Seasonal dishes

Give winter vegetables a summery flavor by simmering them in coconut milk with aromatic spices and fresh cilantro. The sweetness of the pumpkin and sweet potato in this recipe perfectly balances the earthy flavor of the shiitake mushrooms...

This sweet and tangy cranberry sauce with figs is perfect for roasted meats, chicken, or turkey. Make it ahead of time and freeze several portions in bags for easy access...

Whisk freshly squeezed lime juice and cilantro into garlic-infused olive oil and drizzle it over grilled mahi mahi fillets. This is the perfect complement to grilled fish. The oil's vibrant citrusy, spicy flavor...

This pasta salad uses shredded store-bought rotisserie chicken. Its savory meat imparts a rich flavor that's perfectly complemented by a dressing of mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and ham relish.

Maamoul is a soft cookie popular in Arab countries filled with dates, dried fruit, or nuts. It's typically baked during major religious holidays, but it's so delicious that it's hard to...

This impressive sun-shaped pie will lift your spirits with its summery appearance and flavor. No need to look for special molds: just create a sun shape in the center with shortcrust pastry...

Marble cookies impress with their beautiful appearance and pleasant flavor with hints of ginger and lemon, and they're not as difficult to make as they might seem. The dough is divided into two parts: one with lemon, and...

French toast is great because it can be served for breakfast or as a quick homemade dessert. This recipe makes your dessert even more elegant! Between two slices of bread,...

If you carefully fold separately beaten egg whites into a delicate lemon pudding and bake it in the oven in a water bath, you'll get a light and airy soufflé, a dessert that will impress your guests with its...

This recipe was inspired by the classic American lemon meringue pie. This no-bake dip is quick and easy to make, and most importantly, it packs in all the flavors...

Celebrate the arrival of spring with these refreshing lemon meringue cupcakes. They're easy to make, quick to assemble, and absolutely charming. Soft, just the right amount of moist, the cupcakes feature a delicate...

This hearty stew with lamb, potatoes, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and fragrant herbs is the perfect warming, filling dish for cool weather. The meat is braised in the oven, then simmered until...

Make Sunday brunch special and bake individual raspberry bread puddings with the kids. If you don't have ramekins, you can use oven-safe coffee mugs to...

This recipe was inspired by the Tuscan summer salad panzanella. The result is a fun appetizer that's sure to please kids and help them add more healthy fresh vegetables to their diet.

These vibrant rolls are made with delicious, healthy, and familiar ingredients. They're a perfect combination of cheese, ham, bread, and vegetables. Kids will not only enjoy devouring them, but they'll also be able to...

This brunch is perfect for kids to make. Crispy breaded asparagus sticks are served with a fried egg and warm marinara sauce for dipping. Little ones will love helping you...

This easy strawberry shortcake recipe makes a fun craft for kids at a birthday party or in the classroom. The layered biscuits and strawberries can be prepared ahead of time, and the whipped cream is easy...

Thin slices of chicken breast are rubbed with a paprika-spice mixture and grilled until delicious grill marks appear. Just a few minutes is all it takes to keep the tender breast from drying out and keep it...

Jicama is a root vegetable native to Mexico and Central America, very similar to a turnip or radish. It's perfect for making juicy and refreshing light salads. This recipe...

Transform Mexican nachos into a vibrant Caribbean-inspired appetizer. Tortilla chips are served under a layer of shredded grilled jerk pork, fresh pineapple chunks, and melting, savory cheese...

Cooking delicious, spicy grilled chicken is much easier when using Jamaican jerk sauce. Grilling over indirect heat on an outdoor grill ensures the chicken breast stays juicy inside and doesn't...

Jeff Mauro makes the patties for these sandwiches from ground meatballs. They're incredibly juicy and rich. And Jeff's spicy homemade jardinière adds a touch of piquancy. You can substitute...

Even slow-cooked pork ribs can be given a grilled flavor. A spice mix with smoked chipotle peppers will come to the rescue. It adds a touch of...

This is perhaps the easiest way to cook spaghetti squash. Prick it all over with a fork and pressure cook it in a slow cooker until fully cooked. This method takes much less time...

These miniature, individual cheesecakes are baked in a metal muffin pan. Each one is made with a single wafer cookie. Place a cookie in the bottom of each pan and top with a thick...

Summer white sangria combines light white wine, Limoncello liqueur, and lemon soda with aromatic cilantro syrup. It makes a unique, refreshing lemonade for adults. Mix the sangria in...

This amazing dessert features a layer of lemon sorbet paired beautifully with creamy vanilla ice cream on a ladyfingers crust, all topped with a fluffy meringue cap to protect the ice cream from...

Elderflower liqueur infuses this martini with a pleasant floral aroma, while lemon syrup adds a refreshing note. Garnish each glass with a twist of lemon zest and enjoy over a springtime...

Lemon lovers, take note: this simple cake mixes and bakes quickly, producing a light, fluffy, and moist finish. Top it with a simple three-ingredient glaze that will drip deliciously down the sides...

A Banana Split parfait in a clear glass looks more impressive and is also lower in calories: the ice cream melts on top of the fruit and nuts and slowly drips down, so you...

Make a delicious creamy sauce by blending ricotta with fresh homemade basil pesto, hazelnuts, orange zest, and pecorino cheese. Serve as a dip with appetizers, spread on bread, or...

Substitute the ingredients of classic pesto for a completely different, yet equally delicious, pesto that's also cheaper than the original sauce. Instead of basil, add...

Take all the ingredients of a classic sweet potato casserole, combine them with the elegance of Hasselback potatoes, and you have a stunning holiday side dish. Sliced...

A crunchy granola streusel and store-bought caramel sauce transform baked apples into a delicious dessert. Slice the apples accordion-style and bake in the oven. Only firm apples are suitable for this recipe...

Grilled steak and Cabernet are rightfully considered a classic pairing. In this recipe, hanger steak (or butcher's steak) is marinated in Provencal herbs, acquiring a flavor reminiscent of the herbal...

These sweet-spicy, sticky pork ribs are infused with a dual flavor of ginger beer: they're marinated in it first, then basted with a ginger beer-based sauce while grilling, and fresh ginger adds...

Deep-fried turkey captivates not only with its magnificent appearance but also with its flavor: it stays juicy and you don't have to worry about it drying out. Plus, it coats the entire surface...

To combat the summer heat, the Spanish invented the ingenious cold soup gazpacho. Refreshing, nutritious, rich in vitamins and healthy fiber, it requires no cooking—all you need is...

This pasta salad is filled with chunks of broccoli, salami, and green onions, and dressed with a fragrant olive oil that's been sautéed with garlic and a touch of red pepper. This recipe uses...

Roasted garlic and mashed rutabaga enhance the flavor of classic mashed potatoes. Plus, the addition of low-calorie rutabaga helps lighten the side dish and adds healthy fiber.

If you have ready-made pizza dough on hand, you can make a great appetizer—grilled garlic bread strips—and serve them with a fresh tomato sauce for dipping. While they're frying...

The subtle flavor of porcini mushrooms will add a truly luxurious touch to your holiday turkey. This recipe uses dried porcini mushrooms. Let them swell in water and then toss them with butter. Read more...

This gluten-free carrot cake with hints of almond, citrus, cinnamon, and ginger is a perfect spring treat for Easter. The addition of grated carrots makes it deliciously moist, and the...

Magi Cake, with its purple, green, and gold sprinkles, is a traditional Mardi Gras treat. It inspired this ice cream, which you can make without...

Italian fontina is a melting cheese with a rich, tangy flavor. In this lasagna, it pairs beautifully with sweet butternut squash and salty bits of fried bacon. Despite the lack of...

Almost year-round, the bar at Arnaud's Restaurant mixes more French 75s than anywhere else in New Orleans. But during Mardi Gras, their signature purple...

The convenience of store-bought gnocchi is undeniable, and this recipe makes it even easier. On a foil-lined baking sheet, combine the gnocchi with vegetables, olive oil, and herbs, and bake until...

In the West, it's traditional to give "talking hearts"—edible valentines with a message or declaration of love—on Valentine's Day. This recipe suggests making a real cake in the shape of a giant...

Sweet plantains replace tomatoes in this spicy sauce popular in the Philippines, where a tomato shortage and a surplus of bananas led to the invention of...

This Italian pasta dish will fill your home with the aromas of summer. Boiled bow-shaped pasta (farfalle) is tossed with a refreshing yogurt sauce with dill and served with baked eggplant and tomatoes...