Bon Appétit

The roasted chops are finished with a mix of asparagus, morels, and herbs.

In this dessert from Cafe Paradiso, pink peppercorns give the meringues a subtle floral flavor.

This simple dish from Good Things Café is named after the British novelist.

These savory pies are filled with fish instead of the traditional squab.

Wear gloves when working with super-hot chiles like habaneros.

Wear gloves when working with chiles.

Topping the chicken with pancetta slices before roasting adds a rich flavor.

Pizza bianca (white pizza) is a Roman dish that's more like seasoned flatbread than your typical pizza. It's great with the salumi and cheese.

The perfect finish to a cozy bistro dinner. If desired, top each waffle with a dollop of softly whipped cream.

The ras-el-hanout spice blend adds complexity to this dessert.

These tacos don't come from a particular town or restaurant; rather, they incorporate elements from many different Yucatán grill masters. The preparation may look complicated, but it's actually pretty easy—because your guests assemble the tacos themselves.