998 night recipes

Pumpkin pie with a gingersnap crumb crust, dark rum, heavy cream, and freshly grated nutmeg. The double-boiler trick warms the filling before baking for a smoother, less weepy custard.

This is really a fabulious pizza, love the smoky flavor, and very healthy.

Chilled fruit gazpacho with tomatoes, honeydew, cantaloupe, mango, nectarines, and cucumber in fresh orange juice with basil, mint, and a jalapeño kick. A stunning summer starter.

Oasis carrot salad boils carrots tender then marinates them in garlic-onion-vinegar dressing, finished with fresh cilantro and parsley. A bright, make-ahead North African-style side.

I sauteed the shrimp with the spices and it turned out wonderful.Really a big hit!

Elegant creamy pumpkin soup from fresh roasted pumpkin, enriched with cream and served in a hollowed pumpkin shell for impressive fall entertaining.

Spring vegetable medley simmers red potatoes, carrots, asparagus, and zucchini until crisp-tender, then tosses them in a tangy Dijon-thyme butter. A bright, easy side for any spring or Easter table.

Brussels sprouts, steamed just until crisp tender and tossed in a creamy bacon and horseradish sauce.

Crab, fish and clams are simmered in a deliciously seasoned tomato sauce. Enjoy this flavorful seafood stew with a few slices of crusty bread.

A lighter, healthier yet still tasty pizza is made with fresh homemade pizza dough, and topped with caramelized onion, artichoke hearts and parmesan cheese. Feel free to use store-bought or pre-made pizza dough or crust, it will still come out delicious.

My families they all like this healthy and light reipe, especially these days, people do care about their diet.

Mashed potato pancakes folded into a sweet breakfast batter with eggs, milk, corn syrup, and nutmeg. Tender griddle cakes that recycle leftover potatoes into Sunday brunch.

Dark rum balls made with crushed vanilla wafers, cocoa, nuts, and a generous pour of dark rum, rolled in powdered sugar. No-bake holiday cookie that improves with age in the tin.

Crunchy napa cabbage and sweet strawberries tossed with toasted almonds in a warm Sichuan dressing of sesame oil, five spice, and crystallized ginger. Ready in 15 minutes flat.

Old Pecan Street pecan pie: an Austin, Texas classic with light corn syrup, vanilla, and chopped pecans baked into a single unbaked crust. The straightforward Texas-style holiday pie.

Banana ginger bran muffins with ground and crystallized ginger, oat bran, ripe banana, and a tart lemon glaze. A double-ginger muffin with whole wheat flour and high fiber.