Fennel, Avocado, and Mint Salad

A flavorful salad that doubles as a main dish. (By Neal Harden)

Pasta with Caramelized Tomatoes and Sausage

Pair with a mixed green salad for a quick, satisfying meal. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Apple Tarts with Apple Ice

A marriage of sweet, tart, warm, and cold. (By Traci Des Jardins)

Mango Ice Cream with Caramelized Mango

A rich, dense ice cream with a no-cook base. (By Roy Finamore)

Pumpkin Flan

A tasty take on the custardy dessert. (By Randy Zweiban)

Grilled Skirt Steak with Caramelized Butter and Cumin

Cumin makes these flavors pop. (By Ana Sortun)

Spiced Lamb Riblets

A natural pairing of lamb and Moroccan spices. (By Adapted from Laurence Jossel)

Citizen Cake Rum Butter Cake with Key Lime Cream and Tropical Fruits

A fun cake from San Francisco chef Elizabeth Falkner. (By Elizabeth Falkner)

Pasta e Fagioli

Warming tomato, bean, and pasta soup that can be prepared simply or spiced up with pancetta and dried red peppers. (By Marco Canora)

Cajun-Spiced Tempeh Po' Boys (Undressed)

Vegans from Brooklyn take on the Southern classic (By Anna Lappé and Bryant Terry)

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

A savory Cuban side dish made with tropical sweet potato. (By Randy Zweiban)

An ivory filling made with tangy cheese in a sweet buttery crust. (By Alice Medrich)

We can’t get enough ginger! (By none)

Walnut Tart from Masseube (By Paula Wolfert)