Homemade stock will make any risotto fabulous. Here, the delicate, springlike combination of leeks and peas is given texture and heft with the addition of calamari, turning it into a main course. ...

Kalbi jjim shares ingredients with European beef stew—but here the dish gets its undertones from Asian sauces, dried mushrooms, molasses, plus hot red-pepper paste....

Pungent cotija cheese, a garnish for Tortilla Soup with Chiles and Tomatoes, becomes the main event in this delectable sandwich.

Pristine vegetables pair with a Walla Walla sweet to make a versatile accompaniment for grilled pork chops and other meats.

Here, chipotle chiles in adobo add smoky heat in a colorful, crunchy salad. It’s spicy and tangy—terrific with fish or grilled chicken.

Kofte, cigar-shaped lamb meatballs, are popular throughout Turkey. This version calls for mildly hot and intensely flavorful Maras and Urfa dried red pepper flakes.

The peppery bite of left over arugula blends with walnuts, garlic, and olive oil into a pesto-like sauce with unlimited potential.