Cookbooks

The textured end of a meat mallet is gently pressed into the dough of these cardamom- and rose water–scented cookies to form a grid pattern.

Lebkuchen recipes are many and diverse—some are flourless, made with almond and hazelnut meal; some are made in bar form and others in cookie form; some are glazed with chocolate and others with a thin lemon glaze.

These rolls can be assembled 2 days ahead and refrigerated. If you want to serve them alongside pork or turkey, simply add them to the same oven in the last 40 minutes of roasting time.

This vibrant, tangy dish is an example of the Moorish influence on Spanish food. It’s also popularly made with quail or duck—another Moorish influence.

In this recipe, halibut gets smothered in roasted garlic and cheese before cooking under the broiler. The fish becomes tender and flaky, while the top layer turns golden brown and crisp.

Persillade is an herby sauce, a little like a French pesto, made with ingredients we have an abundance of in the US.

Tender, sweet and well-spiced stewed meat topped with cheese-encrusted creamy mashed potatoes…need I say more?

The sour cherry relish can be used in a similar way to cranberry sauce. Its tart, fruity flavor is perfect with pork, but it’s also great with ham or turkey.

Deviled eggs get way more exciting when you cover the egg whites in a deeply flavorful spice mix and swap out the filling’s usual mayo for yogurt-y labne instead.

A creative way to take all the goodness of a fondue and wrap it up in a neat little package. 

In this mezcal cocktail, fresh pomegranate juice truly shines, with a backdrop of savory harissa heat.

These are similar to classic shortbread, but with the warm, slightly nutty flavor of einkorn and rye. These little-used flours also make a great choice for baking due to their naturally lower gluten profile, which is exactly what you want in a sandy-style cookie for a tender crumb. 

Some of the easiest meals to prepare are those made from simple roast vegetables. They're no fuss and require minimal cleanup—exactly what you need after a long day.

Instant polenta, mushrooms, spinach and an egg get you a plate of comfort food for one in only 15 minutes.

Baking intensifies the sweetness of sweet potatoes and gives the bright orange flesh a kind of fluffiness—light and soft at the same time.

These salty-sweet cookies have just the right amount of crunch and are delicious drizzled in chocolate. You can mix it up by swapping white chocolate for milk chocolate or colored candy melts to add a pop of color.

Topped with rich cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of vanilla caramel sauce, these fluffy apple treats are a fall must-have.

A hazelnut vinaigrette pulls this satisfying salad of seasonal root vegetables, massaged, charred kale, and creamy cheese together.

Crisp the vegetables up after they've had a chance to soak up the marinade—or don't, they’re delicious at room temperature, or even served cold.

Thanks to a little help from a package of frozen ravioli, you can pull a skillet of toasty, bubbly lasagna from the oven in a little more than half an hour.