Our version of the classic dish coats the steaks with black peppercorns before searing. Then they’re topped with a green peppercorn sauce finished with butter. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and a green salad.

CALORIES 197(38% from fat); FAT 8.4g (sat 3.3g,mono 3.2g,poly 0.4g); PROTEIN 25.9g; CHOLESTEROL 78mg; CALCIUM 36mg; SODIUM 274mg; FIBER 0.3g; IRON 2.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 3.3g

This Vietnamese-inspired meal is at its best with freshly ground black pepper.

CALORIES 465(14% from fat); FAT 7.1g (sat 1g,mono 2.7g,poly 2.4g); PROTEIN 40.5g; CHOLESTEROL 259mg; CALCIUM 149mg; SODIUM 831mg; FIBER 2.1g; IRON 6.8mg; CARBOHYDRATE 57.3g

The buttery potatoes, sautéed leeks, and garlic balance the pepper’s earthy flavor.

CALORIES 190(29% from fat); FAT 6.1g (sat 3.8g,mono 1.6g,poly 0.2g); PROTEIN 4.4g; CHOLESTEROL 17mg; CALCIUM 31mg; SODIUM 454mg; FIBER 1.9g; IRON 1.5mg; CARBOHYDRATE 28.8g

This sweet-tart spread makes a delicious topping for bruschetta or pizza; it’s also a nice complement to grilled flank steak, chicken, or pork.

CALORIES 44(20% from fat); FAT 1g (sat 0.6g,mono 0.3g,poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 0.5g; CHOLESTEROL 3mg; CALCIUM 16mg; SODIUM 157mg; FIBER 0.7g; IRON 0.2mg; CARBOHYDRATE 8.8g

Use a grill basket or thread the potatoes and onions onto skewers before grilling to prevent them from falling through the grate. Dress the vegetables while still warm so they absorb the tangy dressing mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

CALORIES 132(20% from fat); FAT 3g (sat 0.4g,mono 2.1g,poly 0.4g); PROTEIN 2.8g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 28mg; SODIUM 200mg; FIBER 2.8g; IRON 1.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 24.1g

Anchovies are a traditional ingredient in this classic French tart, but omit them, if you prefer. Prepare the onion topping up to two days ahead, and reheat it.

CALORIES 194(23% from fat); FAT 4.9g (sat 0.5g,mono 2.9g,poly 1.1g); PROTEIN 6.2g; CHOLESTEROL 3mg; CALCIUM 31mg; SODIUM 585mg; FIBER 2g; IRON 1.7mg; CARBOHYDRATE 31.1g

Although the addition of tuna makes this dish an entrée, you can omit it and enjoy the salad with other grilled fish or meats.

CALORIES 383(27% from fat); FAT 12.7g (sat 2.7g,mono 5.5g,poly 3.3g); PROTEIN 44g; CHOLESTEROL 63mg; CALCIUM 110mg; SODIUM 515mg; FIBER 6.6g; IRON 4.6mg; CARBOHYDRATE 21.9g

This make-ahead dessert features a creamy white chocolate filling, a decadent dark chocolate crust, and a crown of glazed raspberries. For the prettiest presentation, add the raspberry topping within an hour of serving. Do not remove the bottom of the springform pan; simply place it on your serving plate.

CALORIES 184(29% from fat); FAT 6g (sat 3.1g,mono 0.6g,poly 0.3g); PROTEIN 3.6g; CHOLESTEROL 36mg; CALCIUM 60mg; SODIUM 90mg; FIBER 3.1g; IRON 0.5mg; CARBOHYDRATE 30.5g

The ratio of sugar to pectin is ideal so the jam thickens as it cools. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. Use this jam in the Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies.

This recipe goes with Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies.

CALORIES 74(1% from fat); FAT 0.1g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 0.3g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 6mg; SODIUM 0.0mg; FIBER 1.4g; IRON 0.2mg; CARBOHYDRATE 18.3g

Almond paste makes the dough moist and pliable. Look for it in the supermarket baking aisle. The large holes of a box grater work well for grating the almond paste. Use a wine cork instead of your thumb to make a deeper indentation in the cookies. If you bake both pans of cookies at the same time, rotate the pans in the oven halfway through baking time for even browning.

CALORIES 61(34% from fat); FAT 2.3g (sat 1.1g,mono 0.8g,poly 0.2g); PROTEIN 0.8g; CHOLESTEROL 4mg; CALCIUM 6mg; SODIUM 29mg; FIBER 0.4g; IRON 0.3mg; CARBOHYDRATE 9.5g