Bon Appétit

Grated lemon peel brightens up this light and satisfying pasta, which makes delicious use of root vegetables.

These delicious cookies are decorated with a sprinkling of raw sugar.

Crunchy sourdough croutons nicely complement the texture of this healthful pureed soup that is made from about a pound of vitaminpacked (and budget-friendly) celery stalks and leaves. The flavor is both savory and incredibly fresh and bright. For an even lighter texture, the whipping cream can be omitted, if you prefer.

For a nutty flavor, toast the masa in a small skillet until golden.

Here's a great accompaniment for roast chicken or the perfect side dish to bring to a potluck feast.

This is an incredibly simple recipe with an impressive payoff: Golden roasted chicken is dressed up with beautiful bunches of sweet grapes.

The key to this deeply flavored cheesecake? Reduced maple syrup. The sweet-tart compote is a delicious—and pretty—accompaniment.

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Pomegranate (originally from the Middle East) brings sweetness; chiles (from Mexico) bring heat. This can be made with chicken breasts instead, but be sure to roast them until cooked through.

The custard needs to be refrigerated overnight before it's processed in the ice cream maker, so plan accordingly.

Shape some tuiles into cups, then use the remaining batter to make cookies to serve alongside.

Gremolata is an Italian garnish traditionally made with finely chopped parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. Clementines add intriguing flavor, and the green gremolata looks beautiful against the white fish.

Known as the "caviar of the South," this pimiento cheese recipe can be used as a dip for a party, or spread it on a sandwich for the ultimate grilled cheese.

This combination of several different varieties of roasted onions, crunchy croutons, and melted cheese is great with the pork.

The soft, tender lemon peel adds a sweet-tangy note to the lacy florentines.

A combination of ground, crystallized, and fresh ginger gives these soft, chewy cookies their intense flavor.