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.

Bagna Cauda

Raw Vegetables with Warm Anchovy-Garlic Sauce

From the book Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian by Saveur Magazine

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

Chipotle-Glazed Steak and Avocado Salad

From the book Simply Mexican by Lourdes Castro

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.

Faux Pastor

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

Fettuccine with Goat-Cheese Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Ginger Beer Shandy

From the book Zero-Proof Cocktails by Liz Scott

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

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

Marmalade and Bittersweet Chocolate Tarts

From the book Deep Dark Chocolate by Sara Perry

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.

Pickled Haricots Verts with Herbes de Provence

From the book Marinades, Rubs, Brines, Cures, and Glazes by Jim Tarantino

Potsticker Dumplings

From the book Quick and Easy Chinese by Nancie McDermott

These take a little time but are not difficult.

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.

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.