Bon Appétit

Here's a hot chocolate for the coffee lover. Plus, it's decadent enough to serve as dessert.

The broccoli gives bright flavor and color to this easy vegetarian pasta dish.

A dollop of chipotle-cherry whipped cream adds a sweet and spicy note to purchased brownies.

This over-the-top cake has impressive looks and moistness. Start the cherries ahead: They soak in brandy for a week and then in syrup for at least two days.

Pea tendrils or shoots are available at Asian markets. Or substitute baby bok choy cut into thin strips.

For the true pizza lover: a dessert version.

Serve these mini pizzas as an appetizer with drinks.

This dough is easy to handle and will give you a crispy crust that's also tender.

Serve as a side dish for roast chicken.

Great with orange or Romanesco cauliflower. Serve with a green salad.

This recipe originally accompanied shrimp and scallop posole .

Bagged salad mix gets dressed up with a tangy lime dressing, spicy serrano chile, and crunchy pepitas.

Posole, a hearty Mexican soup, is traditionally prepared with pork or chicken. Shrimp and scallops make this version special enough for a party.

Toast St. Patrick's Day with our drink that combines the quintessential Irish spirit with a classic American cocktail. Serve it on the rocks to better balance the Irish whiskey's peaty note. If you prefer it a bit drier, make the vermouth portion half sweet and half dry.

Saltimbocca, an Italian classic, traditionally calls for veal — but tastes even better with chicken.