Easy Faux-Risotto: Nick Kindelsperger makes Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers, and Lemon, a fresh dish reminiscent of comfort food favorite risotto.

Zabaione at Home: "Soothing, comforting yet elegant all at once," zabaione makes for a special Italian treat.

Orange Hot Sauce?: Make some habanero hot sauce to add a refreshing, spicy kick to your breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Happily Meatless: Meat would only detract from this awesome Caramelized Onion, Potato, and Blue Cheese Tart from our new Seriously Meatless column.

Culinary Pixie Dust: Chorizo is the magic in this Tortilla Espanola that's good hot out of the oven, cold out of the fridge, and in your belly.