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.

Bagna Cauda

Raw Vegetables with Warm Anchovy-Garlic Sauce

From the book Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian by Saveur Magazine

Baked Shrimp and Potatoes

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

Beet and Avocado Salad with Sparkling Lime Vinaigrette

From the book Tiny Bubbles by Kate Simon

A celebration salad.

Blueberry Twist

From the book Cool Waters by Brian Preston-Campbell

Blueberry, lemon, and ground ginger will leave your friends guessing flavors.

Breakfast Salad

By Cindy Burke, from the Cindy Burke collection

Start your day with a bowl full of vegetables and a soft-boiled egg.

Candied Fennel Cores

By Linda Ziedrich, from the Linda Ziedrich collection

Cantaloupe with Red Wine Syrup

From the book Dessert Express by Lauren Chattman

Turn a simple melon into an enchanting dessert.

Caramel Sauce

From the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Chocolate Soufflé

From the book Family Meals by Maria Helm Sinskey

Classic French Fries

By Matthew Amster-Burton, from the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Crisp-Fried Garlic

From the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Crispy Potatoes with Paprika

From the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Well-made fried potatoes are often tasty, but duck fat gives Matthew Amster-Burton’s spuds an extra oomph.

Dried Cherry Muffins

From the book The New Basics Cookbook by Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

A “New Basics” recipe updated with whole-wheat pastry flour.

Dried-Fruit Compote

By Deborah Madison, from the Deborah Madison collection

Dutch Baby Pancakes with Lemon and Sugar

From the book A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg

Easy Romesco

From the Keri Fisher collection

Fruit Crisp Topping

By Matthew Amster-Burton, from the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Fruit Crumble Topping

By Matthew Amster-Burton, from the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Garlic Dill Pickles

From the book Dinosaur Bar-B-Que by Nancy Radke and John Stage

Garlicky Pea Shoot Tangle

From the book The Vegetable Dishes I Can’t Live Without by Mollie Katzen

Who knew pea shoots were so delicious?!

Giant Crusty and Creamy White Beans with Greens

From the book Super Natural Cooking by Heidi Swanson

Ginger Beer Shandy

From the book Zero-Proof Cocktails by Liz Scott

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

Gougères (French Cheese Puffs)

From the book Saveur Cooks Authentic French by Saveur Magazine

Hard Sauce

From the Sara Perry collection

Honey Walnut–Stuffed Dates with Spicy Greens and Three Cheeses

From the book Cindy Pawlcyn’s Appetizers by Cindy Pawlcyn

From “Cindy Pawlcyn’s Appetizers.”

Hot Bacon and Blue Cheese Spinach Dip

By Lynne Sampson Curry, from the Lynne Sampson Curry collection

Hot Dungeness Crab Dip

By Lynne Sampson Curry, from the Lynne Sampson Curry collection

Rich with crab and cheese, this hearty dip will satisfy even the most ravenous couch potatoes.

Idaho Salad

From the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Meat, cheese, and nuts embellish a simple salad.

Japanese Fried Chicken (Tori No Karaage)

By Matthew Amster-Burton, from the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Lemon Buttermilk Milkshake

By Matthew Amster-Burton, from the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Multigrain No-Knead Bread

From the Ellen Jackson collection

Mutha Sauce

From the book Dinosaur Bar-B-Que by Nancy Radke and John Stage

Norma Harrington’s Pie Crust

By Joan Menefee, from the Joan Menefee collection

Pa de Sant Jordi

By Johanna Bailey, from the Johanna Bailey collection

Peppercorn Winter Fruit Compote with Port and Lemon Zest

From the Sara Perry collection

Pork Chops with Cider-Braised Shallots

By Matthew Amster-Burton, from the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Raspberry Coulis

From the Keri Fisher collection

Remoulade

By Laraine Perri, from the Laraine Perri collection

Ruby Grapefruit, Avocado, and Spring Onion Salad

From the book Chez Panisse Fruit by Alice Waters

Salsa Verde

From the Keri Fisher collection

Shrimp Po’ Boy

From the Keri Fisher collection

Sparkling Matcha

From the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Sticky Toffee Pudding

From the book Sweet! by Mani Niall

A moist cake full of dates and crowned with toffee sauce.

Strawberry Syrup

From the book Barefoot Contessa Parties! by Ina Garten

Sukiyaki

By Matthew Amster-Burton, from the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Supper Onion Pie

From the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Sweet, Sweet Bacon

By Matthew Amster-Burton, from the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Tangelo-Tangerine Pudding

By Deborah Madison, from the Deborah Madison collection

Tapenade

From the Keri Fisher collection

Tarragon Caper Mayonnaise

From the Kelly Myers collection

Warm Cinnamon Crisps with Hot Chocolate

From the book Dessert Express by Lauren Chattman