Though this cool, creamy, don’t-turn-on-the-stove soup is hardly penance, it certainly makes amends for all those burgers and brats. Summer detox, anyone?

• (3)
• 25 M
• 35 M
• 7

This much-ballyhooed ‘wich from Hog Island Oyster Bar in San Francisco is stuffed with fromage blanc, Gruyère, Cheddar, and Havarti. Talk about the stuff romance is made from…

• (1)
• 10 M
• 30 M
• 12

This sexy, simple gnocchi is all Roman La Dolce Vita, made with semolina flour and not potato. See for yourself how seductive it can be.

• (1)
• 30 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 43

This cauliflower gratin recipe from Dorie Greenspan is French comfort food, yet it wouldn’t be out of place on a distinctly American Thanksgiving table.

• (6)
• 50 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 16

Cinnamon is the solo act in this sophisticated but simple gelato. Creamy, indulgent, and complex tasting, this gelato is sure to become a new favorite.

• Quick Glance
• 40 M
• 7 H
• 5

Basic Irish soda bread gets blinged up with raisins. It’s at its loveliest when served warm from the oven and slathered indecently with Irish butter.

• (2)
• 15 M
• 55 M
• 4

From the folks at The Splendid Table, these sophisticated coconut macaroons are simply mounds of sweetened coconut toasted to perfection.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 40 M
• 2

Rustic lentil soup is a hearty, warm remedy for cold winter nights. Make this soup with or without the pancetta, sausage, and bacon for an evening dinner.

• (6)
• 45 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 12

For this French toast recipe, thick slices of challah are soaked in eggs, coated in coconut and cornflakes, then griddled. Maple syrup crowns the dish.

• (2)
• 25 M
• 25 M
• 4