Sweet Potato and Squash Baby Food

A good introduction to the sweet vegetables, this baby food is a pleasing combination of squash and sweet potato. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chinese-y Chicken Salad

Yeah, we know it’s not really Chinese. (By Francine Maroukian)

Charred Eggplant Salad

Grilled eggplant teams up with red onions and sweet tomatoes. (By Adapted from Laurence Jossel)

A crowd favorite at SF Food Wars' 2009 Mac Battle Royale with Cheese. (By Erin Martin)

Bockwurst and Mushroom Noodle Bake

As satisfying as a hearty winter dish gets. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Sesame Cookies (By elanaspantry )

Sesame Cookies (By elanaspantry )

Cured Salmon

Make your own cured salmon at home. (By Traci Des Jardins)

Gingerbread Cookies

Soft, chewy, spicy, and full-flavored. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Gluten Free Orange Chocolate Coconut Clusters (By elanaspantry )

Pasta e Fagioli

Warming tomato, bean, and pasta soup that can be prepared simply or spiced up with pancetta and dried red peppers. (By Marco Canora)

CHOW Veggie Burger

Our stab at the perfect formula. (By Regan Burns)

Herbed Heirloom Tomato Salad

Proving the importance of good lineage. (By CHOW Food Team)

Grilled Chocolate Sandwich

Crusty bread stuffed with dark chocolate, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and served with ice cream. (By CHOW Food Team)

Cornbread and Oyster Stuffing

So good, it stands on its own. (By Charlie Palmer)