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 Pepper and Garlic Chicken Wings

From the book Cindy Pawlcyn’s Appetizers by Cindy Pawlcyn

Black Sticky Rice Pudding with Mangoes or Peaches

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

Cannoli

By Zanne Miller, from the Zanne Miller collection

Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

From the book Crème Brûlée by Lou Seibert Pappas

Learn to make the definitive version of this dessert.

Easy Champagne Chocolate Truffles

From the book Tiny Bubbles by Kate Simon

Jerk Chicken with Cool Pineapple Salsa

From the book The Food You Crave by Ellie Krieger

Meyer Lemon Mousse

From the Helen Rennie collection

Use the season’s last Meyer lemons for this dreamy dessert from Helen Rennie.

Mrs. Hedin’s Cardamom Rolls

By Anne Zimmerman, from the Anne Zimmerman 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.

Peaches in Rose Syrup

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Tofu-Turkey Sloppy Joes

From the book Almost Meatless by Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond

Yukon Gold Potatoes with Cumin and Garlic

From the Susmita Sharma collection