Shrimp toasts are traditionally fried, but our version of this classic Asian appetizer is baked, so your guests won’t have to worry about messy, oily fingers.

Pieces of butternut squash form a glorious mosaic in these rich squares of parmesan custard.

Wheatmeal crackers (sometimes called digestive biscuits) have a flavor similar to graham crackers.

These scallion cilantro pancakes are supple and crêpelike rather than crisp—more Korean pa jon than Chinese scallion pancake.

This Moroccan-style dipping sauce would also be delicious on grilled chicken or fish.

These rolls are based loosely on b’stilla—a phyllo-crusted “pie” of chicken that’s been simmered with spices and then mixed with egg and nuts....

These quick and easy pizzas make great use of store-bought pizza dough, which is available in your grocer’s freezer.

Butternut squash and parsnips combine with garlic oil and black olives to make a piquant and sophisticated side dish.