The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

If you like, drizzle amaretto or balsamic vinegar over the grilled peaches just before serving.

Harissa, a spicy North African chili-garlic condiment, can be found at some specialty foods stores and Middle Eastern markets. But it is very easy to make, too, as in this recipe.

With authentic Asian flavor, this soup is a perfect light supper.

This pasta dish would be a great side with grilled trout.

Orange peel and juice can be substituted.

These are great with salsa.

This fragrant dish would be great served over couscous.

Complete the tropical scene by garnishing these pink drinks with paper umbrellas or (unsprayed) orchids.

This fun, gooey treat makes a great after-school snack. The marshmallows are slightly charred and the bread is cleverly caramelized for double the toasty flavor.

Avgolemono, the tangy Greek sauce of egg yolks and lemon, combines with pasta and veggies for a twist on carbonara.

St. Patrick's Day in a flash: A zesty glaze makes corned beef from the supermarket deli your own. The perfect go-with? Wedges of cooked, buttered cabbage, of course.

A meatless yet rich dish that would make a perfect appetizer for St. Patrick's Day dinner.

For an added surprise, place a couple of raspberries or pieces of chopped pear in the center before baking. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche, if desired.

This vegetarian starter has an incredibly silky texture, but less than a tablespoon of butter per serving.

Top with chopped fresh cilantro, red onions, and grated cheddar cheese, if you like.

The entrée and side dish roast together for a quick yet elegant meal.

A mix of butternut and acorn squash makes this soup silky and flavorful. Keep it bubbling on the stove to warm up any roaming ghosts and goblins as they return home from their Halloween rounds.