The keys to this fast, simple dish, inspired by a classic crab-stuffed tomato at a Parisian brasserie, are ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and excellent crabmeat.

This fresh chutney combines pineapple with a recent Parisian obsession—mangoes—for a vibrant counterpoint to rich pâté.

This fricassee couldn’t be more French, but its velvety sauce carries the flavor of a South Indian spice blend that has started to crop up on Parisian menus.

Dressing up jarred eggplant and canned tuna results in an incredibly lusty lunch.

The Japanese flavors at work here are a great way to add stylishness and exoticism to an inexpensive cut.

This recipe alone is reason enough to grab your tote bag and head to the farmers market. Blackberry Farm dresses up the dish with parmesan foam and a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar, but the ingredients stand...

A Gaudi-like take on the fruit and cheese course—dried figs in red wine with helado de queso (cheese ice cream) as a cool companion and a topping of sweet-and-sour Sherry vinegar syrup—is pure Barcelona....

These plump, fried hors d'oeuvres, a seafood variation on Chile's signature baked onion-and-meat-filled empanadas, are hot and juicy. Have plenty of napkins ready.

A bowl of these refreshing noodles—a riff on a Japanese classic—is clean and light, yet still hearty enough to make a satisfying meal.