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.

Black-Eyed Peas in a Spicy Goan Curry

From the book 5 Spices, 50 Dishes by Ruta Kahate

Chicken Fricassee with Lemon, Saffron, and Green Olives

From the book The 150 Best American Recipes by Fran McCullough and Molly Stevens

Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

From the book Crème Brûlée by Lou Seibert Pappas

Learn to make the definitive version of this dessert.

Cornmeal-Almond Biscotti

From the book Classic Home Desserts by Richard Sax

Macerated Citrus

By Kelly Myers, from the Kelly Myers collection

My Family’s White Beans and Sausage

Feijão Branco e Chouriço da Minha Família

From the book The New Portuguese Table by David Leite

Pumpkin Soup

From the Keri Fisher collection

Coconut milk adds silkiness to this seasonal soup.

Roasted Squash, Pear, and Ginger Soup

From the book Vegetable Soups From Deborah Madison’s Kitchen by Deborah Madison

A soup of the season from Deborah Madison.

Rosemary White Bean Soup

From the book The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten

This meaty-tasting soup from Ina Garten sticks to your ribs.

Saturday’s Limeade

From the book Lemonade by Fred Thompson

An uncomplicated version of perhaps the most refreshing beverage around.

Senegalese Peanut Soup

From the book Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes by Laura Frankel

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

Thai Curry Gaeng Koa

From the book The Elements of Life by Su-Mei Yu

An ancient curry from award-winning author Su-Mei Yu.

Trofie al Pesto (Ligurian Gnocchi with Pesto)

From the book Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian by Saveur Magazine

Twisted homemade pasta.