Cabbage and Carrot Herbed Slaw

No mayo, just tons of flavor. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Pickled Jalapeños

Pick a peck of pickled peppers. (By Kate Ramos)

CHOW Slider Hamburger Buns

These buns may be small, but they’re filled with big flavor and are everything a slider bun should be: slightly sweet, squishy, and ready to sop up burger juices. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Almond and Walnut Baklava

Fennel seed and lemon-honey syrup dress up this Middle Eastern sweet. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Full Moon Punch

Duggan McDonnell concocted this eerily strong pumpkin-hued punch. (By Duggan McDonnell)

Butter Lettuce and Pumpkin Seed Salad

The roasted garlic and apple juice in the vinaigrette add dimension to this simple salad. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Whole Roasted Suckling Pig

Nothing commands culinary respect more than an impressive roasted suckling pig. (By Adapted from Jose Garces)

Chili con Carne

Also called “bowl of red” by Texans, this stew of meat, onions, and tomatoes has a Spanish name but originated in the Lone Star State. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Baklava Sundae with Grilled Peaches

Top this with a drizzle of ouzo for a grown-up dessert. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Metropolitan Granola Cookies

Oatmeal cookies with a touch of whole wheat and granola. (By none)

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Crunchy, crusty potatoes with a hint of herbs and garlic. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Bratwurst Sausage

The classic German sausage. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Weisswurst Sausage

A delicate veal sausage packed with flavor— it beats store-bought every time. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Bockwurst Sausage

Arguably the most popular German sausage. (By Kate Ramos)

Grandma Irma's "California" Brisket

Grandma Irma Zigas shares her special brisket with her grandson Caleb in our Cooking with Grandma video. (By Irma Zigas)