Ayote en Miel (Squash With Spiced Syrup) Christina Morales, Alicia Maher About 2 hours 40 minutes, plus cooling
Classic Kouign-Amann Yewande Komolafe, Nicolas Henry 3 hours, plus at least 5 hours’ rising and 30 minutes’ resting
Honey-Cured, Hickory-Smoked Shoulder Ham Steven Raichlen 7 hours’ smoking, 6 days’ curing, plus prep, cooling and drying time
Ismail Merchant's Very Hot Chicken Soup Suzanne Hamlin, Mimi Sheraton, Warner Books, 1995, $22.95 1 hour