Unlike most Western rice puddings, these desserts are chewy rather than creamy, with a delightful surprise inside.

¡Que delicioso! A Spanish makeover for this simple pudding creates an elegant dessert for any fiesta.

If you can’t get Nantucket bay scallops, you can use other bay scallops or sea scallops (cut lengthwise into thirds).

This appetizer is our Asian take on the meatball.

Souffléed and pillow soft, gnocchi cooked in a variation on alla romana puts to rest this starch’s reputation as a heavy hitter.

This tart was inspired by the torta di cioccolata at Florence’s Trattoria Garga.

Dip these tiny, gingery doughnuts into a cup of hot cocoa for a whimsical but grown-up ending to a meal.

There are many kinds of Korean pancakes, but bindaedok,made with yellow mung beans and whipped eggs, have a light, airy texture. They are very versatile, and work well as an hors d’oeuvre, side dish, or vegetarian main course....