by Stacey Printz
from Pestos, Tapenades & Spreads
(Chronicle Books, 2009)
Makes 1/3-1/2 cup
Also known as “rocket,” arugula is a peppery, strong tasting leafy green that is rich in vitamin C and iron and makes for a great …

by Stacey Printz
from Pestos, Tapenades & Spreads
(Chronicle Books, 2009)
Makes about 1 1/4 cups
I love guacamole, but wanted to come up with an alternative recipe for creamy avocados. I like that this avocado-chèvre spread is a …

by Stacey Printz
from Pestos, Tapenades & Spreads
(Chronicle Books, 2009)
Makes about 1 cup
This tingling citrus-olive tapenade is filled with lemon and orange citrus zest and fresh herbs  that make for a potpourri of flavors that fill …

This cranberry rum-raisin sauce is a delicious holiday staple. Serve it with your Thanksgiving turkey, roast chicken, even pork chops.

by Jim Tarantino
from Marinades, Rubs, Brines, Cures & Glazes
(Ten Speed Press, 2006)
Makes 1 1/2 cups
This marinade just seems to have a Spanish thumbprint on it, and even more so with the almond variation. Some dry …

by Jim Tarantino
from Marinades, Rubs, Brines, Cures & Glazes
(Ten Speed Press, 2006)
Makes 2 cups
Fines herbes mix is a staple of Provencal pantries. A couple of spoonfuls of this rub, created by chef Jon Jividen, placed …

by the Editors of Cook’s Illustrated
from The Cook’s Illustrated Guide to Grilling and Barbecue
(America’s Test Kitchen, 2005)
Serves 4
For a potent spice flavor for these barbecued baby back ribs, brine and dry the ribs as directed, …

Salsa de Chipotle con Tomate Verde Asado
by Rick Bayless with Deann Groen Bayless
from Mexican Everyday
(W.W. Norton, 2005)
Makes about 1 1/4 cups
I’ve been smitten with chipotle salsa ever since the first time I tasted it on …

by Marc Meyer and Peter Meehan
from Brunch: 100 Recipes from Five Points Restaurant
(Universe, 2005)
Makes about 3 pints
I generally prefer to use Valencia oranges for marmalade: they have the right balance of rind to pulp — …

by John Ash with Amy Mintzer
from John Ash Cooking One on One
(Clarkson Potter, 2004)
Serves 6
These shrimp can be served right off the grill or at room temperature as part of a summer buffet. You can …

by Susan Mello
Makes 4 burgers
Picando means spicy or prickly, and this burger with a bite is by cook-opera singer-and-musical performer Susan Mello. In 2003 it took top honors in Sutter Home’s Build a Better Burger …