African Peanut Stew

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

A traditional West African recipe, full of good nutrients and flavor.

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.

Beet and Avocado Salad with Sparkling Lime Vinaigrette

From the book Tiny Bubbles by Kate Simon

A celebration salad.

Bitter Greens, Artichokes, and Shallots with Poppy Seeds

From the book Turquoise by Greg Malouf and Lucy Malouf

Black Pepper and Garlic Chicken Wings

From the book Cindy Pawlcyn’s Appetizers by Cindy Pawlcyn

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 Beef Short Ribs Tacos

From the book Tacos by Mark Miller

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.

Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

From the book Crème Brûlée by Lou Seibert Pappas

Learn to make the definitive version of this dessert.

Easy Champagne Chocolate Truffles

From the book Tiny Bubbles by Kate Simon

Ginger Beer Shandy

From the book Zero-Proof Cocktails by Liz Scott

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

Gingersnaps

From the book Tom Douglas’ Seattle Kitchen by Tom Douglas

Fresh ginger, instead of powdered, gives these cookies snap.

Gnudi

From the book The Gastrokid Cookbook by Hugh Garvey and Matthew Yeomans

From the cookbook ‘Gastrokid,’ these cheese-based pillows are a treat.

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

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

From the book Heirloom Beans by Vanessa Barrington and Steve Sando

Marmalade and Bittersweet Chocolate Tarts

From the book Deep Dark Chocolate by Sara Perry

Moroccan Mint Granita

From the book The Tea Deck by Sara Perry

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.’

Papa Haydn’s Chocolate Gâteau

From the book Deep Dark Chocolate by Sara Perry

Chocolatey heaven on a plate.

Pastuccia (Polenta with Salumi and Raisins)

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

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.

Rugelach

From the book Joan Nathan’s Jewish Holiday Cookbook by Joan Nathan

Joan Nathan’s melt-in-your-mouth cookies are easier to make than they look.

Trofie al Pesto (Ligurian Gnocchi with Pesto)

From the book Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian by Saveur Magazine

Twisted homemade pasta.