These hearty sandwiches will transport you to a sunny Greek island.

Served in a Martini glass with a twist, the Anne Hathaway presents itself as elegant yet unfussy.

He’s been around for a while, but only recently (with his 2008 Academy Award nomination for The Visitor) has he been getting the attention he deserves, rather like a whiskey sour....

A Provençal barigoule is almost always applied to artichokes, but why limit yourself? Nutty-sweet Brussels sprouts take beautifully to the wine-lemon broth.

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. ...

This compote’s sweet-tart floral notes transform any cheese plate into something special.

Cooking bulgur with rice makes a delicious and slightly unusual side dish that’s just right for soaking up a saucy main course.

These chops get their zest from a pan gravy based on an easy “gherkin broth” (made by puréeing them with some store-bought chicken broth).

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

Quickly cooking the calamari renders it snowy white and very tender.