Pressed Eggplant and Pepper Sandwich

A manly vegetarian sandwich, this can satisfy the biggest of appetites.

Poached Fig, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Tart

A versatile tart appropriate as an hors d’oeuvre or a dessert.

Smoked Duck and Cherry Pressed Sandwich

A crunchy baguette stuffed with smoked duck, arugula, blue cheese, and cherries.

Chocolate Pots de Crème

Intense single servings of chocolate goodness.

Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Crust

Taking the quintessential Thanksgiving pie to a new level.

Creamy Carrot Casserole

With browned breadcrumbs for crunch.

Salmon Jerky "Candy"

Sugar-cured salmon jerky goes Nordic with the addition of caraway seeds.

Short Ribs with Frisée-Parsley Salad

Rich, tender ribs complemented by a fresh, slightly bitter salad.

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

The TV dinner classic made from scratch, with savory beef and a red wine–mushroom sauce.

Roasted Fish with Thai Pesto

Whole fish stuffed with an Asian-influenced sauce.

Welsh Rarebit Bites

Beer-laced cheese spread on toasted bread makes for undeniable deliciousness.

Potato Parsnip Gratin

Parsnips add a new dimension to a side-dish standby.

Spinach and Weisswurst Quiche

Tasty for breakfast, lunch, or a late-night snack.

Peach Melba Pie

Peach and raspberry find an even more perfect pairing as a pie.

Mixed Berry and Anise Pie

Berries are the main attraction here, while anise lurks in the background in the best possible way.