FROSTING AND ICING Adapted from "Pillsbury Best Cookies Cookbook" Total time: 30 minutes 3/8 cup water 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Grilling" by Steven Raichlen (Workman, 2004) Time: About 2 hours 1 tablespoon coarse salt (kosher or sea) 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 8- to 10-pound turkey 2 tablespoons salted butter.

Georgia Peach Shortcake 3 cups thinly sliced ripe Georgia peaches 4 tablespoons sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter, diced 3/4 cup buttermilk Sweetened whipped cream for serving.

BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD 1 cup cornmeal 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening.

Chopped Beefsteak With Goat Cheese 1 1/2 pounds freshly chopped lean round steak 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper Salt to taste 1/4 pound goat cheese of your choice, crumbled, at room temperature 2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley.

SAUTEED CHICKEN Time: 30 minutes 1 chicken, 2 to 3 pounds, cut into serving pieces Salt and ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika or mild chili powder 1 teaspoon minced garlic Lemon wedges, optional 1.

Cornmeal Biscuits Total time: 30 minutes 1 1/3 cups flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Cayenne pepper to taste 1 tablespoon sugar 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, in small pieces 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup buttermilk.

Hominy With Red Chilies Total time: 3 1/2 hours, plus overnight soaking 1 pound whole dried corn (hominy) Water 1 tablespoon ground dried red chilies or salt-free chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano Pinch of cinnamon 2 cups chicken stock Salt.

Almond Biscotti Total time: 1 hour 1 cup whole blanched almonds 2 3/4 cups flour, plus flour for work surface Pinch of salt 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 large eggs 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract.

Sage Biscuits 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons chilled, unsalted butter, diced 1/4 cup chopped sage leaves 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter.