Hamburger Relish

Like most relishes, this one tastes better after it's mellowed for three weeks.

Trier Bars

From the town of Trier in southwestern Germany, these lattice-topped bars are like elegant little spiced raisin and almond pies.

Chocolate Almond Tartlets

You can use mini (1-1/4- x 3/4-inch/3 x 2 cm) muffin cups instead of fluted tart pans if you prefer.

Parmesan Black Pepper Biscotti

Vanilla Sugar Mittens

Decorate these with Cookie Glaze for Mittens or Royal Icing for Cookies, if you like, and sprinkle with candies, sugar crystals or sprinkles.

Almond Black Currant Squares

Curry Cashew Thumbprints

Ginger Macadamia Blondies

Chocolate Chocolate Shortbread

Roasted Garlic Palmiers

Roasting garlic in a suacepan on the stove top takes much less time than oven roasting -- and the results are just as delicious.