Lisa Bennett

Crisp-skinned and sinfully succulent, a grilled whole chicken is the surprise way to go for summer suppers. It'll be the talk of the table.

Proof that it doesn't take buttermilk or an insufferably long overnight brine to make insanely tender, crazily crisp, gosh darn perfect fried chicken.

An unconventional approach to apple pie that happily involves booze and lotsa butter. Even more memorable than the classic.

Called Pastel Tres Leches in Mexican, this cake recipe is a luscious affair, perfect for soaking up the three milks. It's slathered in whipped cream.

These diminutive queques are flavored with a hint of citrus that's equally welcome at breakfast, tea, or any other hour of the day, quite frankly.