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.

Asian Pork Kebabs with Apricot Mayonnaise

From the book Robin to the Rescue by Robin Miller

A simple, stove-top recipe.

Basic Southeast Asian Marinade

From the book Marinades, Rubs, Brines, Cures, and Glazes by Jim Tarantino

This versatile marinade is a catalog of Southeast Asian flavors.

Beet and Avocado Salad with Sparkling Lime Vinaigrette

From the book Tiny Bubbles by Kate Simon

A celebration salad.

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.

Chipotle-Glazed Steak and Avocado Salad

From the book Simply Mexican by Lourdes Castro

Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

From the book Crème Brûlée by Lou Seibert Pappas

Learn to make the definitive version of this dessert.

Cumin-Crusted Salmon with Citrus Butter

From the book Chanterelle by Andrew Friedman and David Waltuck

A recipe from New York’s acclaimed Chanterelle.

Cutting a Mango

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

Not a recipe so much as a technique that makes cutting mangoes a breeze.

Duck Confit

From the book Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes by Laura Frankel

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.

Garlic Dill Pickles

From the book Dinosaur Bar-B-Que by Nancy Radke and John Stage

Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

With Orange, Sage, and Brown Butter Sauce and a Watercress and Blood Orange Salad

From the book Cooking for Two by Jessica Strand

Honey Walnut–Stuffed Dates with Spicy Greens and Three Cheeses

From the book Cindy Pawlcyn’s Appetizers by Cindy Pawlcyn

From “Cindy Pawlcyn’s Appetizers.”

Jerk Chicken with Cool Pineapple Salsa

From the book The Food You Crave by Ellie Krieger

Kung Pao Chicken

From the book Quick and Easy Chinese by Nancie McDermott

Lorna Sass’s Scarlet Runner Beans with Farro Risotto and Saffron

From the book Heirloom Beans by Vanessa Barrington and Steve Sando

Papa Haydn’s Chocolate Gâteau

From the book Deep Dark Chocolate by Sara Perry

Chocolatey heaven on a plate.

Potato Gratin Dauphinois

From the book Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking by Paula Wolfert

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

Sausages Braised in Beer with Sauerkraut

From the book New Classic Family Dinners by Mark Peel

From a new book of family-favorite recipes.