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African Peanut Stew

From the book Almost Meatless by and

A traditional West African recipe, full of good nutrients and flavor.

eggplant jam

Algerian Eggplant Jam

From the book From Tapas to Meze by

Joanne Weir, the author of this recipe, declared it one of her favorites.

banana pancakes

Banana Sour Cream Pancakes

From the book Barefoot Contessa Family Style by

This Ina Garten recipe makes an excellent choice for a New Year’s Day breakfast.

Bay Scallop Ceviche

From the book Tequila by

Scallops in tequila and lime juice — what’s not to like?

black bean and sweet potato tostadas

Black Bean and Roasted Sweet Potato Tostadas

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by

A winning combination for a vegetarian dinner.

Cauliflower with Olives

From the book Molto Gusto by

Mario Batali keeps it uncomplicated with this Italian spin on cauliflower.

chicken under a brick

Chicken Cooked Under a Brick

From the book The Commonsense Kitchen by

From ‘The Commonsense Kitchen,’ an elegant treatment for good old chicken legs.

Chipotle and Roasted
Garlic Salsa

From the book Truly Mexican by

From the book ‘Truly Mexican’ comes this simple recipe with complex flavors.

Cracked Pepper, Dried Cherry, and Chocolate Chunk Biscotti

From the book Gifts Cooks Love by

From the book ‘Gifts Cooks Love,’ a Diane Morgan recipe to delight your taste buds.

Farro “Risotto” with Roasted Butternut Squash

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Nutty farro takes the place of Arborio rice in this adaptation of risotto.

Goan Fish Curry

From the book Anjum’s New Indian by

This delicious curry from Anjum Anand pairs beautifully with black rice.

Grapefruit and Jicama
with Thai Basil

From the book Mixt Salads by

From ‘Mixt Salads,’ a refreshing marriage of flavors and textures.

Killer Pumpkin Pancakes

From the book The Crabby Cook Cookbook by

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

posole

Lazy Man’s Posole

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Make this classic Mexican soup in less than 30 minutes.

Mango Lassi

From the collection

North African Couscous Soup

From the book How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by

A fantastically simple and nourishing soup from Mark Bittman.

chocolate gâteau

Papa Haydn’s Chocolate Gâteau

From the book Deep Dark Chocolate by

Chocolatey heaven on a plate.

pea soup

Pea and Spinach Soup with Coconut Milk

From the book Fine Cooking Fresh by

Fresh peas are a must for this beautiful soup, but you don’t need a ton of them.

Perfectly Great Turkey Burgers

From the book Fire It Up by and

From the new book ‘Fire It Up,’ these burgers are moist and rich and dripping with flavor.

pissaladiere

Pissaladière

Provençal Pizza

From the book Barefoot Contessa in Paris by
lemons

Preserved Lemons

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Make a batch for yourself, and another to give as a gift.

pumpkin waffles

Pumpkin Waffles with Muscovado Syrup

From the book Sweet! by

Muscovado is the perfect match for the slightly savory notes in these waffles from Mani Niall.

Raisin-Pumpernickel Bread with a Secret

From the book Dairy Hollow House Soup & Bread by

This chocolate-flecked bread is fun to make and tasty too.

Red Quinoa and Pumpkin
Seed Pilaf

By , from the Lynne Sampson Curry collection

Here’s a delicious Anna Thomas recipe that will be welcome at any table.

Rhubarb Almond Cake

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by

Make this amazing cake for your Mother’s Day festivities.

Rhubarb Buttermilk Tart

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Here’s a simple, pretty, and delicious spring dessert to bake and enjoy.

rhubarb tart

Rhubarb Galette

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by

Have you made your “moon dust” yet? It’s a crucial ingredient in this tasty tart. Make a batch now and use it all summer.

Ribollita

From the book The River Cafe Cook Book by and

From ‘The River Cafe Cook Book’ comes this hearty Italian soup.

Roasted Tomatoes and Pumpkin Seed Pesto Tacos

From the book Tacos by

Put this recipe in your queue for summer’s tomato season.

Salade Niçoise

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Grilled tuna and basil vinaigrette brighten this classic salad.

Salty Lassi with Cumin and Mint

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by

On a hot summer afternoon, this refreshing drink makes a wonderful snack.

african peanut soup

Senegalese Peanut Soup

From the book Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes by

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

Spaghetti with Broccoli, Chile, and Fried Breadcrumbs

From the book Supper for a Song by

Humble and satisfying, this traditional peasant dish appeals to everyone.

Spicy Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew

From the book The Kentucky Fresh Cookbook by

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

Spicy Noodles with Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, and Tofu

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by

A scrumptious way to eat dark leafy greens with an orange vegetable.

apple strudel

Strudel

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Sweet and Fragrant Pineapple Chutney

From the book Classic Indian Vegetarian and Grain Cooking by

A sweet and spicy chutney from Julie Sahni.

grain salad

Tabouli

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Lemon, mint, and plenty of parsley add zing to this classic grain salad.

tuscan ragout

Tuscan Kale and White Bean Ragout

From the book Farm to Fork by

A satisfying meal-in-a-bowl recipe from Emeril Lagasse’s ‘Farm to Fork.’

Vegetable and Walnut Pizza

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by

Just a little do-ahead work makes this Mollie Katzen recipe easy enough for weekday dinner.

Very Spicy, Delicious Chickpeas

From the book Madhur Jaffrey’s World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking by

A wonderfully tart and hot chickpea recipe from Madhur Jaffrey.

watermelon feta salad

Watermelon Feta Salad with Fresh Mint

From the collection

Embellish summer’s melon with Mediterranean ingredients to create a substantial salad.

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