Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt and Pistachios gives a nice Middle Eastern touch to Easter dinner.

Homemade Chocolate Pudding, once you see how easy it is to make the real thing you’ll never go back to the box.

Duck Fried Rice. Add an Asian twist to your leftovers.

Roast Fennel with Parmesan. Parmesan cheese gives this much maligned vegetable a subtle salty bite.

Chocolate Raspberry Clafoutis, Here’s a classic preparation of a tasty dessert.

Dukkah Crusted Pork Tenderloin. Dry-toasted nuts and spice seeds add an exotic touch to pork tenderloin.

Soba Noodles with Seared Tuna & Mirin Dressing. A light, fast recipe that tastes of Spring.

Meyer Lemon buttermilk pudding cake. A luxurious dessert that’s surprisingly simple to prepare.

Duck, Shrimp & Andouille Gumbo. This meal beats any Super Bowl chili out there.

Chicken Romana. A dash of capers and parsley add a little zip to this Mario Batali favorite.

Asian Short Ribs. Here a nice twist to a slow cooker standard.

Tuscan Chicken. A marinade of garlic, rosemary and lemon give this meal a real springtime flavor.

Pho Bo, Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup. Here’s a spicy alternative to regular beef noodle soup.

Wild Huckleberry Sauce. Here’s a great sauce for roast lamb, beef or game.

Roast Shallot Sauce with Balsamic Vinegar and Dijon Mustard. Here’s a luxurious addition to your next roast beef.

Pastitio, a lamb and pasta casserole.

Spiced Yogurt Muffins. Here’s a simple recipe full of spicy flavors. Perfect for New Year’s Day or any morning.

Leek, Mushroom & Goat Cheese Tart. Here’s a light lunch made simple by using store bought puff pastry.

Mushroom Soup. Here’s a slightly less fattening version of the classic.

Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce. A fast but elegant dish.

Tuscan Bread Soup, Pappa Al Pomodoro, Ciabatta bread gives this hearty soup a lush fullness.

Apple Pancakes. An “old-world” twist on a breakfast favorite.