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Crab Cakes

The verdict in the test kitchen was unanimous: When we order crab cakes in restaurants, these meaty beauties are what we want-not the bready hockey pucks...

Author: Ian Knauer

Mediterranean Eggplant and Barley Salad

The deep flavors in this lush and hearty dish are too good for anyone to pass up. Vegetarians can substitute water for the chicken broth and still enjoy...

Whoopie Pies

We prefer Droste brand Dutch-process cocoa for this recipe because it gives the cakes a richer chocolate flavor. Though whoopie pies can be served on the...

Bourbon Bread Pudding

Author: Pat Neely

Triple Cherries Jubilee

Flaming desserts-like this one and crepes suzette-were all the rage at fine dining establishments in the sixties. The title here refers to the sweet cherries,...

Persian Rice With Fava Beans and Dill (Baqala Polow)

Frozen fava beans make easy work of this fragrant rice dish, but if you have access to fresh favas, it makes for a delicious springtime stunner.

Author: Najmieh Batmanglij

Bacon and Green Chili Quiche

Author: Gayle Gardner

Roasted Veal Chop with Morels

Author: Jean Jacques Rachou

Garlic and Cheese Crostini

These toasts are topped with a light sprinkling of minced garlic, olive oil, and sharp Pecorino Romano before being baked. Garlicky and salty, they are...

Grilled Shrimp and Sausage Skewers with Smoky Paprika Glaze

These delicious kebabs are a Spanish take on surf and turf. Because the skewers aren't on the grill long enough to cook fresh sausages, fully cooked sausages...

Author: Jeanne Kelley

Black Eyed Pea Salad With Hot Sauce Vinaigrette

Down South, we call this a sitting salad. It can sit on the summer picnic table without wilting, so it's the perfect potluck dish.

Author: Carla Hall

Crispy Skinned Salmon with Whole Lemon Sesame Sauce

Adding an entire lemon-skin, pith, and flesh-to the sauce provides brightness and texture. Any bitterness from the pith will be offset by the sesame oil...

Author: Andy Baraghani

Gratin of White Asparagus

Author: Skye Gyngell

Grandma's Chopped Liver

Author: Helene Cypress

Braised Italian Style Pot Roast

Author: Stanley Tucci

Penne with Basil and Prosciutto

Author: Elise Mitzel-Ulanoff

Persian Steamed White Rice (Chelo)

Author: Reyna Simnegar

Pumpkin Spice Pie

Author: Elinor Klivans

Chickpea Salad With Lemon, Parmesan, and Fresh Herbs

The beauty of this basic recipe is that it can be tweaked in numerous ways. For a spicy version, add some sriracha sauce. Try swapping out the lemon juice...

Author: Molly Wizenberg

Unstuffed Sweet and Sour Cabbage

Author: Andrea Albin

Shrimp and Corn Fritters

Bursting with fresh corn and a hint of spice, these summery fritters take inspiration from the Southern classic shrimp and grits.

Author: Anna Stockwell

Pikliz (Haitian Pickled Vegetable Relish)

This bright and fiery Haitian condiment (pronounced "pick-lees") is traditionally served with meats and fried food to balance rich flavors.

Author: Nils Bernstein

Noodle Kugel

Author: Carole Chernick

Classic Spinach Artichoke Dip with Mozzarella and Parmesan

Two kinds of melty cheese make this dip extra luxe.

Author: Rhoda Boone

Roast Chicken with Pancetta and Olives

Oltranti and his family prepare this dish with rabbit, but it's equally appealing with chicken. Roasted with super-savory pancetta and olives, the garlicky...

Author: Toni Oltranti

Harvest Pear Crisp with Candied Ginger

Author: Carolyn Beth Weil

Grandmother's Apple Cake

Author: Alexandra Leaf

Caramelized Bananas

The faint flavor of smoke and caramelized brown sugar do exquisite things to a banana. A drizzling of rum or liqueur gives this simple dessert "gourmet"...

Author: Andrea Chesman