Pear, Arugula, and Pancetta SaladBy Planet DeposA few simple ingredients come together in an unexpected way to create a delicate beginning for a luxurious dinner.The Ultimate Peanut Butter Sandwich CookiesBy Planet DeposA sandwich cookie takes more effort than a drop cookie, because you have to make both cookies and filling. In addition, this recipe involves a chilling step and requires the cookies to be double-panned. But the results are worth it for the best-textured peanut butter cookie with the creamiest peanut filling.Holiday Biscotti with Cranberries and PistachiosBy Planet DeposThe pleasingly chewy biscotti are coated on one end with white chocolate. In our test kitchen, imported white chocolate, such as Perugina or Lindt, yielded the best results.Key Lime CheesecakeBy Planet DeposReminiscent of Sara Lee's 1950s-era graham-cracker and sour-cream cheesecake, this version features a thick layer of delicious sour cream atop the creamy filling and tart Key lime custard.Goat Cheese & Fig Cake w/Fig MascarponeBy Planet DeposThis light-as-can-be buttermilk cake has an easy sophistication, its Sherry-spiked berries harmonizing with the tangy cream.Lemon Gnocchi with Spinach and PeasBy Planet DeposThe zing of fresh lemon enhances both the peas' sweetness and the natural flavor of the spinach. The whole quick, creamy dish is bolstered by soft pillows of potato gnocchi.Quick Sausage and Mushroom LasagnaBy Planet DeposIf possible, use flat no-cook lasagna noodles: They look and taste more like homemade than the curly kind.Simple Roast ChickenBy Planet DeposThis simple roast chicken recipe by legendary chef Thomas Keller is one of the top-rated chicken recipes on Epicurious. It's an essential, delicious chicken recipe any home cook can master and enjoy.Lemony Chicken and Orzo SoupBy Planet DeposThis weeknight chicken soup goes Greek with orzo, lemon juice, and a handful of fresh dill.