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Parmesan, lemon zest, and pine nuts turn ordinary bread crumbs into a magnificent crust for chicken cutlets. Topped with taleggio, prosciutto, and a chunky fresh tomato sauce, this is a delicious entrée for a sit-down family meal. Continue...

Entertaining is easy when you have these cheese puffs ready to go: both the buttery puff pastry and the macadamia nut pesto can be made ahead and frozen. This recipe calls for goat's milk ricotta, but you can always substitute cheese made with cow's milk. Continue...

Chitarra or “guitar string” pasta, tossed with cured olives, herbs de Provence, and fresh goat cheese, makes an easy go-to dinner for any day of the week. If you can’t find chitarra, substitute spaghetti or linguine. Continue...

Traditional butternut squash soup gets an upgrade with the addition of ravioli and sage roasted walnuts. Drizzle with molasses and sprinkle with sea salt for a decadent touch.

When you are craving pasta but dreading the carbs, spaghetti squash is the perfect compromise. Bake the squash, scrape out the stringy flesh, and toss with chopped tomatoes and rosemary.

Carbonara is traditionally made using guanciale, but you can emulate the flavor of the cured pork jowl by using bacon. Add chicken and spinach, and you’ve got a hearty, satisfying meal. Continue...

This panko-crusted riff on that game-day favorite, mozzarella sticks, is sure to be a winner. Continue...

Comforting and classic, gnocchi make an excellent cool-weather meal. Toss your favorite ricotta or potato dumplings with mushrooms, corn, and a sage­–brown butter sauce for a satisfying dinner. Continue...

Crystallized ginger lends a sweet, spicy kick to biscotti, and pistachios offer an extra salty crunch. These coffee house favorites are a snap to prepare at home. Continue...

By substituting ravioli for regular egg noodles in chicken soup, you have a more substantial meal that is great for dinner and is just as good when reheated for lunch the following day.