Bagna Cauda

Raw Vegetables with Warm Anchovy-Garlic Sauce

From the book Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian by Saveur Magazine

Beet and Avocado Salad with Sparkling Lime Vinaigrette

From the book Tiny Bubbles by Kate Simon

A celebration salad.

Carrot Halva

By Kelly Myers, from the Kelly Myers collection

Carrot Salad with Moroccan Flavors

From the Ivy Manning collection

Hey, carrot tops, have I got a salad for you!

Catalán Salt Pinch Cake

From the book Rose’s Heavenly Cakes by Rose Levy Beranbaum

Here’s an almond-kissed cake from Rose Levy Beranbaum.

Cauliflower Carpaccio with Pine Nut Dressing and Golden Raisins

From the Kelly Myers collection

Chremslach (Matzo Fritters)

By Ronnie Fein, from the Ronnie Fein collection

Drenched in honey, these fritters are a sweet side for the Passover table.

Corn Tart

From the book Simply Mexican by Lourdes Castro

A sweet counterpart to spicy flavors.

Grapefruit Simple Syrup

By Kelly Myers, from the Kelly Myers collection

Jam-Filled Peanut Butter Cookies

From the book Desserts by the Yard by Sherry Yard

A classic combo baked into a cookie.

Lemon Poppy Seed-Sour Cream Cake

From the book Rose’s Heavenly Cakes by Rose Levy Beranbaum

Olive and Onion Focaccia

By Christina Eng, from the Christina Eng collection

Parsley Root Soup with Apples and Walnuts

From the book New American Table by Marcus Samuelsson

This Marcus Samuelsson recipe pushes the culinary envelope with such ingredients as parsley root and barberries.

Roasted Tomatoes and Pumpkin Seed Pesto Tacos

From the book Tacos by Mark Miller

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

Root Vegetable, White Bean, and Breadcrumb Gratin

By Kelly Myers, from the Kelly Myers collection

Serve as a main or side dish.

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.

Senegalese Peanut Soup

From the book Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes by Laura Frankel

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

Snickerdoodles

From the book Anyone Can Bake by Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

Cinnamon and sugar cookies from the Better Homes folks.

Spicy Cashew Tomato Soup

From the book The Tassajara Recipe Book by Edward Espe Brown

Tortilla Soup

From the book A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen by Jack Bishop

A classic, soothing tomato soup with crunch.

Trofie al Pesto (Ligurian Gnocchi with Pesto)

From the book Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian by Saveur Magazine

Twisted homemade pasta.

Zucchini Fritters with Dill

From the book Turquoise by Greg Malouf and Lucy Malouf

These little fritters are a popular meze dish in Turkey.