Bon Appétit

Serve with: Sesame breadsticks, and arugula tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Barbecue sauce . This side is also great with barbecued ribs or chicken.

Willow Cheng of Santa Monica, California, writes: "I just got a big promotion and my husband wanted to take me out to dinner to celebrate. We had both heard great things about A.O.C., so we decided to check it out. The food didn't disappoint — especially the outstanding curried cauliflower."

Charles Alfonso of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, writes: "One of my favorite local restaurants is Dish Osteria and Bar, a place I discovered a few months ago. The food is so good that I go back nearly every weekend. The best dish I've had so far is the duck with polenta and lingonberry sauce." The restaurant serves the duck with a side of rapini sautéed in garlic and olive oil.

"On my days off from the restaurant, I cook for my wife at home. We tend to eat light, and I cook with foods that are in season since I've never been one for complicated dishes. It's just not my style. I'd rather have sliced tomatoes with a good olive oil or pasta with vegetables than something fussy." Broccoli rabe is also called rapini.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Pork Tenderloin with Cider Jus .

These healthy sandwiches get a kick from the curry powder. Serve with: Potato chips, red grapes, and a rice wine-marinated cucumber salad.

The mushrooms that top this pizza are simmered in a white wine reduction, which gives them a zippy sweet and acidic bite.

This elegant dish is perfect for weeknight entertaining. There are many different kinds of herbed white wine vinegars; choose your favorite. Serve with: Green beans sautéed with mushrooms, and mashed potatoes with chives.

Exactly what a fancy grilled cheese should be — top-notch cheese and bread with a little surprise (an almond-sage spread).

Star anise, cinnamon, and apple cider give this dish the flavors of fall. Add some wilted greens and a nice Zinfandel, and you've got a sophisticated dinner party.

Serve with: Tabbouleh (bulgur salad), and green beans sautéed with almonds.

Serve with: Orzo tossed with butter and sliced green onion, and sliced roasted beets.

Serve with: Texmati rice pilaf tossed with toasted pecans, and broccoli florets sautéed with sliced garlic.

Mirin, miso paste, and hot chili oil are all available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets. Serve with: Steamed, salted edamame, and cold soba noodles with a peanut dressing.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Wild Mushroom Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Fontina, and Rosemary .