Chive Butter with Sea Salt

A simple compound butter. (By Regan Burns)

Salt Cod and Clam Stew

A light fish stew with clams. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Pecan and Salt Caramel Cheesecake

Sweet, salty, and a bit of crunch. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Green Beans with Smoked Bacon

A big crowd-pleaser (if you’re feeding carnivores). (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Smoked Paprika and Rutabaga Bisque

Earthy rutabagas puréed into a silky vegetarian bisque and spiked with smoky paprika. (By Kate Ramos)

Smoked Salmon and Mozzarella Calzone

Melty cheese, tomatoes, and salmon make a sophisticated calzone. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

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)

Smoked Cheddar Soufflé

A fluffy soufflé with just enough smoked cheddar to enrich the dish without overpowering it. (By Kate Ramos)

Smoked Trout Crostini

Easy but sophisticated finger food. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Lovely as a tea sandwich or on its own. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Smoked Duck and Cherry Pressed Sandwich

A crunchy baguette stuffed with smoked duck, arugula, blue cheese, and cherries. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Double-Smoked Bacon

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

Smoked Chile Mussels

Chipotle and paprika combine to give a sweet-smokiness to this dish. (By Susan Curtis and Nicole Curtis Ammerman)

Smoky Bloody Mary

Chipotle en adobo gives it a smoky edge. (By Kate Ramos)

Fried Chickpeas with Sage

Dusted in paprika for a smoky, crunchy snack. (By Sara Dickerman)