Fennel, Avocado, and Mint Salad

A flavorful salad that doubles as a main dish. (By Neal Harden)

Soup of Fregula with Baby Clams (Fregula kin Arsellas)

A Sardinian classic with littleneck clams and a touch of saffron. (By Efisio Farris)

Ozoni Soup

A soothing Japanese soup that takes center stage during New Year’s. (By Adapted from EN Japanese Bistro)

Smoked Duck and Cherry Pressed Sandwich

A crunchy baguette stuffed with smoked duck, arugula, blue cheese, and cherries. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Korean Scallion Salad

A staple banchan (side dish) with Korean barbecue. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Pasta Carbonara with Peas

Peas brighten up this rich dish. (By Regan Burns)

Pork Bulgogi

In this classic pork barbecue dish, Korean red chile paste is the star. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Sweet Corn Humitas

Like a tamale, filled with cheese and fresh sweet corn. (By Adapted from Jose Garces)

Watercress Salad with Manchego, Membrillo, and Almonds

A simple salad combining the best of Spanish flavors. (By Jessica Battilana)

Watermelon, Tomato, and Kalamata Olive Salad

Mint and ricotta salata tie together this chic salad. (By Kate Ramos)

Classic Steak Tartare

A timeless dish from the legendary Polo Lounge. (By none)

Michelada

A Mexican-style beer tail that’s somewhat akin in flavor to a Bloody Mary. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Açaí-Blueberry Smoothie

Packed with berries, fruit juice, and banana, this smoothie will brighten up your breakfast. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chopped Chicken Livers

Rich, earthy chicken livers mixed with sherry, hard-boiled eggs, and lots of black pepper. (By Kate Ramos)

Cheehu Cocktail

Though it’s fruity and frozen, this drink is still plenty stiff. (By Aida Mollenkamp)