This dip has been one of our favorites for many years. It works well for almost any party and you can keep the ingredients on hand for last-minute teen get-togethers. The onion rings are better the thinner you slice the onion. We use a mandolin and make really small shoestring ones. They are a special treat.

Hearty, nutty and healthy faro thrives when paired with these classic Italian ingredients. Make a double batch—this dish is wonderful on day 2 and 3!

Leeks, while in the onion family, have a gentler flavor that give this elegant soup a homey, comfort-food flavor.

Every cook needs a perfect cold-and-flu-curing chicken noodle soup in his or her repertoire. While we’re not giving medical advice, we urge you to make a batch next time you or a loved one is in need.

Who can resist the combination of refried beans, chicken, cheese, avocado, salsa verde and refried beans on corn tortillas? Leftover chicken makes short work of this family-friendly crowd-pleaser.

Warm up your home with the scent of orange citrus, vanilla and sweet potato. This sweet loaf is a loving dish for any family gathering.

The combination of orange juice infused pound cake smothered with orange glaze creates a flavor explosion so intense; you'll feel like you bit into an actual orange slice.

Make this crowd-pleaser as spicy—or not—as you like by controlling the amount of chipotle powder, and by using salsa that is as mild or fiery as you like.

In less than 30 minutes, you can have this hearty, robustly flavorful meal-in-a-bowl soup on the table.