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Shrimp and Pancetta on Polenta

Here, shrimp and pancetta join forces with creamy instant polenta in an Italian take on a southern favorite, shrimp and grits.

Author: Ruth Cousineau

Tadka Dhal

This is probably the most famous lentil dish coming out of India-yellow lentils tempered with spices and the usual holy trinity of garlic, ginger and chile. It has always been a favorite of mine and it...

Author: Anjali Pathak

Black Eyed Pea Burgers With Creamy Barbecue Sauce and Chowchow

Black-eyed peas traveled from Africa to the Americas on the same Middle Passage as enslaved Africans in the 1600s, and continue to connect families with flavors and stories on both sides of the ocean....

Author: Jocelyn Jackson

The Best Minestrone Soup

Vegetarian minestrone soup packed with veggies like celery, carrots, green beans and spinach and simmered in a flavorful, Italian seasoned tomato broth. Use your favorite noodles in this minestrone soup...

Author: Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Roasted, Broiled, or Grilled Asparagus

A quick and easy way to make Roasted, Broiled, or Grilled Asparagus

Author: Mark Bittman

Roasted Red Pepper–Walnut Dip

Author: Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Mediterranean Eggplant Relish

Author: Paul Grimes

Black Pork Curry (Kalu Uru Mas Curry)

Enough cannot be said of the Sri Lankan delicacy black pork curry. Its spiciness comes from the black pepper and its black color from the roasted curry powder and roasted coconut.

Author: Ruwanmali Samarakoon-Amunugama

Turkey Tamales with Mole Negro

(Tamales de Guajolote con Mole Negro) Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are excerpted from Zarela Martinez's book The Food and Life of Oaxaca: Traditional Recipes from Mexico's Heart....

Author: Zarela Martinez

Spanish Tortilla

This adaptation of the tortilla española from New York's Boqueria starts with potatoes that are slowly cooked in lots of olive oil. There will be plenty of oil left over, but don't worry: Use it to make...

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Savoy Slaw with Mint and Cilantro

Author: Jeanne Kelley

Crispy Spring Rolls (Cha Gio)

The recipe and introductory text below are excerpted from Mai Pham's book The Best of Vietnamese and Thai Cooking. Pham also shared some helpful cooking tips exclusively with Epicurious, which we've added...

Author: Mai Pham

Balsamic Mixed Vegetable Roast

Author: Abigail Kirsch

Potato Salad

Author: Leah Chase

Lemon Paprika Roasted Salmon

Author: J. M. Hirsch

Miso Sesame Grilled Blade Steaks

Author: Ruth Cousineau

Root Vegetable Hash

Any root veg you have on hand will work for this easy dinner. Serve with eggs, fish, chicken, burgers, salads, or use it as a taco or quesadilla filling.

Author: Alejandro Junger

Salmon With Citrus Chile Sauce

The yuzu kosho-inspired chile sauce bursts with acidity and heat and complements virtually any fish.

Author: Chris Morocco

Crab Cocktail

Author: Nigella Lawson

Sesame Chicken Drumettes

Serve this Asian-inspired one-pot baked chicken dish with steamed rice and broccoli.

Stir Fried Egg and Tomato

Juicy tomatoes mingle with softly scrambled eggs in a saucy dish that's delicious over rice. There's a reason this quick, satisfying meal is a staple of Chinese home cooking.

Author: Genevieve Ko

Almond Chocolate Macaroons

Author: Marilyn Hill

Coffee Rubbed Steak

This rub works on just about any cut (in fact, it's served on filet mignon at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill), and the pan-to-oven method is foolproof.

Edamame Succotash Salad

Author: Tracey Seaman

Tangy Grilled Cabbage Slaw with Raisins and Walnuts

Pickling and grilling the cabbage for this slaw may seem labor intensive, but the extra work is definitely worth it. Once you try the combination of tangy and smoky flavors, you'll always want to make...

Author: Katherine Sacks

Asian Avocado Salsa

Author: Jill Silverman Hough