Cubanesque Sandwich

Travel to Havana with this simple take on a Cuban pressed sandwich. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick and Sarah Mastracco)

Reuben Sandwich

The classic deli sandwich. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Adzuki Bean Porridge (Zensai)

A Japanese dessert of adzuki beans and mochi. (By Adapted from EN Japanese Bistro)

Peach Melba Pie

Peach and raspberry find an even more perfect pairing as a pie. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Pistachio Shortbread

These buttery, nutty cookies are hard to resist. (By Regan Burns)

Shortbread Lemon Bars

Classic cookie bars packed with mouth-puckering lemon flavor. (By Kate Ramos)

Sticky Peanut Cookie Bars

Peanuts, caramel, and chocolate layers on a shortbread-cookie base. (By Regan Burns)

Peanut-Covered Peanut Butter Cookie Slabs

Go ahead, go nuts. (By Elinor Klivans)

Mixed Berry and Anise Pie

Berries are the main attraction here, while anise lurks in the background in the best possible way. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Stuffed Poblanos with Black Beans and Cheese

Super veggie burrito meets grilled peppers. (By Kate Ramos)

Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken

Heavenly either hot from the oven or cold, buttermilk fried chicken is a staple at any self-respecting summer picnic. (By Kate Ramos)

Potato Parsnip Gratin

Parsnips add a new dimension to a side-dish standby. (By Charlie Palmer)

"Dirty Matzoh" Dressing

A country Jewish recipe to be served at Passover. (By Marcie Cohen Ferris)

Herbed Spätzle

Little dumplings that are a great accompaniment for saucy dishes. (By Regan Burns)

Christmas Coconut Cake

Three white cake layers covered with a light snowfall of flaked coconut. (By Rebecca Rather)