Salty Hazelnut Brittle

Shards of crackly caramel and toasted hazelnuts. (By Kate Ramos)

Beef Kalbi

Thin slices of short rib marinated in a sweet sesame sauce and grilled until lightly charred and crispy. (By Kate Ramos)

Reuben Sandwich

The classic deli sandwich. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chocolate-Pecan Race Day Pie

Spiked with bourbon— it’s a Kentucky Derby classic. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Marzipan Caramel Apples with Sesame and Almond

Sesame seeds and almonds cover a caramel-coated sour apple, while marzipan hides inside. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Spicy Cereal and Nut Mix

A spicy, salty, buttery treat loaded with nuts and cereal. (By Adela Jung)

CHOW Bagel

The ultimate crackly, chewy bagel. (By Melissa Wagenberg Lasher)

An addictive blend of sweetness, saltiness, and spiciness envelops clusters of freshly popped corn and nuts. (By Heidi Swanson)

Here the less common sweet tamales are made with cinnamon, aniseseed, raisins, and pine nuts. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Summer Squash and Sweet Corn Casserole (By Allysa Torey)

Cornbread Apple-Pecan Dressing (By Allysa Torey)

Bucatini with Chicken, Hickory Bacon, Orange Pepper, and Pesto (By Allysa Torey)

Egg-Stuffed Tortillas in Pumpkin Seed and Spicy Tomato Sauces (By Arthur L. Meyer)

Walnut Stuffed French Toast (By Megan2300 )

CHOW Bagel (By hankarm )