The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Ramps stand in for both basil and garlic in this new spin on pesto.

An impressively elegant dinner for two that comes together in about half an hour. Serve with buttery Yukon Gold mashed potatoes.

Topped with yogurt, these waffles make a great, filling breakfast; with whipped cream, they're perfect for dessert.

A V-slicer or mandoline is the perfect tool for slicing the fennel.

Rutabaga adds an appealing, slightly sweet flavor to the potatoes.

The classic Kentucky cocktail is the inspiration for this light and lovely dish—which has just a hint of bourbon.

Sweet-and-spicy hoisin sauce is available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Who needs meat? The cumin-scented black bean filling is hearty, satisfying, and incredibly easy to prepare. Round out the meal—and get a complete protein—by adding Mexican rice.

Be sure to use wild smoked salmon, preferably from Alaska.

A fragrant and exotic dish.

Mexican coffee is spiked with Kahlúa, but in these simple puddings, the liqueur is on top, whipped into cream.

Carbonnade is a Belgian beef stew flavored with beer, onions, and brown sugar. We’ve substituted inexpensive chicken thighs. Serve over egg noodles.

Here, chorizo replaces the usual steak or chicken.