Zucchini-Corn Soup with Andouille
In summer months, you can't beat the flavor of this soup made with fresh corn-on-the-cob, but to speed things up or when sweet corn is not in season you can substitute 1 1/2 cups frozen corn.
Fruit Pinwheels
You get to choose your filling in these delicious (and pretty) pinwheel cookies. We suggest berry, cherry, or orange marmalade.
Andouille and Shrimp Gumbo
Transport to the Cajun South with a steamy bowl of gumbo. French andouille sausage is a spicy smoked sausage popular in Cajun dishes like gumbo, and jambalaya. Look for pork or chicken andouille. Or use any type of sausage you like.
Carrot Soup with Tarragon and Cream
A bowl of this smooth and creamy carrot soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day. When purchasing, look for plump carrots without any cracks or soft spots. If the carrots still have the greens attached, remove them before storing in the refrigerator so they don't lose moisture.
Bacon-Turkey-Cranberry Roll-Ups
Make these turkey roll-ups a day in advance and you'll have lunch ready to go. Or serve them as appetizers at your next holiday gathering.
Sweet-and-Salty Scotcheroos
These candy-like bars store best in the fridge (our tests showed they became stale at room temperature after one day). After chilling, let the bars stand at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.