Artichokes, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese

From the book Panini Express by Lauren Chattman and Daniel Leader

Basic Pancakes

From the book How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition) by Mark Bittman

Beef Goulash

From the book New Classic Family Dinners by Mark Peel

Beet Greens with Yogurt

From the book The Glorious Foods of Greece by Diane Kochilas

Blue Cornmeal Pancakes

From the Meera S.T. Vargo collection

Boeuf à la Bourguignonne

From the book Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl

Ruth Reichl’s beefy recipe requires extra effort — but absolutely is worth it.

Braised Beef Short Ribs, Chinese-Style

From the book The 150 Best American Recipes by Fran McCullough and Molly Stevens

Big flavor with little fuss: One bite and you’ll be singing the praises of slow-cooked short ribs.

Bread and Butter Pickles

From the book Quick Pickles by Dan George, Christopher Schlesinger, and John Willoughby

Butter Lettuce and Spinach with Citrus and Avocado

From the book The Greens Cookbook by Deborah Madison

Make the dressing in the blender for a quick, lovely salad.

Bûche de Noël (Yule Log)

By Joan Menefee, from the Joan Menefee collection

Caramel Apples

From the Roz Cummins collection

A rich and fun-to-make seasonal treat.

Cha Yen (Thai Iced Tea)

From the book Iced Tea by Fred Thompson

Chicken Breasts with Cranberry-Spiked Stuffing

From the book Robin to the Rescue by Robin Miller

Chickpea and Chard Soup

From the book My Favorite Ingredients by Skye Gyngell

Classic Potato Hash

By Matthew Amster-Burton, from the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Clean Out the Fridge Pasta

From the Keri Fisher collection

This pasta dish has everything: chicken, beans, vegetables. Make it tonight.

Cooling Cantaloupe Soup

By Lynne Curry, from the Lynne Sampson Curry collection

Corn Pudding

From the book The Victory Garden Cookbook by Marian Morash

Paired with a green salad, this rich and easy-to-prepare dish is dinner.

Curried Chicken Salad

From the Keri Fisher collection

Custard Tart

From the book Cook the Perfect . . . by Marcus Wareing

Cutting a Mango

From the book How To Break An Egg by Fine Cooking Magazine

Not a recipe so much as a technique that makes cutting mangoes a breeze.

Danish Christmas Rice Pudding With Berry Compote

From the book Roast Figs, Sugar Snow by Diana Henry

An almond-studded pudding is the traditional finale to a Christmas Eve dinner.

Easy Creamy Turnip Greens Soup

From the book The Northwest Vegetarian Cookbook by Debra Daniels-Zeller

Debra Daniels-Zeller makes this soup week after week when turnips with greens are at the market.

Flaky Pie Crust

From the book How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition) by Mark Bittman

French Onion Soup

From the book The Adaptable Feast by Ivy Manning

Fresh Raspberry Blueberry Tart with a Shortbread Crust

From the book The Cape Cod Table by Lora Brody

This free-form shortbread crust is a perfect start if you are new to pastry-making.

Fresh Tomato and Basil Summer Pasta Salad

From the Marissa Lippert collection

Garlic and Herb Rubbed Crown Roast of Pork

From the book The Christmas Table by Diane Morgan

Garlic Lemon Aïoli

From the Kelly Myers collection

Gingersnaps

From the book Tom Douglas’ Seattle Kitchen by Tom Douglas

Fresh ginger, instead of powdered, gives these cookies snap.

Grand Central Bakery Pumpkin Bread

From the book The Grand Central Baking Book by Piper Davis and Ellen Jackson

A favorite recipe from the new Grand Central Baking Book.

Greek-Inspired Lamb, Chard, and Feta Tourte

From the book Puff by Martha Holmberg

This meat pie isn’t quick, but it’s easy and deliciously worth the time.

Green Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Sage

From the book Love Soup by Anna Thomas

This vegetable-rich Anna Thomas recipe brims with flavor.

Homemade Butter

From the book Fat by Jennifer McLagan

Hominy and Kidney Bean Chili

From the book Whole Grains for Busy People by Lorna Sass

This savory chili comes together in about 15 minutes.

Jam Jewels

From the book The All-American Cookie Book by Nancy Baggett

Kohlrabi Salad with Pea Shoots

From the book The Farm to Table Cookbook by Ivy Manning

Crisp and fresh, this seasonal Ivy Manning recipe will put kohlrabi on your A-list.

Lemon Pepper Grilled Shrimp

From the book The Food You Crave by Ellie Krieger

Mahnomin Porridge

From the book Damn Good Food by Ann Bauer and Mitch Omer

From Mitch Omer’s Hell’s Kitchen: a heavenly breakfast featuring wild rice.

Marmalade of Spring Greens

From the book Mostly Mediterranean by Paula Wolfert

Paula Wolfert works magic with dark leafy greens.

Matcha Tea Leaf Shortbreads

From the book Unforgettable Desserts by Dede Wilson

From ‘Unforgettable Desserts’ by Dede Wilson.

My Family’s White Beans and Sausage

Feijão Branco e Chouriço da Minha Família

From the book The New Portuguese Table by David Leite

Norman Cheese and Apple Fondue

From the book Fondue by Lou Seibert Pappas

Old-Fashioned Bread-and-Butters

From the book The Joy of Pickling by Linda Ziedrich

Classic sandwich pickles from Linda Ziedrich.

Olive-Oil Cake with Honey-Roasted Rhubarb

By Jim Dixon, from the Jim Dixon collection

Jim Dixon embellishes a classic olive-oil cake with chunks of sweetened rhubarb.

Peach and Blueberry Sour Cream Cobbler

From the book The Kitchen Diaries by Nigel Slater

Peaches in Rose Syrup

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Pesto Sauce

From the book The Naked Chef by Jamie Oliver

Pound Cake

From the book Keep Chickens! by Barbara Kilarski

Proper Blokes’ Sausage Fusilli

From the book Cook With Jamie by Jamie Oliver

Pudding Crème aux Pommes (Apple and Bread Pudding)

From the book Simple French Food by Richard Olney

Pumpkin Bread

From the Jes Burns collection

This easy recipe yields two moist loaves of rich, sweet, cake-like quick bread.

Radish Sandwiches

From the book Local Flavors by Deborah Madison

Risotto Primavera

From the book The Garden-Fresh Vegetable Cookbook by Andrea Chesman

Spring into summer with this tasty seasonal risotto.

Roast Beef

From the book The River Cottage Meat Book by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Roast Chicken

From the book Roast Chicken and Other Stories by Simon Hopkinson

Roasted Bourbon Brown Sugar Pumpkin

From the Keri Fisher collection

Roasted Squash, Pear, and Ginger Soup

From the book Vegetable Soups From Deborah Madison’s Kitchen by Deborah Madison

A soup of the season from Deborah Madison.

Salmon Cakes with Satsuma, Red Onion, and Jicama Slaw

From the book Salmon by Diane Morgan

Salmon with Greens and Shiitake Mushrooms

From the book Nigella Bites by Nigella Lawson

Nigella Lawson’s sexy salmon.

Sauerkraut

From the book Wild Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz

Sausages and Green Lentils with Tomato Salsa

From the book Jamie’s Italy by Jamie Oliver

Sausages Braised in Beer with Sauerkraut

From the book New Classic Family Dinners by Mark Peel

From a new book of family-favorite recipes.

Shrimp, Avocado, and Mango Salsa Quesadillas

From the book Panini Express by Lauren Chattman and Daniel Leader

Have a panini press? Make these!

Soft Polenta With Roasted Delicata Squash Rings and Green Olive Tapenade

From the book Bob’s Red Mill Cookbook by Miriam Backes

Everyone likes this vegan dish from Cory Schreiber.

Sour Pickles

From the book Wild Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz

Spaghettini with Handfuls of Herbs

By Deborah Madison, from the Deborah Madison collection

Spanish Sweet Potato with Chorizo, Peppers, and Fried Egg

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Perfect, comforting midweek food.

Strawberry Orange Crisp

From the Keri Fisher collection

Orange zest and a splash of Grand Marnier give a hint of citrus to this easy strawberry dessert.

Summer Zucchini Pasta

From the book The Splendid Table’s How to Eat Supper by Lynne Rossetto Kasper and Sally Swift

Sweet (or Savory) Cornbread

From the Meera S.T. Vargo collection

Make this reliably fluffy quick bread as sweet (or not) as you like.

Sweet Potato, Corn, and Kale Chowder

From the book Clean Food by Terry Walters

Tassajara Yeasted Bread

From the book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

Tennessee Bean, Sausage, and Mixed Greens Soup

From the book The Glory of Southern Cooking by James Villas

The Basic Burger

From the book How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition) by Mark Bittman

Mark Bittman’s go-to hamburger is just the thing for Memorial Day weekend.

Three-Fruit Marmalade

By Kelly Myers, from the Kelly Myers collection

Turn the season’s bounty of citrus into a delicious toast topper.

Tofu Kale Lasagna

From the book Clean Food by Terry Walters

Turnip and Turnip Greens Soup

From the book Fresh from the Farmers’ Market by Janet Fletcher

Seek out turnips from the farmers’ market to make this soup.

Twisted Joy of Cooking Iced Tea

From the book Iced Tea by Fred Thompson

Watermelon Feta Salad with Fresh Mint

From the Marissa Lippert collection

Embellish summer’s melon with Mediterranean ingredients to create a substantial salad.

Watermelon Mint Pops

From the Marissa Lippert collection

Whole-Wheat Apple Pancakes

From the book So Easy by Ellie Krieger

From Ellie Krieger’s new book, ‘So Easy,’ comes this seasonal breakfast recipe.

Winter Vegetable Chowder

From the book Vegetable Soups From Deborah Madison’s Kitchen by Deborah Madison

Zucchini Fritters with Dill

From the book Turquoise by Greg Malouf and Lucy Malouf

These little fritters are a popular meze dish in Turkey.