Dessert
A refreshing do-ahead dessert nice enough for guests.

Strawberry tartlets are delicious, small, sweet and juicy, for dinner parties, afternoon teas and on picnics. These tarts are easy to make and all the ingredients can be prepared in advance but the final assembly of them is best left up to an hour in advance as the pastry can become moist.

First created in southern Italy, tortoni is a tasty chilled dessert that is ideal for hot weather.

Pears Helen, or poires Hélène, is a flavorful medley of chocolate, pears, and jam that goes well with any meal.

Lebanese Muslims eat these delicious pancakes on many festive occasions, especially during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
