White mashed potatoes may seem boring once you’ve tried these striking chive- and parsley-infused ones.

Basil pesto has a strong floral quality—this one, made of pecans and arugula, is richer, with a peppery bite. Prepare an extra batch to use as a spread on turkey sandwiches....

Mushrooms give these elegant crêpes a substantial, almost meaty character, and the pepper sauce makes them festive.

Once a virtual stranger to American kitchen, basil is now a national favorite due to its sweetish flavor, with echoes of clove and licorice.

A chunky mango-cucumber soup spiked with lime juice and cilantro is a light first course that requires no cooking.

The inspiration for this recipe came from a tea sandwich one of our food editors discovered at Alice's Tea Cup, in Manhattan. It's surprisingly substantial—a bit like an overstuffed deli sandwich, but...

Checks and balances: lime vinaigrette on sweet potatoes. The cilantro shows a certain Mexican flair.

Celebrate the arrival of summer's corn, here softly set in a spoon bread.