Creamy custard creations

Making these luscious selections isn't hard at all. Let us show you how.

Dessert lovers marvel at the silky appearance and taste of custard, but they're often too timid to prepare it from scratch. Don't be. These deceptively easy recipes require only a few basic ingredients: sugar, milk or cream, eggs, and sometimes cornstarch. Add chocolate or fresh fruit, and you'll have a treat for any occasion. You'll want to dig right in, but remember-patience always yields the sweetest rewards.

BLACK-AND-WHITE CREME BRULEE

GRAHAM BANANA PUDDING

STRAWBERRY MERINGUE PARFAITS

Meringues:

Here's a Toast to Spring

Celebrate winter's end with our festive drink selections.

It's the beginning of spring, and that means celebrations galore. So we've gathered mouthwatering beverage recipes for entertaining-or simply enjoying at home. Mint Julep is great to serve at a college commencement party or the upcoming Kentucky Derby; Pineapple Fruit Punch makes an excellent choice for baby or wedding showers; and Margarita Granita, a frozen creation, is a refreshing addition to the year's first cookout. Enjoy these offerings as you relish the season.

MINT JULEP

PINEAPPLE FRUIT PUNCH

MARGARITA GRANITA

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