Before the holiday roast or as part of a seafood feast, these are perfect for special occasions.

Bouillabaisse is a traditional French fishermen’s stew that easily picks up a Vineyard personality.

Nothing beats a Mexican-inspired supper for highlighting homemade pickles.

This crowd-pleaser, bursting with Thai flavors and boasting a bit of heat, is one of my favorite destinations for baby bok choy.

Perfect for beach dinner parties, paella feeds a crowd, is fun to cook, and is easy to serve straight from the pan. A chilled dry rosé from Navarra or Rioja complements paella quite nicely.

Serves 10

This salad looks especially nice on wide, shallow, square or rectangular white plates.