Asian Pork Kebabs with Apricot Mayonnaise

From the book Robin to the Rescue by Robin Miller

A simple, stove-top recipe.

Basic Southeast Asian Marinade

From the book Marinades, Rubs, Brines, Cures, and Glazes by Jim Tarantino

This versatile marinade is a catalog of Southeast Asian flavors.

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.”

Kung Pao Chicken

From the book Quick and Easy Chinese by Nancie McDermott

Peeling and Deveining a Shrimp

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

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.

Pumpkin Rice Pudding

From the book So Easy by Ellie Krieger

Trofie al Pesto (Ligurian Gnocchi with Pesto)

From the book Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian by Saveur Magazine

Twisted homemade pasta.