Today’s dish, a creation of Naples, Italy, is a great example of Southern Italian flavors and ingredients. Baccalà, or salted codfish, is pan-fried in olive oil, and served in a peppery-sweet tomato sauce with roasted bell peppers and chile pepper, pine nuts, and golden raisins. This sauce is my favorite part of the dish – [...]

There are many versions of stuffed peppers. This Mexican version is a blend of spicy, sweet, and nutty flavors with a deep roasted aspect. The poblano is a large chile pepper, and these stuffed poblanos make either a hearty appetizer or a main course. They are stuffed with spinach, raisins, and pine nuts, and served [...]