Peanut Sauce

Serve it as a dipping sauce, over cold noodles, or tossed in a salad. (By Regan Burns)

Kid-Friendly Fried Rice

Lighter than the real thing but still plenty tasty. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Kiwi Soda

A refreshing spring-green sparkler. (By Regan Burns)

Kumquat Sparkler

A festive citrus-and-ginger tail. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Mulled Hard Pear Cider

All ciders are not created equal: This one uses pear instead of the more traditional apple, for a simple change that adds a lot of flavor. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Easy Kettle Corn

This homemade version is as tasty as the best kettle corn at your state fair. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Mocha Pudding Cake

Crusty, cakey, and gooey all at once, this pudding cake is simple enough for the kids to make. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cucumber and Green Grape Gazpacho

Gazpacho goes green as tart grapes and cooling cucumbers replace tomatoes. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Salt Cod and Clam Stew

A light fish stew with clams. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Cold Pasta Salad with Baby Artichokes (Pinninos kin Iscarzofa)

This dish is all about the artichokes, but it’s made even tastier by adding ricotta salata cheese. (By Efisio Farris)

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Lovely as a tea sandwich or on its own. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku)

This combination of eggs, spinach, herbs, and spices is a delicious introduction to Persian food. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chinese-y Chicken Salad

Yeah, we know it’s not really Chinese. (By Francine Maroukian)

Cucumber-Orange Water

Cleanse your palate with this simple, refreshing water. (By Adela Jung)

Bockwurst Sausage

Arguably the most popular German sausage. (By Kate Ramos)