Warm Potato Salad with Herbs

A great way to use fresh spring herbs! Enjoy as an accompaniment to grilled veggies and burgers.

Chopped Spring Salad

This dressing is also great as a dip, and most of the vegetables listed here can be left in bigger pieces and treated as crudités instead.

Italian Salad

A delicious and healthy Italian Salad with a perfect herb dressing and plenty of veggies. This easy dinner salad is easy to customize to add your favorites.

Garlic Roasted Vegetable Pasta

A quick and easy meatless main or healthy side dish, your family will love this vegetarian Garlic Roasted Vegetable Pasta.

Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta & Beans)

Perfect for those dreary winter evenings when you want something fast and delicious, this soup comes together in no time, and it’s super adaptable.

Austrian Spaetzle with cheese and caramelized onion (KasNocken)

This is an Austrian’s answer to Mac and Cheese. Totally wonderful and, as a bonus, vegetarian! One taste and you’ll want to move to Austria.

Acorn Squash Lasagna

Ricotta cheese and pureed acorn squash make a creamy, lightly sweet filling for this unique fall lasagna. Using no-boil noodles makes the preparation quicker by a half-hour.

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

A super easy Italian pasta salad with pasta, juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onion, salami, olives, herbs, and a drench of quick homemade Italian dressing.

Grilled White Pizza with Heirloom Tomatoes

With a simple ricotta base and a sprinkling of mozzarella cheese, this white pie is a delicious way to highlight flavorful heirloom tomatoes.

Simple Carbonara

Humble ingredients - eggs, noodles, cheese, and pork - combine to create glossy, glorious pasta carbonara.

Mushroom Tarts with Poached Eggs

Top anything with a poached egg and it becomes a simple meal. These mushroom tarts are no exception. Light and crisp flaky pastry forms the base for these sweet and savory treats of onion jam (use store bought for convenience) and mushrooms.

Grilled Eggplant & Tomatoes with Parmesan-Basil Crumbs

Bread crumbs tossed with fresh basil and lots of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to create a great topping for tender grilled vegetables.

Pomodori Con Riso

Pomodori con Riso is a very typical and popular summer dish in the Roman area.

Pasta with Vodka Sauce and Sausage

This recipe is easy and the meal is quick to make. Perfect for a homemade weeknight meal.

Provencal Eggs Baked in Tomatoes

The roasted tomatoes are both sweet and savory. The egg absorbs the flavors, delivering a herbaceous punch with every bite.

Creamy Tortellini Soup

A little roux and a splash of milk makes it super creamy, soul-warming, and of course, comforting.

Orecchiette with Broccoli Raab (Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa)

Orecchiette are an ear-shaped pasta prevalent in southern Italy, especially Apulia, and are often paired with greens or vegetables such as broccoli, broccoli raab, and cauliflower.

Israeli Couscous Salad w/ Asparagus and Feta

A tasty way to use fresh summer herbs and veggies from the garden or farmer’s market. This would be a great side dish with Grilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken, or toss in Grilled Shrimp for an all-in-one meal!

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of chili on a cold night. This Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili recipe is hearty, delicious, easy to make, and naturally vegan and gluten-free (if using quinoa).

Brie Quesadilla with Jalapeno Raspberry Jam

This recipe is an easy and delicious appetizer or simple dinner, especially when paired with a crisp Italian white wine.

Slow-cooker Italian Wedding Soup

This rich and satisfying soup is filled with meatballs, pasta, and vegetables and simmered in the slow cooker to give the flavors all day to blend.

Bucatini al Ragu Estivo (Bucatini in Summery Pork Ragu)

A traditional Sicilian dish. In winter, use canned Italian plum tomatoes instead of fresh, and substitute red wine for the white.

Linguine with Sage and Chicken

Delicious! A very light chicken and pasta dish with wonderful undertones of sage.

Quinoa Salad with pears, baby spinach and chickpeas

Quinoa adds protein and heft to simple green salads- perfect for lunch or a light supper. Use pears or apples in this recipe- either one will work.

Tirolese Canederli (Traditional Dumpling Soup)

Alto Adige cooking draws as heavily from its Germanic roots as it does from its Italian heritage. Most of the dishes are hearty and come from the peasants of the region. Over many years, the residents of this autonomous region in Italy have created a unique blend of the two cuisines. Speck ham, originally considered “poor man’s fare” is now considered a highly prized delicacy.“Knodel” are one of the typical bread “gnocchi” from Alto Adige. A typical first course which can be eaten in soup or dry. It is considered a dish typical of peasant cooking because it made use of stale bread.

Butternut Squash Soup

Here’s a quick, light and creamy soup that warm you on a cool fall night. Add some hearty whole grain bread and a tossed salad to make a very satisfying meal.

Grilled Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter

A great side dish for any summer BBQ! The tanginess of the lime and the freshness of the cilantro take corn on the cob over the top.

Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes

Roast until puckered and browned around the edges, the cavities still moist with a very small amount of liquid in them. The roasting time will vary, according to the juiciness of the tomatoes. The balsamic drizzle is optional, but adds to the meaty, rich flavor.

Sauteed Asparagus in Spicy White Wine Sauce

10 minutes recipe of a melt-in-your-mouth asparagus in a spicy, lemony, garlicky and buttery white wine sauce.

Grilled Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onions

Known as a ‘bikini’ in Barcelona, grilled cheese is a worldwide comfort food. Adding a bit of quince paste, a classic Spanish cheese accompaniment, gives this classic sandwich an elevated status. The smaller size makes them a perfect choice for an appitizer, but they will also work as a simple dinner with a salad.

Barbecue Portobello Quesadillas

This smoky mushroom-filled quesadilla is reminiscent of pulled pork. A touch of chipotle chile pepper adds extra heat. Serve with coleslaw and guacamole.

Italian Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

If you only want to use one type of meat you could use either just Italian sausage or just ground beef. The recipe will work just fine either way you make it.

Em’s Simple Summer Squash

We've also tried this with La Puerta Torrontes - Original Wine of the Month Club, August 2011

Spicy Pan-Fried Noodles

Garlicky, gingery and as spicy as you dare to make it, this Asian-influenced pan-fried noodle dish comes together in minutes. If you can’t find the Chinese egg noodles (also called Hong Kong-style noodles), you can make this with rice noodles or soba.

Lemon Asparagus Risotto

The bright, fresh flavors of asparagus and lemon permeate this creamy rice dish, and pair perfectly with crisp, citrusy Sauvignon Blanc. Serve this as a main dish or with white fish or shellfish.

Acorn Squash Filled with Savory Spinach

This is an excellent and different way to prepare acorn squash, which is generally given the sweet treatment.

Spring Vegetable Soup

Welcome Springtime with this healthy, flavor-packed and satisfying recipe for Spring Vegetable Soup.

Portuguese Tomato Rice

Like many Portuguese rice dishes, this can be made quite wet and soupy, or firmer and more like risotto, depending on what you are serving it with. It’s better soupy with fish, but thicker and creamier if it’s to go with chicken or sausage.

Gnocchi with Zucchini Ribbons & Parsley Brown Butter

For this recipe, convenient store-bought potato gnocchi are tossed with delicate ribbons of zucchini, shallots and cherry tomatoes that have all been sautéed in nutty browned butter.

Skillet Cauliflower Gratin

Nonfat milk and a bit of sharp Cheddar combine to make a rich sauce without all the butter usually found in gratins.

Pumpkin Lasagna with Ricotta and Swiss Chard

We paired this with Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy, France - Premium Wine of the Month Club, November 2011

Grilled Asparagus and Melon Salad

This spring salad is a beautiful addition to any meal. Salty and crispy prosciutto mixed with creamy mozzarella, sweet melon and grilled asparagus. The pine nuts add a beautiful extra crunch.

Curried Eggplant With Tomatoes and Basil

Serve this fresh, summery dish with plain yogurt to balance out the warming curry sauce.

Sicilian Arancini

Arcancini are rice balls filled with whatever favorites you want: either pesto, meat sauce, mozzarella, ham and butter; ham and peas, all with a crunchy coating.

Grilled Pizza with Asparagus, Scallions & Fontina

This makes a delicious vegetarian dinner utilizing springs bounty of asparagus, or cut into small squares to make a great spring or summer hors d’oeuvre.

Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Serve these quick black bean burgers on a bun with a hot sauce-spiked ketchup, spinach leaves, tomato slice, a slice of Monterey Jack cheese, avocado slices, and onion for a tasty and nutritious entrée.

Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad with Parsley Vinaigrette

This salad is the perfect pasta for summer BBQs, potlucks or picnics. The medley of grilled vegetables and parsley vinaigrette bring so much flavor to this seemingly simple dish.

Kale Caesar Salad with Polenta Croutons

This has a great garlic kick to the homemade caesar dressing, and the polenta ‘croutons’ make this a filling dish.

Simple Crepes

Crepes are easier to make than you think. These French street-food staples can be dressed up with sweet or savory toppings and any number of flavorful fillings.

Garlic Parmesan Grits with Leek and Mushroom Saute

This recipe for Garlic Parmesan Grits with Leeks and Mushrooms is the perfect thing to make if you are looking for meatless dinner ideas. Southern grits are the quintessential Southern comfort food.

Peruvian Quinoa Tabbouleh

This a filling and relatively easy dish that’s full of fiber, protein and colorful vegetable goodness. Add shrimp or chicken sausage if you prefer a non-vegetarian option.

Penne With Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Mozzarella

For a different twist, sprinkle with fresh mint instead of basil for an unexpected hint of cool, tingly flavor.

Pappardelle alla Bolognese (Pasta with Meat Sauce)

This rich, robust meat sauce is elegantly rustic. Add the pappardelle and the comfort factor is accentuated. Narrow lasagne noodles or wide fettuccine can be used in place of the pappardelle.

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burger

Portobellos are perfect for burgers, whether you are vegetarian or not. The cap of this ginormous cremini is the perfect size and shape of a burger. The mushroom is meaty and juicy and umami-y.

Cheese-Stuffed Grilled Peppers

This is a great snack at backyard barbecues, and can be made using all types of medium-sized peppers: As the peppers blister, the cheese mixture tucked inside turns warm and gooey.

Garlic Roasted Mushrooms with Pasta

Featuring garlic roasted mushrooms accented with herbs, this rustic pasta dish is earthy, satisfying, and simple to prepare.

Roasted Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta

Smoky bacon compliments the richness of butternut squash in this casserole to create a dish that can be enjoyed right away or prepared ahead for a party or weeknight meals

Tomato, Cucumber, & Avocado Salad

This tomato, cucumber, avocado salad is an easy, healthy, flavorful salad. It’s crunchy, fresh and simple to make. It’s a family favorite and ready in less than 15 minutes.

Crispy Truffle Kale Chips

Truffles are an underground version of mushrooms, and their oil adds a rich earthy flavor to vegetables. Try not to eat the whole tray as these are wonderfully addictive!

Zuppa di Cipolla al Vino Rosso (Wine-Laced Onion Soup)

Few soups are as warming in the cold of winter as this Piedmontese classic. While the soup takes about 45 minutes to be ready, the active time in the kitchen is much less: the onions cook down by themselves.

Spanish Roasted Red Pepper, Almond and Manchego Cheese Flatbreads

Serve these warm flatbreads with a glass of Rías Baixas Albariño.

Catalan Coca (Spanish Pizza)

There may not be tomatoes or cheese, but this Catalan coca (Spanish pizza) is one tasty slice.

Big Italian Salad

Part green salad, part antipasto salad, this recipe combines lettuce, celery, onion, peperoncini, olives and cherry tomatoes--all tossed in a dressing made with olive oil, vinegar and a little mayonnaise.

Lemony Broccoli and Chickpea Rigatoni

This is quick and healthy pasta with chickpeas in a piquant lemon-Parmesan cheese sauce perfect for a vegetarian weeknight dinner.

Patatas Bravas (crisped spicy potatoes)

The quintessential tapas dish! Serve this classic Spanish dish as an appetizer or as a side.

Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Penne Salad with Goat Cheese

Spring means asparagus! This is a great way to use asparagus, tomatoes, and lettuce in a change of pace meatless dish.

Lemon Gnocchi with Spinach and Peas

The zing of fresh lemon enhances both the peas' sweetness and the natural flavor of the spinach. The whole quick, creamy dish is bolstered by soft pillows of potato gnocchi.

Brussels Sprouts & Lentil Soup

A wonderful winter dish to warm you up. This Brussels sprout and lentil soup is surprisingly tasty and fulfilling.

Spanish Potato Omelet

There’s nothing too fancy about this rustic Spanish style omelet, just lots of hearty goodness from crispy fried potatoes and onions. Chopped tomatoes and green onions lend even more flavor and color.

Hollandaise Sauce for Fish, Salmon, or Asparagus

Hollandaise sauce is a rich, lemony sauce made with butter and eggs, most famously served with eggs Benedict, but is wonderful with fish or vegetables.

Parmesan Peas

This Parmesan Peas is made with just a few simple ingredients and makes a perfectly delicious side dish for any meal!

Tuscan Bean Soup with Asiago Toasts

This hearty Tuscan Bean Soup is so warming and nourishing, it’s sure to get you through the cold winter months.

Artichoke Gratinata

To prepare a dish au gratin or as a gratinata is to finish it with a generous sprinkling of cheese, breadcrumbs and butter prior to baking. A gratinata often includes bechamel sauce, as well, which coats the ingredients before they’re placed in a casserole dish and topped.

Sweet Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts

These little tarts are inspired by French pissaladière, from the sweet caramelized onions to the pastry crust. But these are softer and sweeter, with the sweetness of the onions enhanced with caramelized brown sugar, and the tang of the fresh goat cheese grounded in the earthiness of thyme. They are crisp and gooey and sweet and savory.

Smoky Butternut Squash Soup

This creamy soup gets a little smoky heat from canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, but then gets cooled down with a swirl of crème fraîche.

Mushroom Ragu

The earthy flavor of mushrooms is a delicious addition to the dinner table. Spoon over a steak or toss with pasta or rice.

Saffron Farfalle

Pair this Saffron Farfalle with an Italian Pinot Grigio for a wonderful mid-week meal.

Caramelized Fig and Ricotta Crostini

Toasted baguette slices topped with ricotta cheese, caramelized fresh figs, pistachios, and a drizzle of honey.

Fig, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salad

The ingredient list for this recipe is full of fresh summer flavors that are perfect for a light, yet satisfying, salad. Use any fig variety you like or a combination of varieties. Figs have a short season from June to October so get them fresh while you can!

Mushrooms with Bearnaise Yogurt

The frilly edges and large clusters of these mushrooms catch all of the spices and get nice and charred.

Rustic Bean Soup

All this soup needs is some crusty bread to make sure you sop up every tasty bite.

Vegetarian Pot Pie

Serve this hearty one-dish meal with a glass of Chardonnay.

Pappa al Pomodoro

This is a classic Tuscan bread and tomato dish, and a great way to use up the end of summer tomatoes!

Grilled Polenta and Balsamic Mushrooms

A main course and a salad in one: polenta, arugula, and portobellos with a warm balsamic sauce.

Radish Salad with Goat Cheese

To crumble the goat cheese over this scrumptious spring salad, freeze it for 10 minutes, and then flake with a fork.

Roasted Vegetable And Goat Cheese Frittata

Roast up veggies you have on hand…zucchini, red peppers, squash, onion, mushrooms - anything goes! Then add some whipped eggs and egg whites, top with a few pieces of goat cheese and you have a delicious gourmet frittata in minutes.

Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

Authentic Italian-style risotto cooked the slow way, but oh so worth it. Complements grilled meats and chicken dishes very well. Check the rice by biting into it. It should be slightly al dente (or resist slightly to the tooth but not be hard in the center).

Fusilli with Sausage, Mushrooms and Shiraz

This pasta, with its creamy sauce and portobello mushrooms, is an incredibly easy and quick one-pan dish to put together in under 30 minutes.

Fall Vegetable Curry

Embrace Indian flavors by making this vegetarian meal that only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish.

Eggplant Gratin

Salt the eggplant and let it drain for a bit before brushing with olive oil. Pair this with a side salad for a delicious summer dinner.

Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup

This soup is easy to prepare and is absoutley delicious on a cool fall evening.

“Old Bay” Grilled Steak Fries

This Bobby Flay recipe is a great reason to ditch the oven, get outside and fire up the grill (plus who wants to heat up their house on a hot summer day?). Add your favorite burger or steak recipe for a classic summertime meal.

Saffron Risotto with Butternut Squash

If you like the natural sweet flavor of butternut squash, you’ll love this risotto! It is so creamy and full of flavor. Great as a side dish or main course.

Quinoa and Black Beans

Potato Gratin with Goat Cheese

Bûcheron is an aged goat cheese—sharp but gooey and oozy around the edge. If using fresh goat cheese, it will soften not melt.