A tagine is a slow-cooked Moroccan stew (traditionally served over couscous)—but here it’s quicker and (dare we say it?) tastier, thanks in large part to the bright spike of kumquats. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each ACTIVE TIME: 45 minutes TOTAL TIME: 1 3/4 hours EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 1... 

A Halloween meal wouldn’t be complete without pumpkin, and here in Vermont we wouldn’t dream of excluding our beloved maple syrup. We’ve combined the two in these elegant custards, featuring the best part of a pumpkin pie and saving calories for a luscious finish of real whipped cream.... 

Make this your dip for Boneless Buffalo Wings and crunchy vegetables instead of a higher-fat blue cheese dressing. We’ve added a generous amount of cayenne pepper for fans of hot wings—omit the cayenne if you’re serving this to a less spicy crowd. Makes 1 cup, for 8 servings ACTIVE TIME:... 

While the pizza bakes, pull out some fresh vegetables and this easy, make-ahead, creamy Ranch-style dressing that kids love. This dressing is low in saturated fat and sodium and entices kids to keep on dipping. Makes 6 servings, 2 1/2 tablespoons dip & 1 cup vegetables each ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL... 

No special equipment or fancy molds are needed for these gorgeous jewels—just a little patience and steady hand to pour out the hot sugar syrup. Wrap the lollipops individually in large, clear lollipop bags and seal with a silver twist-tie or a piece of ribbon. Affix them individually to the bows of... 

Orange marmalade is the secret ingredient in this quick stir-fry. For variations, substitute chicken, shrimp, pork or tofu for the beef; adjusting the cooking time accordingly. Makes 4 servings, 1 1/4 cups each ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 1/2 cup reduced-sodium...