Party/4 recipes

A delicious and hearty couscous stew that has several kinds of winter vegeta bles, chickpeas and dried apricots, raisins is tossed with cinnamon, paprika and cumin to spice up the flavor.

Bayrischer Kartoffelsalat Barvarian Potato Salad recipe

This easy party-perfect appetizer teams the flavors of Mexican and California cuisine in a lively dip.

This is a tangy marinade, containing equal amounts of lemon juice and oil, and is good for rich meats like chicken thighs. It can be used for chicken breasts too, but their skin should be on for additional protection during grilling or broiling. Thyme gives this marinade a flavor loved in France, but you can substitute oregano for an Italian or Greek accent, or mint or cilantro for a Lebanese touch.

Robust Italian Stew: Wine-Braised Beef Over Creamy Polenta recipe