Bacon-Jalapeño Pizza

From the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

A wicked and addictive combo: cornmeal crust topped with pickled jalapeños and smoked bacon.

Bitter Greens, Artichokes, and Shallots with Poppy Seeds

From the book Turquoise by Greg Malouf and Lucy Malouf

Borlotti Beans in Tomato Sauce with Creamy Polenta

From the book Heirloom Beans by Vanessa Barrington and Steve Sando

A winter meal-in-a-bowl, with or without Italian sausage.

Braised Short Ribs Forestier

By Kurt Michael Friese, from the Kurt Michael Friese collection

Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

From the book Crème Brûlée by Lou Seibert Pappas

Learn to make the definitive version of this dessert.

Fettuccine with Goat-Cheese Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

With Orange, Sage, and Brown Butter Sauce and a Watercress and Blood Orange Salad

From the book Cooking for Two by Jessica Strand

Honey Walnut–Stuffed Dates with Spicy Greens and Three Cheeses

From the book Cindy Pawlcyn’s Appetizers by Cindy Pawlcyn

From “Cindy Pawlcyn’s Appetizers.”

Lancaster-on-Hudson

From the book Mr. Boston Holiday Cocktails by Anthony Giglio and Jim Meehan

My Family’s White Beans and Sausage

Feijão Branco e Chouriço da Minha Família

From the book The New Portuguese Table by David Leite

Parsley Root Soup with Apples and Walnuts

From the book New American Table by Marcus Samuelsson

This Marcus Samuelsson recipe pushes the culinary envelope with such ingredients as parsley root and barberries.

Potato Gratin Dauphinois

From the book Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking by Paula Wolfert

From Paula Wolfert’s new book, ‘Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking.’

Potsticker Dumplings

From the book Quick and Easy Chinese by Nancie McDermott

These take a little time but are not difficult.

Zucchini Fritters with Dill

From the book Turquoise by Greg Malouf and Lucy Malouf

These little fritters are a popular meze dish in Turkey.