Cathy Whims

Speck, lightly smoked pork that is cured and air-dried, adds a richness to this dish. Look for Speck at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, or online at igourmet.com.

A vegetarian spin on rillettes, the rich, creamy pàté traditionally made with duck or pork.

These come out extra-crispy when you use a pizza stone. If you don’t have one, a heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet works well; invert it so that you can remove the pizza easily.

Vin Santo is an Italian dessert wine. If you can't find it, use sweet Marsala.

Here, chanterelles provide a delicate but satisfying topping for baked fish.