Absolutely Perfect Steaks

From the book Grillin’ with Gas by Fred Thompson

A how-to recipe for perfectly grilled steak, just in time for Father’s Day.

Almond Cookies

From the book Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant by Moosewood Collective

A delicious butter cookie spiked with almond extract.

Baked Shrimp and Potatoes

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

Basic Marinade for Seafood

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

Beef Goulash

From the book New Classic Family Dinners by Mark Peel

Caramel Sauce

From the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Cha Yen (Thai Iced Tea)

From the book Iced Tea by Fred Thompson

Cherry Vanilla Brioche Pudding

From the book Chanterelle by Andrew Friedman and David Waltuck

Chicken Breasts with Cranberry-Spiked Stuffing

From the book Robin to the Rescue by Robin Miller

Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

From the book Crème Brûlée by Lou Seibert Pappas

Learn to make the definitive version of this dessert.

Corn Tart

From the book Simply Mexican by Lourdes Castro

A sweet counterpart to spicy flavors.

Deep-Dish Sour Cream–Apple Pie with Lemon-Cardamom Streusel

From the book Unforgettable Desserts by Dede Wilson

Fettuccine with Goat-Cheese Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Fresh Raspberry Blueberry Tart with a Shortbread Crust

From the book The Cape Cod Table by Lora Brody

This free-form shortbread crust is a perfect start if you are new to pastry-making.

Grilled Sicilian Caponata

From the book Pizza on the Grill by Bob Blumer and Elizabeth Karmel

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

Lemon Pepper Grilled Shrimp

From the book The Food You Crave by Ellie Krieger

Peeling and Deveining a Shrimp

From the book How To Break An Egg by Fine Cooking Magazine

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.

Senegalese Peanut Soup

From the book Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes by Laura Frankel

From Laura Frankel’s book ‘Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes.’

Sonja’s German Apple Cake

From the Harriet Fasenfest collection

Essentially a free-form apple pie, baked in a standard casserole dish.

Vitello Tonnato

From the book Beef by John Torode

Whole-Wheat Apple Pancakes

From the book So Easy by Ellie Krieger

From Ellie Krieger’s new book, ‘So Easy,’ comes this seasonal breakfast recipe.

Yellow Cake

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