Amaretto-Espresso Crème Brûlée

From the book Crème Brûlée by Lou Seibert Pappas

Bagna Cauda

Raw Vegetables with Warm Anchovy-Garlic Sauce

From the book Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian by Saveur Magazine

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.

Clam, Shrimp and Scallop Pan Roast

From the book Dinosaur Bar-B-Que by Nancy Radke and John Stage

Serve with a spoon and plenty of good bread to sop up all the tasty sauce.

Grilled Garlic Shrimp

With Mâche, Avocado, and Red Onion Salad

From the book Cooking for Two by Jessica Strand

This recipe for two from Jessica Strand can easily be doubled.

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.”

Lorna Sass’s Scarlet Runner Beans with Farro Risotto and Saffron

From the book Heirloom Beans by Vanessa Barrington and Steve Sando

Peaches in Rose Syrup

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Roasted Tomatoes and Pumpkin Seed Pesto Tacos

From the book Tacos by Mark Miller

Put this recipe in your queue for summer’s tomato season.

Spanish Sweet Potato with Chorizo, Peppers, and Fried Egg

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Perfect, comforting midweek food.

Tofu-Turkey Sloppy Joes

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