Name: Fish in Pine Nut Sauce
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pine nuts; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic; 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs; Pinch of saffron threads, warmed and crushed (optional); 1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes; 1 cup fish stock or dry white wine; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds firm white fish fillet, cut into 8 pieces; 1 cup English peas, cooked until tender-crisp (optional); 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or mint

Image may contain Food Meal Dish Plant Furniture Table and Dining Table

Fish in Pine Nut SauceLeigh Beisch

Merluza en salsa de piñones

Many Spanish fish dishes call for sauces made with almonds, hazelnuts, or pine nuts, sometimes in combination with tomatoes and saffron. While hake or monkfish is traditionally used for this Catalan dish, you can substitute cod, sea bass, flounder, or another firm white fish.

Wine

Spanish: Chardonnay/blend (Penedès, Tarragona), dry amontillado sherry (Jerez)
Non-Spanish: Rousanne/blend (France, California), Chardonnay (Argentina, New Zealand)

Recipe notes

Rosemary and Dried Cherry Pork Chops

Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for pork chops.

Brussels Sprout Pasta

This brussels sprout pasta recipe taps nutty brown butter, crunchy pecans, and hot Italian sausage to create an easy dinner bursting with fall flavors.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Frijoles Peruanos (Peruvian Refried Beans)

Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.

White Bean Turkey Chili

A dash of cocoa powder adds depth and richness to the broth of this easy turkey chili.

French Silk Pie

A no-bake Oreo crust, a rich chocolate filling, and a tower of whipped cream come together in this shut-the-room-up dessert.