Gourmet

These biscotti are equally delicious made with roasted almonds, pecans, or hazelnuts in place of the cashews.

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr

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Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 1 hr

Barquettes are small, boat-shaped pastry shells that can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients.

Having the lamb boned makes it easier to serve at the table — you won't have to struggle with trying to slice around the bone.

Though it's not essential to make both sauces for these wings, we think the contrast between the rich peanut sauce and the light-yet-spicy gai yang — a classic Thai sauce for poultry — is a flavor combination that shouldn't be missed.

Frijoles Negros Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 2 hr

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If they are available, purchase dry-packed scallops, which exude less liquid.

This recipe is among those that reach a new level when made with sea salt and high-quality, European-style butter (like Plugrá). Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 2 hr

We roasted a whole head of garlic for this recipe even though it's more than you need — the leftover cloves are such a versatile thing to have on hand. Use them in a puréed soup, rubbed on bread, mixed with green vegetables or a salad dressing, or mashed with mayonnaise. Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 1 hr