Spiced Dark Fruitcake

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

Dried Fig and Nut Bars

Chewy fennel-flecked energy bars, packed with dried figs, almonds, and hazelnuts. (By Kate Ramos)

Mojo Marinated Pork Cubano (Lechon Asado)

Cuban braised pork in a citrus marinade. (By Randy Zweiban)

Spiced Lamb Riblets

A natural pairing of lamb and Moroccan spices. (By Adapted from Laurence Jossel)

Braised Brisket with Beans and Ancho Chile

Melt-in-your-mouth meat. (By Richard Haake, Robert Mondavi)

Togarashi-Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Flavored with Japanese chiles. (By CHOW Food Team)

Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Crust

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

Pumpkin Pie–Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Pie as a snackable treat. (By CHOW Food Team)

Five-Spice Roasted Chicken

Roasted chicken gets a punch of flavor from an aromatic marinade. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku)

This combination of eggs, spinach, herbs, and spices is a delicious introduction to Persian food. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Spiced Honey Cake with Caramelized Figs

This complexly flavored cake— with notes of coffee, honey, and spice— is simple to make. (By Kate Ramos)

Pickled Jalapeños

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

Old Bay Pumpkin Seeds

Proof that Old Bay goes beyond crab. (By CHOW Food Team)

Jerk Pumpkin Seeds

Loaded with Jamaican heat. (By CHOW Food Team)

Cinnamon-Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

Sweet, but not too sweet. (By CHOW Food Team)