All-Purpose Flatbreads

From the book Panini Express by Lauren Chattman and Daniel Leader

Artichokes, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese

From the book Panini Express by Lauren Chattman and Daniel Leader

Baked Shrimp and Potatoes

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

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

Blueberry Twist

From the book Cool Waters by Brian Preston-Campbell

Blueberry, lemon, and ground ginger will leave your friends guessing flavors.

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.

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

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

Classic Potato Hash

By Matthew Amster-Burton, from the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Coconut Cream and Coconut Milk

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

Crawfish Patrick

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

Curried Couscous

From the book The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten

This quick and easy recipe makes a great picnic side dish.

Doro We’t

From the book New American Table by Marcus Samuelsson

Fideos with Clams, Shrimp, and Mussels

From the book Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking by Paula Wolfert

Four-Hour Baguettes

From the book Panini Express by Lauren Chattman and Daniel Leader

Garlic Mayonnaise

From the book Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking by Paula Wolfert

Grilled Garlic Shrimp

With Mâche, Avocado, and Red Onion Salad

From the book Cooking for Two by Jessica Strand

This recipe for two from Jessica Strand can easily be doubled.

Honeydew-Mint Mist

From the book Cool Waters by Brian Preston-Campbell

Lemon Poppy Seed-Sour Cream Cake

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

My Family’s White Beans and Sausage

Feijão Branco e Chouriço da Minha Família

From the book The New Portuguese Table by David Leite

Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

From the book Panini Express by Lauren Chattman and Daniel Leader

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.

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.

Peeling and Deveining a Shrimp

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

Potato Gratin Dauphinois

From the book Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking by Paula Wolfert

From Paula Wolfert’s new book, ‘Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking.’

Pumpkin Soup

From the Keri Fisher collection

Coconut milk adds silkiness to this seasonal soup.

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.

Shrimp, Avocado, and Mango Salsa Quesadillas

From the book Panini Express by Lauren Chattman and Daniel Leader

Have a panini press? Make these!

Spanish Sweet Potato with Chorizo, Peppers, and Fried Egg

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Perfect, comforting midweek food.

Summer Zucchini Pasta

From the book The Splendid Table’s How to Eat Supper by Lynne Rossetto Kasper and Sally Swift

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.

Zucchini Fritters with Dill

From the book Turquoise by Greg Malouf and Lucy Malouf

These little fritters are a popular meze dish in Turkey.