Baked Cracker-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Stone-ground crackers make a crunchy coating for tender chicken strips. (By Kate Ramos)

Rose Mary

This unusual combination of watermelon and rosemary was a semifinalist in the CHOW tail Square Off. (By Ronaldo Colli)

(By James Villas)

Potato Parsnip Gratin

Parsnips add a new dimension to a side-dish standby. (By Charlie Palmer)

Coconut Rice

Grandma Alvina Mangrai shares her favorite prawn curry and coconut rice recipe with her granddaughter Alyssa in our Cooking with Grandma video. (By Pat Tanumihardja)

Rice Crackers with Goat Cheese and Edamame

Beloved snacking ingredients marry up for an addictive snack. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

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

Adzuki Bean Porridge (Zensai)

A Japanese dessert of adzuki beans and mochi. (By Adapted from EN Japanese Bistro)

Butter Lettuce and Pumpkin Seed Salad

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

Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Coleslaw

An instant sensation around the CHOW office. (By Adapted from Scott Youkilis)

Cajun-Spiced Tempeh Po' Boys (Undressed)

Vegans from Brooklyn take on the Southern classic (By Anna Lappé and Bryant Terry)

Mixed Berry and Anise Pie

Berries are the main attraction here, while anise lurks in the background in the best possible way. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Broiled Mussels with Sweet Paprika Aioli

An addictive appetizer for seafood-lovers. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Easy Vanilla Pudding

Smooth, creamy, and way better than the store-bought stuff. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Maple Ice Cream

Maple syrup is great for breakfast but better in a creamy dessert. (By Kate Ramos)