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Woodsy, earthy mushrooms are balanced with creamy polenta and an unctuous, soft-cooked egg, which blankets the dish. It’s comfort food made elegant. Continue...

Having trouble getting the kids to eat a proper meal? Try this irresistible comfort dish; cheesy, savory, and mildly spicy, it’s a dinner that adults will enjoy as well. Continue...

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...

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...

Instead of mashing parsnips, trying slicing them into sticks and baking them until crunchy, with plenty of Parmesan cheese. Continue...

The salty, smoky ham known as speck is a traditional ingredient in this tart; bacon is a good substitute.

Ham and blue cheese give a piquant bite to this rich casserole, which comes from Crabtree’s Kittle House, a restaurant in Chappaqua, New York.

Involtini of ham and vegetables can be prepared in advance and heated at the last minute. They offer a great way to use up leftover pieces of thinly sliced cooked ham or prosciutto.