Pork and beans' new role Now you can serve it as dessert--yes, really!

Cookouts, camping, backyard barbecues, impromptu picnics orpotluck block parties: Whatever your summertime dining preferencesmay be, it seems that pork and beans makes an appearance at almostevery al-fresco meal.

It is not surprising. Everyone seems to like them, the servingbowl is always empty, they are high in fiber and they accompanygrilled meats so well. So what is new in pork and beans? The twist isnot in the making of the pork and beans but how the combination isused that will surprise and, I hope, delight this week's Swap Shopreaders.

In the course of my career, I have tested dozens and dozens ofcake recipes. I have prepared cakes that replace some or all of …