Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Crust

Taking the quintessential Thanksgiving pie to a new level. (By Kate Ramos)

Chicken Skewers with Dukkah Crust

Chicken coated in a Middle Eastern spice mix of nuts and herbs. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Dukkah-Crusted Salmon

Nuts and spice coat baked salmon for a simple, healthy dish. (By Kate Ramos)

Broccoli, Mushroom, and Gouda Quiche

A savory pie stuffed with broccoli, portobello mushrooms, and Gouda that makes for a great breakfast or a light lunch. (By Kate Ramos)

Lemon Meringue Pie with Graham-Cracker Crust

Tart and sweet, rich and light: a great summer pie. (By Francine Maroukian)

Baked Cracker-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Stone-ground crackers make a crunchy coating for tender chicken strips. (By Kate Ramos)

Chicken Pot Pie

A creamy, vegetable-packed filling topped with a flaky, golden crust. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Brandied Pear-Walnut Tart

Walnut, more walnut, and lots of pear. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Lamb Chops with Olive-and-Herb Crust

An easy and quick lamb recipe that is full of flavor and sure to please. (By none)

Apricot and Sweet Cherry Pandowdy

Shards of almond crust make it anything but dowdy. (By Kate Ramos)

Honey-Mustard Glazed Ham

This easy recipe for glazed ham yields a crunchy, sweet crust and juicy interior, so all you need to worry about is getting a good-quality ham. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Turkey Pot Pie

Creamy filling with a buttery crust. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cucumber, Hummus, and Lemon Tea Sandwiches

Nicely crisp and slightly tart. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cornmeal-Crusted Goat Cheese with Hot Tomato Salsa

Crunchy, creamy, and spicy. (By Susan Curtis and Nicole Curtis Ammerman)

Tart Cranberry Pie

A sweet-tart winter pie packed with cranberries and pears. (By Adapted from Alexandra Guarnaschelli)