Dinner

Mâche, the sweet, tender lettuce that’s been popular in France since the 1700s, is increasingly easier to find at specialty grocers and farmers’ markets. Mizuna and baby arugula are just as delicious with these golden, crackling shallots.

Named for a region in Normandy known for its apples (and Calvados), this traditional recipe combines both in a rich, creamy sauce. Afraid to flambé? Buy a long-reach lighter at a hardware store.

Removing all but a strip of the eggplant’s skin lets the flesh meld with the sauce without falling apart—that's the secret of this baked eggplant parmesan recipe. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

Strisce means strips—any long pasta will work—and Chiantigiana refers to the Tuscan wine used to flavor the sauce.

Most fish markets will sell you the bones you need to make the rich broth, but avoid those from oily fish like mackerel or bluefish, which will overpower the stew’s flavor.

Shredded coconut, which is cut more finely than the thick flaked type called for here, will work in a pinch.

With grains for heft, many colors of vegetables, and a little bit of tangy cheese, this vegetarian dinner has all the bases covered.

Baked eggs are great for brunch, and this recipe is no exception. But with a green salad, it’s also hearty and satisfying enough to double as dinner.

Don’t rush the browning of the onions—it’s essential to the finished soup’s flavor.

Most 1”-thick pieces of fish will cook in 30 minutes. If the fish is done before you're ready to sit down, simply turn off the oven—it will hold. If it isn't quite ready when you are, crank up the heat to 350° and it'll finish quickly.

This crispy potato cake is a decadent side that goes with almost everything—especially breakfast.

In case you were wondering, albóndigas is the Spanish word for meatball. These prove that the Italians aren’t the only players in the game.

If you like, you can coat the pork with the coriander and chill it for an extra night before roasting for more flavor. It will also help the pork get a good sear.

Cocoa powder lends a bittersweet depth to the lamb rub and plays well with the olives in the relish. Just make sure you’re using unsweetened!

From Edward Lee, author of Smoke and Pickles and chef at 610 Magnolia and Milkwood in Louisville, KY

(in the spirit of Pollo Campero)

Italian-style fried chicken with fried herbs and artichoke hearts.

How 9 Bon Appétit readers cooked and photographed the Chilled Corn Soup with Lobster Salad from the August 2013 issue

A clean, well-oiled grate makes grilling tomatoes a cinch.

Jarred kimchi delivers flavor and color in this roast chicken dish. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.

These rice noodles come together faster than your favorite Thai place can deliver, guaranteed. They're equally good with tofu, beef, or shrimp in place of the chicken.

If you cut the chicken into smaller pieces before breading, they’re nuggets—the guilt-free kind.

This zesty mayo dip would also go well with sliced red bell peppers and celery sticks before dinner; it’s amazing how many vegetables kids will eat when they’re actually hungry.

You need only a small amount of beer to flavor the sauce. We trust you know what to do with the rest of that bottle.