Blueberry Twist

From the book Cool Waters by Brian Preston-Campbell

Blueberry, lemon, and ground ginger will leave your friends guessing flavors.

Clam Chowder

From the book The Cape Cod Table by Lora Brody

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 Ricotta Cheese

From the book The Paley’s Place Cookbook by Kimberly Paley, Vitaly Paley, and Robert Reynolds

Ginger Beer Shandy

From the book Zero-Proof Cocktails by Liz Scott

Freeze mugs for this refreshing, alcohol-free, lemony ginger drink.

Hot Bacon and Blue Cheese Spinach Dip

By Lynne Curry, from the Lynne Sampson Curry collection

Lora Brody’s Multi-Seed Crackerbread

From the book King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking by King Arthur Flour

Pad Thai for Kids, Beginners, or the Impatient

From the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Potato, Dill, and Onion Crackers

From the book The King Arthur Flour Baker’s Companion by King Arthur Flour

Roscón de Reyes (Kings’ Cake)

By Regina Winkle-Bryan, from the Regina Winkle-Bryan collection

Saturday’s Limeade

From the book Lemonade by Fred Thompson

An uncomplicated version of perhaps the most refreshing beverage around.

Sausages Braised in Beer with Sauerkraut

From the book New Classic Family Dinners by Mark Peel

From a new book of family-favorite recipes.

Sonja’s German Apple Cake

From the Harriet Fasenfest collection

Essentially a free-form apple pie, baked in a standard casserole dish.

Sour Napa Cabbage with Lamb

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

Serve with steamed rice.

Swedish Almond Jam Strips

From the book A Baker’s Odyssey by Greg Patent

Greg Patent’s cookies are an irresistible combination of butter, almonds, and raspberry jam.

Tofu-Turkey Sloppy Joes

From the book Almost Meatless by Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond

Vanilla Honey Sesame Milkshake

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