Homemade Udon Noodles Start to finish: 4 hours (11⁄2 hours active)Makes about 13⁄4 pounds uncooked noodles (about 3 lbs cooked noodles)Udon is a type of…

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas SERVES 4 TO 6We wanted a recipe that contained fewer steps but didn't shortcut flavor. We started with shredded rotisserie…

Okra and Shrimp StewSERVES 8 TO 10If you can find medium shrimp (41 to 50 per pound), use those and leave them whole. Look for meaty ham hocks. If you buy…

Chèvre Cheesecake with Black Pepper-Graham CrustStart to finish: 21⁄2 hours (40 minutes active), plus cooling + refrigeratingServings: 12 to 16Angie Mar,…

Mixed Berry BuckleSERVES 8A buckle—cousin to crumble, crisp, and coffee cake—consists of a thick cake batter mixed with chopped fruit or berries and baked…

Hot Buttered Lobster RollsSERVES 4For the best results, use live lobsters. If you cannot find live lobsters, eight 4- to 5-ounce frozen lobster tails can…

Green Goddess Roast Chicken SERVES 4 TO 6Green goddess dressing, made with lots of fresh herbs and rich mayonnaise, is a creamy, tangy complement to sweet…

Japanese Steakhouse DinnerSERVES 4Strip steaks can be substituted for the rib eyes, if desired. Mirin can be found in your supermarket’s Asian foods…

Broccoli Salad with Creamy Avocado DressingSERVES 4 TO 6TIME 25 MINUTESWHY THIS WORKS: The combination of crisp broccoli, dried fruit, nuts, and creamy…

Chicken Roasted with Garlic-Herb Crème Fraîche Start to finish: 13⁄4 hours (45 minutes active), plus refrigeration + standing timeServings: 4In “Summer…