Bacon-Wrapped Squash Bites

It’s true: Bacon makes anything taste better. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Braised Red Cabbage with Bacon

A great side dish that can be made the day before and gets even better with time. (By Regan Burns)

Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce

This sauce is not too sweet and has an intense chocolate flavor. (By Kate Ramos)

Bacon, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese Grilled Pizza

Pesto replaces traditional tomato sauce on this salty, smoky pizza. (By Kate Ramos)

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

The holy trinity of tastiness: pork, bacon, and apples. (By Aida Mollenkamp and Amy Wisniewski)

Chocolate Ganache Tart

A classic bittersweet chocolate tart in a vanilla-bean shortbread crust, with cherry-vodka sauce. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Charles Chocolates Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles

Impress your friends by making these chocolate treats. (By Chuck Siegel)

Chocolate Soufflé

A delicate puff of chocolate for two served with Blood Orange Crème Anglaise. (By Ray Lee)

Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken with White Wine Sauce

Whether for a dinner party or a weeknight meal, this elegant, convenient dish can be prepared ahead of time. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Double-Smoked Bacon

A side dish that steals the show. (By Charlie Palmer)

Peanut Butter–Chocolate Fudge

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

Chocolate-Pecan Race Day Pie

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

Chocolate Brioche Club Sandwich

Creamy chocolate custard and buttery brioche taste luscious in this stackable bread pudding from superstar chef Nancy Silverton. (By Adapted from Nancy Silverton's Sandwich Book)

Chocolate Pots de Crème

Intense single servings of chocolate goodness. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Chocolate Icebox Cake with Mascarpone and Blackberries

A rich, easy, no-bake dessert that combines chocolate wafers and blackberry liqueur. (By Aida Mollenkamp)