131 mail recipes

Crisp biscotti soaked in flavored simple syrup until soft, then topped with fresh whipped cream and fruit. A quick Italian-inspired dessert with endless variations.

Henderson-style boiled crawfish with corn, potatoes, onions, and lemon in a peppery salt brine. A classic Louisiana crawfish boil done right with no soaking needed.

Pear and almond pancakes with syrup-soaked Bartletts and slivered nuts pressed right into the batter, finished with warm fig-maple syrup. A weekend breakfast with real brunch-menu flair.

Smashed spiced sweet potatoes are oven-roasted whole, then smashed rustic-chunky with butter, maple syrup, chili powder, cumin, and ginger. A warm-spiced holiday side that beats marshmallow casseroles.

Vegan no-bake pumpkin cheesecake with silken tofu, almond butter, maple syrup, and agar for setting. Dairy-free, egg-free, and set overnight in the fridge.

Hot curried broccoli slaw stir-fried with orange juice, maple syrup, and toasted curry powder. A tangy, sweet, tender-crisp side dish served over rice in just 30 minutes.

Elegant Scandinavian berry compote with fresh blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries in a lightly sweetened maple and cinnamon sauce.

Quick oven pancake made with Bisquick, chopped apples, and cinnamon, topped with brown-and-serve sausages. Bakes in 25 minutes at high heat. Serve with maple syrup for easy weekend breakfast.

These scrumptious corn muffins are the perfect for breakfast for those who are constantly on the move.

Balmain bugs simmered until the shells blush orange-red, then shelled and paired with a tropical mango sauce spiked with Thai chili and lemon. A quick Australian seafood dish that's ready in 15 minutes flat.

Louisiana crawfish boil with liquid crab boil, cayenne, bay leaves, honey, and citrus: 50 pounds of live crawfish cooked for 7 minutes, then soaked an hour to absorb spicy-sweet brine.

Don't bother reaching for the tea bags, enjoy this great holiday drink on a cold winter day.

Steamed winter vegetables tossed in a warm orange, maple, and ginger glaze with toasted sesame seeds. Carrots, parsnips, broccoli stems, and cauliflower served hot or at room temperature.

Vegan maple rum rice creme made with short grain rice, soy milk, and maple syrup pureed smooth, served with a cocoa-honey chocolate sauce. A dairy-free, low-fat dessert.

Crayfish tails poached in dill-scented court bouillon and topped with a dill hollandaise sauce. A Scandinavian-inspired dinner served over white rice.

Fat-free apple oat muffins using pureed prunes as a fat substitute, egg whites instead of whole eggs, and maple syrup for sweetness. Just 90 calories each.