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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

Creamy Tortellini Soup

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

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.

Linguine with Sage and Chicken

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

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.

Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup

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

Catalan Coca (Spanish Pizza)

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

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.

Spanish Roasted Red Pepper, Almond and Manchego Cheese Flatbreads

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

Curried Eggplant With Tomatoes and Basil

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

Acorn Squash Filled with Savory Spinach

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

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.

Fall Vegetable Curry

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

Pomodori Con Riso

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

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.

Vegetarian Pot Pie

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

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.

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.

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.

“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.

Caramelized Fig and Ricotta Crostini

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

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.

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.

Portuguese Rice

This recipe makes a delicious side dish, but you can add shrimp and/or chorizo to the rice, add a leafy green salad and you have a complete meal.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

Garlic Roasted Mushrooms with Pasta

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Patatas Bravas (crisped spicy potatoes)

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

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.

Saffron Farfalle

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

Quinoa and Black Beans

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.

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.

Grilled Polenta and Balsamic Mushrooms

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

Em’s Simple Summer Squash

We paired this with La Puerta Torrontes - Original Wine of the Month Club, August 2011

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.

Pappa al Pomodoro

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

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.

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.

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.

Brussels Sprouts & Lentil Soup

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

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.

Mushrooms with Bearnaise Yogurt

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

Pasta with Vodka Sauce and Sausage

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

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

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.

Rustic Bean Soup

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.