Serve these rosy nibbles in place of olives at a cocktail party or alongside a juicy steak.

This sexy cocktail gives the classic Margarita a run for its money. Tamarind pulp makes a drink that has a complex tartness.

No surprises here: The classic combination of bitter greens and sweet sausage is as warming and comforting as it has been for generations.

Bulgur and lentils combine to make a nutty, satisfying side dish (or a vegetarian main course).

Good old split-pea soup moves up in the world when a smattering of crisp, salty, fried country ham is sprinkled on top.

Lamb has enough intrinsic flavor to match not only the smokiness that results from being cooked over a smoldering fire.

Here, we season the meat all over with a garlicky, lemon- and oregano-scented paste, then spread a flavorful, wilted-arugula filling over the lamb and roll it up.

Brick-red Spanish paprika, green artichokes, and golden saffron contribute beautiful color, while browned rabbit infuses the rice with a meaty richness.

Nothing says Christmas quite like a standing beef rib roast. For starters, it's got good bones. And those bones give it stature—there's nothing petite about this hunk of beef—so it is a...

If you're sharing Thanksgiving with a smaller group, we highly recommend a turkey breast. You'll still end up with plenty of leftovers for what many consider the best perk of the Thanksgiving holiday: the...