Poultry

Puréed ancho chilies lend a rich, sweet, and only mildly hot flavor to this chili. To make a hotter dish, do not remove the veins or seeds from the chilies. If anchos or similar dried chilies are not readily available, substitute one roasted and peeled red bell pepper and 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes when puréeing.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Don't let the name fool you. This chicken is sweet from the honey, but it's also very spicy from a jalapeño chili and plenty of black pepper. Frosty lager beer and orzo salad are cooling accompaniments. The chicken needs to marinate for at least four hours, so begin preparing it ahead of time.

The mashed sweet potatoes with sage butter are a great side dish for calf's liver. We recommend asking the butcher for the freshest calf's liver available, since it can vary in quality. Soaking the liver in milk, a method typically used for pork liver, helps soften and mellow its flavor.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Miguel Ravago -- who is chef and co-owner of Fonda San Miguel in Austin, Texas -- specializes in authentic food from the interior regions of Mexico. This fajita-style dish was inspired by one of his creations.

This hearty winter stew has rich, deep flavors that improve if the stew rests in the refrigerator overnight. what to drink: Rioja, Syrah, or any medium-bodied red wine with soft berry fruit and some spice.

Baked Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Artichokes in Sherry Sauce

Offer this dish with chutney and basmati rice enhanced with dried fruits and yogurt. Jus usually refers to the juice from cooked meat, but the term can also apply to the juice pressed from raw fruit.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.