A holiday to celebrate cheese sounds like a French idea. But it is Shavuot, the upcoming Jewish festival, that highlights dairy foods. The official purpose of the two-day holiday, which begins on ...

I remember the first time I served this spread at an event. Several people reacted the same way: "It's like an Arab romesco sauce!" I wonder if the Catalonians intersected with Arabs during the time ...

This Balkan vegetable spread (pronounced EYE-var) is perfect slathered on slices of crusty bread. Instructions: Heat the oven to 500 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the bell peppers and ...

Muhammara, the Arabic word for a spread made with roasted red peppers and walnuts, translates as "something that is red," writes Reem Assil in her very good new book, "Arabiyya: Recipes from the Life ...

Note: Peppadew peppers, sometimes labeled "hot sweet" peppers, stand up well to the added heat of pickled jalapeños. You can usually find Peppadew peppers in the olive bar section of the grocery store ...

This Roasted Red Pepper dip is one of my favorite ways to use red bell peppers. Not only is it simple to make (all you do is place everything in the oven and blend it all up when it's finished) but it ...

This recipe (and the next one) from "Vegan Lunch Box Around the World" by Jennifer McCann ($18.95, Lifelong Books) is easily adapted for non-vegans; just use regular or low-fat cream cheese. Use to ...

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut a thin slice from the top of the bread to expose the inside. With a paring knife, cut out the center of the bread to make a bread shell about 1-inch thick. Cut ...