Artichokes, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese

From the book Panini Express by Lauren Chattman and Daniel Leader

Asian Pork Kebabs with Apricot Mayonnaise

From the book Robin to the Rescue by Robin Miller

A simple, stove-top recipe.

Brownie Swirl

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

Butternut Squash Flan

From the book Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho La Puerta by Jesús González, Deborah Schneider, and Deborah Szekely

From Rancho La Puerta, a dessert that’s lighter than it looks.

Cantaloupe with Red Wine Syrup

From the book Dessert Express by Lauren Chattman

Turn a simple melon into an enchanting dessert.

Cherry Vanilla Brioche Pudding

From the book Chanterelle by Andrew Friedman and David Waltuck

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

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

Chicken Breasts with Cranberry-Spiked Stuffing

From the book Robin to the Rescue by Robin Miller

Cutting a Mango

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

Not a recipe so much as a technique that makes cutting mangoes a breeze.

Decorator’s Whipped Cream

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

Ebelskivers (Scandinavian Pancakes)

From the book The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook by Sharon Kramis and Julie Kramis Hearne

Get an ebelskiver pan and make these easy, spherical pancakes.

Five-Spice Chicken Satay

From the Meera S.T. Vargo collection

This recipe has more flavor than you typically get when ordering this popular appetizer in a restaurant.

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.

Hazelnut Waffles

From the Ashley Griffin Gartland collection

Beaten egg whites provide lightness; hazelnuts, nuttiness.

Irish Stew

From the book American Regional Cookery by Sheila Hibben

This slow-simmered stew is even better on day two.

Jerk Chicken with Cool Pineapple Salsa

From the book The Food You Crave by Ellie Krieger

Key Lime Little Fellas

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

Cheesecake cupcakes.

Lemon Pepper Grilled Shrimp

From the book The Food You Crave by Ellie Krieger

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.

Vegetable Stock

From the book Fine Cooking Fresh by Fine Cooking Magazine

Vitello Tonnato

From the book Beef by John Torode

Warm Cinnamon Crisps with Hot Chocolate

From the book Dessert Express by Lauren Chattman