Asian Pork Kebabs with Apricot Mayonnaise

From the book Robin to the Rescue by Robin Miller

A simple, stove-top recipe.

Beef Goulash

From the book New Classic Family Dinners by Mark Peel

Black Pepper and Garlic Chicken Wings

From the book Cindy Pawlcyn’s Appetizers by Cindy Pawlcyn

Cherry Vanilla Brioche Pudding

From the book Chanterelle by Andrew Friedman and David Waltuck

Clam Chowder

From the book The Cape Cod Table by Lora Brody

Country Ham and Fig Pizza

From the book Pizza on the Grill by Bob Blumer and Elizabeth Karmel

Figs, country ham, and walnuts embellish this grilled pizza.

Doro We’t

From the book New American Table by Marcus Samuelsson

Fresh Raspberry Blueberry Tart with a Shortbread Crust

From the book The Cape Cod Table by Lora Brody

This free-form shortbread crust is a perfect start if you are new to pastry-making.

Kung Pao Chicken

From the book Quick and Easy Chinese by Nancie McDermott

Moroccan Red Lentil Soup

From the book Art of the Slow Cooker by Andrew Schloss

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.

Potsticker Dumplings

From the book Quick and Easy Chinese by Nancie McDermott

These take a little time but are not difficult.