Rose/9 recipes

Kythoni peltes is a traditional Greek quince jelly scented with rose geranium leaves and lemon juice. A slow, old-world preserve that turns jewel-pink as it sets.

Ruby fruit punch made with rosé wine, fresh-squeezed citrus juices, and frozen strawberries over ice. A fizzy, crowd-pleasing punch bowl recipe with simple sugar syrup.

Baked ham slices in a spiced cherry sauce with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and rose wine. A sweet and savory glazed ham for holiday dinners or Sunday suppers.

Intensely rich chocolate silk mousse cake baked in a water bath with a pound of semi-sweet chocolate and a glossy ganache glaze. Make up to 3 days ahead. Serves 8.

Grilled venison tenderloin marinated three days in red wine vinegar, rose, and bay. The technique that turns lean wild game into juicy, medium-rare filets straight off the coals.

Light fruit cake with sultanas, glace cherries, pineapple, almonds, and rose extract baked low and slow. A traditional British holiday cake with citrus and almond flavors.

Light Greek yogurt cheesecake with a melba toast and walnut crust, topped with dried figs poached in an ouzo syrup with cinnamon stick and orange zest. A Mediterranean twist on cheesecake that skips the heaviness.

Beef short ribs baked until tender, then glazed with a tangy rhubarb barbecue sauce made from honey, chili sauce, rose wine, and onion soup mix. A unique twist on classic BBQ ribs that balances sweet, tart, and smoky.

Scalloped corn deluxe casserole with fresh corn kernels, sharp cheddar, rose wine bechamel, and a buttery cracker-crumb topping. A retro side dish with serious holiday-table presence.

Tender lamb braised in saffron-infused cream sauce with black cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and rose water. This authentic Shahi Korma is a Mughlai masterpiece finished with golden fried almonds.

My copycat version of the top secret famous A1 Steak Sauce.

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.

Jello shooters are a really fun way to get the crowd loose. Thanks to Lori, my neighbor, for this delicious recipe...just in time for the NFL season!

An easy "al forno" (from the oven) baked gnocchi recipe with a spicy rosé gnocchi sauce and Manchego cheese. On the table in 20 minutes, simple and delicious.

Silky rose-scented candy squares dusted in powdered sugar, made with cornstarch and cream of tartar. Customize with pistachios, almonds, or fruit flavors for an authentic Middle Eastern sweet.

Persian lentil-filled pastries with rose water and cardamom dough deep-fried until golden and puffed for an aromatic vegetarian snack.