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This great summery tart doesn't require a special pan.

Look for the panko at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

For variety, use both yellow and red watermelon in the salad.

Rich, creamy, suave flavor is the hallmark of this terrine. The shallots create their own sauce, so this is best served on a plate rather than on a slice of bread.

An amalgamation of chopped nuts adorns this deep golden butter-rich cookie that offers an intense caramel-like flavor.

Lightly blanched squid makes a simple and elegant salad with the tang of fish sauce and fresh lime juice.

Tender chunks of lamb served kebab-style are paired with a traditional Mediterranean-inspired salad in this simple grilled dish.

Pesce al coriandolo in salsa di aceto
The alluring scents of coriander seeds and a whole handful of bay leaves perfume the fresh, flavorful flesh of bluefish.

The sweet, creamy comfort food is traditionally made with the short-grained "amber" rice favored by Egyptians; arborio makes a good substitute.

Using roast chicken from the grocery store makes this recipe super-easy. Improv: Add sweet and crunchy accents by mixing a few chopped toasted pecans and some dried cranberries into the chicken salad. Instead of rolls, use crusty French bread or thick slices of sourdough bread.

Crisp toppings may vary as to how much sugar, butter, oats, nuts, and flour they contain, but one thing's for sure: All have a crumbly topping that crisps up during baking.

Buckles are aptly named: Fruit is baked along with a layer of cake batter that rises to the top, buckling as it cooks. Don't skimp on the garnish: Vanilla ice cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream is great with this.