Baked Quinoa Adobado

Jalapeño and chipotle peppers make for a spicy side dish. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Bockwurst and Mushroom Noodle Bake

As satisfying as a hearty winter dish gets. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Cheesy Baked Rice

Cream and extra-sharp cheddar make one comfort-laden Southern casserole. (By Kate Ramos)

Baked Radicchio and Mozzarella Pasta

This is a dish that converts radicchio-haters, softening the green’s bitterness by baking it with a cream sauce. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Baked Ziti with Prosciutto

Buttery breadcrumbs provide a nice crunchy crust to balance the creaminess of the sauce. (By Adapted from Hugo Matheson)

Basic Baked Sweet Potato

Baked sweet potatoes give russets a run for their money as a weeknight side to pork. (By CHOW Food Team)

Baked Chicken and Artichoke Casserole

Creamy chicken casserole with tender artichoke hearts and mushrooms. (By Adapted from Benjamin Ford)

Orange-Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake

An orange-tinged cheesecake topped with vodka-marmalade glaze turns the childhood Creamsicle treat into a sophisticated dessert. (By Adela Jung)

Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku)

This combination of eggs, spinach, herbs, and spices is a delicious introduction to Persian food. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sausage-Stuffed Baked Pears

Serve with scrambled eggs for a filling breakfast. (By Ray Lee)

Little Ditsy Cream Pies

Sandwiches of oatmeal cookies filled with vanilla cream melt in your mouth. (By Adrienne Handler)

Double Marshmallow Puffed Rice Treats

Double the fun. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Snickerdoodles

The classic bake sale favorite: crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and dusted with cinnamon. (By Kate Ramos)

Shortbread Lemon Bars

Classic cookie bars packed with mouth-puckering lemon flavor. (By Kate Ramos)

Peanut Butter–Chocolate Fudge

Peanut butter cups morph into a no-fuss fudge. (By Aida Mollenkamp)