Red Lentil Hummus

Lentils lend earthiness to this basic hummus recipe.

Truffled Fingerling Smashed Potatoes

Fragrant white truffle oil takes humble mashers to a new level.

Mock Potato Salad

Classic, creamy, but with kohlrabi instead of potatoes.

Ozoni Soup

A soothing Japanese soup that takes center stage during New Year’s.

Basic Tomato Sauce

Even if you’re a pro, this sauce is a great base on which to riff.

Roasted Baby Carrots with Marmalade

Orange marmalade and sweet baby carrots herald spring.

Fettuccine with Porcini and Pancetta Cream

Mushrooms lend a rich flavor, making this an appealing cool-weather dish.

Mojo Marinated Pork Cubano (Lechon Asado)

Cuban braised pork in a citrus marinade.

Chicken with Goat Cheese and Figs

Served with a port reduction sauce.

Toasted Millet Salad

Bird seed never tasted so good.

Fresh Tomato and Cheese Puff-Pastry Tart

With goat and ricotta cheeses and a balsamic reduction.

Basic Sweet Mochi (An Mochi)

Perfect for wrapping around ice cream.

Grilled Portobello and Radicchio Salad

Two classics pair up on the grill for a nice change from the standard green salad.

Spicy Green Rice (Arroz Verde)

A good accompaniment for just about any main course, especially grilled meats.

Chicken and Sweet Pea Baby Food

Poached chicken breast and sweet peas make an easy low-fat purée for your baby.