This is a no-fuss approach to semifreddo, one of the best make-ahead dessert we’ve ever found. Sweetened with honey alone, it has fresh and aromatic flavor that pairs beautifully with whatever seasonal fruits you have on hand.

What’s a honeynut squash, you ask? It looks like a miniature butternut squash and has sweet, firm flesh that stands up to any cooking method. The addition of buttery pine nuts gives this dish an elegant finish.

The cumin, cinnamon & cardamom permeate the lamb giving it a warm fragrance and flavor and the addition of pomegranate and pine nuts add a nice crunch and beautiful color and a buttery finish.

Tuscan kale, also known as dinosaur kale, lacinato kale and cavolo nero, is abundant at farmers’ markets in the fall and winter, making this pretty side studded with bright red pomegranate seeds and chartreuse pistachios.