Paneer, an Indian cheese, is seared then tossed with tomato sauce, herbs, and spices. Paneer, sometimes called panir, is available at Indian markets.

For this chickpea and spinach salad, tender chickpeas are tossed in a dressing and served over a bed of spinach. A cooling yogurt topping crowns the salad.

Pan-roasting carrots until they’re a bit charred brings out their sweetness. These charred carrots are served with greens, garlic chips, and goat cheese.

A mix of wild mushrooms topped with an herbed cheese filled with parsley, thyme, chives, and garlic makes for a great tapas or starter.

These stuffed potato shells, or stuffed potato patties, are filled with savory-spicy Indian ingredients are served with three flavor-packed sauces.

Sweet and savory play well together in this Spanish tapas recipe. Sauteed spinach, toasted pine nuts, and raisins are tossed for maximum effect.

This is the perfect summer tart recipe. It showcases ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh corn, and basil, and the tangy goat cheese pulls it all together.

This twist on the classic Indian naan bread recipe is filled with mint, cilantro, ginger, and cashews and then grilled to perfection. A smoky herb bread.

An easy-to-make tart filled with tomatoes, onions, red peppers, and black olives all nestled in a flaky, savory crust. A brunch, lunch, or dinner tart.

No summer barbecue is complete without grilled fresh sweet corn. But here it’s dressed up with a cilantro pesto and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Sauteed zucchini coins are layered in a serving dish alternating with ricotta cheese, sheep’s cheese, and herbs. On top is a drizzle of oil and lemon juice.

Warm black-eyed peas and spinach are nestled in a bowl topped with cool tomatoes and onions. A drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice dress it up.

For perfect golden french fries that are golden and crunchy and fluffy white on the inside, soak them to get rid of the excess starch.

Golgappas, are a popular street food in India. In this recipe they’re served as a tapa. To eat, just pop one in your mouth and then drink the soup.

A good, basic quiche recipe can handle a variety of vegetables, herbs and cheeses. With mushrooms, dill, and goat cheese, you’ll want to make this often.

Take time to make this delicious and beautiful Italian carrot tart and amaze your guests. Based on a recipe from the Italian magazine, La Cucina Italiana.

This Christmas and Thanksgiving dish of wild rice is combined with freshly roasted chestnuts, cranberries, and apricots then baked in the oven. The sweet and savory notes hit just the right spot with guests.

Two root vegetables are sauteed and simmered slowly to make this creamy carrot ginger soup. Puree the soup and serve hot or cold depending on the season.

This spinach soufflé is flecked with green and flavored with piquant green garlic. Of course, the Parmesan and fresh goat cheeses don’t hurt. It’s an ideal breakfast, brunch, or light lunch dish.

This fruit dessert of rhubarb and berries with candied ginger is a cinch to make. The rhubarb lends tartness, the berries sweetness, and the ginger a snap of Eastern flavor. Serve it with pillows of soft whipped cream mixed with crème frâiche.

Pesto with green beans and potatoes is a classic dish. This recipe omits the pasta and substitutes almonds for pine nuts, making an incredible summer salad.

This salad mixes sweet tangerines, licorice-y fennel, peppery lettuce, almonds, green olives, and a salt cheese to make a great starter. A winning recipe.

Bucatini with nettle-pecan pesto is tricky, mostly because nettles bite back. But follow Jess Thomson’s advice, and you’ll have an uncommonly good dish.

A ripe, sweet melon will make this cantaloupe soup a star with its uncommon ingredients. Choose melons that have a sweet, perfumed aroma for maximum flavor.

White asparagus is served with a mix of chopped red, yellow, and green peppers, shallot, hard-boiled, egg, and capers. The salad makes for a fine lunch or side dish.