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Aromatic Shrimp and Noodle Medicine Soup

A highly seasoned broth and robust cashew-lemongrass curry paste add layered flavor to this warming soup.

Author: Lily Freedman

Mussels With Chorizo and Tomatoes on Toast

Topping fried bread with brothy mussels, beans, and tomatoes turns it into a hearty knife-and-fork dinner.

Author: Molly Baz

Quinoa, Lime and Chili Crumbed Snapper With Sweet Potato Wedges

This dish is a regular on my weeknight dinner roster-it's delicious! Using quinoa instead of a regular breadcrumbs, and sweet potato wedges instead of regular, means it's better for you, too.

Author: Donna Hay

Coleslaw

Author: Ruth Cousineau

Duck Fried Rice

Author: Suzanne Tracht

Gingery Rhubarb Compote

Author: Melissa Hamilton

Chicken With Olive Tapenade

Author: Marge Perry

Cider Brined Turkey with Star Anise and Cinnamon

"Brining the turkey overnight keeps it moist and seasons the interior of the meat," says Lo. "The ingredients, except the cider, are classic 'red-cooking' flavorings used in Chinese cooking to braise and...

Author: Anita Lo

Summer Pudding with Blueberries and Raspberries

A little easy preparation, plus time, yields a gorgeous old-fashioned English dessert that showcases summer berries in the most glorious way. The bread retains a bit of its texture and absorbs all the...

Honey Glazed Pepper Chicken

A fermented-garlic-honey and vinegar glaze mellows out the bite of this mixed-peppercorn rubbed chicken.

Author: Brad Leone

Trinidad Curry Powder

Hot pepper is notably absent from this mixture-unlike curry powder from Madras. Trinidadians like to add fresh hot pepper to dishes, according to taste.

Author: Ramin Ganeshram

Fruity Berry Tarts with Vanilla Cashew Cream

This naturally gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan dessert (which is also free of refined sugar) is a total crowd pleaser.

Author: Lorraine Pascale

Low Fat Vegetable Soup

Author: Deana Herman-Kulsuptrakul

Tomato Lamb Bredie

Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from Dinner After Dark: Sexy, Sumptuous Supper Soirées by Colin Cowie. A bredie is the typical slow-cooked stew of Cape Malay cuisine, which is...

Author: Colin Cowie

Almond Milk Granita (Granita di Mandorle)

At Caffè Sicilia, this granita is served for breakfast along with a brioche and a shot of espresso-a wonderful way to start the day. Unlike most other granitas, it has an almost creamy texture. (The Caffè...

Tiger Fruit Salad

When that summer peach or plum isn't quite ripe enough to eat out of hand, marinate thin slices in a vinegary dressing for this refreshing riff on the Chinese dish lao hu cai.

Author: Sarah Jampel

Pea, Radish, and Cabbage Slaw

Light, crunchy, and downright pretty, this fresh spring slaw will brighten any spread.

Author: Alison Attenborough

Salmon Panzanella With Green Beans

A hearty Italian bread salad serves up good-for-you omega-3 fatty acids (thank you, salmon!) along with vitamin C–rich green beans.

Author: Marge Perry

Savory Semolina

Author: Susan Feniger

Pickled Mustard Greens

Author: Shih Yu Chen Kuo

Vegan Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Extra-virgin olive oil takes the place of cream and butter in these decadent, golden mashed potatoes.

Coconut Rice

If you can only find regular coconut milk, buy 2 cans and use the thick cream that's floating at the top. The coconut cream will caramelize during cooking, leaving sweet brown flecks in the rice.

Author: Andy Ricker

Chopped Fried Fish Tacos (Tacos de Salpicón de Pescado)

Take fried fish, break it up, and douse it with lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, chiles, and cilantro, and you have an incredible jumble of textures and flavors. Because you hack the fish into bits, there's...

Author: Roberto Santibañez