The New Ladies Lunch

Recipe: Neiman Marcus Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Cheddar cheese biscuits are the perfect addition to this dainty and delicious menu.

Recipe: Tomato-Basil Bisque

Canned tomato soup gets a boost in this satisfying version, served warm or cold.

Recipe: Tarragon Chicken Salad

This creamy chicken salad pairs perfectly with the crunch of pecans, Granny Smith apples, red onions, and celery.

Recipe: Cranberry-Strawberry Salad

This congealed salad is a cool, delicious twist on a retro luncheon staple.

Recipe:

Ham SaladRecipe:Curried ShrimpRecipe:Cucumber and StrawberryRecipe:Goat Cheese and PecanRecipe:Orange and CranberryRecipe:Egg Salad

Choose your favorite fillings, and prepare up to a day ahead. Plan on 1⁄4 cup filling for each whole sandwich. Freeze bread slices until firm. (This makes it easier to trim and cut the sandwiches.)

Recipe: Caramelized Onion Quiche

Flat-leaf parsley, chives, and mint add a fresh, pretty finish to this tasty dish.

What is it about this rolling relic that delights us so much? Maybe it's the sound of the squeaky wheels that signifies sweets are a-comin', the colorful assortment of confections that makes us feel like a kid in a candy shop, or the irresistible invitation to linger just a little longer over a shared slice of—oh, forget it, your own slice of something sinful. Whatever it is, we'll have the cheesecake, please.

Recipe: Banana Pudding Cheesecake

This sinfully sweet dessert is the perfect blend of fresh bananas, creamy cheesecake, and crunchy vanilla wafers.

Recipe: Lemon-Orange Chiffon Cake

Serve this decadent dessert at your next ladies' luncheon and wow the crowd with edible flowers. Take your pick at crystallizedflowerco.com or sweetfields.com.

Recipe: Vanilla-Buttermilk Tarts

Garnish with fresh fruit and basil sprigs for a darling dessert.

Recipe: Chocolate-Espresso Pots de Crème

It cannot get much better when chocolate and coffee are in the same dessert. Top with edible flowers for the perfect touch. Take your pick at crystallizedflowers.com.