This marinade will turn any steak—skirt, sirloin, London broil, even pricey New York strips—into something worth raving about.

Dried porcini give this vinaigrette a huge boost of flavor and marry beautifully with the asparagus and goat cheese for a spring-like first course. Serve this dish with sharp knives (like steak knives) so the...

Old-world Spanish sherry blends beautifully with new-world agave nectar for a gentle sweet-and-sour glaze and luscious gravy.

Saffron threads and fresh garlic add a kick of color and flavor to this creamy mayo that's perfect for dipping or spreading.

The delicate sweetness of Alaskan king crab is front and center in this easy-to-make appetizer.

The dish tastes as straightforward as it looks—tender chicken hearts dressed with a fresh vinaigrette.

Eating liver and onions is not a trial when you use grilled red onion wedges and tender chicken livers glazed with a Spanish-influenced sweet-and-sour sauce.

When eating at a dim sum restaurant, you may well find a version of this delicious dish.

Looking through my mother’s recipe file, I found a few doozies. I don’t remember that she ever cooked this very ’50s dish; I think I would have remembered.