Teff Porridge with Honey and Dates

Sprinkled with pumpkin seeds for extra crunch. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Goat Cheese Toasts with Asparagus-Mushroom Ragu

Creamy asparagus-and-mushroom ragu tops crunchy toasts slathered with goat cheese. (By Kate Ramos)

The dates provide just the right sweetness to balance the vinegar and curry. (By Stu Stein)

Coconut-Date Icebox Cookies

Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Yogurt Trifle with Pomegranate, Pear, and Dates

An ordinary breakfast parfait is made exotic with dried and fresh fruit. (By Kate Ramos)

Chocolate Chip–Date Milk Shake

A regional specialty in Southern California made with chocolate chip ice cream. (By CHOW Food Team)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Our gooey, moist version of the British classic. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Screwdriver

Vodka-based version of the Orange Blossom. (By Rob Chirico)

Meyer Lemon and Black Pepper Cookies

Icebox cookies for those with subtle, sophisticated taste. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Icebox Sugar Cookies

Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies

Mexican chocolate and cayenne lend exotic spice. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Spiced Dark Fruitcake

Warm holiday spices, dark molasses, and sweet dried fruit make this fruitcake a classic. (By Kate Ramos)

I Am Inviting Banana Cream Pie

Shows the sweet side of raw food. (By Terces Engelhart with Orchid)

Easy sweet and sour chutney. (By Aliza Green)

Pear and Spinach Salad

With a light honey vinaigrette. (By Ali LaRaia)