Bagged coleslaw mix is great. Use it in the quick-cooking Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada as well as this satisfying number.

Typically a ceremonial dish, haroseth becomes an inspired stuffing for Cornish hens seasoned seductively with allspice, cinnamon, cumin, and paprika.

Don’t be tempted to use a dark dry Sherry for the syrup or topping—it will muddy the beautiful green-gold color of the cake.

A Gaudi-like take on the fruit and cheese course—dried figs in red wine with helado de queso (cheese ice cream) as a cool companion and a topping of sweet-and-sour Sherry vinegar syrup—is pure Barcelona....

Don’t be fooled by the short ingredients list; these vegetarian black beans have a surprisingly complex flavor.

This juicy, fresh-fruit version evokes those described in 19th-century southern cookbooks.

Haroseth—a thick condiment of fruit, nuts, and wine—symbolizes the mortar the Israelites used in Egypt.

Ginger and cilantro add Southeast Asian oomph to this French-style butter sauce, which lightly coats big, meaty shrimp.

Saffron threads and fresh garlic add a kick of color and flavor to this creamy mayo that's perfect for dipping or spreading.