In a small bowl, combine the cherries and 2 tablespoons of the sugar.

In a small saucepan, combine corn syrup, sugar and 2 tablespoons water.

In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons butter or oil with saffron, if using.

Combine the chocolate and 3 tablespoons of the milk in a small saucepan.

In a medium bowl, combine red onion and 2 tablespoons mint.

In a 3-quart heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and 2 tablespoons of water.

In a large pot, combine 3 quarts water and 2 tablespoons salt.

In a small saucepan over very low heat, combine 5 tablespoons of butter with the flour.

In a medium bowl, combine strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar.

Combine two tablespoons of the oil with the lemon juice.