Easy Kettle Corn

This homemade version is as tasty as the best kettle corn at your state fair. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Braised Brisket with Beans and Ancho Chile

Melt-in-your-mouth meat. (By Richard Haake, Robert Mondavi)

Cheehu Cocktail

Though it’s fruity and frozen, this drink is still plenty stiff. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cheesy Enchiladas

Loaded with cheese and chile gravy. (By Adela Jung)

Chocolate Caramel Apples with Salted Pretzels

Bittersweet chocolate, salty pretzels, sweet caramel, and sour apples—did we say it’s all on a stick? (By Kate Ramos)

Marzipan Caramel Apples with Sesame and Almond

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

Peanut Butter–Chocolate Caramel Apples with Honey Peanuts

The name says it all: a sweet, salty, gooey, crunchy apple that’s sure to have many fans. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Basic Caramel Apple

A simple, creamy caramel coating for delicious apples. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Italian Meatballs

Ground pork, turkey, and beef packed with herbs and fennel seeds. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Tunisian Lamb and Quince Stew

Aromatic, spicy, and perfect for blustery fall weather. (By Kate Ramos)

Traditional Mexican black beans stewed with chorizo and epazote. (By Aliza Green)

This dish has the best contrasts in flavor and in texture. (By Stu Stein)

Pasta stuffed with fall’s favorite squash. (By Editors of Phaidon Press)

Brining makes them tender and juicy. (By Roy Finamore)

Spaghetti al tonno piccanti (Spaghetti in spicy tuna sauce) (By LeahinBologna )