An elegant Persian-style herb frittata enriched with walnuts and jeweled barberries, baked until tender and served warm or at room temperature.

Silky pumpkin soup enriched with coconut milk and finished with lime, herbs, and crisp shallots brings a gentle Laotian-inspired balance to the table.

Tender mushrooms simmered with onion, sweet paprika, and a little tomato, then finished with sour cream and dill for a composed Hungarian-style supper.

Braised chickpeas with lemon, spinach, and feta make an elegant Greek-inspired supper with brightness, salinity, and satisfying substance.