgiving.

Skirt steak, which is full of flavor and holds marinades well, is the essential beef cut for fajitas.

To keep the pie crust from getting soggy, brush the bottom with egg white.

We love to make sorbet when local berries are in season. The Simple Sugar Syrup keeps in your fridge for weeks.

Juicy berries are marvelous nestled under a crispy top. This dessert is easy enough for a beginning baker to make and serve with pride.

Sour cherries have a short season. If you can't find fresh ones, use quick-frozen or canned sour cherries.

Toss with the vinaigrette while rice is warm, so it absorbs the flavors.

Papaya brings a fresh twist to the traditional tomato salsa.

Rosé wine with fresh fruit adds the right touch to this spiced-up menu.

The recipe below is part of a healthy and delicious spa menu developed exclusively for Epicurious by Ananda spa in India. While the recipe is not low in calories or fat, almost anyone can fit this dessert into a healthy diet by taking small servings of the panna cotta and sabayon and upping the portion of the antioxidant-rich berries. If you are following an Ayurvedic diet, the experts at Ananda recommend this for the vata dosha, and in moderation for the pitta dosha. Be sure to start this recipe one day ahead.

The recipe below is part of a healthy and delicious spa menu developed exclusively for Epicurious by Ananda spa in India. Darjeeling tea and herbs, including star anise, cinnamon, and ginger, flavor the smoked duck breast, which is served with nutrient-packed pears, sweet potatoes, vegetables, and blueberries. If you are watching calories and cholesterol, take a small portion of duck and fill the rest of your plate with the veggies and fruit. If you are following an Ayurvedic diet, the experts at Ananda recommend this for vata and pitta doshas. Be sure to start this recipe one day ahead.

Chilies, lime juice and mint enhance the flavor of our Thai Summer Rolls .

Be sure to drain and rinse the chickpeas well before using.

Cooking the curry powder with the vegetables mellows its flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: With roast chicken or pork, or spoon atop goat-cheese crostini.