2 pounds cooking apples (such as McIntosh), stemmed, unpeeled, cut
into 1/2-inch pieces (including cores and seeds)

1 1-pound bag frozen unsweetened blackberries, unthawed
1 1/2 cups water

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
apple, blackberry, sorbet

1 (1/3-pound) piece Irish bacon (available at specialty foods shops) or Canadian bacon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
5 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
4 Turkish bay leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small head Savoy cabbage, cored, thinly sliced, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
bacon, cabbage, soup

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 1/2 cups finely grated carrot
1/2 cup raisins
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
1/4 cup fresh orange juice

For the frosting
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 1/4 cups confectioners\' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur or heavy cream

confectioners\' sugar for sifting over the cake
carrot, raisin, cake

4 boneless chicken breast halves, with skin
All purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 pounds mushrooms, sliced
4 large shallots, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried

1 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
chicken, mushrooms, white