Broiled Mussels with Sweet Paprika Aioli

An addictive appetizer for seafood-lovers. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Creamy Rice Pudding with Broiled Plums

Plums get sprinkled with sugar, broiled until their skins are blistered, and then nestled in orange-scented rice pudding. (By Kate Ramos)

Broiled Summer Fruit with Anise-Honey Butter

Summer fruit gets saucy. (By Aliza Green)

Wine, sugar, and eggs are whipped, then spooned over fresh fruit for dessert ecstasy. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Broiled Marinated Scallops (By Terence Janericco)

Broiled Marinated Duck Breasts (By Paula Wolfert)

Bison Bacon Cheeseburger

Topped with a mess of sautéed jalapeños and onions. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Toasted Mochi in Seaweed (Norimaki Mochi)

Mochi sprinkled with soy sauce and wrapped in seaweed. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Toasted Mochi in Soybean Flour (Kinako Mochi)

Toasted mochi are rolled in a sweet, nutty coating for something between marshmallows and morning cereal. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Texas Caviar

An alternative to salsa, with black-eyed peas, bell peppers, roasted corn, and pickled jalapeños. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Bourbon-Marinated Flank Steak

Bourbon and Dijon mustard make for a tender, boozy flank steak. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Chopped Chicken Livers

Rich, earthy chicken livers mixed with sherry, hard-boiled eggs, and lots of black pepper. (By Kate Ramos)

Mini Tapenade and Manchego Sandwiches

Simple, quick, and perfect with a tail at your next party. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Smoked Paprika Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp

The combination of pork and paprika gives these shrimp bites a flavor reminiscent of chorizo. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Microwave Crème Brûlée

The fancy dessert classic goes for a spin in the microwave. (By Audrey Robertson)