The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

The praline is also great on its own as a snack; it would be an excellent gift.

A quick chili becomes the topping for these messy open-face sandwiches.

This impressive dish requires very little prep work, and the whole thing is cooked in just one pan. Serve with toasted slices of crusty bread.

To make curls, soften a chocolate bar briefly in the microwave and run a vegetable peeler along one long side.

Crème fraîche—a French heavy cream that's slightly sour—can be found in the dairy section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Top with ice cream, lightly sweetened créme fraîche, or whipped cream.

Mizuna (a Japanese salad green) is available spring through summer at specialty foods stores and Asian markets. If you can't find it, use mixed greens instead.

For tender burgers, gently combine and shape the chicken mixture.

Raita is India's signature yogurt and vegetable condiment. This one would also be good on pita or naan.

The carrot ribbons are simple: Use a vegetable peeler to make long strips.

For extra crunch, add a few strips of cucumber or bell pepper before rolling these up.

Mascarpone is an Italian cream cheese sold at many supermarkets and Italian markets.

Make these sandwiches when you don't want to turn on the stove.

For a more substantial meal, the salad can be served on pumpernickel bread or toasted French bread as an open-face sandwich and topped with slices of hard-boiled egg. Garnish with lemon wedges and dill sprigs.

Pasta, cheese, and a few summer vegetables make a quick and easy main course.

For a vegetarian version, substitute Soyrizo for the chorizo. Follow the same cooking directions, but do not drain.