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....

Granny Smith apples give tangy bite to pork tenderloin.

Mediterranean-inspired relish—roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers—adds savor to every bite.

The nice thing about this dish is that it cooks quickly and is substantial without being heavy.

Typically a ceremonial dish, haroseth becomes an inspired stuffing for Cornish hens seasoned seductively with allspice, cinnamon, cumin, and paprika.

The pan sauce for these scallopini—chopped tomatoes, white wine, chicken broth, olives, and basil—is bright and interesting, yet very comforting.