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These genius hors d’oeuvres from Colby Garrelts (an F&W Best New Chef 2005) call for just three ingredients. The ...

Sage lovers will adore this recipe, which is superb for breakfast or brunch, especially with a side of eggs. Slidesh...

This is a terrific springtime version of a warm potato salad, with lots of scallions and little bites of half-sour pi...

A showstopper, these crisp, smoky potatoes are actually super-easy to make. Slideshow: Amazing Potato Side Dishes

When you cook potatoes this way, they get crunchy on the outside and stay creamy on the inside. Slideshow: More Mash...

These crispy bread crumbs, flavored with anchovies, garlic, parsley and lemon, are a terrific way to showcase delicio...

Crunchy, vinegary and a little spicy, this pickled asparagus would make a terrific accompaniment to sandwiches as wel...

This creamy, mayonnaise-free dressing is made primarily with blanched asparagus and canola oil. It’s a terrific, unex...

Using asparagus in a pesto with olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, basil and lemon juice creates a very fresh, green and...

Top Chef finalist Sarah Grueneberg cooks parboiled spaghetti right in the tomato sauce so it becomes infused with fla...

Inspired by Caesar dressing, this compound butter is fantastic by itself over plain hot pasta or tossed with noodles ...

Crispy capers and sage add bursts of flavor to buttery pasta dishes. Plus: Pasta Recipes and Cooking Tips

Pureeing ricotta in the food processor makes it seem extra creamy. Dollop it over pasta with tomato sauce or just ove...

This lemony crème fraîche melts beautifully into pastas and is particularly nice with seafood. Slideshow: ...

Sprinkle these bread crumbs over pasta with clams or an over-the-top mac and cheese. Slideshow: Delicious Mac and Ch...

Frico is a cheese crisp sometimes made with Parmigiano cheese. Here, the crisp gets crumbled for added crunch in past...

Spicy and salty, this crispy soppressata makes a great bar snack or a topping for pasta tossed with ricotta. Slidesh...

Sweet, tangy and a little crunchy, this relish is perfect with pasta dishes made with mild white fish. Slideshow: Gr...

This ultra-simple sauce is incredibly flavorful thanks to high-quality San Marzano tomatoes. Slideshow: Easy Pizza Re...

When topping pies like this Margherita, less is more, especially with sauce.Slideshow: More Great Pizza Recipes