Amaretto-Espresso Crème Brûlée

From the book Crème Brûlée by Lou Seibert Pappas

Baked Eggs

By Jenn Louis, from the Jenn Louis collection

Jenn Louis’ baked eggs will delight any mom. And dad.

Baked Shrimp and Potatoes

From the book Cooking Up A Storm by Marcelle Bienvenu and Judy Walker

Beef and Ale Stew

From the book Jamie’s Food Revolution by Jamie Oliver

An uncomplicated beefy recipe from Jamie Oliver.

Beet and Avocado Salad with Sparkling Lime Vinaigrette

From the book Tiny Bubbles by Kate Simon

A celebration salad.

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.

Chipotle-Glazed Steak and Avocado Salad

From the book Simply Mexican by Lourdes Castro

Gingery Gingerbread

From the book Get Cooking by Mollie Katzen

From Mollie Katzen’s new book, a spicy year-round cake recipe.

Green Garlic Pesto

From the Sarah Gilbert collection

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

Kung Pao Chicken

From the book Quick and Easy Chinese by Nancie McDermott

Mary’s Texas Sheet Cake

From the Anne Zimmerman collection

Cinnamon-chocolate-buttermilk cake topped with chocolate icing and pecans.

Moroccan Red Lentil Soup

From the book Art of the Slow Cooker by Andrew Schloss

Mutha Sauce

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

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.

Panini with Goat Cheese, Arugula, Roasted Peppers, and Salame

From the book Salumi by Joyce Goldstein, John Piccetti, and François Vecchio

A fresh take on a salami sandwich from the book ‘Salumi.’

Pea and Spinach Soup with Coconut Milk

From the book Fine Cooking Fresh by Fine Cooking Magazine

Fresh peas are a must for this beautiful soup, but you don’t need a ton of them.

Peaches in Rose Syrup

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Petite French Almond Cakes

From the book The Tea Deck by Sara Perry

These golden sweets look like a cookie, but are tender like a cake.

Potato Gratin Dauphinois

From the book Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking by Paula Wolfert

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

Pumpkin Rice Pudding

From the book So Easy by Ellie Krieger

Sleepy Hollow Fizz

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

Pumpkin! Maple syrup! An unforgettable cocktail for the holidays.

Snickerdoodles

From the book Anyone Can Bake by Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

Cinnamon and sugar cookies from the Better Homes folks.

Trofie al Pesto (Ligurian Gnocchi with Pesto)

From the book Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian by Saveur Magazine

Twisted homemade pasta.

Watermelon Mint Pops

From the Marissa Lippert collection

Yellow Cake

From the book Anyone Can Bake by Better Homes and Gardens Magazine