Bon Appétit

The cod is topped with housemade mayonnaise at Hugo's. We offer a simplified version.

Gnudi is a type of gnocchi, made from ricotta cheese and a little bit of flour. The result is a dumpling that's as light and fluffy as a cloud. The dumpling dough needs to chill overnight, so begin this one day ahead.

Savory and full of flavor, this quiche makes a great meal anytime. Serve with smoked salmon and fruit for brunch, or with a salad for supper.

Thinly sliced red onion adds flavor and color to this light tuna salad.

Kid-size and super-easy to make, these Halloween cupcakes are the perfect festive treats for the holiday.

Look for sweet and flavorful pomegranate molasses at specialty foods stores and Middle Eastern markets.

Why Fujis? This not-too-sugary cake (inspired by carrot cake) is best when made with fairly sweet apples. Plus, it's important to choose an apple variety with a sturdy structure so that it won't break down during baking. Fuji apples fill the bill on both counts.

The slight bitterness of the greens cuts through the richness of the meat and potatoes in this menu. Feel free to use any variety of kale (or a mix of varieties) in this dish. Green, red, or Tuscan kale (sometimes called lacinato or dinosaur kale) would all be delicious. 3 pounds kale (about 4 large bunches), thick bottom stems and center stems cut away and discarded

Linguine with mussels gets fit for fall with roasted butternut squash and wilted spinach. Briny and sweet mussels complement the richness of the squash.

This North African-inspired stew is lighter than traditional stews because there's less meat and more vegetables. Shell beans add to the brightness and freshness of the dish. Start the stew a day in advance—the lamb needs to marinate overnight.

An assortment of apple varieties adds complexity to this nicely spiced apple pie. The Pink Lady apples are just slightly tart with hints of raspberry and kiwi. Pippins are firm with crisp and tart flavors. And Golden Delicious apples (a classic choice for pies) have a juicy texture and honeyed sweetness.

This light salad is pretty enough for a dinner party.

This fall salad balances earthy, tangy, sweet, and creamy flavors.

Roasting greens, such as broccoli rabe, turns them deliciously crispy and earthy. The broccoli rabe's inherent bitterness nicely offsets the sweetness of the roasted-garlic pan sauce. The chicken needs to be salted one day ahead.

A squeeze of lime unites all the flavors of these new-wave quesadillas.

The hit of beer in this tangy mustard makes it the perfect dipping sauce for the sausages.

Luxurious and vegetarian.

Get professional-looking rolls without using fancy molds.

Root vegetables and mushrooms are enriched by the meat's pan juices.