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Jennifer Janesko of Kansas City, Kansas, writes: "I had an amazing egg drop soup at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub at The Venetian, in Las Vegas. It had a slight kick of lemon and was perfect after a long night of blackjack. Could you get the recipe?"

Teas are a wonderful way to use seasonal herbs, so experiment with your favorites. The measurements are flexible; depending on the freshness and strength of the herbs, you may need to add or subtract.

Mint tea is considered the national drink of Morocco, although tea was introduced there only as recently as the 1850s, brought from the Far East by British merchants. Fresh mint and sugar are always added, and the tea is served in small glasses.

This is more of an infusion than a true tea, since it isn't made with tea leaves. You will have leftover spice tea to store.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Red peppers provide color and almonds provide crunch in this easy-to-make recipe.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The spicy North African condiment called harissa is often mixed with olives or served with salads, couscous, or tagines — meat or poultry stews.

Lemon peel also enlivens this terrific dish.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 or less.

Uncork a Gamay Beaujolais to go with this menu, or here’s a nice alcohol-free alternative: cranberry juice and sparkling water with a spritz of fresh lime juice. Serve grilled slices of French bread or the Baked Baguette with Lemon-Garlic Butter to soak up the rich juices from the steaks and peppers.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Camarones al Ajillo Guajillo chiles are flavorful, fruity, and only mildly hot. Here, they are sautéed to impart a smoky flavor, then cooked slowly with tomatoes to soften them. These chiles are not soaked beforehand, which allows them to maintain texture. Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr