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.

Brownie Swirl

From the book Junior’s Cheesecake Cookbook by Beth Allen and Alan Rosen

Chinois Noodles

From the book Tasty by Roy Finamore

A tasty recipe from a book of the same name.

Corn Tart

From the book Simply Mexican by Lourdes Castro

A sweet counterpart to spicy flavors.

Fettuccine with Goat-Cheese Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Fresh Spring Rolls

From the book Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites by Moosewood Collective

If you can roll a burrito, you can wrap a roll. This favorite from the Moosewood Restaurant makes a tasty snack or light dinner.

Key Lime Little Fellas

From the book Junior’s Cheesecake Cookbook by Beth Allen and Alan Rosen

Cheesecake cupcakes.

Lorna Sass’s Scarlet Runner Beans with Farro Risotto and Saffron

From the book Heirloom Beans by Vanessa Barrington and Steve Sando

Potato Gratin Dauphinois

From the book Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking by Paula Wolfert

From Paula Wolfert’s new book, ‘Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking.’

Sticky Toffee Pudding

From the book Sweet! by Mani Niall

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