Butternut Squash Flan

From the book Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho La Puerta by Jesús González, Deborah Schneider, and Deborah Szekely

From Rancho La Puerta, a dessert that’s lighter than it looks.

Chawan Mushi (Japanese Savory Custard)

By Kelly Myers, from the Kelly Myers collection

Green Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Sage

From the book Love Soup by Anna Thomas

This vegetable-rich Anna Thomas recipe brims with flavor.

Moroccan Pancakes

By Nisrine Merzouki, from the Nisrine Merzouki collection

Pa de Sant Jordi

By Johanna Bailey, from the Johanna Bailey collection

Prunes Stuffed with Walnuts, Chocolate, and Orange Peel

From the book The Savory Way by Deborah Madison

Sprezzatura Pasta

By Bob Passaro, from the Bob Passaro collection

A sautéed pasta dish that’s both simple and complex.

Turnip and Turnip Greens Soup

From the book Fresh from the Farmers’ Market by Janet Fletcher

Seek out turnips from the farmers’ market to make this soup.

Zabaglione

From the book Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan

This warm, wine-scented froth is a lovely special yet uncomplicated dessert.