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.

Almond Cookies

From the book Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant by Moosewood Collective

A delicious butter cookie spiked with almond extract.

Amazing Turkey Chili

From the book The Earthbound Cook by Myra Goodman

Applesauce-Cocoa Cake

From the book Still Life with Menu Cookbook by Mollie Katzen

If you make this Mollie Katzen cake with chunky homemade applesauce, you will be rewarded.

Braised Cabbage and Onion with Poached Egg

From the Jim Dixon collection

Jim Dixon transforms ordinary ingredients into something sublime.

Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper Soba

From the book The 30 Minute Vegan’s Taste of the East by Jennifer Murray and Mark Reinfeld

An easy and colorful vegan dinner from Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray.

Cantaloupe with Red Wine Syrup

From the book Dessert Express by Lauren Chattman

Turn a simple melon into an enchanting dessert.

Carrot Hummus

From the book The Northwest Vegetarian Cookbook by Debra Daniels-Zeller

Debra Daniels-Zeller has a clever and tasty way to work more vegetables into your diet.

Catalán Salt Pinch Cake

From the book Rose’s Heavenly Cakes by Rose Levy Beranbaum

Here’s an almond-kissed cake from Rose Levy Beranbaum.

Chocolate Brownies with Blackberry-Sangiovese Sauce and Whipped Cream

From the Kelly Myers collection

A rich and elegant combination.

Corn Tart

From the book Simply Mexican by Lourdes Castro

A sweet counterpart to spicy flavors.

Daifuku Mochi

By Anita Chu, from the Anita Chu collection

Doro We’t

From the book New American Table by Marcus Samuelsson

Everyday Yogurt Cake

From the book Cake Keeper Cakes by Lauren Chattman

A breeze to make, this cake pairs beautifully with sliced fruit.

Fettuccine with Goat-Cheese Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Flaky Sweet Pastry Dough (Pâte Sucrée)

From the book Bistro Cooking by Patricia Wells

Ginger Beer Shandy

From the book Zero-Proof Cocktails by Liz Scott

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

Golden Vanilla Cupcakes

From the book Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero

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

Killer Pumpkin Pancakes

From the book The Crabby Cook Cookbook by Jessica Harper

We were won over by these moist, spicy cakes from ‘The Crabby Cook.’

Kung Pao Chicken

From the book Quick and Easy Chinese by Nancie McDermott

Kung Pao Chicken
with House Rice

From the book Simply Ming One-Pot Meals by Arthur Boehm and Ming Tsai

A classic that’s become a family favorite from ‘Simply Ming.’

Last Word in Nutmeg Muffins

From the book The Breakfast Book by Marion Cunningham

Irresistible muffins from Marion Cunningham.

Lemon Poppy Seed-Sour Cream Cake

From the book Rose’s Heavenly Cakes by Rose Levy Beranbaum

Lentil Stew with Candied Brussels Sprouts

From the Helen Rennie collection

High heat turns the Brussels sprouts sweet and crispy, but lentils take center stage.

Millet Muffins

From the book Super Natural Every Day by Heidi Swanson

A whole-grain, whole-flavor recipe from Heidi Swanson’s new book, ‘Super Natural Every Day.’

My Gingersnaps

From the book Pure Dessert by Alice Medrich

Three kinds of ginger go into Alice Medrich’s chewy classics, one of our go-tos.

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.

Red Rooibos Rioja

From the book Zero-Proof Cocktails by Liz Scott

Senegalese Peanut Soup

From the book Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes by Laura Frankel

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

Snickerdoodles

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

Cinnamon and sugar cookies from the Better Homes folks.

Sonja’s German Apple Cake

From the Harriet Fasenfest collection

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

Spicy Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew

From the book The Kentucky Fresh Cookbook by Maggie Green

We discovered this warming dish in Maggie Green’s ‘Kentucky Fresh Cookbook.’

Spicy Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach

From the book In the Kitchen with a Good Appetite by Melissa Clark

A nutritious and delicious meal-in-a-bowl from Melissa Clark.

Spicy Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

By Melissa Lion, from the Melissa Lion collection

Thai Chicken Salad

From the Keri Fisher collection

Toss roasted chicken and vegetables with a tangy lime dressing.

Trofie al Pesto (Ligurian Gnocchi with Pesto)

From the book Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian by Saveur Magazine

Twisted homemade pasta.

Vietnamese-Style Tofu Hero

From the book The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen

Weeknight Curry

From the book Super Natural Every Day by Heidi Swanson

A flexible and favorite curry of Heidi Swanson’s, from her book ‘Super Natural Every Day.’

Whole Wheat Shortbread Cookies

From the book Favorite Food at Home by Rachel Allen

Four ingredients, one of them whole wheat flour, add up to the ideal sweet snack.

Yellow Cake

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

Zuni Roast Chicken with Bread Salad

From the book The Zuni Cafe Cookbook by Judy Rodgers