The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

This Mexican take on gazpacho has a little bit of crunch, thanks to pepitas (pumpkin seeds).

Satay is an Indonesian-style kebab served with a spicy peanut sauce. Here, we've amped up the sauce's flavor with some sweet peach nectar.

These versatile soufflés can be served for breakfast or lunch, or as a side dish for dinner.

Made without butter or flour, these dense, chewy cookies will satisfy even the most intense chocolate craving.

Port gives this dessert a sophisticated flavor.

Chop the shallots and the garlic in the processor to make this recipe even easier.

Can't take the heat? Then eat some raita. In India, the condiment is used to cool the palate.

This frozen treat is low in calories and fat. You can top it with mango and crystallized ginger, if desired. If freezing overnight, thaw briefly in the microwave, stopping to stir, or let the frozen yogurt stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Great on polenta, grits, or steamed rice.

Use leftovers for sandwiches the next day: Place shredded chicken, garbanzos, and tomatoes in a pita bread and top with the yogurt sauce.

Make a simple herb oil to brush over the flatbreads as soon as they come out of the skillet. Just mix 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander. Or serve with raita .

Mangoes take the place of tomatoes, so you don't have to wait until summer to enjoy this much-loved Italian salad.

Serve the compote over vanilla or strawberry ice cream, angel food cake, pancakes, or waffles.

For a complete diner-style meal, serve this indulgent main with sautéed green beans and buttermilk biscuits.