The rich flavor and consistency of this classic Spanish dish depends on a sherry-based sauce thickened with almonds. Spanish-Style Braised Chicken and Almonds SERVES 8
Pureeing pieces of bread with toasted walnuts and broth ensures a lush and creamy Turkish sauce for chicken. Chicken in Turkish Walnut Sauce SERVES 4
We found that using short-grain Arborio rice gives Greek pudding a silky-smooth texture. Greek Lemon Rice Pudding SERVES 8 WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS Traditional Greek
Whole-milk yogurt gives this traditional cake tang and richness, and extra-virgin olive oil offers subtle, fruity notes. Olive Oil–Yogurt Cake SERVES 12 WHY THIS RECIPE
We use the food processor to grind the almonds and make the batter for our classic almond cake. Almond Cake SERVES 12 WHY THIS RECIPE
We roll confectioners’ sugar–coated phyllo around a jammy fig filling for attractive cookies that hold their shape. Fig Phyllo Cookies MAKES about 24 cookies WHY
These traditional Italian cookies get their richness and flavor from slivered almonds, pine nuts, and sugar. Pignoli MAKES about 18 cookies WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
Cooking honey to the proper temperature guarantees the best flavor and texture in these Greek sesame treats. Greek Sesame-Honey Bars MAKES 32 bars WHY THIS
To make a composed and cohesive combination, we macerate fruit with sugar before pouring sparkling wine on top. Nectarines and Berries in Prosecco SERVES 6
Mashing sugar with fresh mint before stirring it into the fruit gives our salad balanced, complex flavor. Melon, Plums, and Cherries with Mint and Vanilla