White Wine
Spaghetti with Fresh Clams, Parsley, and Lemon
Lemon juice is an integral part of this classic dish. Choose the smallest clams possible, and make sure not to overcook them.
Veal Roast with Fresh Figs
By Susan Herrmann Loomis
Risotto with Butternut Squash and Leeks
"I visit Portland, Oregon, frequently because my son is in college there. Of the restaurants we've tried, Bread and Ink Cafe is one of the best," says Shelly Pearlman of Fairfax, California. "It's located in a funky part of town not far from the school. The squash and leek risotto I had for lunch was superb."
Some shaved Parmesan and fresh sage leaves would make an attractive garnish.
Miso-Marinated Sea Bass with Beurre Blanc
"On a recent visit to Las Vegas, my father and I ate at Malibu Chan's," writes Stephanie Flanders of Simi Valley, California. "I had the sea bass, and I'm already craving it again. I'm hoping to add it to my recipe collection."
Roast Turkey with Prosciutto-Hazelnut Crust
Hazelnuts and prosciutto are combined in a seasoned butter that coats the turkey as it roasts, and also flavors the gravy.
Braised Spareribs with Rigatoni
From Lidia's in Kansas City, an informal company dish that's sure to satisfy.
Penne with Chicken, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Capers
Here's a hearty and satisfying pasta that makes an easy entrée for a dinner party.
Risotto with Tuscan Kale and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
By Kemp Minifie
White Fish Stock
You can make this stock with a variety of fish carcasses (from nonoily fish) or with just one type — whatever your seafood market can give you.
Victory Garden Chicken-Vegetable Soup
Throughout World War II, everyone who had even a little plot of land was encouraged to grow a vegetable garden. Back then, this comforting soup would most frequently be made from water and contain no chicken, which was a Sunday treat. For convenience, you can skip the first part of this recipe and use six cups of stock or canned broth and omit the chicken altogether. But if you want to make the stock from scratch, be sure to do so a day ahead.
Sweet Peppers with Pasta
The key to this recipe is cooking the bell peppers until they’re meltingly tender, at least 15 minutes.
Carrot Cardamom Soup
Aromatic spice and herb blends can quickly turn an ordinary soup recipe into something extraordinary. Here they transform a basic carrot soup into a special concoction you'll crave again and again. So start utilizing the "cook once, eat twice" theory; just freeze half of the recipe or make a double batch whenever possible.
By Lynne Aronson and Elizabeth Simon
Crab Cakes with Chardonnay Cream Sauce
The secret to the crisp coating in this recipe? Crushed potato chips.
Rabbit Cacciatore
To most Americans, Ischia, off the coast of Naples, is relatively unknown. That's a shame, because for centuries this island's thermal springs have been luring savvy travelers for restorative dips; plus, the locals produce some of the best wine in the region. At La Pergola, a family-run inn located on a hill just outside of Forio, guests enjoy some of that homemade wine, along with artisanal jams and olive oil. La Pergola also serves one of the island's most popular dishes, rabbit cacciatore, or hunter's rabbit.
Chicken may be substituted for rabbit in this hearty dish.