Bon Appétit

This easy main-course soup is great on its own or with toppings, such as tortilla chips, avocado, and sour cream.

Use shaved Parmesan in place of the goat cheese, if you like.

These flavorful pancakes make a great breakfast (drizzled with maple syrup) or appetizer (topped with chives).

Pastry chef Gale Gand found this family-favorite recipe in her Hungarian grandmother's recipe file.

Try replacing the raisins with a different dried fruit, such as apricots. A pinch or two of cinnamon or nutmeg would also be a nice touch.

This hearty stew is brightened by a sprinkling of lemon peel and chopped fresh parsley.

Pamplemousse is the French word for grapefruit, which is one of the main ingredients in this vodka drink.

Peanut-studded brownies, peanut butter frosting, chocolate ganache...what better way to savor the PB-chocolate combo?

A layer cake with a simple, modern look.

The sugared herb sprig is a super-easy, sophisticated garnish.

Caramelized almonds and a sprinkling of fleur de sel take this right over the top.